My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
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Mara sending hugs. Getting news like that is tough. I’m happy that other patients saw you crying and comforted you. So touching. At the end of the day your family has your back. You have a good plan at the hospital and it sounds reasssuring. In your pocket with a pastrami sandwich.
Eleanora I don’t know what your true diagnosis but I know it sounds concerning for sure. Sending his hope you find out soon for your peace of mind.
Take care all
Tanya
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@mara51506 So very sorry you have to go through this again! As usual I admire the way you buckle up a get ready for whatever is on the way. Your positive attitude has gotten you this far and will carry you through this too. We are all with you every step of the way. Glad your sil will go to appointment with you and I hope her issue is something that has an easy fix. Sending hugs and strength your way.
@eleanora Ugh! Sorry your scan showed progression. Cancer just plain stinks! Sending you hugs and strength also.
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@mara51506 I don't have any profound advice, just hugs. It sounds like you have a good handle on your emotions after the initial shock. I'm glad you cleared the air a bit with your SIL. I'll be hanging out in your pocket for awhile.
@eleanora - sorry about your progression/recurrence. I don't know anything adit bone mets. Have you discussed the results with your MO, yet?
@cookie54 - a May wedding sounds lovely. You have lots of time - I'm sure you'll find the perfect dress.
Not too much going on here. Busy with physical therapy. I got my seasonal vaccines today. I tried to schedule it when I have a few days with nothing going on, since they usually make me feel run down for a day, or maybe two.
Sending happy thoughts out to Mel's Living Room.
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eleanora - I must have missed your post about progression. So very sorry to hear that news. Hopefully your new treatment will keep you progression free for a very long time and with minimal SEs.
Here for pocket duty for all in need.
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@eleanora I am sorry to read about your progression, will be in your pocket to see what this development leads to related to your treatment and any changes.
Thank you everyone, I have appreciated the support and well wishes re the news from my RO.
I want to say, now that the shock has worn off, I can be realistic and not so worried about the road ahead.
Again, have to see the brain surgeon first, find out what he wants to do about it and go from there, brain surgery is fine with me and not having whole brain radiation either way is good. I will get through whatever happens. I think the realism sunk in sooner because of the length of time brain has been officially involved though MO believes there were cells too small to detect in the brain from 2015. Oh well almost 11 years I have dealt with cancer and different treatments, overall I have not had many set backs and been lucky. I put that thought in my head and it works fairly well. Cognitive decline is not a worry either, I remember everything needed 98 per cent of the time. Recalling actor names not so much. My gait is good even with my cane and lack of proper walking done.
As far as what I want to do around my house, I need to figure out organization, and actually get rid of unneeded stuff that is not used, hate to say it, robot vac would be part of the list, it is trapped under the couch and can stay there. I have huge rubbermaid totes, l like those because I can put something in and top with a lid, I do wish to get the front of the closet cleared out, see what if anything could be stored in there. Keep food storage together in one or two. Keeping the walker back in my bedroom where it started out, was not a bother in there. Not getting rid of it because I know that as soon as I do that, I will decide I want to use it. Now that it is so cool outside, may also take a walk with it up to the drug store to pick up anti nausea meds for future scans and take rests, I used to walk on an empty stomach besides water then eat later. It really is not that far to the drugstore, best time of the day is definitely morning. I will see. If I do it, will be first thing in the morning before noon and take a slow pace and sit, probably every 5 or ten minutes or walk to a street, pop a squat for a minute or so and keep going. I will see since it can be delivered too. I talk a good game but would be the safest walk I could take. Come winter, it would not happen but may start out doing that. I will see.
The only stuff staying are old phones and tablets, old phones can be turned into music streamers, I use one at the hospital, remotes for TV and tablets are good for some programs or watching movies. I also enjoy playing with my older laptops as well with different operating systems to see if there are options to get other uses from like remotes for tv, streaming movies.
As far as food, couple of ideas are floating around. One sees me adding frozen peppers, different seasonings, small dot of plant butter AND garlic butter (it is milder), take a cheese powder, fry up the peppers first, partly to get rid of water, locate a can of chicken or microwave a mini pot pie first, stick into the mini griddle once peppers are done, mash it down, add tiny dollop of either salad dressing or one of my mayos. After this stip is done, remove pot pie and peppers and do a quick egg in there, I really enjoy the eggs done that way. Option 2 sees me microwave a frozen stir fry, has noodles and veggies, easy enough to crack an egg on top and heat in the microwave with butter and garlic butter and the ramen beef seasoning.
EDIT: had some chicken fried rice in the freezer, opened it up first. I took an egg, whisked it, added some small amounts garlic spread and the plant butter. After mixing them in a small bowl, poured over top the rice, heating for 6 mins in the microwave. I did add a packet of the ramen seasoning which is fine. It smells REALLY good. I did also add shredded cheese as well and it was quite yummy and very enjoyable. My last meal of the day believe it or not, I got some honey nut cheerios so added handfuls of those into peanut butter containers, dang that was good and quite filling too which was great.
I was lazy today, watching youtube most of the day and a movie with Steve Martin and Turner called The Man With Two Brains. I really do enjoy that movie, crazy but funny to me.
I hope everyone else had a good day, I am in pockets for all who need support, in my own to maintain my more practical mind of dealing with worries as well. 10 years of having this beast, by next year, will be 11 and 10 on the official dx of brain mets allows me to map out possibilities in what needs doing re the cyst with blood flow that will require drainage or removal. It is not even close to the end of me, just might be a PIA stay in the hospital. I must admit that post surgery the first time around in 2016, I actually enjoyed my stay. I can only hope that if there is a stay with a roommate or more, will get one like this.
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Hello to all the sweet folks here. Mara, In your pocket for the brain treatment. May it be a benign cyst and the treatment is easy for you. In your pocket for you homekeeping plans, too. May all get into order so you do not have to fuss or worry. Kitties will be just fine, though I know they'll miss you.
Eleanora, in your pocket for what I pray is minimal progression and your next plan will halt this with no side effects.
Just finished heavy duty antibiotics for pneumonia. Suspect is aspiration type. I wish I could say I'm doing .good, but I just want to lay in bed, exhausted. Pet scan Oct. 30th and see MO Nov. 10. Off Ibrance since Oct. 6 until??? His nurse said decision will be made at that appt. I believe they'll find problems in the hip and right leg long bone. Guess we will see. The epidural injection to the back area has kicked it. This is like whack-a-mole. I can't go any lower on Ibrance since I am at 75 mg. and still suffering side effects. Maybe he'll change to another treatment.
In pockets for all your needs.
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@irishlove In your pocket, I am sorry about the pneumonia but glad you finished the antibiotics. I am sorry for the whackamole sort of treatment for you and empathize with the unease of a low doses of a drug that still give SE for you to deal with. In pocket as well for the PET scan, hope the epdural is at least dealing with any pain for now.
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Well, slept pretty well, went to bed late as usual but did manage to shave a couple hours off the bedtime, aiming for more civilized hours today. I did some bed exercise, ankles with rotations and holding feet away from me and toward me, 10 of each. Some hip rotations to the outside as well and some crazy good leg and hip stretches and arm stretches as well, felt good. Later may pull up mr Paul Eugene and do his 10 min version of senior gold.
I do not have any plans as of yet today, I do want to get off my butt, organize the recycle area in front of the closet, get everything in one location, I do keep garbage in another big container, when it gets full, goes outside. The big 3 containers are good because there are tight lids on them. I also have laundry and the regular stuff to do.
Was unsure about what I wanted to eat, decided on Mcdonalds delivery. Got the deluxe cheese burger and added extra lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo. I like those so you don't pay extra for tomatoes and such. I also got a junior chicken extra lettuce and mayo, will eat the sandwiches together, happy with extra veggies added to both. Got fruitopia to drink instead of coke this time. Later today, will probably have an a frozen stirfry with an egg and pre heated peppers to make sure not too moist and possible cheese, I will see. It could not be too much cheese. Heat up in the stir fry package and add a few minutes, normally add 2 for a low wattage microwave but with extra stuff, bump up to about 6 min 30 seconds, will be yummy. I do like whisking an egg and add those right to the stirfry or pasta. I could also take the elbow noodles from KD and add queso after boiled, add grilled frozen peppers, garlic and whatever else I may want to add, I will see.
Well, I do hope everyone will have a good day. In pockets for all who may be dealing with pain meds cut in have, SE or progression, I am hugging all of you.
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We went to soak in the hot springs. The tamarack trees were beautiful yellow. The drive up was stunning with beautiful fall colors. It makes me want to paint.
@eleanora hugs to you
@mara51506 May the Force be with you
I find out tomorrow if I have to change treatment...
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Hugs back to you. In your pocket for treatment change discussion. Mine will be Thursday when I meet with MO.
Would love to be soaking in hot springs right now, especially with that view. Can't soak in anything however as I have a midline port in my upper arm for daily antibiotic infusions to treat diverticulitis. Began in June and 4 months of "on again, off again" oral augmentin didn't fix the problem. Switched to a new GI who immediately referred me to an infectious diseases Dr. and here I am. Kisqali has been causing GI issues for 3+ years, but not sure what the next line treatments may do. From what I read here, none of them are easy.
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Well, the force was with me on a terrible walk. I did use the walker, it was as bad as I remember, kept hitting right foot on the wheel then at time, it got away from me until I put breaks on. I did make it there and picked up the prescription, I did down a whole large bottle of water and did take rest breaks BUT once I got close to home, I was feeling the faint feeling. Got to my steps, folded the walker but was super tired at that point, neighbour helped me get walker to my place but I had to hold onto the railing to feel balanced. I think if my place had elevators, that part would have been easier to get the walker in but have to carry it up and when already feeling a bit faint, does not work.
I am no longer going to worry about walking with a walker, I don't like not seeing my feet, cane will suffice and get steps in the house. As said walker kept wandering off ahead, I found it difficult to keep my feet in that space, seat was nice but I almost lost balance getting up. If I had to, would take the bus places, bus stops are not that far away and feel more sure on my feet.
Also, even though it is only around 50 F, my face is bright red too so that may be an issue. As far as outdoor walking, that is no longer an option, indoor on treadmill will be fine, walk on the spot etc, shoot, sit my butt down and march my legs or lift legs in bed and march. One thing I will say is that all the PT on ankles and hips and such did come in handy to keep me up when a stumble could have happened. I also got 9000 steps round trip so guess that is good too.
Not getting rid of walker but tucked it out back instead.
Now getting something to eat, nice not to have fallen but will continue with my cane instead. Keep this experience to myself vs SIL, she has enough to deal with herself, wish she would tell me but have to wait til I see her. Not sure if epilepsy is getting worse or what. Again sit on my hands until we see each other. Once I have an appointment at the other hospital with my neurosurgeon, she comes for that and I will ask.
In the end, it is good to sort of add up the good and bad, good was no fall, almost stumbled but could catch myself. Did manage the walker most of the time except when it felt like it was moving ahead. Handled that well. Sitting along the way was good too.
The one thing I cannot do anything about is my thermoregulation even in cooler weather. My face was bright red, lets me know that it is not necessary to walk an hour outdoors but keep the legs strong in the house, walk around with a cane. Make sure walking to a bus stop if need be
I did not getMcdonalds after all, had my new snack of choice, putting Honeynut Cheerios into a peanut butter container, I must say that taste combo is really good and filling though may have to make an egg a little later.
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Hi All you ladies friends, I’m skimming thru and catching up. Those needing pockets i’m here for you. It’s been awhile since i felt up to posting,and even reading up on you all. It was a very difficult summer anthem appointments, procedures, scans and treatment traveling back and forth an hour. And 1/2 back and forth in the heat and summer traffick.Ihad 2 procedures in the same month, they were not fun and I needed a strong anesthesia for the bothe of then. My dr, I guess jokingly told me not to worry he has a heavy hand with the sedatives so. Was totally out of for the bronchoscopey and the radio Frequency ablation in my cervical spine. During lol of that I had “unresolved pneumonia,and PFT tests..they were also checking out my hip and right femur because of the pain I’ve beee having and mobility issues.. I felt so exhausted and down theses past weeks i just wanted to isolate and stay away from reading here. Today I had the follow-up with the radiologist who did the MRI. It confirmed there is a new met very small that was not there 6 month ago so I have to decide with my drs how we will treat the painit’s causing in my hip. I hate cancer. I just got a calllback from the pulmonologist because my cough is back with i a vengeance so he’s going to put me on not her course of steroids and cough syrup Promethaine.. . I feel so disappointed that we had to postpone our trip to Florida to se my 2 Great grand baby boys, and my grandadaughter and her husband….we were supposed to fly down this month but DH says he will not let me take the trip until I feeling better and able to walk again.🙄.I guess I should be grateful that the progression was only one met. I’m going to ask my onc if i should go back to the original dose of Verzenio, could this be from decreasing my dosage?. i also have an appointment next week with the chief of orthopedic oncology who is very optimistic i will be walking the dogs on the beach again,. i’m so sorry for dumping all my negative stuff again. sending you all love and hope all is well. (((((((💓💗))))))) and sending lots of hugs
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@shanagirl Thank you for taking the time to update us on your situation. I have been wondering how you were doing knowing you would be going through some tough procedures lately. I am so sorry you are struggling so much and pray the doctors can find a strategy to provide some relief. You are loved and thought about here. Bathing you in hugs and prayers.
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@shanagirl hug to you, sorry you had to cancel your trip. I hope you improve enough to go soon.
Doc wants a PET scan to see if the new liver lesion lights up before deciding to change treatment. Also since the other two were smaller and nothing new on bone scan, might not change. Maybe consider ablation procedure or radiation target option too depending on location etc. yippee yahoo sigh
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@shanagirl Thanks for your update. Always a relief when we hear from someone who hasn't posted in a while.
@mkestrel and others. I appreciate you posting what your doctor is thinking. It helps all of us to try and figure out what the best next course of action is. Your nature photos are always so healing.
@mara51506 Good for you for trying the outdoor walk with your walker. At least you made it home safely and now you know it isn't the best mobility device for you.
I kind of overdid it with two fairly long walks on Thursday and Friday (2 miles 2 weeks after my hip replacement). I was wiped out on Saturday so now I am not pushing myself so much. I did take public transit and walk last night to make it to a concert. Today I just focused on PT exercises. I'm pretty amazed at how quick the recovery is from the anterior hip replacement. I'm no longer even using a cane in the house. It hasn't been a picnic but the agonizing pain I had walking before the surgery seems to be gone. Now my leg just hurts at night after I've been sleeping. Relieved that I got clearance to resume Ibrance today. I don't know what the change in treatment will be but for now I'm still on Ibrance/Letrozole. My MO set up a telehealth appt for the end of Nov so I guess she isn't too concerned. In the meantime I'll be consulting with a radiologist.
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In case anyone was interested, the cereal and peanut butter were good but not filling over a long time. Heating up a meat pie to have next. It has chicken and carrots with peas in there so good enough. Will definitely add some caesar dressing, possible other type of topping and I am sure it will be quite good.
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@eleanora In your pocket, fingers crossed on Thursday.
@mkestrel What a beautiful serene picture, I can only imagine how nice the hot springs were. Glad you're able to breathe a little sigh of relief. May your plan be successful, fingers crossed for PET
@mara51506 Well glad you were able to test using the walker and get home safely. With your determination I know you will find the best safe method to get around. I always loved Honey-Nut Cheerios, haven't had it in years.Seems like it would be a good combo but maybe more of a snack.
@shanagirl Ugh that darn cough!! I'm sorry to hear you have to postpone your trip, cancer stinks! I like your Ortho/Onc's positive thinking we all wish the same for you.
@chicagoan Wow so happy you're making great progress!
@irishlove Oh Irish I'm sure you are exhausted! Anyone would be tired after all you have been going through. Wishing for better days soon, sending hugs and healing.
Hi to all you lovely ladies here, wishing you all a good week . Hope all appt and treatments go smoothly this week
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Good early morning all you night owls. Reading the posts to catch up it appears we need a good prayer group and lots of pockets filled with support. @shanagirl Glad to hear from you. I'm concerned about that unresolved pneumonia as it's a worry for me, too. I'm so sorry you couldn't go say those babies. I think snuggling with the wee ones is just what the doctor ordered. Please get back to being able to travel and enjoy your family.
@mara51506 Hi sweet gal. You're always organized and figuring out your plan of attack. I just know the procedure will be a success, as it was in the past. So happy that folks still know how to comfort even strangers as we are all in this together. I believe your SIL and DB will come shining thru for you. @chicagoan That is amazing how quickly you are healing and enjoying your walking. I see you said you restarted Ibrance. How long were you off Ibrance?? I'm a bit nervous since I've been off since Oct.6 and nurse said i need to stay off till I see MO on Nov. 10th. @eleanora Diverticulitis is a difficult SE to deal with. Been thru it 3 to 4 times while on Ibrance. Now the pneumonia, which is another SE is taking it's toll. I hope they sort this out and get you off antibiotics. @mkestrel I love your beautiful photography. It makes me smile. In your pockets and hoping the new plan will take good care of you for the future.
I apologize for missing so many that are struggling right now. We need stable time and I'm not talking about horses. Although I loved to ride in my younger days. Ok, I rattled on too long, but in every pocket with Halloween candy and lots of love.
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@irishlove You are right about DB and SIL, they will help. I'm giving space since SIL has something she is dealing with. She'll tell me later when I see her.
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Shana - I’m so glad you updated us but so sorry to hear of all your health issues. If it’s not one thing it’s a bunch more☹️☹️. Here for pocket duty for you and everyone else. Damn cancer🤬.
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@cookie54 I have found safest transport for a gal that overheats and trips over wheels of walker is cane and not much walking. Mostly take bus or Paratransit somewhere if want some movement outdoors. I did appreciate the 9000 steps, sitting as needed as well. Walker is to bulky to get up the stairs even folded. I got it put out back behind my bin. Unsure what is happening yet.
When I turned on my phone in bed, my social worker called and we discussed what needs to happen next and how I feel at this point. I told I am not sure on services yet because I think I need to wait til I see the surgeon and plans of treatment and post any surgery to see if was cancerous or if I need radiation. I let her know that I am not freaked out anymore and that is just because I have had brain issues before. Best scenario sees a benign cycst and see what comes of that, if cancerous, that can also be removed and radiated. Not going to mention anything to SIL until I have more info.
Today, am not sure what I want to do. I will be moving stuff around, got several large containers, the air tight ones will hold pantry staples, the ones that assemble and collapse as needed will house my wet dry vac as it is not often needed anymore. It can go in one of the boxes that assemble together and live in the living room. Still have not been in the front closet to see if boxes will fit in there. I really do like how clean and organized everything looks. Most of the day looks like organization.
I have laundry to get done, gone back to the sock on end of drain hose, nothing goes down the drain but the dirty water, I attach sock to the hose via elastic and am now changing it every every 3 to 4 days washing it up on its own with a couple lint filters and send to the dryer. Last time, I kept a sock on the drain for a long time.
Not sure about meals, should have some eggs today, thinking of heating up frozen stirfry in microwave, one done, take a frypan, add cooking spray, bit of butter and garlic spread, put the pan on high for a couple of minutes, stir in an egg or two and just add them in, turn off heat. Might also add cheese into it. Once it has all been heated together, add whatever condiment I have. Still have a lot to get through.
EDIT have not made anything as of yet to eat, will eat soon. Put together a Walmart order. Not too much but was around 45.00. Couple regular chips to snack on cheese and sour cream and sour cream and bacon, another couple sour cream and lime which is yummy, old elpaso cheesy dry seasoning. I have the KD packs of cheese powder but would not mind trying out the old el paso seasonings. Got onion powder and the queso pasta bowl which I absolutely love. Only one this time. No meat except in the two chicken pot pies I bought. I still have the burgers and chicken dogs for protein as well.
Since order is coming soon, less than an hour from the walmart I shop at to put in the order and delivery is great. I will have the queso bowl, microwave it and add some sour cream and lime. Tonight I can make a proper egg sandwich with english muffin and an egg from mini griddle and cheese toasted on the english muffin with a mayo.
Sounds good to me, wish everyone a good day, pocket duty for us all whether just life in general, SE related stuff or me to maintain calm. I will admit, leg muscles are sore and arms sore from the walking yesterday. Just stretching all affected muscles as needed, no advil as of yet.
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Well, slept lightly but it was fine, weird dreams too, must have been influenced by IT Welcome to Derry, very gory and bit of a scary show. If anyone read IT by Stephen King or watched the 90s miniseries or movies, you get the idea. I do not mind, my dream involved saving the protaganists. This what I was thinking about drifting off and when my alarm went off.
I have my Herceptin today, I accidentally booked the Paratransit early by 30 mins, not done on purpose but depending when I get there, may take a stroll around before check in at 1130. I am sure my sore muscles would appreciate it. Was pretty sore in legs and shoulders from walk with the walker Monday. I broke down and took advil last night and did fantastic stretching this morning with legs spread as wide as possible, same stretch for arms too. Also did bridge pose which to me is like a squat in bed. Brought knees to chest 10 times but forgot to pull myself up to sitting with the bed ladder. Later today, moving wet dry vac and instant pot into a large container, clear up bathtub which has all the washing machines in it. Have not had any clogs since the plumber fixed it.
Unsure about food, I did not have an egg last night but actually just had an english muffin with garlic, bit of butter, shredded cheese and some of the cheesy seasoning from old elpaso. Will save that for when making up a burger. Not sure about breakfast today. Might just be a meat pie, easy thing to make, save egg for a meal in frypan with preheated stirfry. Also got some of the spicy bbq chips from Walmart, thinking they could be ground in spice grinder and treated like an accent, the flavour is just too much for me.
I am still doing well, got a second call with social worker in two weeks in the afternoon, no plans or asks for service because no treatment plan is in place yet with neurosurgeon whom I am sure would need to email or phone due to a postal strike happening.
I am in everyones pocket, still my own to maintain calm between getting on with my own stuff and just life in general. So far it is working.
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Must be feeling better, looking at wigs on Amazon, the funny thing is, they are different colours from mine, not going to get one now, let the impulse buy thing go away. I still have 4 wigs two of which have never been opened and I am able to poke some of my own hair at sides of head near ears. My own natural brown colour matches the roots of the wig. They are 30 bucks so can decide to save or budget boost for a different one, try out all the different hair styling paste and stuff like that. I will see.
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Good luck with your appointment and transportation today, @mara51506 . I'm in your pocket.
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@mara51506 I have been getting caught up reading everyone’s posts from the last week or so, even though my own setbacks have kept me from reading & Posting. My dear sweet girl, I saw what you have dealt with in your brain. I am so sorry for all that you are facing.. I’ve also read that @eleanora , you too are going thru cancer bullshit. @irishlove I also want to say thank you for your caring comments. Geese, I’been away from this forum too long. I should have been here all along sharing and updating rather than isolating. We all need this space to share our good and bad stuff we go thru. Thankyou again @cookie54 for reach out to me. It got me out of my own head and back here with my sisters. Also I want to say happy birthday to @micmel ’s Gabby and I love the picture of Theo little Hap Hap Happy dog, He’s a Happy dog🥰🎶. Also I’m thinking of You @intolight @mkestrel @tougholdcrow @tanya_djamila @candy-678 @goldensrbest 🩵💗
@threetree I think of you all the time and pray for what you too are going thru with your liver progression.
I’m still wondering if my new met on my Vestesabulum in the pack of my groin and hip showed up in the latest MRI because I went off the Verzenio for 3 weeks during the summer, due to dental, issues, and also I forgot some doses the week I had the bronchoscopes and radio frequency neck procedures. I et with the Radiology Oncologist at JFK Hospital on Monday morning and he said I may not have to do more than 7 days of radiation. I’m hoping that will knock out the pain in my hip and groin so I can walk without limping and pain. I’m not mentally ready for a Cain or a walker. I still prefer holding on to DH while I’m walking….I have my appointment with my Onc on Monday and also my pulmonologist same day, so I am wondering if my Onc will let me stay on the Verzenio and put me back on the XGeva. It’s all a waiting game for us all. I am here in everyone’s pockets who are struggling with new setbacks, pain and everything that goes with mets. For me, I just want to remain on my usual treatment a bone metastases, and not worry about lung liver and brain progression🫣. Also, You are all in my breath prayers throughout the day.
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@shanagirl Yeah, I was upset about my brain throwing a growing cyst with bloodflow. I was scared at first but taking things a step at a time. I am sure surgery will be on the table as they need to remove it. If benign that is that. If metastatic, surgery and spot treatment radiation. I can handle it. Yes it sucks but not having any tears and reminding myself that I have done this almost 11 years.
Had a LONG wait for chemo but the weirdest coincidence was that there was 3 of us sitting next to each chatting with the same dx Her2+ cancer, two of us spread to the brain and one spread to some bones. They both had hair, I said I jealous of their lovely hair, they liked my hair too. I did not bother to correct the fact I wear a wig. We waited together at least 90 minutes and one of them had to go and I was taken upstairs to a quieter floor. I did phone Paratransit and moved the trip up half an hour because I would have missed it before. I will say both ladies were sweet and thought I was in my early 40s, I thought that was nice as well. I told them closer to mid 50s. I will say my face shows my age between my brows, frown lines there but the rest of my face really does not have much wrinkling. My mom and DB are the same way. When DB shaves and is clean shaven, he does not look his age.
@threetree Thank you, the appointment was just fine, rides went well too. I am in your pocket as well as you navigate treatment going forward as well.
I've decided to order Mcdonalds a bit later, though the cheese slices gave me some protein, I am always a starving Marvin post Herceptin.
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@mara51506 Happy to hear today went smoothly and you had lovely company too! It’s always nice to chat with others at chemo. Glad you are remaining calm and taking it one step at a time. It’s not easy but I think we’ve all become very good at it.
@shanagirl We all have our moments for a variety of reasons living with illness that keeps us off of here sometimes. We are all in the same boat and when we don’t see a sister here we worry. It’s like having a good friend that you don’t talk to daily but just pick up where you left off.
Had a Dexa yesterday and dentist today , grateful no mouth issues. Will wait to see if bone density has improved or will need to change osteoporosis meds next month. It’s the least of my worries so no worries waiting. Tomorrow looks pretty rainy so will get some house work done . Ugh poor Jamaica , so devastating! Can’t even imagine dealing with that, God Bless Jamaica💔🙏🏻
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