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Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Oh sweetie, the waiting is always the hardest part, but we're here with you. Things will improve when you have a diagnosis and a plan to target this latest demon manifestation. Claiming my spot in your pocket. Feel free to squeeze my hand as hard as you need.❤️
eleanora
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Dear Shanagirl-I hate that you are going through this. Peace to you today as you await your procedure tomorrow. I hope the necessary info can be obtained and a good treatment plan devised so that you can get back to enjoying your life. This is the place to complain. We get it.
Re: Stage IV MBC Fitness
@eleanora here is one folks have talked about and loved ! It’s on the Jersey shore. I havent been, it a close friend went and loved it. ❤️
Re: Bone Mets Thread
Thanks, @jensgotthis - your reply prompted me to type different words in the google search and this came up:
Yes, it is possible for CA 27-29 markers to temporarily rise at the start of treatment, which can reflect that cancer cells are dying and shedding. This phenomenon, sometimes called a "flare," does not necessarily mean the cancer is progressing. The "flare" phenomenon:
Chemotherapy and other treatments work by killing cancer cells.When a large number of cancer cells are destroyed, they can release a rush of tumor marker proteins into the bloodstream, causing a temporary increase in marker levels.This is a short-term effect and usually occurs within the first 30 to 90 days of starting a new treatment.Therefore, a single, recent CA 27-29 result that is higher than the baseline may be misleading. Oncologists typically do not use an initial increase as an indicator of treatment failure.
It has been 6 months of treatment for me. I look forward to hearing back from my onco about this.
Thank you for the reassurances, @tougholdcrow and @gailmary .
tbos805
Re: Bone Mets Thread
Sometimes your CA 27.29 markers go up as your cancer is dying also referred to as the cells shedding. Try not to worry. Focus on scans. If you feel new pain that does not resolve within 2 weeks, then go to see your doctor right away.
For those at risk for pathological fracture, I was in the same boat. Cancer had almost eaten through my left acetabulum. Radiation killed the cancer and new bone grew in its place. I did my lifetime dose of Xgeva. I’m just now starting Evenity treatment to try to preserve bone strength as the chemo I did really did a number on my spine and osteoporosis.
Re: Zoom Meet-up for Those With MBC: Place to keep chatting
@rlschaller We net a an old army fort in town. West Texas had military camels a long time ago. Two were here for the weekend. DH has been wanting a camel for years, he was over the moon today.
illimae
Re: Zoom Meet-up for Those With MBC: Place to keep chatting
love this pic @illimae . Where did you meet? Lol ❤️
Re: Zoom Meet-up for Those With MBC: Place to keep chatting
met a new friend today. His name is Daleel (not sure about the spelling).
illimae
Re: Cats, cats, cats
Tuna, is doing a lot better. He had his vet follow up and she felt he was doing OK. They did find a heart murmur on the follow up but they think it might have beenbrelated to anxiety from the vet visit. My husband took him and he said he was very scared. Tonight he is acting like he wants to play.
