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Re: My Chemotherapy Journey
Yes. Agree about the 'team'. But I just want to finish my chemo and be done with this. Most of you guys who have experience in chemo side effects all say most of what I am experiencing is common. So I guess it's a good thing. So hopefully no more new ones though….
Sorry about your SEs I literally have experienced those recently so hopefully you feel better. I did. And you know you will!
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Re: Zoom Meet-up for Those With MBC: Place to keep chatting
@Rosebessie - Hope all went well this morning. I had both eyes done one week apart (Jan 2023). Did not have to stop either of my RX (letrozole and Verzion). Only thing I was told to do was stop my fish oil and administer the 3 drops. Am really glad I did them. 😀
Re: What brings you joy in your summer? Weigh in and share your experiences in the topic below.
Sitting by a body of water makes me smile, the ocean really takes me to the highest joyous level
Re: What brings you joy in your summer? Weigh in and share your experiences in the topic below.
I brings me so much joy sitting in my sand chair with my feet in the surf and smelling the sea air and an ocean breeze as I sit in the sun. I live at the Jersyshore and have always gone every day to read annd enjoy being right on the ocean. It’s been a very hot summer, and though that never stopped me before, I’m less motivated to walk from the Parking lot onto the hot sand and make the trek to the water. I feel that MBC treatment makes the difference in what I always used to do easily, now becomes an effort, sadly. On the bright side I love living on the Bay and smelling the sea air when sitting on my front porch. It’s a blessing🩵
Re: I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy!
How long before Trump calls Kamala a nasty woman.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Shanagirl, I wanted to comment earlier on your post about fatigue, but at the time I was too tired to do so, lol. Fatigue is my main side effect. I feel like the word "fatigue" is too nice-sounding, actually - exhaustion feels closer. My MO asks about fatigue at every appt, and I continue to be honest every time to tell her that's the worst side effect that I experience. I've heard others say their doc prescribes a stimulant medication sometimes to help with this, but I personally feel a bit wary of another med.
If I can walk for 30 minutes, that seems to help my energy level the next day, so sometimes I just walk in loops around my house with my headphones on, listening to energetic music. But I do notice that I feel a little more tired with every cycle of Ibrance. Grateful for that medication, and these are the trade-offs we make in order to stay alive longer. If someone sees me out and about, they assume I'm fine, but if course they don't see me laying down in the afternoon, or the days when I don't leave my house at all.
Candy, I'm with you regarding being alone - since my DH died, everything falls on me. He used to love interacting with contractors, workmen, etc, and I don't really like any of that. But when my water heater broke last Winter, I had to step up and find someone to replace it. Being in charge of everything (cleaning, laundry, bills, shopping) is even harder with the constant fatigue and no one to do even something simple, like make me a cup of tea.
One lovely thing that I was able to do yesterday evening (after laying down in the afternoon and not doing anything else) is see John Legend play with the symphony here! It was incredible, and wow, that man can sing anything. Grateful to have been able to go.
sf-cakes
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Today finds me doing more laundry, in regular washer today. I do love the portable washer but not needed right now. Filled up softener bottle. I use 50 percent vinegar, 50 percent water for 2L and another 200 of the actual softener for the scent, softens clothes without the feeling of softener sticking to them. Want to wear the capris in there.
I have Herceptin which is fine with me, pickup at 1100, might bring an umbrella since it is supposed to rain today, that is fine. Will have a simple breakfast of eggs and hashbrowns, will cook up hashbrowns in the breville and spray a plate and microwave eggs. Should eat by 900 am as will be putting some make up on for my trip out.
I hope everyone has a good day, in pockets as needed. In my own pocket to not whine about how tired I am, want to replace the tired thought with I'll be glad when the Herceptin is over. Had weird dreams that woke me so sleep was not as deep as usual, what I got was OK when I was asleep.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Mara Glad you treated yourself to the portable washer! You work so hard and your hands certainly deserve a break too. Enjoy your new gadget😊
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