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Buena that is wonderful news

In the 90's. I gave platelets every 55 days or what restriction was

Folks fighting cancer. Are are very strong when joined together
I have never seen a more powerful force of nature in my life!🥰🥰❤

It is one of the greatest healing activities i know of.
So glad joined

Yes, forever, one day at a time is all you can do. I think it is perfectly normal to get depressed in this situation. But there is always a chance your new therapist will be cool too. A good therapist. You are going to get through this.

Have you found a therapist yet? I know it is a big step. Is your old therapist recommending anybody? Keep faith and try to think positive.

Hugs, Karen...

Hi Forever,

I totally understand it is hard changing. I have had some I have liked and some I haven't. I pray you get one that is the proper fit for you. I can see where it would be unsettling. I have been seeing my therapists for close to 20 years. So yes, it is difficult to change.

I am doing okay. It seems like it has been such a long winter. March is usually tough. It can go either way. Sometimes it is nice and sometimes it is below zero temps. So far it hasn't been real bad, but I am still complaining.

Luna is doing pretty good. She got a special gift in the mail today from a very special person. She got a new thundershirt. They do really help with anxious dogs. I found a bottle of pheromones that I had for my other dog. I think they are still good as she's been calm most of the afternoon and evening. And thank you for asking about us.

I hope you have a good weekend. Try to relax. Things are going to be alright...

Hugs, Karen...

FP, I'm sorry you have to get a new therapist. I can see where that would trigger depression. I have been seeing my therapist for years and I don't know what I would do If she left or retired.

Jamie, how are you feeling?

I got this thing called a scout put in my breast where the tumor is so the surgeon can find it. I joke that it is really a communicator and I can call the Starship Enterprise with it. Nobody was amused except my family. (We're all nerds.) I tend to cry when people are sympathetic so I teared up when the ultrasound tech told me everything was going to be OK, etc. Then every one else got concerned, which made me cry a little more. But I am not crying at home, or a least a lot less than before.

Ketamine booster tomorrow

FP, Luna has a thundershirt and got a new one yesterday. It helps. I will look into the happy hoodie though. I have pheromone spray too. Supposed to make them feel like nursing mom is around I guess.

Kathy, I totally understand about the emotions. I tend to cry when people care too.

Jamie, I bet you can't wait to get the cath out. Happy birthday to your bro.

I hope you all have a good day.

Hugs, Karen...

Know we are here for you hun. I am glad everything went well. Happy birthday late.

Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Hugs, Karen...

Buena,
It's perfectly normal to feel like you do and have negative self doubts. You are going through a major upheaval at the moment, but remember this too shall pass.

Have you reached out to your support group? It might help you to hear others' and their experiences; they might even suggest some good coping strategies. Also, there is a breast cancer forum on here that might also help.

I hope you feel better soon. 🫂 HUGS.

It’s been a quiet week or so with no doctor appointments. Next week, however, I have my support group meeting, chemo teaching and an appointment with another oncologist at the MD Anderson Center in Loveland for a second opinion. My brother wants me to do this and he enlisted my son’s help in “ persuading” me, enough so that I began having doubts myself. I feel confident with my oncologist but another opinion will make me feel better too.

Haven’t checked in for a while. I went to my support group on Wednesday. There were 3 of us and the moderator in person and everyone else was on zoom. There wa no one that was just starting their treatment but just as I was beginning to feel like this was not the group for me I started to cry. I guess I got overwhelmed. Everyone was very kind and supportive.

Thursday was chemo teaching which was very depressing. I was given a binder of information that I call the Big Book of Side Effects.

Yesterday was my second opinion. Very nice doctor from MD Anderson about 2 hours drive from me. She caught one thing that my doctor forgot and gave me several ideas of new treatments for after chemo and radiation. The chemo regimen is the same and pretty standard. So, a productive visit.

Chemo starts on Thursday…

Buena,

I am sorry you aren't getting any responses. The forum seems to be coming to a halt. I hope all goes well with your chemotherapy and radiation. I saw my oncologist for my six month visit last week. It went well. Mammogram soon.

Take care...

Hugs, Karen...

Hi everyone,

It's been a while and I hope everyone is doing ok.

Buena, I hope everything is going well your treatment.

Currently unemployed and am getting stressed about paying next month's bills. My online ship isn't bringing any income at moment and I can't get unemployment. Grrr... sometimes I wish I was a millionaire!

Stay well everyone!

ForeverPositive said...

Currently unemployed and am getting stressed about paying next month's bills. My online ship isn't bringing any income at moment and I can't get unemployment. Grrr... sometimes I wish I was a millionaire!

Yes, or at least "financially independent." May all of us get there one day (unless you're lucky enough to be there already...)

Given the housing bubble, I'll probably have to get to a cheaper area. The houses here aren't exactly the Hamptons or Beverly Hills, yet are starting to go for 7 figures that start with a 2 instead of a 1.

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