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Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Welcome firefighter306. We can offer you support while you undergo treatment since as a group, we all have had different experiences. Please feel free to ask any questions you have, and someone will relate to it.
Your radiation oncologist will be able to explain the pros and cons of radiation therapy based on the details of your pathology report. Even with clean margins, you might still need radiation. Hopefully, you might not.
The medical oncologist might offer some insight about treatment, too.
Please reach out as needed.
betrayal
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Bought a loaf of brioche bread at Costco the other day, so this morning I made it into French toast, and served with Maple Apple sausages made by the Amish. Really hit the spot. Have enough of both to have for breakfast for a few days.
Yesterday I reached out to pain management PA about unrelenting back pain which was not responding to Tizanidine nor Lidocaine patches. I was surprised to get a call back with an appointment for Monday afternoon. The pain is triggered by any repetitive movement which means I can't vacuum, iron, rake leaves or anything I enjoy. It deviled me the entire cruise and I am sure DD got tired of my grousing. It is chronic pain and after living with it for many years, I really want a long term solution. I've had thoracic and cervical epidurals, but they did nothing, so I am unsure what they have to offer. I just don't want to live in constant back pain or to be guarded about activities for fear it will trigger it. I can point to the spot where the pain originates and then radiates. One physician actually observed the surface of my skin spasm after touching the "spot".
Yesterday was a decent day with sun and temps in the 80's. I guess this is summer's last fling because we are going into the 80's again today. I did laundry and finally finished putting away all the trip items in the closet I reserve for their storage.
cindyny, enjoy your trip to DC. I like DC as it is a very walkable city with great transport as well. Last trip there, I was using the National Archives to locate some Civil War records and other genealogy records. We took my parents there for a trip and they loved seeing it. Send more photos.
Quiet here for the past few days. Hoping some of the usual posters who are MIA will chime in and let us know what is new with them.
Plans for today are fluid. I did get a call from the rug company that was cleaning my family room rug. I had it cleaned and deodorized after Regan vomited on it, but also want it repaired. After the last cleaning, it seemed to be very dry and wore in some spots. It is a semi-antique (circa 1960) Ahar Heriz Persian rug so it is wool on a cotton base. I had looked into a replacement but couldn't find anything I liked. So the quote for cleaning, deodorizing and repairs is far less than what a replacement would have cost, but not inexpensive. I love the rug because it's colors are unusual (teal, brown, lt. rose and cream), but go with my furniture. Not sure when it will be done, but hoping it is back before we leave on our next cruise.
Hoping everyone has a great day. Waving "hi" to everyone.
betrayal
Re: For Arimidex (Anastrozole) users, new, past, and ongoing
tonight is pill nu her four. So far so good. But I realize it’s too soon to judge.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@mara51506 hahaha yup the lego comment is genius!
@shanagirl Thinking of you hope your doing ok.
@irishlove Hey there you just popped in my head. Hope you are having a better week❤️
cookie54
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
"May you step on legos in your bare feet" is now something I will be thinking, with a smile on my face, when someone is rude to me. Thank you, Mara!!
sf-cakes
Re: TNBC MBC Stage 4
Hi all. For the sake of consistency, can we continue to use this thread, not the older "Triple Negative Stage IV". The latter is also where my "Leave a Comment" box disappeared, though it seems to be reinstated. No idea what that's about.
Cheers!
scgal08
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@chicagoan I am very sorry to hear about the recurrence, especially when you were talking about all the hip pain and your worries and kept getting brushed off, I am in your pocket sending love and support. Sending legos for the people who were not listening to you, may they enjoy the pain of stepping on legos. I am glad you are proactive about upcoming needs with getting home ready for whatever you need. 💕
@intolight I was disappointed about the treadmill. I new as soon as DB asked if I needed a trip out, no treadmill. He is not trying to keep it from me I am sure of that fact and it was good to be out and about. The disappointment did not last long though. One positive was I was able to clear a lot of space by moving the very large boxes with lids out of the area, they stack which is a bonus as well. Also scooped a big bucket that holds all the litter genie bags I have. It is not pretty but not all over the floor anymore. I will nudge him preiodically but he is the type that if you rush him too much he will blow up. Since I am able to get steps daily inside, that is a benefit anyway.
No plans for today beyond the usual stuff, play mobile games as a budget booster, do another app that just has you playing the game, they pay a bit for your time but do not require any leveling up, possible walking on the spot to music and I am not sure, receiving a replace pair of earbuds that went missing when I got overheated. The paramedic yanked it out of my ear, spent a while thinking it was lost in the house but after tearing the house apart looking, figured out where it went. I also made up a toilet bowl spray from the regular lysol stuff. Just took an old spray bottle of oxyclean, added some of the lysol and some water. Can be a daily spray.
I am planning to cook up some ground beef, lean type so grease will be minimal although I have been known to use a pan with ground beef to fry eggs, rice and stuff. Once cooled, keep in the fridge and add a spoonful at a time to other meals, give beans some depth as well. Need to mash beans as well, do not like them right now but won't stop eating since it has done wonders for my iron, figure the best way is a chop up with an egg or two, add beans, bit of beef and some of my left over corn bread mix to give it some oomph. I will post later what I decide on.
Hoping a good day for all, in pockets for everyone who needs me.
Re: Zoom Meet-up for Those With MBC: Place to keep chatting
@gone52wind I think the 5th book comes out next month, yay!
illimae
Re: Zoom Meet-up for Those With MBC: Place to keep chatting
@illimae I loved the Thursday Murder Club movie and read all of the books! Hoping for more episodes - love mystery, older people living their best life and the cast was amazing!
Re: Zoom Meet-up for Those With MBC: Place to keep chatting
Anyone in the New York area I used to see Dr. Massimo Cristofanilli at Northwestern in Chicago. He transferred to his new hospital, Weill Cornell, to support his wife, also a Dr. who was offered a great opportunity. Needless to say, if you have anyone that needs a great Oncologist, he is amazing. A leading researcher for breast cancer. Has published many articles and fights for breast cancer research. I do miss him, but he referred me to my new oncologist who I really like.