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@livinglifenow Pam, sorry to hear about the sciatica! I get this too and it’s painful for sure. Glad you had a great time in Arizona. Sounds like you have a busy week coming up ! I will be praying for great PET results for you. All of my craziness with PET scans and doctors appointments don’t start until the beginning of March and then on March 11th I go to court for my divorce and March 13th is my birthday. Still snowing here. Looks like we got over a foot of snow right now. I can’t wait till spring!!🌺🌼🌸🌻

@livinglifenow - Good luck with those scans and all the other upcoming medical appointments. Sounds like Arizona was real good for you!

Hoping everyone is having a fantastic new year! My husband and I spent three weeks in Arizona, which was lovely! My only issue the whole time there was severe sciatica in my left leg. As soon as we returned, I got an appointment with my PCP and he gave me a muscle relaxant. It hasn’t really kicked in yet, but I was told it could take several days to a week.

Have my PET/CT scan and labs tomorrow, then Tuesday I go in for my echo, Signatera draw, and HP infusion. Then on Wednesday, I start PT for my sciatica.

I’m keeping the medical industry in business! 😂

Wishing everyone a wonderful day!

Hugs, Pam 💗

here’s my Q1 2026 update:

Yesterday completed exactly one year I’ve been off Herceptin and Perjeta.

My signatera this month is negative.

No scan this quarter, next one’s April.

Hope all who read this are doing okay.

*WHY CRYING IS GOOD FOR YOU*

Do you sometimes allow yourself to have a good cry? Just bawling away without caring to look left and right to make sure you cannot be seen?

Well, despite the many smiling selfies i share here, I also get weighed down and overwhelmed by my cancer journey.

I'm NOT Superwoman.

I'm m NOT strong.

I'm just human.

I'm just a woman with incurable cancer.

I do HAVE feelings.

And, when i get to that point.

When i hit those times.

I just sink and bawl my lungs out.

*Emotional & Mental Benefits*

1. Stress Relief: Crying helps expel stress hormones (like cortisol) and other chemicals, reducing emotional pressure.

2. Mood Boost: It releases endorphins (natural painkillers) and oxytocin, promoting feelings of well-being and comfort.

3. Emotional Processing: Crying is a vital way to express emotions (sadness, joy, anger) that are difficult to verbalize, aiding in healing and moving forward.

4. Self-Soothing: The act of crying activates the parasympathetic nervous system, calming the body and lowering heart rate.

*Physiological Benefits*

1. Pain Relief: Endorphins released during crying act as natural pain relievers for both emotional and physical pain.

2. Improved Breathing: The rhythmic inhales and long exhales (physiological sigh) during crying help regulate mood and stress.

3. Detoxification: Emotional tears contain stress-related substances, effectively flushing them out of the body.

4. Eye Health: Beyond emotional benefits, tears lubricate the eyes and contain antibacterial enzymes, keeping them healthy.

*Social Benefits*

1. Signals Need for Support: Crying signals to others that you need empathy and help, fostering connection and attachment.

To those who care

Somometimes when we meet,

Yes, you can congratulate me for being strong.

But honestly, im not strong.

Sometimes,

Just, Sometimes......

Hold my hand,

Walk with me,

Because I need that physical support.