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Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
At the airport and arrived early for our 3 pm flight. Just learned flight is now delayed until 4:30. DD and DSIL were to pick us up. Called them to let them know of delay. Been up since 6 am so a long day and now even longer.
Sandy, so sorry to read about DH's fall. Glad he is okay except for face plant scrapes. Hope his recovery is speedy. Time for some arnica for any bruising. Glad you were able to help DS find suitable housing. That's a load off your mind. How long does Bob intend to practice?
My DSIL is going to Disney World with her DD and DGD.. The latter cried when she found out she was going. They fly tomorrow morning.
DH had a burger earlier and while I was to get meal on plane, it's been a long time since breakfast and I can't wait until after 4:30.
Hope everyone has a great day and waving "hi" to everyone.
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Re: Abemaciclib Verzenio for Stage IV
Hi @dutchgirl11 - I use simethicone (e.g. Gas-X, Phazyme) for cramping. For me it works within 10 minutes. Of course, check with your MO. I also requested a dose reduction. I waited until I was NED, only because I was too chicken to possibly mess things up. Not really rational, but that's were I was. The dose reduction did not completely resolve the Big D and cramping, but it definitely helped. The bonus was a little extra energy and some hair regrowth. I've been on Verzenio over 5 years.
seeq
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@candy-678 No, of course you are not bad. It's a decision we'll all have to make. It would be nice to look into the crystal ball to see how many years - and what kind of years(!) - a treatment will give us to help us make our decision. We've seen some struggle with harder and harder treatments until the inevitable end. I know that's not what I want. I just hope I recognize when enough is enough before I get to that point.
seeq
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@candy-678 You're not bad at all! You are in charge of your life and you will follow your heart when the time comes. I haven't thought that far ahead yet but have gone through the big guns in earlier stages. But as you said as each year goes by we all are a bit more worn down. We'll all be in your pocket for the 21st and whatever the future holds♥️
@tanya_djamila Beautiful pictures! Wonderful family memories for all.
@eleanora In your pocket for RO tomorrow🤞
@irishlove Glad your not freaking out and hope that these skull findings/met is not considered a progression. You go through so much daily it would be nice to catch a break on something. Hugs.'
@threetree Sorry you're not feeling great and have tingling down your legs, I hope you get some answers and start to feel better soon. Fingers crossed .
@mara51506 As always you're our energizer bunny that helps u all stay motivated for chores and cooking. I do hope you get out for your upcoming birthday that restaurant sounds enticing. Keep us posted, you deserve to celebrate you!
Hi to all here, hope we all sleep well tonight.💕
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Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@candy-678 — I did the "big guns" eleven years ago when diagnosed with Stage III triple positive cancer. Four dense doses of Adriamycin + Cytoxin and twelve doses of Taxol + Herceptin + Perjeta. It wasn't a walk in the park, but I worked through it. Of course, I was 47 back then and everyone responds to chemo differently. My next-door neighbor barely made it through two doses of Enhertu before she threw in the towel. She ended up passing six months later.
You guys have been through so much treatment that I totally understand why you wouldn't opt for IV chemo. There's no shame in saying "enough is enough." It's good to know your limits, and I'm never surprised when some of the ladies here opt for hospice over further treatment. Some of the hospice ladies have lived much longer than they expected and I'm sure they felt better being off treatment than on. Just a thought from a lurker.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Well, got micdonalds, had a free jr chicken so got those, fruitopia and fries, should be good.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@candy-678 You are not bad. This is your life. I have similar thoughts. I am 9 1/2 years on oral treatments and am on my fifth oral med. I am about out of options. I have never been on IV chemo having been dxd stage IV de novo. I am 72 years old, on oxygen 24/7 and am tired. I have four beautiful grandchildren that I would love to see grow up, but I am tired of being sick and not being able to travel and enjoy them. If I could continue on my current treatment I would, but my tumor markers have started rising again. I have a scan next week. If the scans show progression I fear chemo is my only option. I don't want to spend my last year sicker than I am now just to buy a few months. I don't know whether I have the fight left in me either. My daughter asked "what would chemo buy you?" It is a good question and one I am wrestling with.
