Best Of
Re: HER2 Positive-anyone 10 years out?
Brooklyn, so sorry you are facing this again, though glad you are finding the treatment bearable. My first diagnosis was much like yours so I was wondering. What chemo did you receive then and what are you receiving now?
pipandor
Re: Stage 1 , Grade 3,
Sherry,
Not sure how you found this thread, it's a really old one. I'm sorry you have to join the group no one wants to be a part of. At this point you really need more information before decisions like chemo,radiation, ect.
In my case I had a lumpectomy. A test called the Oncotype test was done on the tumor which helped with the decision for me on chemo. You will want to find out of the tumor is ER/PR+ this helps on the decisions you will need to make as well.
kira1234
Re: deleted
Heartburn is a listed possible SE of anastrazole. Taking it with food and plenty of water as well as following a low acid diet might help. If your body does not adjust I wouldn’t rule out taking another drug to counter the acid reflux (advice from someone who almost didn’t survive an upper GI bleed.)
maggie15
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that will outlast it.
betrayal
Re: Cats, cats, cats
The rest of the story. Thursday I got a request from my daughter to go pick up two 8 week old kitten at the pet store because there were socialization issues. In the mean time, my husband is greeted by one of my daughters cats with a swollen foot. Our only option was an urgent care vet. We needed to reach our daughter. His foot was absessed they cleaned it and bandage. While my husband is dealing with this I am picking up 2 kitten. One appears under the weather. I notice she has a pot belly I found out today they missed there second dose if parasite meds. My best guess is roundworm. I treated her this morning here is hoping. The rescue has been notified and we are treating for parasites first. She is still active and eating. Things are finally settling down to a dull roar. Of course my daughter also returned today. I will keep the kittens until they go back to the store. I still need to get pictures of Jack and Chrissy. They are so cute.
Re: All about Xeloda
@soldanella Thanks! Although the weather is now nice, I hate the thought of winter approaching. I hate driving in the ice and snow.
I worked so hard in my garden this past summer, but the critters and bugs fought against me. I was able to grow green and yellow beans though. And I traded them to my friend in exchange for zucchini and squash. I have been gardening all of my life and am the one who spends hundreds of dollars on potting soil, weed cover, anti-bug stuff, etc. But I only reap a few dollars worth of veggies. LOL.
So each year, I plan different things to fight against the garden pests.
I spend the day listing and trying to sell items on eBay and other sites. My grandson, who is now 13 (!!) has loaded me up with hundreds of his toys. We do consignment at 50-50 and he uses the money to buy shoes for basketball and football. I have been selling online for over 20 years and it keeps me very busy and helps to pay the bills.
denny123
Re: All about Xeloda
@AJ My antacid is called "Alucol". "Alucol Gel helps neutralize excess stomach acid and reduce the backflow of gastric juice into the esophagus." It is a rather mild treatment without side effects and compatible with Xeloda.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Hi ladies it's been an exhausting week, my mil passed Thurs evening . Her children were able to be by her side and we gave her a peaceful sendoff. A weight has been lifted for sure and she is at peace. Will be another busy beginning to this week for services. Know that I continue to pray for all here daily.
@mara51506 Hope your enjoy your treadmill especially since the heat has crept back in ! We are also in the low 80's in NJ hope to get back to the chilly mornings and the 70 degree days. Glad your scan was good!
@seeq Oh that's great news for sure! Walking boot is progress and I hope it goes by quickly. Oh I hear ya on the high trucks, my hubby and son have full size trucks and I am 5'1'. Agree may be challenging for sure sounds like he needs to compromise.
Thinking of many here, wondering how @shanagirl is feeling these days? @irishlove GO PHILS, I'm sure you'll be tuned in tonight!
cookie54
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Chris, great to have you back. My new orthotics so far haven’t cost me anything. I think Medicare covered it. I have a follow-up at the end of the month, I’ll post if I need to pay.
Petite, or errr Tiny… tee hee, I’m glad you’re enjoying the cabin. And it sounds like a lot of projects are happening soon too. We used our mini split as heat a few days ago. I closed off the kitchen to keep the heat in living/dining room. It was good, but I discovered I had a learning curve. I think if I put it on again, I’d turn on my ceiling fan and switch its direction to pull down the heat at the ceiling.
My “shrinkage” comes from compressed disks in my back. It’s 1/2” to 1” from their measurements at drs offices. I wanted to get my back looked at while I was in NY, but never got around to it
Canary, love that picture. I did look up endometrial stripe, and hope all your tests come back good.
Betrayl, loved your pictures too. Good use of pumpkins.
We took the screen house down today. We remarked on how easy it comes down vs goes up! We’re getting old. I’d love something I don’t have to take down. I’ve seen some prefab screened in cabana type things with a hard roof, that stay up in winter: $2-5k. Then I think to add in the installation costs, cement pad, building permit, and I’ll probably be putting this up until it falls apart, or I fall apart.
That was it for today. I showered as soon as I got in the house, covered in sweet & dirt.
Baseball has been on most of the day. I chose to catch up on shows that are recorded on my FL DVR. They store to the cloud and I can watch them on my phone. He’s happy, I’m happy too.
Hope you all have a good night!
cindyny
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
I was 5'2" and now I am 5'0". I was petite and now I am tiny. LOL
I am up at the cabin. I went to 2 vineyards today. I was buying gifts. I had a good time talking with people. I met an opera singer. She was very talkative. I guess she was enjoying the wine. I did get some gifts for my cat sitters. I didn't bring Midnight Louie. It will probably be in the Spring and we will stay for a longer period of time.
Sunday, my friend is coming over. We will probably get lunch and he wants to do some work on my deck.
Monday the fireplace guy is coming to check it out and teach me how to use it. It is gas.
I am hoping the heating and A/C guy will come out to give be an estimate. I want a mini split unit with heat & air. I was freezing this morning.
petite1