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Re: Starting Chemo May and June 2024 Support Thread
@bythebay I avoid people at all costs during chemo. I order my groceries online and go pick them up (it’s a free service). I send my kids or husband to the pharmacy or store if I need something (or just order it from Amazon). My doctor told me that around day 8 to about day 15 after each chemo are when the white blood cell count will be the lowest, so not to go anywhere near crowds during that time.
I actually bought a puzzle board and had a friend bring over some puzzles. Yep, I’m doing puzzles now. That’s how bored I am! But, it’s only temporary. I’m just trying to pass the time any way I can. I read a lot (when my head isn’t hurting), I’m planning our trip to Asheville, looking up recipes to try (for the week I’m feeling decent between infusions), etc. I’m trying to be as gentle on my body as I can, not pushing myself when I’m just worn out (which is most of the time!).
My dad flew down from PA yesterday to keep me company this week before my third treatment on the 15th. I don’t actually want anyone here with me right after my treatments because I mostly sleep, have a nasty headache, and generally feel like crap so I don’t feel like talking to anyone. Plus, I can’t sleep at night, so I send my hubby to the guest room, while I fidget all night long 😂
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Good morning. We have had a busy morning here. Was waiting on grandson and wife (on their way to live in Hawaii — on post as too expensive anywhere else) to stop by and chat for a bit until they had to get on the road again. They are driving across the country to see as many family members as they can.
Then right before they got here a tree uprooted and fell across the driveway — which Andrew took care of even though Dh called the city who would normally come out. Then our Internet went out. We thought the lines were not good (and some still may not be so they are going to come check them) but they did get us going temporarily. So, at long last here I am.
As to friends, they are always just the right icing for the cake. No matter what, it seems at least one of my friends, if not more seem to perfectly get what I need to hear the most, and in the in-between, are the joys of the comraderies we are able to share.
Petite, good to hear from you. I'm sure I 'read' you were having a mini-vacation but forgot. I was feeling concern. Glad you are back. Hoping you only need the one week of med appts. and can go a good stretch and not need medical dates for a while.
Cindy, wow. That is great that your cousin will hep with the pool issue. It can be so expensive for fixes and having someone who can is sort of priceless. Also, depending on strangers sometimes just can be a bit nerve-wracking. Hope it all goes well.
I had forgotten Minus lived in Houston and may be cut off for a time due to Beryl. Thought you lived there too Wren. Well, I hope anyone who was in the storm or even near isn't going to have to wait too long for any needed assistance. The big storms seem to be getting a bit more frequent.
(((Sandy))) Hope you are all okay where you are.
Forgot to mention, we had rain through the night, night before last, and then rain all day yesterday and partially through the night (I'm sure that is what upended the tree) but the sun is out today. Hopefully no more rain for a while. Way too much comes down when it goes on for hours and we need to dry out a bit since the water table is VERY high here. I really don't want any more trees to fall over.
In order to get you a picture of the puppies I'm going to have to try and get one off my friend's website and hope it will copy and paste since I don't know how to do pictures myself.
Hope you all have a really good day.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Good to hear from you, Petite. I'm wondering how Sandy is doing. Hope she is well. Also thinking about Minus who lives in Houston. I fear she has lost power thanks to Beryl.
Hope the new treatment works well for you, Puffin. Glad you're enjoying your pool, Harley.
We're looking forward to a picture of your new puppy, Jackie. There isn't anything cuter than a baby animal.
Our weather continues to be comfortable but this week will be hotter. I suspect a/c is in our future.
Hello to everyone else. Hope today is a good day for all.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
My HomeHealth PT came today and had some great suggestions. We moved my kitchen chairs into the second bedroom since they don't have arms, and I''m going to use the travel wheelchair at the table for eating and working on my puzzles. It has sturdy arms and a comfortable cushion and I can stand up easier with it.
She also found a way for me to stretch my foot downward in the apt without having to use the stairway in the lobby. She added another pillow to my couch location so I'm better supported.
Increasing my steroid hasn't helped - I just gained 2# fluid in my right leg so went back to the dose I was taking
Re: ER-, PR-, Her2+ Roll call
@grammie2 no hair loss, my hair is growing in, it started as a soft white hair then the darker started a few weeks after. My onc said no hair loss and so far is true. ALL of my hair is growing of you get me….i lost some of my brows and lashes after treatment 6 but its coming back.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Lil' Red in the middle. He hasn't all the silver (I think partly due to his actually being much smaller) and his paws don't look gigantic like his littermates. In he picture he doesn't look so much different in size and it is in the coloring and paw size that its most noticeable.
These are miniatures, so likely maybe 12 lbs. or a bit less. The parents look to be closer to 16 to 20 #'s.