My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
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Irishlove, that candle lighting is such a beautiful ritual. Brought tears to my eyes to read that.
So many of us are struggling, and also trying to hold onto hope and grace. It's been three years since my husband passed, and some days I'm just not sure what I'm still here for. But keeping his memory alive, our shared memories, can be really beautiful too. If that's my only reason to be here, it's a pretty good one.
In pockets for all those getting scans, changing treatments, and anyone just feeling alone. 🕯
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Just letting you know I am still here. I read every day, and Like, Care, comment as needed. Nothing new in my cancer world. Scans and slight med change was in November- I posted on here and updated my profile. Just keep on keeping on. Some days better than others. And the mental aspect of this disease still can be a problem. I miss my old life. But I am grateful for what I do have.
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@wren44 I am so sorry you are dealing with a sore throat, hoping inflammation recedes for less pain, easier swallowing.
I did not wind up posting yesterday, wound up sleeping a bit on couch then watch IT Welcome to Derry, excellent show. Same people made recent theater movies which were good.
I am at the coughing phase which is bloody annoying if I may be blunt. Still productive with cough so will take expectorant, drink lots of water. Practicing controlled coughing, holding breath and just doing a cough or two, not sure it works, sitting up seems better to avoid the coughs. Worst come to worst, sleep upright on couch. I am focusing on rinsing nose, garlic which I will enjoy
Last piece of puzzle re brain is the consult appointment as the neurosurgeon is travelling soon so I will see what is suggested by him, timelines etc. We will see. Been leaving the phone on so people could call through if need be. Nothing else this week (hopefully) except Herceptin. Going to get in habit of phoning to check appointments as mine were nothing like the print out. Got Paratransit booked, least is an afternoon appointment. Hard to follow with these other appointments at other hospital. My goodness.
Thinking about getting kitchen sink done first, higher priority, then laundry. Got boxes and bags to deal with from Amazon for recycle Thursday.
Meals are a toss up, got beans and beef in the fridge, Might chop up beef, beans and cheese. Add some rice if need be. Also need to pay the extra for extra lean ground beef, am finding the grease a bother to mop up and I do not usually save the grease so mopping up grease on the burgers itself is a PIA. Next shop, shell out the extra for extra lean ground beef, less grease if any to deal with and can stretch further with black beans or lentils even.
I hope everyone has a good day, in pockets for all of us as well. I hope all illness heals up quickly and in pockets for those of us looking after loved ones and sending support to the loved ones as well.
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DH’s colonoscopy revealed 11 polyps. GI Doc felt pretty sure that they were all benign but they are being sent to pathology. Praying that he is right. Obviously will need to be followed more closely, with more frequent colonoscopies. No more cologuard for him.
Got the results for my MRIs. Lumbar MRI showed torn labrum in left hip and severe arthritis in hip. Probably need a 5th joint replacement….will hold off as long as possible. Kidney MRI shows unresolved cyst. Probably need to see a nephrologist as I only have 1 kidney and need to preserve its function.Here for pocket duty - sounds like lots of crud is going around. Healing thoughts going out to all……
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PET scan results show Interval progression of disease with increased number of metastatic liver lesions and osseous metastatic lesions. So it looks like progression. I know nothing else. For now I will wait on an onc message.
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@intolight I'm so sorry to hear of progression. My heart breaks a little more for everytime I read about our sisters here battling all the time. Wrapping you in a giant tight hug.💔
@goldensrbest Glad hear polyps seem to be benign, fingers crossed. Ugh sorry to hear another joint replacement may be in your future, it just stinks!
@mara51506 Do you sleep with a humidifier in your room? That may help with your cough. Glad MR went well but jeez another wait for dr, so annoying!
@micmel Oh thank God you found an angel to help you! Enough already! Hope you get pain relief soon and still praying for strength for Gabby and your family.
@irishlove I too love the idea of the candle lighting tradition from afar. What a beautiful tradition and memory for your family. Feel better soon. I hear ya on the cooking, many days we just need a break!!
@sf-cakes I can't believe 3 years have passed without your sweet hubby. I love your attitude in honoring your love and relationship which gives you a reason to live on.
@candy-678 Hey there, good to see ya! Glad things are status quo…me too.
@wren44 Feel better soon, as so the winter woes begin….
@eleanora I LOVE your idea for the holidays! As I have about 4 lists going for food even though I am ordering some of it. There is just sooo much that goes into hosting a large group! I miss my old energy and ambition I used to have. I don't know about anyone else but I feel so scatterbrained sometimes when multitasking. Feels like eternal chemo brain although my family says I remember everything. As everyone here I miss and mourn the old Andrea.
Always praying for all, hope I didn't miss anyone. I was off a day or two and missed lots.💕
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