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Re: how about drinking?
Good morning ladies!
It's hard to believe we are already to the end of February. Time flies when you are having fun (but also when you are not?)
We had really high winds last week and with that some cold moved in again. Those winds are now over on the east coast and with the blizzard going on. I have people all up and down the east coast and here there is very deep now already (13 or more inches, some places up to 30). I hope if you are in the throes of this storm that you are warm and safe and don't have to go anywhere for a bit.
I think the Olympics were a total success and loved watching the skiing, big air jumping, and of course the skating. Alysa was my favorite and brought such joy to her performances. Some of the skaters who had problems and didn't metal did beautifully in the gala skate on Saturday. They all seemed to support one another and were out there doing their very best.
Been busy with my new project at work and also on home improvement updates. I am ahead of Teka on spring cleaning and like to do mine in the early part of 2026 before the outside work beckons me to go there. Living room done, kitchen almost done, this weekend we start on the master bedroom. Last week I got new outdoor lighting installed and it looks great. Chugging away on my to do list….
As part of the extremes in weather in the US, we are going up to the low to mid 70s this week. That is 20 plus degrees warmer than it usually is this time of the year. We need moisture badly still; snow drought persists all out west except for CA.
Stay warm and safe folks!
Re: how about drinking?
NM, LOL on your question to Wally!
I live in south Louisiana on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, about 40 minutes to New Orleans and an hour to Baton Rouge. The front that was forecast came through during the night. We went to bed with the a/c on. DH got up this morning and turned on the heat. It's sunny and the high today will be in the 50's. We'll have a freeze overnight on Monday night.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
I'm an optimist in the sense that I believe humans are noble and honorable, and some of them are really smart. I have a very optimistic view of individuals.
betrayal
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Welcome Janie. As you may have observed, we don't bite. Thanks for the extra bio. My DH did his surgical residency at Wilford Hall/Lackland. We lived in DC twice and have been in AZ since 1997.
Snow is beautiful to look at but I'll pass. And you can all remind me of that this summer when it's 110 degrees for many days in a row. It's supposed to be 94 on Saturday. Way too soon and we really need some of that moisture that you easterners are getting.
Carole - I sold real estate for over 15 years when we first moved here and in all those years, I only had one client that got more for their house when they turned the first offer down. Assure your friend that it's just one signal that the timing is right for the next chapter. She can now move on with the mess of moving without worrying about having the house ready to show on a moments notice.
My Irish relative was born in Dublin in 1822, my deadend in genealogy terminology. She shows up first when she marries a much older man in 1859. Part of my frustration is that I don't know if the surname given when she married was a birth surname or a previous marriage. I've even had the Irish expert at NEGHS help me and we couldn't find her, even with a birthdate from her gravestone.
Be safe everyone. Looks like more bad weather is on the way across the country again.
1946taco
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
In the end, you're trying to find God. That's the result of not being satisfied. And it doesn't matter how much money, or property, or whatever you've got, unless you're happy in your heart, then that's it. And unfortunately, you can never gain perfect happiness unless you've got that state of consciousness that enables that.
betrayal
Re: How are people with liver mets doing?
@maaaki
My tumor was 1.8 cm in segment 7, in a tricky location close to the diaphragm and lung. (Grew 30% more when I was waiting for the ablation. So probably 2.3 cm or so)The ablation is done and I’m now 12 days post-procedure. My doctor said it was successful.
I’ve had three Faslodex injections two weeks apart and now continuing monthly, and I’m on day 3 of Afinitor. I’m feeling good — especially after reading your story and seeing that someone could stay liver-clear for eight years. That really gave me hope, so thank you for sharing.
Do you mind if I ask what your next treatment plan is now?
Also, did you follow any particular lifestyle, diet, supplements, or exercise routine during those years that you feel helped keep things stable? I’d really appreciate hearing what worked for you.
Re: All about Xeloda
@airlinegal….I moved up to 2,500 at my request. When my feet got so horrible before I realized the folic problem, my oncologist took me off Xeloda for 7 weeks.
During that time, a spot appeared in my liver.
So I asked to go up to 2,500 and the spot did go away.
I take a dose of Miralax and 300 mg of stool softeners every evening, and have done so for my two years on Kadcyla and for my 8 years on Xeloda.
Glad that you are feeling better. My PCP gave me a referral for a new cardiologist who I will see in April. My
BP is either very low or very high.
@threetree…..I don't have muscle aches and hope that you find out why you do.
denny123
Re: Use of Signatera testing in stable disease
@gypsy11995544 Julia, congrats on the clear CT and negative Signatera after declining chemo and radiation. 🎉 Wish that test were an option 16 years ago. Although I declined chemo, I did undergo radiation.
I sometimes wonder how much harm the treatments cause. I’m currently having a lot of joint and muscle aches as well as sciatica. All of my research points toward my aromatase inhibitor as the cause. May have to switch to Tamoxifen, which I was on the first go-round. Since my PET scans and Signatera results have been great since July, I am ready to make the switch.
Wishing you continued negative Signatera tests, Julia!
Hugs, Pam 💗
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.