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Re: Multiple skeletal Mets Strongly ER positive BC originally now showing as TNBC
@warriortowin I'm so sorry to hear this is happening to you. It's so very stressful, especially when findings seem uncertain. My heart goes out to you. I can't really give you any advice myself on your question, but if it were me, I would seek a second opinion, especially if you are not at a major cancer center. It can't hurt, and might alleviate the uncertainty.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
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@mara51506 Here’ hoping your day today is recovering continued. They don’t let you rest a lot in the hospital with a brain injury as they call it. Constant blood tests. BP tests, checking IV, the most annoying thing for me was catching the bottom of my feet with a sharp object and asking if i felt that. My diet was only thickened water and jello to keep me from choking as they check swallowing ability.. The brain has needs and treatments and aftercare that is unique. Stay well @mara51506 🩵🌷
@irishlove Dear Laurel, I am sorry that your pain med got mixed up. I’m very Upset if there is any change . both seem to work equally for me. and usually not long enough between doses so in often intersperse them with good ole Excedrin and the topical Diclofenac Gel (Voltaren) massaged into my painful bone Mets. Wishing. You a Beautiful day and get some rest .
♥️Barbara
Re: I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy!
Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.
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Re: I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy!
Almost all wars, perhaps all, are trade wars connected with some material interest. They are always disguised as sacred wars, made in the name of God, or civilization or progress. But all of them, or almost all of the wars, have been trade wars.
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Re: I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy!
Humor is something that thrives between man's aspirations and his limitations. There is more logic in humor than in anything else. Because, you see, humor is truth.
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Re: I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy!
Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.
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Re: 🌟Starting radiation in January 2026? You don’t have to walk this road alone.🌟
hi@unflintchingandhi@tribblesmom
I am wishing you both all the best as you start this next phase in your journey.
As I said in an earlier message, I did finish 9 rounds of radiation on Dec 15.
Words of encouragement, I would say to come up with a “mantra” or something to repeat in your head during the treatment. Something to stay focused on. And I would remember that one treatment at a time gets me closer to the end. But believe me!! I had many tears during the process and just wanting to be done!!
Take care and REST after each treatment. Be at home and in a comfortable surrounding. Whether that is bed, or the couch etc!!
All the techs were super friendly with me and showed empathy.
Once you go into the treatment room, you will lay down on what is just like the table that you were on from the CT SIM. CT SIM is nothing to worry about. Just to lay down and follow their instructions as they take measurements!! Although it is a bit emotional as this is the beginning of the radiation process.
The biggest thing is just to lay still. And then I was asked to raise my left arm above my head and they let it rest in this arm holder. That is when I would say my mantra.
All the machines will move around you
Your job is to just lay still!!!
And same as tribblesmom
Applying the cream 2-3 times a day to the same area you are describing. I did that and continue to do so. And I was also told to start the day I had the CT SIM. Same thing with practicing to hold breath.
Wishing you all the best!!! Keep us posted!! 💗
Re: All about Xeloda
@bigred62 ..okay, I am jealous since I am always constipated. Your list is interesting, but when I first read about the folic acid, I searched to find a list of the 15 foods that are the highest in folic acid.
From then on, when I wanted to add to my menu, I would just search for each individual food for the folic content. Since I always take the pills after a meal, I never have nausea. Some ladies take the pills on an empty stomach, which I would never do.
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