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Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@intolight I hope you are able to have your dose of Benadryl reduced so you don’t get those twitches side effects. When I used to get chemo infusions in 2009 I also had the Benadryl and also Ativan with the “red devil” Adrimycin whatever the drug was. I got the Paclitaxol and Cytoxin. Those were rough times on that chemo cocktail.😬.So many days after of side effect pain & mouth soars. the only good thing was the Benadryl and Ativan made me sleep or doze during treatment.😴. @irishlove @mara51506 @cookie54 thinking about you today. Right now I’m not much inthe mood for typing. I’ve had this coughing bug all week and have missed 2 days of PT. Just too tired to go. all day every day I feel lik I want to go to sleep but force myself to stay up. yesterday i went for my 6 month teeth cleaning appt. .It went smoothly had a good checkup no problems. So I’m glad I pushed myself.
love to you all…….🥰
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Thanks @irishlove and @cookie54 I usually feel pretty good the day after chemo so hoping I can manage today. Chemo went well except for the Benedryl part. It is the worst feeling for me and makes me twitch a little. I am going to ask my MO if we can reduce that a bit. I know they give it so I don't have an allergic reaction so I don't know what she will say. My nurse DD suggested I give myself one pill an hour before and they reduce the Benedryl by half during. I never drive so it should not be a problem. I put ice on my hands and feet to stave off neuropaty and so far that works well for me except I tried a new glove and feet covers the charge nurse gave me (I think it was a sample) and they were so cold they hurt so I had to stop and just touch the top. I am praying it was enough too. Next time I will just make the gel pads inside cold instead of frozen. I also get knee pain after a couple of days. It is called Paclitaxol-Acute Pain Syndrome if you want to look it up or if any of you ever had it. It was suggested I use magnesium cream on them too so I will try it.
Anyway, it snowed last nighe (yay for Colorado) but should reach 46 today and almost 60 tomorrow. We really need more snow.
Blessings everyone.
Re: I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy!
The essence of optimism is that it takes no account of the present, but it is a source of inspiration, of vitality and hope where others have resigned; it enables a man to hold his head high, to claim the future for himself and not to abandon it to his enemy.
betrayal
Re: ILC stage 3 and 10 year survival
10 years out from bilateral bc - DCIS with micro-invasion on the left, ILC with 6/16 nodes on the right. Lumpectomies, TACx6, 33 bilateral radiation, 6 months on Tamoxifen, 9 years Femara. Annual well baby check w my beloved oncologist on Thursday - last of the Femara this coming October. Doing well; turned 50 during radiation, will be 60 in August. Sending good thoughts - this is a great place for support and information and inspiration.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
I feel fortunate to have a number of crocheted and tatted items from my grandmothers on both sides. As well as from two neighbors were were elderly (80's & 90's) when I was first married and lived between them. Since I have only one son who would not be particularly interested, I actually use my pieces every day - some on tables, some on the backs or arms of chairs. I never walk into a room without enjoying & treasuring them.
minustwo
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
I’m enjoying the pictures and comments regarding knitting and crocheting. I used to crochet when I was much younger but that hobby fell by the wayside with raising a child and working. I’ve forgotten how to do it. I wonder if YouTube videos are available.
Betrayal - thanks for the suggestion about Viator. I’ll check if they are available in Vietnam. I’ve also had good experiences with Get Your Guide and Tours by Locals. I may also book day tours through the hotel.
Today’s temps were high 20’s and sunny so we went for a walk outside. There is still snow and ice in spots so we needed to be careful so we didn’t fall.
harley07
Re: Starting my 24th year of MBC de novo!
@intolight I will join everyone in hoping the very best from this new treatment and I hope the side effects aren't too overwhelming. I went through chemo at the beginning of my diagnosis and could tough it out ok. I wonder if any clinical trials might be available to you. There's a lot of wisdom in the clinical trials thread.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@goldensrbest woohoo , congrats on stable🎊! Happy for ya , let’s keep it rolling!
cookie54