MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish

walker2222

Momine, it was when we got the results of my 2nd bone density scan which showed 13% bone loss. That was in January.  This is to boost bone production.  I am on Femera and that was the cause of bone loss, what are you on?  Have you had your bone density done.

Sherry be thinking of you on Friday

Eli congrats.

Well I had my DS drove me to work today since he has a Private Music lesson after his summer school class.  First time behind the wheel w/o parents.  I almost cried when he drove away.  He picks me up at 4.  He only increased our insurance by $108 per month not bad for a boy, but we do not have a car for him yet, so that might change.

Eph3_12

ooo-ooo-jello shots!  I actually wondered about the Monday silence E, but now that you mention the accupuncture appt I remembered.  As far as the supplements go, as long as you don't start getting chest hair or barnacles on your butt, it shouldn't be too harmful!

Momine

Walker, thanks for the info. I am on femara and had a baseline bone density scan prior to starting the femara. I already have osteopenia on my spine, although my femurs are fine.



I have not had the second bone density scan yet.

Sherryc

Eli congrats on your cancerversary.  I did acupuncture for my arthritis in my neck I do believe it helped but when I was so drugged out from BMX that is what finally helped the inflammation.  Although I was on pain drugs before no way could I take enough and function at work.  think it helped to be able to totally give in to it and relax and then the inflammation went down and I have not had any additional flair ups.

Anonymous

Happy anniversary, Eli!!!!!!

elimar86861

Momine,  The brand is called Standard Process.  The supplements may or may not be helpful, but the founder of the company was a scammer that did prison time over his fraudulence, which actually was in the 60's so now they are most likely more honorable or more sneaky, one of the two.

cmb,  Exactly!  I really do have other things on the top of my mind, and not B/C anymore.  I know I am lucky that I could even get to a point to say that.

Momine

Eli, wow! That supplement guy was a major fraudster, lol. Did you see that they have also recalled some of their pills because of possible salmonella contamination?

Paula66

Congrats Eli on the 3 years!!!!!!!!!!!!

elimar86861

Yes, but the three compounds were not what I have.  I think I will be o.k.  I have an HCl compound with "proprietary formulation" of herbal ingredients and animal spleens (really!) and something else with every mineral in the cosmos in it.  The idea is to get my digestive system to absorb my nutrients better and give me the building blocks to HEAL, meanwhile inserting the needles to get the body "energies" flowing and promote HEALING that way too.  I'm game.  And I am fair.  I tell docs, psuedo-docs, and shaman alike that they aren't expected to FIX me in a short period of time, BUT I do need to see some progress in the right direction to continue for any length of time.  

elimar86861

I have made enough comments about fully expecting to get to the 5 yr. mark without having a recurrence now, but will still be crossing my fingers after that because I had a slow growing B/C that could still show up later.  Knowing all that, I am happy to reach the 3 yr. mark.  I think ALL the milestones are worth celebrating, because you have to get to one year before you get to five; and you have to get to five before you get to 10; and so on.   I'm happy to rack up those years as I go along.

Yippee, yip, yip!             Pretend that is a little pink doggie.

Eph3_12

Looks just like you!!!

mikita5

Hello ladies: May I join your group? I'm 4 yrs post bc diagnosis and bilat mx..59 yrs young and thanking God for every day I have on this earth.

Eph3_12

Hi Mikita5, Welcome!

elimar86861

Welcome, Mikita5, and it looks more like four and a holf years for you.  Even a half year can mean so much.  We are in all stages and all phases of B/C here, so just make yourself at home.  B/C is the priority topic, but we also enjoy going off on other middle-aged tangents all the time.

p.s. Eph, that is what a little pink doggie looks like after one jello shot too many. 

Paula66

Welcome Mikita5.  The gals here are great.  Congrats on the 4.5 years to you!

walker2222

momine, that is where I was a year ago too.  Make sure you get your next bone scan done.

Welcome, Mikita, looks like you have been on this journey for a while.  I am sure you have a lot of information to share.

kkhalle

Hi everyone.  I am relatively new to this.  I am two years out and reading all of these post keeps me in a positive frame of mind.  I had chemo, rad & was taking the trial drug Avastin and currently on Armidex.  However, thinking about changing to femera.  Is there a big difference between the two drugs?  Are the side effects about the same? 

NativeMainer

Welcome, kkhalle!  The side effects listed for all this group of drugs is the same, but many women who have unbearable side effects on one don't have them, or don't have them unbearably on another.  It's well worth a try to switch from one to another. 

barsco1963

Eli - Happy Cancerversary! I believe that we should celebrate as much and as often as we like - daily if that is what helps. Looks like there are enough shooters for everyone to help celebrate. Thanks Claire! I hope that the acupuncture is effective for you. As for the supplements - who knows?? You are not the only one to be drawn in by alternative meds. We take so many drugs that the promise of a natural supplement is encouraging.

Welcome mikita5 and kkhalle! This is a wonderful place for friendship, fun and knowledge.

Meece

Congratulations on a big THREE!!!!

elimar86861

Thanks all for the congrats on my latest milestone.  I hope to reach many more of them.

Welcome, kkhalle!

That reminds me...someone asked what DH stood for and someone else answered, but don't forget I made that Abbreviations For Newbies link (up at the top) so check that out if you get perplexed by the new lingo.

Quick question?  Does anyone have ins. coverage for accupuncture?  

barbe1958

No coverage for accupuncture, but do for massage, though never use it as I have to pay first and then mail in the receipts. I'm too lazy. What an idiot I am! You might get it covered under therapy....??

Sherryc

Eli in Texas there is not coverage but my DIL lives in Seattle and they have coverage.

justmejanis

I haven't posted in awhile but wanted to say hi to everyone and welcome to all the newbies.

Eph, love the new brows!  I never had chemo but my brows have been thinning for years.  I have dark hair and almost no brows.  When I win the lottery.....hehe.

Eli, HUGE congratulations on your three year milestone.  Love it.  I am really curious how well the acupuncture works!  Keep me posted.  I think that is exciting.  I am going to see my orthopedic surgeon in less than an hour.  The last procedure produced no pain for two days and increased mobility.  They injected numbing med directly into the nerves that supply that C-4 C-5 vertebrae.  He said if I got relief they would know for certain that the bad disc is what is causing all my pain.  Probably surgery is next.  I will find out today.  I am really nervous!

Today is one year since I had my surgery.  I was diagnosed July 1st and had my surgery July 11th.  I am happy to be here and happy in general! 

Love and hugs to all!

cmbear

Welcome back Janis!! and happy one year anniversary of being cancer free!! WOOT--WOOOOOT!!!!!

 

Sherryc

happy cancervesary Janis!

justmejanis

cmbear and Sherry, thanks so much!   It means a lot to me! 

barsco1963

Janis - Happy Cancerversary - year one is done! Here's to many many many more celebrations!

Butterflylady2012

Elimar, sorry for the delay....HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, 3 years out and doing great!  I am so happy for you!  And Janis, we have not been introduced...but HUGE congrats on 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY.  Wonderful for both of you!

I finished my first rad treatment yesterday!  And get this, the radiation tech, 20 year veteran in the role has music piped into the treatment room if you wish.  He asked what I like...I said James Taylor, he had him!  SO, JT serenaded me during my session.  Made it much easier.   It feels so good to just get through the little milestones, like walking down a path and knowing each step I grow closer towards a 1 year or a 3 year anniversary.  I was diagnosed with ILC 3 months today and I am mentally and emotionally stronger then I was initially.  That first month was very hard.  But now I am adjusting to my "new norm" and doing okay.  I have  some tough days, but for the most part I am adjusting and living!  One step at a time, right ladies?  

Cheers for the Annivesary Ladies...HIP, HIP, HOORAY!!!   

Dianarose

Happy be-lated anniversaries to both Janis and Elimar .

I thought I would give you all a giggle with my chemo brain story. I got a script from my PS for some numbing cream to use on my arm prior to infusions. I went to CVS and handed the guy the script. He looked at me like I had 3 heads and about 10-15 minutes later he said he couldn't find it in the computer so he went and asked the head pharmacist. He came back and said he couldn't fill it and that I needed to go to a medical supply store. I said, just for some numbing cream. He said, that's not what is written on the script. He handed it back to me and I put my glasses on to read it. I gave him the wrong one. I gave him an old script for 2 mastectomy bra's that I never had filled. I felt so embarrassed then I just had to laugh.

Hope everyone is doing well. Have a great night.