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Re: So...whats for dinner?
Minus, you convinced me you get protein. LOL.
I like a crustless quiche. A good reminder, Wally. Spinach is always an ingredient, and cheese, of course.
I went to Costco yesterday and ended up spending almost $300. Without cruising at least half of the gigantic store. It is very nice. There were food sampling stations everywhere. One impulse buy was Raos eggplant casserole. The price was $17 for two trays. Reasonable enough to try it. Figuring in the price of eggplants and Rao's, it's probably less expensive than homemade. I also bought a rotisserie chicken and will use some of it for chicken enchiladas tonight. I have ripe avocados in the refrigerator for guacamole.
A woman at one of the food sampling stations spotted the Raos eggplant box and volunteered that she had bought it for herself and her daughter and they both loved it. She first tasted it when it was featured as a sampling item.
Dinner last night was a small pork shoulder chop for each of us. Side was green pea salad. Instead of cubed cheddar, I used cubed gouda from Costco.
My house freezer is now stocked with meat.
One negative about Costco. You can't check out with an app.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Dear Mara
So sorry for your difficult and upsetting news. It's very scary, but you have triumphed over it before, and we will all be with you in spirit as you triumph over it again.
❤️
eleanora
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Mara,
So sorry to hear your disappointing and scary news. In your pocket as you take things one day at a time and learn what next steps will be needed. Getting the social worker involved sounds like a good idea. Enjoy comfort food, music, movies, breathing exercises-whatever helps you deal with this new stress.
Re: Are you currently (or have you been) in a Clinical Trial?
An exciting new finding came out this week from the ESMO oncology conference in Berlin! It is detailed in a new Nature publication which reports that the Covid vaccine very strongly enhances the effects of immunotherapy. They did a retrospective analysis of a large number of patients with metastatic melanoma or lung cancer and found that, for both cohorts, those who got the Covid vaccine either while taking immunotherapy or within 100 days of starting the treatment had an overall average survival of 37.3 months, compared to just 20.6 months for those who did not get the vaccine. Its hard for drug companies to show any overall survival advantage for drugs, let alone one so huge. And remarkably, they also got strong hints that adding a Covid vaccine might make cancers that are normally resistant to immunotherapy become sensitive to it (!!!), in part because the vaccine increases PDL1 levels in addition to activating macrophages and dendritic cells. The finding is based on earlier studies that mRNA is what stimulates the immune system, so traditional DNA-based vaccines would not have the same effect as the Covid vaccines. A phase 3 trial has just been started to see if Covid vaccines should be included in standard immunotherapy protocols:
The paper:
A great summary from the researchers:
Re: calling all t1A (> 1 mm but < 6 mm) sisters who are HER2+
slb11 I am completely shocked too. I hope you are recovering quickly and do keep us updated!
Re: calling all t1A (> 1 mm but < 6 mm) sisters who are HER2+
Just joined the website today, although I have certainly read many posts over the past 4 years for encouragement. I can happily say I am one of the 406 participants for this clinical Phase II study: I was diagnosed with IDC on 7/20/09 with a .09 cm tumor that was Her2+ with slight ER+. I was treated at Mass General & it is now 4 1/2 yrs. later with no disease recurrence. I was grateful that my oncologist recommended my participation in this trial.
codi10
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Oh Mara, I am sorry to hear about your set back. You are good to point out some positives which is remarkable. Yes I agree that getting a social worker involved is a good next step. I shall increase my prayers for you and that your RO has a good plan which works in your favor. You have worked hard to keep your muscles strong chich is also good.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Betrayal, your photos provided me a trip through the canal! Thanks.
Canarycat, good luck on the followup procedure.
Cindy, I agree that you're a very good friend.
My laptop says "rainy days ahead." I hope it's being truthful. The poor azaleas are desperate for a drink of water. I've been working in the yard this week, pulling out vines and lopping invasive trees. I have piles for dh to pick up and take to the burn pile. I start sneezing as soon as I go outside. The goldenrod are thriving out in the wooded areas of the neighborhood. There's one vacant lot full of it.
Yesterday I had a delivery of straw bales. I'll start spreading it for mulch today. I miss going to the gym senior classes but it's either gym or yard and the yard needs attention.
Happy…? Thursday!
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@micmel Oh I love that Theo! He is truly living a happy life by his little smile.
@mara51506 Ugh sorry you had belly upset yesterday and had to reschedule. Hope you're feeling better today. In your pocket for getting some mental relief with stable MRI results, fingers crossed.
@candy-678 Ugh this cancer crap and all the lovely SE can really wear a girl down. I'm sorry that your sister has no clue of your world and your feelings. It is so hard to sit back some days and watch or listen to other peoples "normal" world. I'm sure you think as I often do what would I feel like in my 50's in my old body? It crosses my mind then I have to let it go because that's not my reality. We get you and we are always here to listen! Big hugs♥️
@mkestrel Sorry about mixed results, hoping you can wait a bit and see before you change treatment. Either way cancer stinks and I'm waving my magic wand in the air for all here that are on this freaking roller coaster! Hugs.
Doing ok here been busy with getting mil house on the market. Also started the process of looking for a dress for my DD wedding in May. Oh what a job that is…lol Hoping to maintain stable through then and praying I have super strength to get through all the planning etc. Oh how I also miss my super sharp mind I had before all these drugs!
Hi to all here wishing everyone a good day!❣️
cookie54
Re: More Tips (and a Shopping List) for Getting Through Chemo
rock,
love your ice crusher. I use a rolling pin. I think we were separated at birth, except I'm 6 years old than you (Happy Birthday!)
Sue
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