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Re: how about drinking?
Had my first official White Christmas here since we moved here! Went to my aunt's for both Thanksgiving and Christmas again this year for dinner! Had a blast being around my family. At least there I can breathe and feel like I belong unlike when it was in regard to hubby's family.
m0mmyof3
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Chris - sorry to hear that another hand surgery is required but hopefully this will allow better use of your hands.
Betrayal - I love hearing about your genealogy - you are quite the detective and clearly have a mind for details.
Interesting comments regarding shingles. I had the Shingrix vaccine (2 dose) in 2019. I realize that it does not offer 100% immunity but after seeing a co-worker and my brother deal with the agony I am willing to do whatever I can to lessen my risk.
Good to hear from you Taco and Carole. I woke up to low 40’s and sun which is practically spring like weather for January in my area. We headed to a park for a hike. Only saw 2-3 other folks which was a little surprising however, school resumed today and I imagine most folks have gone back to work after the holidays. Expecting quite a bit of rain/freezing drizzle or snow (depending on temperatures) later this week.
Wishing all a good week.
harley07
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
I’m up with the chickens…
Dinner last night was delicious! We all had something different. A crab stuffed ravioli with shrimp in a carbonara; crab stuffed chicken breast; chicken parm for me; spaghetti and meatballs with no sauce, just butter & cheese for my grandniece.
The moon was spectacular as we drove home from the restaurant.
Alarm set for 5:10 AM. A lot of rain last night, we need it desperately, so this morning the moon is hidden behind fog & clouds. Sun coming up now.
I’ve got laundry going, and I want to set off the robot vacuum too. I’ll strip the bedroom and bathroom at some point today. Right now I’m not sure if I’m going back to sleep, or will nap later.
Lots of football on today. Enjoy your Sunday!
cindyny
Re: Newly diagnosed stage 1 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
Thank you so much for telling me about your stories! I took a much-needed trip out of town with my husband for New Year’s My surgery is scheduled for January 12 and I have decided to do a bilateral mastectomy with delayed reconstruction. Even though my genetic testing was negative, I do have a family history of breast cancer. I did have a second opinion from a plastic surgeon and also had a discussion with my breast radiologist. This is what is best for me and my peace of mind.
chachi
Re: How are people with liver mets doing?
@perky2020 Thank you for your response. Happy cancerversary! It will be 10 years for me in May. Were you on Verzenio prior to Orserdu? I do not see that you were. My problem is that I was on Verzenio for two and a half years before being changed to Orserdu but since it failed me, my oncology team did not feel adding it back to Orserdu would be beneficial. A year ago when I was put on Orserdu adding Verzenio or doubling with any other drug was not the practice. My oncologist looked at adding Xeloda but that failed me in the past also. Things have changed and progressed in the cancer treatment world. I am gathering notes to discuss with my oncologist when I see her on the 13th and it should be an interesting conversation.
Re: Zoom Meet-up for Those With MBC: Place to keep chatting
@birdsndognow thank you very much for all those Cancer movies references. I shall look for them. There's another cancer movie starring Helen Mirren and Kate Winslet. Its not about breast cancer but I saw those names snd thought, "Wow!! Thats a "must watch" movie. Sadly, it didn't live up to my expectations. Its slow and doesnt ever pick up momentum. Unlike "The big C".
@aj I also don't shy away from movies just voz they're a cancer story. I feel they keep me realistically grounded about my mortality.
@temerarious I love your Christmas tree journey. Beautiful 👍 ❤️
Love and hugs to all ❤️👍🙏🏻🤗
Re: TNBC MBC Stage 4
@rlschaller Happy New Year! Thanks for your well wishes for myself and my family. I ‘m happy to say my nephew is doing pretty good physically anyway not so much cognitively but hoping with therapy that will improve.We are so grateful that he is improving! I hope you enjoyed your winter break and I’m guessing you’ll be returning to work soon. As for me I’m trying to steer clear of all the colds and viruses running rampant in NJ right now. Seems like everyone around me has a touch of something. I have managed to get my outside walks in as long as it’s not too windy. I love being out in the cold fresh air when the sun is out like today, was nice!
Thinking of you Rita ❤️
cookie54
Re: Anyone on TRUQAP?
@nini69 I only made it 3 months and am now on Enhertu. I would have been happy to stay on Truqap for 16 months or more. Somehow, the insurance situation was effed for Truqap, but I would have figured it out because it was worth it to stay on something that was pill only with minimal SE's. (I never got close to diabetes). I'm on Enhertu now, which has been proven to be very effective for many people. But it's got a chemo component, I have no hair, I have a port, and I go in every three weeks for infusions. I hope your pill regimen continues to work for you.
Re: Cats, cats, cats
This is my nursing team and care partners, Lexi and Skye. They're wonderful except not too good on the phone with doctors.
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