Congratulations, Gayle! Excellent work on your part and that of your fine Personal Trainers and Nurses Cali and Diego!
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Congratulations, Gayle! Excellent work on your part and that of your fine Personal Trainers and Nurses Cali and Diego!
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It has been 10 days since my last radiation treatment. Last Friday my skin got itchy, like the kind if itchy that will drive you crazy. I tried the Base Glaxal cream that I have been using and the 1% hydrocortisone cream the radiation doctor prescribed and neither provided relief. I had Aveno skin relief moisturizing cream for itchy winter skin and tried that - and found relief. Apparently when your skin gets itchy like that it means the healing has begun - I sure hope so. Most of my radiated skin is now tanned dark brown, except the area that received the boost radiation, that is still angry red. I have a bit of peeling in my armpit in the creases.
I had my echo and blood work for the heart monitoring they are doing and both came back normal, so that is good. The Herceptin hasn't damaged my heart yet. Will have another set of tests in April.
I'm working on modifying my diet to avoid estrogenic foods and sugars and include more proteins.
Cali must be feeling less stressed over me now, the hair is growing back on her tummy. She still sticks to me like glue when I'm home though.
My hair is coming back, ever so slowly. It is very grey/white.
Aww, I bet it looks pretty and silvery though! Thanks for updating us, and keeping us in the loop. Still in our prayers, of course!Quote:
Originally Posted by Queen of Poop
I'm glad that your echo and bloodwork came back normal.
What a journey! You are so strong. I imagine you have dozens of bottles of skin lotion. That's great that you found something that works. I have only the regular itchy winter skin, I don't even dare to imagine what you are going through!
Keep going, you are in my thoughts!:love:
Dear Gayle, thank you for the wonderful update. Sounds like you are doing great! That's good that the Aveno cream is providing relief for your itchy skin.
I'm glad Cali is doing better also, not feeling so stressed. And I'm glad she and Diego are taking such good care of you!
VERY well done, Gayle! You're so strong! We're thinking of you and sending loads of good wishes and warm thoughts and prayers and healing energies.
{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~ and :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Pat and Sparkler and new kitty Galaxy
Always great to hear from you! Wishing you all the best every step!
Yay! Glad the tests were clear! I hope the worst is over for you now and you just keep rocking it! :love:
Hey there...just checking in to see how you are doing? :love::love::love:
I am doing alright. Had been having middle of the night leg pain so was sent for an ultrasound to see if I had blood clots in my legs. I do NOT. The Tamoxifen they have me on can cause clots, so glad they were quick to check me out. All of the treatments I have endured can cause muscle pain and that it likely what I am experiencing now. My hair is starting to come back, I had a trim a couple of weeks ago. I will have my first mammogram early April, then we'll know how things really are. My skin healed from radiation, no blisters, thank goodness. I continue to go to the hospital every 3 weeks for my Herceptin infusion, this will continue until July/August, it's a one year program. I am cold all the time now, except for the "super hot flashes" that the Tamoxifen brings - they are wayyyy worse than the natural ones. I actually feel like I could spontaneously combust! I think I'll feel better when I get the "all clear" after my mammogram - I hope that's what I get. Then I can really begin to live my new normal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trinityagain
Thank you for checking in with me.
We are still praying for more positive outcoms! So glad you didn't end up with blisters -- so painful and dangerous. Keep us posted, and sending you gentle hugs!Quote:
Originally Posted by Queen of Poop
Wishing you the very best, and continued healing and positive spirit!:love:
I can imagine that you are on pins and needles waiting for the mammogram.
Thanks for the update, Gayle. This sounds promising! (I bet the excellent care you are getting from your two nurses has something to do with this ;).) I'm glad you didn't wind up with blisters.
You're so strong! You've been working so very hard and doing a fantastic job. We're sending along continuing hopes and prayers and good wishes and positive energies.
More {{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~ and :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Galaxy and Sparkler and Pat
So good to hear from you! Sending all the best wishes and positive thoughts. Your the best!
Congrats on the new hair! I hope your new normal is here very soon! :love::love::love:
Today I will be having my first mammogram following treatment. Will find out if this adventure has been a worthwhile effort. I sure hope so.
I continue with the Herceptin every 3 weeks until July.
The tamoxifen is a 5 year plan, after about 2 months of taking it I started having serious leg pain, that has now developed into leg, foot and hand pain - my bones hurt as they are being deprived of estrogen. So at least I know that the Tamixofen is actually doing what it is supposed to.
I wish you all the best. Good luck.
Best wishes, Gayle! We're thinking of you and sending along loads of love and strong warm energies. You are doing a fabulous job with all of this!
:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Sparkler, Galaxy, and Pat
Wishing you the very best, and hoping for a negative mammogram result.:love:
You have done so well on this journey, keeping up your positive spirit!
Please keep us updated on your progress, Gayle!
I just wanted to let everyone know that I met with the oncologist this morning. She told me that my mammogram was CLEAR!! No cancer!!
Thank you all for your support this past year.
HALLELUJAH!!!!!
What wonderful news! We are so glad for you, Gayle!
{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~ and :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Pat and Sparkler and Galaxy
Could not be happier to hear your awsome news!!! We were hoping to hear this one day and that day is here, you deserve the best! ❤️
Great News, Gayle!:D
This is the most wonderful news! :love:
I'm so glad to hear the good news, Gayle. You have kept a positive attitude, although it was hard to get through the treatment. I wish you happy days ahead! :love:
Yahoo!!! So happy for you as I totally understand the relief you are feeling right now! Had my yearly mammogram this morning so now I am just waiting for the results....so totally happy for you! HUGS!!!
So exciting, congratulations again!Quote:
Originally Posted by Queen of Poop
Congratulations on the good news!!!!! :cool:
I had the follow up ultrasound today. They are seeking a second opinion but it looks like I have a bad lymph node on the right and possibly 2 lumps on left. Waiting for a call from my doctor, likely going to have a biopsy.
I am so sorry to hear that! I can't even imagine what you must have felt hearing this!
Hopefully, the biopsy sample will be benign.
My oncologist says no further testing at this time - thru his assistant, over the phone.
At my next follow up visit with him (Aug 26) he's got some explaining to do over these lesions and lymph node.
Meantime, I had my last Herceptin treatment this past Monday. Rolling thru the side effects - for the LAST time! Glad to know the medication is working, it's making my whole body hurt!
Active treatment has now come to an end. I just take my Tamoxifen pill every day for the next 5-10 years. Yippee - unless something comes of the new development.....
Congratulations, Gayle, on reaching this stage of the whole process! What an accomplishment. Well done!
Here's hoping and praying that all goes well with the oncologist visit and what he has to say.
Kitties and I are sending our loving good wishes and warm healing energies!
{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~ and :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Pat and Sparkler and Galaxy
Hey Gayle, just checking in to see what is going on. How are you feeling? Any further updates? Hope all is going well...***HUGS***
I'm sorry, I forgot to update after seeing the oncologist. The two lesions on the left are too small to biopsy at this time. I will be having another ultrasound in 6 months (January) to have another look at what they might be doing or not doing. So for now all is well, aside from the Tamoxifen side effects.
I'll be participating in my second CIBC Run for the Cure on October 6th.
Tonight I start the Mindfulness Based Cancer Recovery Program.
The kitties and I have settled in our new home.
I will keep praying! Sending you hugs!
Dear Gayle, I'm glad to hear that things are going well (aside from the Tamoxifen side effects).
Best wishes with the Mindfulness-Based program and the run! You will do just great with both.
We're sending you more good wishes and hugs and purrrs.
:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Galaxy and Sparkler and Pat
I just wanted to circle back and let you know that I've had my follow up with the oncologist this week. I have no new lumps or bumps. The mammogram/ultrasound came back with no changes from previous. The lesions on the left are deemed benign! The tumor bed on the right is empty! For now, I'm winning the battle.
I'll be on Tamoxifen until December and then the want to switch me to Anastrozole for the next 3 years.
Cali is well, taking her meds for her hyperthyroidism. Diego just saw the vet and his blood work came back great! For 12 year olds they are doing really well.
I want to thank you all for your support thru my cancer journey.:love::love::love:
Dear Gayle and Cali and Diego, that's great news for all of you! Congratulations, well done, and Purrrfect!
Thanks for sharing the news with us! Continuing good wishes and warm strengthening energies are being sent from us.
{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~ and :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Pat and Galaxy and Sparkler
That is wonderful news! Congratulations on a great follow-up, and I'm glad that Cali and Diego are doing great as well.:love:
This is very good news! Hurray!