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Re: Scar Care
The generic is definitely less expensive; it probably does as good a job as the brand name.
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Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@micmel, Theo is so gorgeous, so very huggable and the camera loves him. I think he might also love the camera.
Congratulations to all those with stable scans - it is always a relief to get the good news.
@mara51506, your never-ending ingenuity with meals always intrigues me. You try meals I and combinations I would never have thought of before I came to this thread.
In the pockets of those who need support and hugs.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Candy - I think as MBC patients we can’t help but think about progression. When is the other shoe going to drop? It’s bound to happen, we just aren’t privy to when. Every 3 months when I get my scans, I’m always hopeful for results that are stable, yet part of me is preparing for the not good result - progression. We see progression happen here and in social media. But I also believe that there is an underlying strength that this damn disease gives each and every one of us. So that if and when progression happens, we move forward with grace, integrity and a bit of belligerence. I have seen that over and over here from our dear sisters. It is truly a gift to be able to come here and know that we will be understood, regardless of our different coping mechanisms. Who would have thought that this is where we would be after our initial MBC dx? You are all my family that I choose and I know we are never alone❤️
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Oh Mel - He's just cute as ever. Looks like he's been to the groomer too. Adorable little Theo; love the photos!
Re: Zoom Meet-up for Those With MBC: Place to keep chatting
@illimae - Sorry you were on a rolller coaster, but thank goodness for the tumor board. Glad to hear your great news… no radiation and you can stay on your current treatment.
I am also going to be able to stay on my current treatment. My makers both decreased (CEA actually went from 6.5 to 2.5). Next MRI is the middle of Oct to make sure the radiation to that lesion in my skull did what it was supposed to.
Hope to see you at the Zoom meeting on 9/30. Off to Santa Fe and Phoenix (looking forward to spending some time with Carmine and Dan).
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Irish - here for pocket duty. Hope this week goes smoothly and is not overwhelming!
tougholdcrow - WAY TO GO🎉🎉🎉. Sure wish I had the stamina to enjoy a trip like that!
Mel - What a horrible thing for that server to say🤬. I would duck tape her mouth. Better to remain silent and thought a fool than to speak up and remove all doubt.
Candy - I was reading a MBC blog this weekend and the writer characterized having MBC as being in limbo. That really spoke to me because that’s where we are.
For all our struggles, big or small, may they find somewhere else to be!
Re: In Search of Holistic Treatment After Lumpectomy
Hi Steppingstone:
Actually there are some of us still around who are pretty holistic/natural treatment BC survivors. I’m one of them. It was a tough decision for me (treatment) but I’m so glad 7 yrs later I chose the treatment I did. (Only surgery). For me, it was the right decision. But that decision isn’t right for everyone. I’m doing well and I do try to eat mostly plant based. I try to cut out processed foods. I’m overall dairy free. Cane sugar free. Don’t drink alcohol. I do intermittent fast eating much later for 1st meal, but not every day. I stay as active as possible on our farm.
I hope all goes well with your treatment. So sorry you’ve joined the BC family. 💐
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
That is so good @tougholdcrow, and that feeling of achievement is amazing, even though you might be tired - it glows through the aches and pains of that exercise. And yes, you are so right, you just never know what is coming next so wring out the most enjoyment you can.
In everybody's pockets with support.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
I miss Sunshine too, hoping all is comfortable for her as well.
I did have two meals in one, frozen stirfry and a frozen small lasagna. Cooked each separately. Once both were done, plated, added sprinkle of parm cheese and 1 teaspoon of spreadable garlic and mixed it all together, was actually very good. Laundry underway, doing some budget boosting as I am typing with you. Freezer still has tons of stuff in it so have it taped up to stay closed. I really don't mind doing that as there is nowhere to put a new one and the packing tape is just fine.
I am hoping everyone has a good day and in pockets for everyone who needs me.
