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Re: Should I find a new oncologist
So sorry for what you are going through. I feel like there is enough stress and cancer is emotionally taxing on a "good" day. I feel it might be worth finding someone you can connect with. My guess is you'll have to continue with an oncologist for follow ups and you'll want a reassuring doc that you feel comfortable talking to. If there are better options out there, go for it
ebst61
Re: ER-, PR-, Her2+ Roll call
@bcnc321 I am glad you found this forum. We are all at different stages of this diagnosis and I am certain you will find love and support here. Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions you have, someone here will have the experience to answer or share their experience.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@runor Frozen yogurt for me is the soft ice cream. My DGD loves a business here called Swirley Cow—sort of like Fro-Yo. Anyways my DD takes her there for a treat and she brings one home for my DH and I too. I eat Greek Yogurt at home and add berries. Me DGD is a nightmare to feed also but she does eat sweetened yogurt. She eats other things but it is a texture thing for her too. She is almost 11 and very active and has good muscles (she is a gymnist) so she is getting something.
@irishlove I was never told 2.5 was the threshhold for active tumors. That is new for me. I thought anything growing was considered active but maybe my MO looked at anything over 2.5 for a med change. Interesting. Our low temps continue to be in the 30s but we are reaching high 60s for the rest of the month during the day. Since we totally redid our landscaping two years ago we need to water. But since we are so dry there are water restrictions. It will be a tough Spring.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Cindy, I was on a streak of 110 Wordles solved and hoping to beat my 138 record when I missed one. It was typical of my misses. Two letters missing with multiple obvious choices. Then the next day, I solved on the second try. I was doing most of the NYT puzzles daily but lately have been doing Wordle and Spelling Bee. Occasionally some of the others.
When you were posting about multiple guests visiting, I was thinking, "Better you than me." LOL. Having visitors around can get old quickly. At least for me it can. Hope you enjoy your Key West trip.
We skipped the State of the Union speech last night. This morning I read about it. I was glad that the Supreme Court justices weren't openly scorned. I'm of the generation that likes some decorum.
Chris, glad you're resting and recuperating.
Canary Cat, hope all works out well for you with health issues and with your theatre work.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
I’m behind, again. Welcome Janie.
Our second guests leave today. The gf is overwhelming me with constant chatter, from the minute her feet hit the floor. A lot of talk about HS, college and a repeat of her kids schooling on through college graduation. The first time it was informative, she’s already told us this information over the summer. Her HS days are 50+ yrs ago and living in the past isn’t for me. I’m venting again!
As they leave, we begin to pack for our Key West vacation. But first, we start the cleaning of the guest bedroom and bathroom. Too much going on in a short period of time. We leave tomorrow morning at 6:30 AM.
I woke up with less than 5 hours sleep. I’m not sure why, but our guests were not up, nor was SO, so it gives me quiet time. LOL How sad is that. I’ve checked all my email, did all The NY Times puzzles (Carole lol) and got on here to read a dozen or so posts. I heard their shower going so I know they’re awake. Fleeting solitude.
Stay warm, stay safe, and Betrayal - I hope that snow goes away sooner than later. As Petite said, I too don’t miss it. ❄️
Enjoy your day ladies!
cindyny
Re: All about Xeloda
@airlinegal I hope that you are feeling better. Be sure to take the pills a half hour after a meal. And if you are taking a high dose, that will cause problems. I started at only 2,000 so I didn't have any problems with nausea.
denny123
Re: All about Xeloda
denny123…was really dreading this new Xeloda start…not too bad…I am the same as you starting at 2000…had a little upset stomach in the AM..really think it’s from the creamer in my tea….love the taste and have only one cup in the AM…also the constipation is not good…Denny have you moved up in doses and how long have you been on Xeloda….by the way as far as the heart attack I am finally moving forward with energy
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Welcome, Janie. I second Betrayal's hope that you will become a regular "talker" on our forum. I have been to Seattle twice and enjoyed the food.
I am sitting here in my chair feeling tired and sleepy. I was up early (for me) to go with dh to the surgery center for his cataract surgery on eye no. 1. According to the nurse and the doctor, everything went well. The fact that he had Lasix in the past added some complication and expense. I just read the Do's and Don'ts paper of instructions. He is over in his chair now, sleeping with the tv playing.
My long time golf friend, Norma, called while I was at the surgery center. A couple of days ago she listed her home with a real estate agent. It sold to the first prospective buyer who came and looked at it. It was perfect for that person's needs. Now Norma's mind will be filled with questions about whether the selling price was too low, whether she should have put up her own For Sale sign, etc. I'm feeling a little depressed about her moving back to her hometown, but the move seems right for her. She will be closer to members of her family, including two daughters and a sister and nephew.
I don't know how much I'll get done today. I have made up our bed but still haven't cleaned the kitchen from last night's dinner. I'm not a napper and will drag through the day and hope to catch up on sleep tonight.
Re: how about drinking?
NM, I do remember Israel. I was 4-1/2 when we left, so the brain of a toddler and what was interesting….remember the sand, the camels crossing "out back" behind us..playing with worms in dirt, the Med. sea and small black crabs my sis and I chased on the beach…fun times. I remember our little house/rooms….funny what kids take in.
wallycat
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@intolight The wig sounds lovely for sure and styling it will help for sure. I have 4 pixies all the same. Been wearing two for years, blond with dark roots, matches the bit of hair I have left. They are a short haircut as well. I don't add product to increase lifespan for me but did get a 30 dollar one I style and put all sorts of stuff too. Enjoy your wig.
Made a medium size chicken pie, letting it cool some and then will eat, taking mucinex, have a nasal spray arriving as my nose is stuff with the Herceptin and really not in the mood do disregard and let a cough set in. No thank you.
EDIT appointment was good, wound up waiting about an hour or so past the end of the echo but it gave me time to grab a sausage english muffin, chocolate dip donut and a ginger ale since it has no caffeine. It was good, went to wait for the ride at the front of the cancer clinic, yapping with other patients from there until ride showed up.
Was craving mcdonalds, decided to have broken up ramen, it is presently sitting with a lid on, added taco, sloppy joes seasoning and white salt. In the air fryer, making up lentils, hotdogs, two of them, heating for 15 mins. Once done putting in a bowl with a binder, probably mayo or something else, tiny amount of salt since the noodles will have absorbed the salt but it should be good. I still prefer breaking up the ramen.
Forgot to post, I do have left overs of the ramen meal, delicious meal, will see how to combine with eggs I think. Only have two hotdogs left in fridge, still have another package of hotdogs in freezer but thinking I would like to heat up beef from the freezer, I will see. The dog chunks done up in the air fryer are really quite good.
