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I saw my oncologist today, and we are continuing chemo. He said my scan looked good and am on the right chemo to keep it that way. I have an aggressive type of breast cancer, so for now, we continue. This week will be
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. So prayers and good thoughts welcome.
Good news. Cancer hasn't gone all over. It's in my breast and under my arm. I will have aggressive chemo, then surgery, and then radiation. Going for the cure. I will have first treatment on the 12th, Port put in next week. Chemo every 2 weeks for 6 months. He was encouraging.
I just got best news. Chemo is stopping. I am in remission. We are going to get Immunotherapy injections and continue scans every 3 months. As long as all stays in remission, then no chemo. I am about to cry. I've been doing chemo for a year. I am thrilled.
I never thought I would have such fear of how bad this country can be if TFG is elected again. I depend on my Social Security and Medicare. I am fighting for my life. Metastatic Breast Cancer. Mess with either above, this could be bad. Many are in my shoes. Vote Blue all the way.
I am starting Pallative Care today.. With my Metastatic Breast Cancer and chemo treatment being indefinitely, I think it will be helpful. They will work alongside my pain management group, oncologist, and Primary Care Dr.
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Got my scan results. All looking great. He even used the word remission. Nothing has grown, and actually, all is smaller. Cancer not jumped anywhere. We will get to 12 treatments and decide from there. I have number 10 next week. I am still having issues with swelling.
So today, I turned 69. It has been a hard year with this cancer diagnosis. I hope this next year is easier. I'm heading out to finish Christmas shopping.
Tomorrow is Chemo
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. I had a Heart Echo gram today and was also part of a trial for some new technology for it. So wish me luck tomorrow that all goes smoothly for me. Always a long day. I also find out about my CT SCAN.
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My newest grand baby is here. He weighs 8 lbs 8 ounces. 20 inches long. Big boy and healthy. Mom said delivery went great. So proud of her. Another little boy.
At Chemo today. Talked to Dr., and we are continuing on with chemo till either I say stop or side effects get bad and Dr says stops. The type I have is aggressive. Once chemo stops, we stay with immunotherapy. So it looks like I am in this for long haul.
This is my day. Chemo number 9. I'm still going strong with these numbers going up as I go.
@ThanksCancer
You know cancer was not something I wanted, EVER.
I'm having my first chemo right now.
I will be about 5+ hours today, then not as long for the rest. They have to do things lower to make sure all are tolerated well.
The first picture was the day before I cut my hair short to get ready for chemo. The second picture is today. One eyelid is puffy today. I do not recognize myself.
Today, I have been in pain so bad that trying to cook or feed the dogs was bad. I called my Dr and begged to get in. I need someone to help me find out what is going on.. I went from active even while dealing with cancer to not being able to do anything. I need them to help me.
I am being admitted into hospital again.. they think I may have early stage pneumonia and am waiting on results from urine test. They are fairly sure I have something there since there was blood. I am sick of the hospital. This is the 4th time since the end of Feb.
I just had number 7 in my chemo journey. Was down for the count this weekend but starting to feel better. This will be my life every 3 weeks as I continue chemo indefinitely. This time at least I am not dealing with the blisters on my head. Chemo is hard.
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After going through this cancer diagnosis back in spring 2023, my life has been a rollercoaster. I have been through 9 chemo treatments wth no end in site. I went from not feeling sick to always tired and dealing with crazy side effects. Cancer and chemo suck.
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Tomorrow is my 35th wedding anniversary. I'm not sure how I would be doing without Rick by my side through this cancer. Going out to eat for the first time in a while tomorrow. I can taste food for a change, so it should be fun. Picture before I started chemo.
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My son n law took a major fall yesterday. He had a fall when his ladder broke. Broke his femur bone and damaged knee. In surgery now. Prayers needed. My daughter is in need of prayers, too. She is there with him. I am going up to the hospital tomorrow when things settle down.
I have my 4th Chemo this Fri. Since the last treatment, I have been going through a hard time. For 2 wks I dealt with fatigue and rash on my face. Rash is healing finally. Took antiviral and antibiotics for rash. I have no taste or appetite. Bowel issues, too.
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I had good days after chemo till this morning. Achy all over and just fatigue. So, I've been sleeping a lot today. My son n law brought homemade potato soup, and it is so comforting. He is just the best. He brings something at least once a week.
I go by the mirror and don't recognize myself. Cancer has aged me. Not only losing my hair that goes along with the chemo, my eyes look weak and are a tell tell sign that I am sick. I hope that as the chemo gets out of my system, I get my bright eyes back. Get eyebrows & lashes.
As a cancer patient I have heard so many say u should not eat this or that because it feeds cancer. My oncologist said ignore those ppl because it's just not true. He said don't allow ppl to make u think what you eat caused your cancer. Don't ever feel guilty that u caused it.
This afternoon I was telling Rick I was feeling mad. I guess I am thinking why me. I do not normally try to dwell on the why me with this cancer. Some days it creeps in. Cancer really sucks.
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Chemo number 2 today. They are making a few changes, so hopefully, they are OK this time. Giving me steroids for 3 days now each treatment. Plus something to help keep my WBC up. So number 2 starts at 9am today. Prayers all things go well.
Oh boy, fun day at hospital. You can see my hair coming back in. My hope is that it keeps growing and stays. I'm still having chemo treatment, so I'm not sure if it will fall out again. I am on a heart monitor this time, and they accessed my Port , lots easier.
I've been in pain all night. I have major back issues,but this hurts bad. Pain going from hip down to knee on outside of my right leg. Took a pain pill and my sleep med. No relief. Ever since I started chemo, my back has been worse. This started up this morning.
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I'm still in hospital. Seen infectious disease Dr today, and he is going over my charts and medical records. So, I'm not sure when I go home. Now both legs are swelled plus right arm. It's a lot, but they are trying.
Seeing Oncologist today, the see lab, and then last iron treatment. I'm sure the Dr will have lots to say about the hospital visit and weight loss. We will see.
I have Metastatic Breast Cancer and was told at chemo
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that I would probably be in chemo indefinitely. So, I feel fortunate to be in remission at this time. I know there will be no cure, and chemo has been and will maybe in future be a part of my life again. I am thankful. (1
When I was first diagnosed with cancer,I cried a lot. I would wake up crying. I finally said I needed help. So I asked, and what a difference it made. Yes, I still have bad days, but it's not every day. I am in this for the long haul, so I tell everyone,if you need help, ask.
I had a person a couple of weeks ago dm me. Said I need to stop talking about my cancer treatments and all I am going through. It made ppl scared. I blocked them. They were a MAGA Trumper. Wish I saved it, but I was so upset that I blocked the person and deleted it immediately.
I have been writing individual letters to my husband and kids since I was diagnosed with cancer. I add things every so often. My daughter bought me a beautiful book that I can write in, and the day that I leave them, I hope the letters help them in some way.
I'm at ER. They have done a chest x-ray, mri, and blood work.. They were not sure they could to mri with my pain pump, but they checked and was able to do it. So now we wait.
My Dr's visit was a good one today. He released me, and no more visits. My cellulitis is completely healed, so no more meds. Yeah. I am feeling really good. Hope it continues.
Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers. I see them all. I'm trying to sleep, but no win on that so far. My mind is racing big time about dealing with cancer and chemo. It's hard. It's not fun at all. Just as I get back in full swing, I get knocked back down. I need a break
My husband Rick's is 72 today. We are going out to dinner with our oldest daughter this evening. I love this man so very much. He had a stroke almost 3 years ago, and I feel so lucky to still have him.
Spent the whole evening in ER last night. Left foot and leg swelled, and Dr was afraid it was a blood clot. Thank goodness it wasn't, but I'm not sure what is causing swelling. Of course, the right leg is having the pain from the sciatica nerve. Crazy. One thing after another.
I am ready to get a wig. I am leary of buying online. Fit and such. I want a human hair wig. I would like to find somewhere I could go look and get info about care and such. Will be more pricey, I'm sure. About the length I had before cancer.
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Had a CT scan of back today and right hip. I was in such pain laying flat to get scan of hip. I cried the whole time and all the way home. It really flared the pain up.
I am the luckiest person to have a husband like mine. He had a stroke 3 tears ago this coming Oct. Since my cancer diagnoses, he really wants to take care of me. I was his caregiver, and now we care for each other. He sends the sweetest notes to me if I am out and about. 1/2
It's Friday, and I'm still in hospital. They have run a bunch of different blood panels. Some or low and some high.. still waiting to see what the specialist says. The nurse manager said I would probably be here through the weekend. I am now a proud owner of compression stocking.
As a metastatic breast cancer patient, I have to have a CT scan every 3 months and a heart Echogram to make sure my heart is staying healthy. It's amazing what we have to go through. Blood work every three weeks, injection to keep your immunity healthy. All this to keep us alive.
I woke up this morning thinking wow no appt dealing with my cancer today. I am feeling so happy and blessed. I did 14 chemo treatments and had all kinds of side effects. We got up and went out to breakfast. This past year I have lost 32lbs. Have more to lose but taking it slowly.
I want to ask some serious questions. I was getting started in my journey of CANCER this time last yr. I went through anger,fear, and anxiety. Are u still fearful even if u are doing well wth treatment? Do u ever still ask why me? I have moments of fear and why me.
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Today was one of those stay in your PJs day.. I had 3 Dr's appts yesterday after having chemo on Thursday. Today, I was worn out and bones achy. Hope to feel better tomorrow.
I had the nicest guy deliver an oxygen machine last night. He took his time to explain everything. He was on call and had to come a pretty far distance. Was so pleasant. We need more people like this in the medical industry. They delivered 3 travel tanks also. So good to be home.
I have a wonderful Pallative Care Dr. Anyone who is dealing with cancer no matter what stage you are in can benefit from having one. Many get it mixed up with hospice. Hospice is for end of life care. Pallative care is helping along through treatment. It's been so helpful to me.
This morning, for the first time during my chemo journey, I got nauseated. I had some juice, and it just unsettled my stomach. I'm just going to have a low-key day.
I see this and think why Bravo did not think this was worthy to be shown. It floors me. What a missed opportunity to show what people were doing to help during such a terrible ordeal.
I want to say THANK YOU LVP along with family and staff for all you did to help.
Thank you to all of our
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staff that worked very hard all morning so that we were able to provide food for LAโs sheriffs, firefighters and volunteers working so hard to combat these horrific fires and keep everyone safe.
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This remission thing is so new to me that every pain I have, I think, is this a sign that my cancer is getting bad again. I think after my first scan in August, I may relax if all is clear. Not felt well today. I've been achy in my bones plus itchy all over.
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Boy getting out to vote was hard after just getting out of hospital twice in 10 days. Worth it. Rick and I were both using walkers. A sight to see getting in door.
I slept late today and didn't feel guilty doing it. Sometimes, I feel guilty laying around and napping on the days I feel tired. I nap most days "new for me" unless busy at Dr's appts. I am so lucky to have a husband who understands. Breast cancer has been a true nightmare for me
I have been so tired today. So I laid back down and took a morning nap. My husband was playing music and it was so soothing. Tomorrow is chemo
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. Ready for the day. I will not be there as long since I now get my immunotherapy injection instead of by infusion.
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Time for her to go. She has had way more grace from cast than LVP when her brother passed. Being mean is her MO. She was that way before her mom passed.
I went to my Pain Management today to get injection to help my back pain. I could not lay in stomach long enough due pain shooting down my right side. They're ordering a CT scan of my back to see if my rods may have shifted. The pain was so bad. Getting off table was even worse.
I'm having a hard time getting any energy back after chemo last week. I am also having muscle aches. I know the neulestra injection probably causing the aches plus the new all in one injection of my two immunotherapy. I'm determined to get out and have lunch with friend tomorrow.
Yeah,I am being released from the hospital. There's a lot of wait getting out. Waiting on oxygen. I'm so happy to be leaving. I have been napping while waiting to blow this place. ๐
Wednesday, I go see my oncologist. I will know if cancer has spread. I know I am clear in the brain but do not know about the chest and abdomen area. Nervous.
We had such a bright light in Jason
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. May he be ringing the bell disease free now. He was such a supporting person to many here in the cancer community and will be missed. Prayers for his family, friends, and all who cared for him.
Good morning to all. I'm heading to Chemo
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today. Leg feels a little better today since they gave me a shot in my hip with toradol and steroid. They rescheduled the Epidural Steroid Injection since laying on stomach hurt my leg so bad. But today I feel OK and ready for the day.
Dr. came in, and said kidney infection is going in the right direction, but he does not feel safe sending me home till I have two negative cultures. So I'll be here at least a couple more days. Also, my potassium is low, so I have to get that straight. I've been very tired today.
My oldest daughter booked a weekend for her and I to go to Gatlinburg,TN. My other daughter's will be up there for a week so we are going for a weekend. We have been trying to plan something for a bit. I love the mountains in TN.
Last year, I had a lymph node removed under my arm for biopsy. I now have lymphedema in that arm. I will go see a special8st on the 3rd of June. Hope it can help. That is a lot bigger than the other arm.. Some days more swollen than others.
I have some of the nicest people wishing me well and congratulating me here on Twitter. It means so much to me. Many ppl I don't know have said prayers and sent me well wishes. Thank you. I feel like just maybe this next year will be a good one. I am keeping the faith.
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Please do tell, what did he lie about? Many republicans did say on video they wanted to cut SS and Medicare. Some said they want to up the age to retire. You acted like you were at a rally. Act with respect, not screaming like a banshee. Government is serious business.
There are many I keep up with that are dealing with cancer. I call all you my support group..Many know cancer will be what causes their death. It is scary, but we all handle it differently. After last hospital visit, I have thought about it more. I see all of you..
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Home health nurse came in today for the first time. She was great. Helping with the blisters on my head. She changed dressings and repacked one. They are sure helpful to us.
Picture of my left leg and foot. Also, of my right arm. Both have cellulitis and are swollen and red. The Dr said it looks worse today than yesterday. They have blood culture results they are waiting on. Also going to consult an infectious disease dr. So here for a bit.