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Re: Trodelvy - Looking for positive feedback
My Mom took Trodelvy for a while. She managed the symptoms well. They did lower her dose once. But overall, she would have a couple days she didn't feel well then bounced back and did good. She has constipation which is her norm. Not much diarrhea.
sjtrout1
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@chicagoan The nurse called back after my initial call, no need to worry about infection, they are bringing the alcohol swabs to wipe down my staples and a clean staple remover. They are coming around 10 am. Once staples out, can go back to wigs.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
I slept decently last night, forgot to put on the rain hypnosis on so slept a few hours ahead of putting it on, just woke up after 3 hours of the rain.
At 10am, neighbour is coming to remove my staples. Got the tool from the hospital. Got alcohol if she needs it too. Got some laundry I did not finish, starting over. I still like the three cycles, regular wash, disinfectant cycle and finanally vinegar softener cycle. I usually run each 15 mins. Seems like a lot but gets things clean for me. Bed is made, it looks far neater than usual but would not show up in a decorating magazine. This weekend will have me wash up my blankets which requires the bigger spinner for two of the blankets, rest fit in the bigger one in the bathtub.
I plan to open the beans that I have on the counter, put in container, make those crispy in the air fryer first and then add to either rice or eggs or both, I will see. Probably have another half english muffin with garlic or whatever. I do not think the beefless ground lends itself to the air fryer unless done for a much shorter cycle, it burns easily.
I do hope all have a good day and I am in pockets for all who may need me.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@threetree The removers are in plastic , not worried about it. If need be, I do have alcohol here to spread out on my head if need be, she's coming at 10 am tomorrow anyway.
@mkestrel Happy Anniversary to you and your husband.
@shanagirl My cold was a PIA before my surgery, productive cough for a while but once I took the mucinex pill once a day, it gradually improved and no coughing while in hospital.
Supper is boring, just going to have some frozen noodles and half english muffin. Put some garlic on top of the english muffin as well and perhaps another yogurt. Ate up the greek yogurt already so got the two good raspberry flavour.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
betrayal, I think the concrete driveway has settled- being lower on one side vs the other. The house is 21-22 yrs old and all of our driveways in the development have settled one way of another - all have cracks. We had a hardwood tree next to the driveway and the roots were raising the driveway. Tree has been removed.
You're going gang busters on closets! I feel like I’m slacking off in comparison.
Petite, enjoy some warmth here in FL vs single digit temps in NC. You’ve got time to get back to NC.
Our reduce, reuse, recycle curbside trip produced absolutely nothing. There was a very nice sofa table but neither of us needed it. Sad it will go to the landfill. I should have taken it for next month’s garage sale.
cindyny
Re: Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy
Hi @nowwow26
Welcome to this club no one wants to join. We're sorry you have had to join us, but glad you have found us to walk with you on this journey.
The decision between a lumpectomy and mastectomy is a very personal one. Only YOU can make that difficult decision. There is no "right" answer. I always recommend that people follow their 'gut'. Once you make the decision, it is the RIGHT decision for you. No looking back.
I have actually made the decision twice (diagnosed separately with new cancer on each side almost 20 years apart). In my case, it was pretty easy. The first time I had DCIS that was so widespread they weren't sure how much would be left, though they still offered to do it. The 2nd time, even before I went in to see the surgeon, I knew I wasn't messing around since my body seemed to know how to make cancer.
It sounds like you are leaning towards a mx with recon. If so, you should set up a consultation with a GOOD PS to know what your options might be. The most important part of any recon is to be sure the PS is good at what they do and has happy patients. This might also help in your decision, so you know what your recon options are and what is involved. Even having the recon at the same time as a mx, there is usually other surgeries/procedures that do follow. It is also sometimes difficult to coordinate the breast surgeon and PS to both be together at the same time. It's just important that you have all the information you need to make the best decision for you.
Good luck with your decision making and know that once made, it is the right one for you.
Take Care.
mandy23
Re: So...whats for dinner?
Carole, Thanks for the recipe. A roast chicken dinner as a casserole means some of it can be frozen for later,
Minus, I hope you are getting some strength back. This flu knocked me down even with all the medical interventions.
Wally, Right now mowing the lawn sounds good to me. We had a day without snow but it has started up again. I went to the grocery store to restock for the weekend. The town loading up dump trucks with the snow pile at the end of the street and carting it away is a bad sign.
Dinner tonight was beef curry on rice.
maggie15
Re: So...whats for dinner?
I buy lamb loin chops at Sam's, and they have been good.
Last night's dinner started with a large, thawed chicken breast half, no skin or bone. After some computer searching for recipe ideas, I decided on a casserole that included stuffing. I had Pepperidge Farm bag stuffing that was way past the use date. However, I did not have "hot dish" staples, cream of chicken and cream of celery soup. So I made a bechamel sauce. I had home-made chicken broth in the refrigerator (thanks to Eric who inspires me to make broth with rotisserie chicken carcasses.)
I think Minus might like this recipe. Cut chicken, either breast or boneless thighs, into bite-sized pieces and layer in bottom of buttered casserole dish. Season with s & p. I also sprinkled sage. Combine one can of cream of chicken and one can of cream of celery soup with 1/4 cup milk and pour on top of chicken. Evenly spread contents of box of stuffing mix, 6 oz. Carefully pour 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth on dressing, making sure all the dressing is wet with broth. Bake in 375 degree oven for 45 minutes, covered. Uncover and bake until brown on top.
The dish, altered with substitution of bechamel, was fairly good, though bland. It could have used more sage. I'll make it again with the cream soups and fresh stuffing mix. The chicken was tender and tasty. A good recipe under the Quick and Easy category. Our condiment was canned cranberry sauce.
Leftover chili for dinner tonight.
Re: So...whats for dinner?
The lamb was incredible. Costco rarely disappoints.
I've used the no-knead method to make my pizza crust. Easy on the hands since I'm too lazy to use the food processor, LOL.
I'll be mowing the front lawn tomorrow. It will be dangerously cold on Friday, in WI, and I hope you can all stay safe.
wallycat
Re: So...whats for dinner?
I take omeprazole, too, and easily gain weight.
Maggie, I hope you get a break from the snow. It must be beautiful to look outside.
I didn't thaw cooked red beans or chicken yesterday. Instead I made a big pot of chili with ground beef and beans. Not a Texas chili. After adding cans of pinto beans, I added a can of garbanzo beans. They provided good texture. The sauce was a little thin but I liked the the flavor of the chili a lot. A large bowl of leftovers for another meal and/or lunches. Our side was coleslaw, using bag cabbage with carrot and slivers of purple cabbage. It was pretty and fresh and made a good slaw. Also easier than hand slicing.