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Re: I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy!
May today's election results unleash the blue tide on the POS that is governing us currently. Fingers crossed that we can be heard and represented again. VOTE, VOTE, VOTE.
betrayal
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Still playing catch-up, but have gotten cruise clothes put away except for 2 "dressy" night tops that I want to hand wash before storing. One more trip upstairs will deal with ironed clothes, I have moved gifts to DD's closet, and took care of returning DD's ring for repairs. She lost one of the diamonds and it is covered by a lifetime warranty. Just waiting for shipping instructions now.
Saw dermatologist for annual skin cancer check and I am good for another year. Next week is pulmonology appointment.
This weekend is (U of) Penn's homecoming and we have tickets for the football game. We are seated on the shady side in the arena so I am hoping the weather warms up some. I plan on dressing like an onion, but the chill can still get you. I love going and visiting the various open houses with free food. We also like to hit the Penn Bookstore to see what they have to offer in new clothing. I already have zippered sweat jackets, a lighter weight jacket, tees, cup holder liners for my car, and hats, so I usually don't get anything, but might pickup something for the grandkids. Now that I can walk so much better, it will be easier to walk all over the campus, which I really enjoy.
It is so windy that it makes it feel like winter rather than 52 degrees. I wore a fleece jacket when I went to the doctor and the wind went right through it. Then I see an older woman with a walker with no jacket on and bare arms! I wondered where her coat was.
Want to finish up straightening up the cruise debris/leftovers and DD's room which sometimes becomes a dumping ground. DH's closet had a problem from condensation from the A/C in the attic so it had to be taken apart and his clothes are all over the place. The guy who started the repair work needs to wait for the HVAC people to finish their piece, so he can finish the closet repair. He also just had neck fusion surgery, so I do think he should hold off until he's healed a bit more. So we are in a holding pattern until we get feedback from the HVAC people. He purchased the Rubbermaid shelves and I need to see if there is adequate hanger clearance. We had looked at it several years ago, but the closet is narrow in depth and there wasn't enough clearance. I'll go check these out.
cindyny, I am busy, but cannot hold a candle to you when it comes to how much you can accomplish in one day. Safe travels, and as far as SO, when my DF would try to be the driver, or was criticizing my driving, I would remind him he could be put into the trunk. It worked, lol. You probably have the trunk packed to the gills so it may not work in your case, but you could threaten with a bus ticket.
Chris, thanks for blurb on Tippy. I missed hearing about him.
House smells of oil, so had DH check out heater and it is not the issue. Checked garage and yup, smell is from there. The gas can he insists on keeping there, spilled. So garage doors are open to dissipate smell. UGH!
Hope everyone ahs a great day and waving "hi" to everyone.
betrayal
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Hi everyone. Hope it's a lovely, pain free evening for all. Sitting on my favorite chair listening to Linda Ronstadt. Another voice silenced too soon by Parkinsons. Sister got to see Dolly Parton recently, before she retires. She said Dolly is just as sweet as she seems and has the voice of an angel. DH and I saw Tom Jones in Vegas in 2005. He still had it!!! Sis and I both got to see Elvis at Spectrum Stadium in Philadelphia about 3 months before he passed. I thought he still had an incredible voice and show with back up singers. Sis didn't feel the same way. Regrets having not seen Neil Diamond and Frank Sinatra.
I'm retyping this as it disappeared into thin air. SO I'll cut it short. Florida Cancer Specialists pharmacy called me to say they have a grant for me. It will cover the Ibrance deductible and Xgeva deductible ($600). I only take the Xgeva once every 3 months due to the unaffordable deductible. The lord must have heard our prayers as the cancer has been progressing in the bones. I am so blessed.
Thinking of each and everyone of you and in your pocket. I don't know that I could do chemo again, either. I took Novantrone for MS back n 2002. It was rough and damaged the ejection rate of my heart, so I couldn't finish the course. So, no Candy, nothing wrong with making or contemplating future treatments.
Irishlove
Re: Abemaciclib Verzenio for Stage IV
@ birdsndognow - I was diagnosed in 2021 initially when I had a plural effusion and breast cancer cells were found in the fluid extracted. I started on Letrozole (AI) immediately and then Verzenio a month later. The Big D was never an issue. I attribute that to drinking lots of water and taking a very high count probiotic.
I, like you, had never really taken RXs during my life (then 68) since my body was sensitive to chemicals. Like my Mom who lived to be 91, I leaned towards homeopathic and natural things. At the hospital, the nurses could not believe that I was not on any prescription drugs.
The AI started failing me (tumor markers started going up and some progression to bones in my spine) in the fall of 2024, but that was not noticed in the scan I had in October. It was eventually determined that the AI was no longer working at the end of January.
Feel free to send me a direct message if you have any specific questions or look at posts I have put in the thread before.
Wishing you good luck as you begin your treatment.
Going2BeatThis
Re: Abemaciclib Verzenio for Stage IV
Interesting about the dosing without food. I never had stomach problems but I have never been one to eat breakfast and didn’t eat with the evening dose. I’m wondering if I actually avoided one side effect. who knew?
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Well, echo was fine, no contrast as a suitable vein not found but they did the echo saying it looked clear enough.
I did call SIL while waiting, wanted to check in on her, seeing how she is feeling. She is still not well, no idea yet as she won't talk about on phone. I told her was not trying to find out anything, just a wellness check, she is ill and her mom is ill, wished her the best and told her I was hoping she would feel better soon.S
Had a heck of a time getting my Amazon credt card to let me reset forgotten password but on the plus side, dude gave me a credit limit increase, I don't stop those because as long as I do not ask for it, no impact on credit score.
Starving so ordered two egg mcmuffins and a strawberry frutopia. Expensive for what it was but atm, I just want something good. After I am done eating will wash clothing and then try out the hanging dryer.
Re: Lets Post our Daily Exercise
Every time I go to the grocery store, or Walmart, I'm buying extra food for the local food pantry.
ruthbru
Re: Anyone starting brand drug, Enhertu?
@mkestrel - Sorry to hear that you had progression to your liver lesions. Sending you lots of 🙏🙏🙏 that your MO finds something for you to take and doesn't have too many side effects. Keeping you in my thoughts!