My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
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I decided on something more simple, took Great Value frozen Penne, alfredo and chicken, added two eggs and broke in open package, put a cpouple dollops of garlic spread and bit of sour cream, put lix back down, cooked 4 mins and 30 secs and it was pretty darn good. Needed something quick that would not require a lot of dishes.
Echo was fine but when I got home, I was starving and craving something quick and almost called for a McD delivery but decided I will have a couple of beef pot pies, beef and add some taco and cheese sauce with salt, that will satisfy some of the tastes I am craving.
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Thanks @snow-drop !
@mkestral definitely let your team know about the cough as I thought I was getting over a cold too at the time.
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Hello to all. It’s been a pleasant week, happy to say. we made the trip up to the in Breast Center in Paramus NJ. A surveillance Ultrasound and Mammogram to watch my LCIS in my my remaining breast. There is no suspicious mass, calcification or distortion. So everything was clear.. and al is good and I don’t have to go back until next August.
Hi @sondraf I was following your posts and I hope you will have some peace of mind as change your treatment tactic with your MO. Sending positive vibes and good wishes to you along with prayers.🩵🙏
@irishlove trying to understand and second guess radiologist’s interpretation of scans is frustrating..
@cookie54 Hey Jersey, ending jersey shore vibes to you🥰
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Shana - So glad that all was OK with your recent scans/tests! Maybe that long drive was worth it after all? So good that you don't have to go back for a year.
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Shanagirl, good to hear your good news! 😊
I went to a massive landscape supply company today, where they have huge outdoor bins full of all different kinds and sizes of rocks - this is my idea of a good time, looking through rocks, lol! Beautiful weather, sunny with a breeze, and I picked out about 15 decent sized river rocks for my garden. Looked at all the cool stone fountains, too. Actually skipped a couple of times while meandering around the place, just felt so good to be outside in the sun.
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I just came upstairs . I cooked breaded chicken cutlets and made a nice a white wine sauce by adding some wine to deglaze the pan drippings and a little butter & chicken broth. Poured it over rice. It. DH & DS loved it. So did I! 😊
@sf-cakes OH Yes! I love going through different rocks to decorate the rock garden, and especially for the aquarium we have. Diffent shapes. And colora and. Kinds of Rocks really get me going while i creatively envision what I want to do with them and where to place them…. So soothing and satisfying🩵.
@threetree The long drive was worth it to get that good news. Since I was diagnosed with LCIS in 2021, and always felt uneasy about having it and wondering if it could progress into cancer. I was so expecting them to want to do another fine needle biopsy which they were going to do if needed. Now I have more questions about it because I don’t know if it just goes away. I’ll have to find out next time I see my onc.
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Shana, happy to hear your good news. The breaded chicken cutlets sound delicious.
sf cakes, looking at rocks is my idea of fun but more for just a rock collection I think. Glad you had a good time.
Today is about chores. Decided to use the robot vacuum again, will take it to each part of the house. Tigger is more curious about it, Ava is like nope, I'm out. still need a good sweep to get the background stuff and vacuum of the litter mat but I really should use this more than I do.
Getting some stuff I ordered from Amazon, blue bags for the paper shredder, some Tide because I am actually running out of detergent, the drama and litter spray.
I am also out of pot pies so will sub in beefless ground in meals. Also going to try a youtube recipe using eggs, cottage cheese and other cheeses, bake it all up on a greased pan, see how it turns out, supposed to be a flat bread. I will see, failing that, make some cheese crisp snacks out of the shredded cheese as well.
I do hope every has a great day, pocket duty for all as well.
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Well, cravings overtook me so I did purchase a mcdouble cheeseburger and a junior chicken, no fries or drink. Not feeling too bad about it.
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shanagirl Congrats on your good news. I'm sure you felt instant relief on results and taking the drive once a year! Love chicken cutlets , since my DH's hear attack I use the air fryer and their pretty good.
Mara Glad you treated yourself to Mickey D's , hope it hit the spot!
goldens Happy to hear stable scans…yipee!
Hope all the ladies suffering with mouth sores have had some healing.
My daughter got engaged a couple nights ago and we are thrilled! They live at the shore so he proposed on the beach. He is a great guy and a nice family too. Both families celebrated together with a nice dinner. Will be fun to plan a wedding in the near future.
Hi to all here and I wish you a restful sleep tonight.
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@cookie54 congratulations on your daughters engagement. Such a beautiful time for you and your family.
Tanya
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GoodMorning, Happy Sunday to all 👋
@cookie54 So happy. To hear your daughter’s engagement. That’s such happy news. When my youngest daughter got engaged, they were living together 10 years and both families were very glad when he gave her that engagement ring. We all celebrated and heir wedding was beautiful. Love that she’s a Jersey Shore girl😊
@mara51506 Nothing like McDonald’s to satisfy a craving. Especially their French fries 🍟 As far as chores go, i can plan a day for that but just never seem to follow thru since I started treatment.🤷♀️
@sf-cakes I love that you skipped. Pure joy you must have felt😂
@mkestrel I had a cough that would not go away and bother me in the middle of the night with asthma. Then my GP switched my loratadine to singularity tablet once a day at night, and my cough has gon away, and the constant. Runny nose and allergies have disappeared.. I didn’t realize until now just how bad my allergies 🤧 were.
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Shana, glad about the good scans, glad you had a nice chicken cutlet dinner.
Cookie, congrats on dd engagement, you will definitely have a lot to do to prepare for the wedding, should be fun.
I am working on chores, trying very hard to finish ones that I start instead of having to do them again, laundry and dishes usually fare the worst, dishes in leaving them soak overnight or same with laundry. Will do it today.
Going to take an egg and some cottage cheese to make a tortilla, seen recipes that inspire me but I want to go smaller as a whole baking pan would be too much I think, if it works can do it anytime. I will see how it goes. Other than that, usual milk and chocolate boost, love the nutrition. I am out of mini pot pies so will have to rely on rice and beans with cheese, who knows could bake them with shred cheese. I will decide later.
I hope everyone has a good day and in pockets for everyone who needs me.
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Goldens, I missed your good news as well, congrats on the stable news and I am glad to hear it as well.
I am doing some laundry, couple shirts and pair of pj bottoms, almost fills the washer and too big for the salad spinner washer. I did use my tide, boy it smells good, says 90 washes but I am thinking mine will go further than that I think as it takes very little soap to do such a small load. 15 min wash, leave to soak for about 30 mins then a rinse cycle with the vinegar and bit of fabric softener mix, stops static cling.
I was not in love with the cottage cheese flatbread. Followed the youtube recipe but it just did not appeal to me, will stick with tortilla from dempsters bread, serve with peanut butter and some chopped beans with croutons to add the ground beef. Edit, decided that I want to blend up 1.4 cup cottage cheese, an egg, cook up dry pasta and add chopped beans with cheese, chopped with croutons so it all has the ground beef texture, put precooked pasta in a bowl and pour in egg and cottage cheese mix along with the beans. That should be quite nutritious. Do stuff with the tortillas later, continuing with white milk and Boost chocolate powder as a good drink. May also get some cheez it crackers to put some shredded cheese to bake on top, give the snack more body I think.
Edit 2, I did purchase a pizza, Kraft Dinner for the packages of cheese sauce, thinking of mexican type cooking, keeping pasta to use as pasta, more white milk, couple pringles and one box of frozen pot pies. Limiting myself to one meat pie served on the side of something else. Still pricey but I still use the Klaarna to pay every couple of weeks and have earned enough to pay maybe 1/2 price or more, like earning for extra stuff. Got the cats some extra food, using payment plan on that. I've always been good at paying stuff off sooner than needed and gives a break to regular budget too.
I do hope every has a good day, in pockets for anyone who needs me as well.
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I have a one track mind so did make one of the mild jamaican beef patties, they are in a sort of pocket and don't take as long to cook. Only had one as they are 350 calories, added sour cream topping with sour cream and onion seasoning, it was delicious. I was very satisfied. Sometime this afternoon will up cook the pizza I did buy, will be able to last three to four days in fridge. Also got canned pizza sauce too to add to tortillas or meals or anything else.
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I know I have asked before,,, but since this is fresh in my mind today I wanted to ask again. See if your experiences are like this……
Fatigue- Today I was going along at home normally. A load of laundry was going. I was sitting at my desktop computer surfing the Internet. Just a normal day of mine. A friend called me. She is a gabber. A person cannot get a word in edgewise, know the type. But she is a good friend. She lives about an hour away and we only talk on the phone maybe once a month. Then the FATIGUE hit. I was yawning and was trying to do it where she would not hear me over the phone. I was trying to concentrate on the conversation so I could respond appropriately to what the topic of conversation was. I was squirming in my desk chair. It was almost like a pain. I was getting foggier headed by the minute. I kept trying to end the call, "it was good to hear from you today, but my washer is buzzing", etc etc. Finally we said goodbye. I got up out of the chair and went and laid down on my made bed. I did not fall asleep, but just kind of rested. About 45 minutes later I came to and got up and went and took care of the laundry. I felt fine again. The fog was gone. I felt like I got a second wind.
Does your fatigue sound like that??? I would like to hear if that is what you all mean when you say "fatigue". Sometimes I have trouble explaining my fatigue and how it feels with me.
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Candy, I have never had that specific problem. I do get dizzy a little lately. I associate my fatigue with endurance…I have none. I can do something for about 10 minutes max then I get weak and have to sit down and it takes a few minutes before I can get up again. If I am close to my recliner or my bed I get up after a couple of minutes and change locations. I can walk to the bathroom then back to my recliner fine…usually. I am just too tired to last long at anything. Hope this explanation makes sense.
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@candy-678, when I get fatigue it is more like I am moving though deep mud - every movement is an effort and lots of breaks are required. And it is hard to get motivated to do anything. Luckily I get it very rarely, but I remember what it was like with Epstein-barr and early in my dx, before drugs started. In your pocket with support.
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Hi ladies. Hope you are all tucked in bed and staying cool. It's brutally hot. I had to go for labs today in the middle of the hottest part of the day. 95 and only a faint breeze. We went outside to see the full blue moon. Beautiful. Finally got word that a new MO will start in Oct. As they are building a multi-million dollar cancer centre, it's about time they start thinking about staffing. It should be ready in the spring. I asked about proton radiation. No commitments but I should think they would want to bring that service to the area.
I'm working with a therapist to try to strengthen my legs. I still have that numb, pain down back, over buttocks, etc. I'm using a walker. Wed. is optometrist appt. Couldn't locate a opthalmologist that takes my insurance. My idea is if he finds areas of concern when he dilates, I'll prompt him to give me a referral to present to GP and Humana. Big day Friday, may 6 month Brain MRI. And the full blown scanxiety is hitting me right between the eyes and in the gut. Trying to stay busy and pray for good results.
I tried to catch up on everyone's posting and want to say great scans and relieved for shanagirl. Congrats. on a new member of the family here in the near future. Oh I wanted to mention we found the absolute best skin softener that helps with crepey skin. It's meant for diabetic patients. It's called CeraVe. My husband has very thin skin and it looks rough. This creme is making a difference.
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good news.. for all stable scans! Also, congrats on the new baby on the way! I hope one day to see that as well. Happy happy! Beautiful day on top today, wish my old self was around again. I’d go to the gym , and come home and clean. Poor DH is traveling for work. Which I dis like that very much…I feel better when he is with me home. Sending out love to all.
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Yesterday was our 46th anniversary. Celebrated with dinner at a favorite restaurant, St. Paul’s Fish Market. Knee replacement is at noon today. I’m really concerned going into this one as my fatigue is much worse (although I do get a nice break from Ibrance - 3 weeks!). I start PT on Friday. The PT I worked with for my other joint replacements has moved to a different practice. I really liked her as she understood all the health issues I had and did her best to accommodate them. I’ll be working with the same PT my hubs saw when he had a knee replacement in January.
Sending positive vibes to all in Mel’s living room, with wishes for good days for all! Welcome to our new family members. This is the best place to be.
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@goldensrbest Happy belated Anniversary glad to hear you celebrated with a good dinner.
Sending up special prayers for you today fo a successful smooth surgery. I know they try to get you moving asap we will all be in your pocket pushing you forward💕
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@goldensrbest Happy belated anniversary. Praying for a successful knee surgery and recovery.
@irishlove My dermatologist also recommended ceraVe. We love it now. Great product.
My nurse hit something when I got my Faslodex shots yesterday. By the time I got home I could barely walk. It is only one leg affected, but wow! She was so sweet and took her time and was careful in her placement, but I guess it was just one of those things. Boy I hate these! I am somewhat better today but still sore. I will try to rest up, use heat therapy, etc., so that I can manage my MRI tomorrow. Thinking of all you lovely ladies with weddings and grandbabies coming… there is joy when we look for it.
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@candy-678 omg yes! That I my fatigue SameSame.it hits like a ton of bricks all at once, my mind fogs up and actually i feel dizzy. I also get anxious if someone talks too much or a house full of relatives stop over with wine & 🍕. Candy I are all hate feeling lik this but when I finally do get my quiet time to lay down it’s such a relief. Hanks. For sharing that‼️
@goldensrbest In your pocket for a good outcome with your knee surgery. I had both my knees done 5 year apart. I had such good outcomes. They get you up right away and physical therapy starts immediately. You have to be commmitted to it so your mobility comes back. I was doing. 3 mile walks with DH by the8th week after. Ha! Can’t do that anymore since bone Mets& treatment😳
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@shanagirl I live on loratadine lol so will consider that one thanks.
My PET scan was stable no new mets but the blazing crater in my liver is scaring me. I have been started on the lower dose of everolimus so hopefully it will help without causing more mouth sores.
Happy anniversary and rapid recovery wishes to @goldensrbest
@candy-678 I think being social is exhausting on a good day and cancer fatigue amplifies it even more! I will be doing something and then hit this wall where everything feels heavy and like malleemiss said slogging through mud (but that brown stuff isn't mud! 💩 💩 💩 💩 ) Also add the brain fog to it. I have to stop, but sleeping won't help.
A couple weeks ago I was shopping and had a massive hot flash, felt dizzy and almost fainted, had to sit for a long time. That was the afternoon after goserelin shot though.
@intolight I hope you feel better. Faslodex shots hurt for days and I don't miss them at all.
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Candy, yes like that. It hits ya sudden like. And if I'm gone from home and I get back I can't wait for a nap.
Dr said it's my faslodex. Some say it's just cancer. I thought it was my antidepressant. That's working good for anxiety right now. I just hada mammogram cause I want some fat grafting done on lumpectomy site. Results inconclusive. Come back for more images. Ugh. Makes one think of all I know struggling with cancer.
God bless you all.
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MKestrel, love that photo - anytime one of those chunky bumblebees comes near me, I smile and thank them for being in my yard, and encourage them to get pollen all over! 😊
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Goldens, happy anniversary, glad you had a nice dinner and in your pocket for the upcoming surgery.
Candy, I empathize with the kind of fatigue you have mentioned because I have it almost all the time as well. Does not matter how much I sleep or anything, I get tired while getting dressed at times so I do top half and bottom half, I sit while I run the hospital bath out of my sink. Laundry and dishes are broken up as well, breaking down boxes, 1 or two per day if a lot of orders. I need breaks during tasks all the time, all that matters is getting the stuff done you want. Speaking for myself, I just have to tell my brain to stop worrying about it now as that will not help me and the energy level is the same no matter how much I sleep or eat.
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checking in for Goldens ! Hope surgery went well. Hugs !
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Good evening ladies. In pockets for all your needs.
@intothe light, prayers sent up for a good MRI and hope you find relief after that shot. They are just awful.
@goldensrbest Belated Happy Anniversary. It sounds like a lovely dinner. Best wishes for a speedy recovery on your surgery.
@micmel Oh I wish your husband was home with you. Dogs are fun, but then husbands are, too. Hmm, which one is the most fun?? LOL
Anxious for eye exam tomorrow and Brain MRI Fri. I have cancer in the orbital bones of my Right eye. I'm beyond concerned about spread. It's painful, but not seriously so. Well, the answers will be coming soon enough. I have a wonderful PT coming to the house 2 to 3 times a week. She is head of the city's plant swapping program. She saw our SIL's Madagascar Palm, it's about 6 ft. tall and called me just after she left. She was so excited and asked to swap something for a section. Of course he said yes, so she's giddy with delight. Hmm, wonder if someone could fix me up with a passion flower. Can't find them in local nurseries. Hint to nurse and SIL. LOL
DH finally went for XRAY. It stated he had inflated lungs and other items, related to covid! It' been at least a month and he sounds awful when he coughs. I noticed a wheeze when I cough. Wasn't there before covid. Take this strain seriously folks.
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