Calling all TNs

Cathytoo

OK...I'm chiming in on the concert/theatre news

Last week went to see Hamilton on Broadway. Had to climb up three flights of stairs to get to our seats. I thought I might die there, but I made it.

A MIRACLE‼️ Show was amazing.

It's good that we're getting back to fun things

placid44

KSteve,

I am seeing Keith Urban, too, in Bristow, VA at the end of August. Should be great. I saw him in 2013 right before my exchange surgery

Valstim52

Now I'm concert Jealous. Keith Urban? Hamilton? (tried to get tickets when in NY, but didnt).

I'm going with my adult kids to see Beyonce. Pray for me. It will be loud. This is coming from someone that has seen every rock band known to man.

Milwmama

Now that's the spirit ladies!! I am a huge fan of live music and am going to try hard not to let this get in the way of that. Our summer festival season here in the Milwaukee area is outstanding. As long as I can walk, I'm there. In the process of looking for a very portable chair that might fit in a big purse for the occasions when I just simply have to sit. Starting with my favorite local cover band at the first church festival of the season at the end of the month.

Everyone enjoy yours. Kinda jealous about Hamilton have to admit. NY not in my immediate future, but may have to add to the bucket list. Ireland is first, followed by Germany (Army Brat, lived there as a kid). Others can follow that.

#7 Taxol on Thursday, almost dont want to go. Have almost felt kind of normal for several days, been nice.

On a funny note, had my hubby best friend help at the house yesterday. Told my DH my eyes looked different......guess he didn't notice my eyelashes and eyebrows are gone. Lol.

NavyMom

Going to see Chris Isaak in Nashviile at the Grand ole Opry in 2 weeks. We have never been there, so something new to experience with DH.

Been awhile since we have been to any type of concert...

Triplegirl

Thanks everyone for your reply to shrinkage after A/C.  My surgeon was not impressed as it was only down to 2.1 cm from 3 cm after A/C and 2 Taxol treatments.  I am continuing with Taxol and they will recheck in about 5 weeks.  My surgeon starting mentioning radiation after my double mastectomy and/or more chemo after my mastectomy and possibly cutting into my chest wall(part of the tumor is laying on the chest wall).  All of these options didn't sound good to me. I see my oncologist next Monday and will ask her what's going on.  I have 2 sisters who had breast cancer.  One is still alive 23 years later( she was estrogen positive) and another sister who passed from recurrence( she was estrogen negative-don't know if she was triple negative because they didn't know about it back then).

This was my first post so I'm learning the site.  I just want to thank you again for answering me and your quick responses.

It's nice to have all of you in this triple arena to talk with.

Janice

Luvmydobies

Hi ladies! All these concerts sound awesome! I love all the 80's rock bands! I've seen Tesla several times and love Def Leppard too. Many others as well. So guys, would you please say some prayers for me? I have a bump on the lower part of my vagina near the perineum I think it's called that's sore when I wipe. Sorry for TMI!!I'm so scared it's an infection of some sort or maybe even cancer. Some of you know my big fear of infections due to possible need for antibiotics since I've had C Diff. Anxiety is high and I have had all the anxiety symptoms this week, including shakiness, upset stomach, and night sweats, even my hands were wet when I woke up in a panic at 4:00 this morning. I have an appt at 3:30 tomorrow with a PCP. I'm worried because it doesn't look like just a pimple. I know this isn't related to BC but I just wanted to come for support! Thanks! XOXO!

shorfi

I am going to chime in. Last weekend my husband and I went to a concert featuring Stephanie Mills from the musical the WIZ. She was absolutely great.

Moderators

Hang in there Luvmydobies! Keep us posted, and try to find things today to relieve your anxiety -- walk, breathe

LifeAloft

Luvmydobies, those were all my bands back in the day too, still go see them all whenever I can! Prayers for you, that's scary, but hopefully nothing!! Keep us posted!

Triplegirl, thinking of you also, my tumor was slow to respond, but when it did, I did well (still don't know for sure, surgery is still a couple months away).

I'm off to Taxol/Carbo #7...yay.

HausFrauMi

Luv-- sounds like a hemorrhoid! They are painful. I had one after my hysterectomy btw my vagina and anus. It was awful. I had no idea you could get them there. The doctor gave me some numbing cream and eventually it went away. Now I have one from the AC chemo constipation in a diff location (just inside my anus). Never got them from pregnancy... You can also soak in a warm bath

anotherNYCGirl

Luv - Take a deep breath!! I agree with Haus, - trying soaking in a warm tub (or try a sitz bath, - the pharmacy sells plastic ones that fit on a toilet). I hope that your dr understands your concern about antibiotics and gives the bump a chance to go down on its own!

Welcome to the newbies, and thank you Meadow, Cocker, and ALL of you for always being so caring!

The concerts sound wonderful and are a great way to escape from everything else in life for a bit!

Cathy, - how did you get tickets to Hamilton?! Now that the Tony nominations are out, I bet it will be even harder to get tkts to some of the best shows!

Although dreary and rainy and cool in NYC, - spring MUST be around the corner??

Hugs and BE WELL wishes to all!

Valstim52

Luv, I had something very similar it's called a Bartholin (excuse the spelling ) cyst. Basically it's a severely ingrown hair, and I had to take hot baths for a few days, and it finally came to a head and burst. Sorry if TMI. Your pcp will know right away when they see it. I had never heard of such a thing and it scared me to death.

Welcome to all the newbies and hello to everyone. I lurk a lot. Enjoy your posts.

Cathytoo

anothetNYCGirl....Hamilton was my Mothers' Day gift. My daughter-in-law bought ticketstwo months after the show opened last year and paid $350 for each ticket. There were six of us and our seats were in the rear mezzanine. The next day they were $500 for the same seats. Since the Tony nominations are announced, prices are above $900 and there are no seats available anyway. It's the highest priced show on Broadway..,ever‼️ But, it is totally amazing and well deserving of every award and nomination. Lin Manuel just received the 2015 Genuis Award. I think it will sweep the Tony's. Very happy I got to see it

ALHusband

Luvmydobies as a male I won't delve too deeply into matters of the female anatomy...buy my wife had a bump "down there" early on. Gynecologist even biopsied it. Turned out to be a great big nothing.

Luvmydobies

Thanks so very much for the kind words, prayers and your own experiences. I actually have been soaking it in the tub and got a sitz bath yesterday. That's an experience! Haha! Thanks to you as well ALHusband! You're always a champ about things and we are all thankful for your insight! I am really embarrassed to show the other doctor the area. I've seen him for other things when my doctor is out but he's never seen that part of me. Ugh! Sucks being a woman sometimes! He does know my history so I think he'll understand my fear of antibiotics Thanks again! You guys rock!

simplelife4real

Hi Everyone,

Things are going good here. I have my next checkup with the BS and MO in one week. Fortunately, I have nothing that I feel needs to be checked so I'm hoping for a routine checkup. I'm about 2.75 years out from diagnosis. I'm finding my energy levels are FINALLY starting to come back. It took much longer than I expected, but I'm actually starting to feel normal.

Ally, I was so sorry to read about the miscarriage. I hope the third time is the charm for you.

Mixie, I hope your brain scan is clear and they decide the lump in your lung is not breast mets. It's funny how other alternatives that would freak other people out sound good to us. It's interesting that your MO thinks it's most likely a new primary. Please let us know what they find out. We are pulling for you.

Wishing everyone a good day.

Milwmama

LUV-since all of this my embarrassment on everything has gone out the window. I too never had hemorrhoids before this and now do. Also had some other flair up that could very well have been herpes as I've had the canker sores in my mouth my whole life. Went in too late to verify so, while not wanting it again, know to go in earlier if it happens again.

I know it's hard but remember it could be very simple. Good luck at the Dr office.

LoveMyVizsla

LuvMyDobies, I had a painful spot like that. I got some "Anti-Monkey Butt paste". It numbed the area and I've not had that issue again.

Triplegirl

I just had to let you know I have been having trouble with my eyes also on Taxol.  My eyes get dry, itchy and lids swollen sometimes.  They just gave me drops to use.  I went to Opthomolgist and he couldn't find anything other than dry eyes.  He did say to come back after Taxol as it can close your tearducts. 

Just an fyi.  My oncologist never heard about issues with eyes with Taxol.

I just started posting so trying to get caught up.

Cocker_Spaniel

LUV, Valstim52 is right it is probably a Bartholin's cyst which is also just called a boil. I had one in the same place during chemo. It was hard to sit down for a week properly but it usually takes as long as that to start opening up. When that happens you will see a little bit of blood and if you can get the core out you won't get another boil in the same place. There is some cream that you put on a plaster (not sure what you call plasters) every day which draws the core out and finally about day 5 or 6 it softens and the little bit of blood appears. Once you get your hubby to gently try and squeeze it for you but only when the blood shows as it would be too painful otherwise, the pain will subside somewhat. A haemorrhoid would hang out of your bottom not your vagina although you can get internal haemorrhoids but would only get some blood and pain to know they were there.

Another, thank you so much for your kind words. I hope that the little bit of comfort I give on this thread helps all of you ladies.

And Mike it is wonderful that due to how you are we feel we can say whatever is troubling us, including those female bits. So thank you.

HausFrauMi

Cocker- plasters are called Band Aids here (or adhesive bandages)! I only figured that out because in German they called something similar. Pflaster LOL

I saw my gynecologist when I had the hemmroid in the between area. No boil just a red swollen bump painful to touch. It never busted/popped. After a week it went away. That was her diagnosis not mine! Apparently they are called external hemmroids. Even tho they are not outside the body.

jenjenl

regarding eye issues on taxol,.i had eye issues too. I found the Dry Eyes drops really helped. Its the chemo coming out of tear ducts.

Meadow

Triplegirl, Welcome!

ALHusband

My wife had Taxol every week for 12 weeks. Her eyes were constantly bothering her. Itchy and dry. I think she actually attributed it to her eyelashes having fallen out.

anotherNYCGirl

Cathy, - that was quite a Mother's day gift!

re Taxol, - I, too, had eye problems. My teary eyes were 'dry eye'. Who would have thought?!

Happy Mother's Day weekend to all!

Hugs from NYC!

HausFrauMi

my chemo nurse rx extra pre chemo steroids for the itchy eyelids. 12 hrs before and 6 hrs before my treatment. Yay wake at 4am to take drugs and try to go back to sleep. Will see if the extra roids keep me awake!

Triplegirl

Thanks Meadow!  Wish it was under different circumstances but I am sooo glad to have other triple neg gals to talk with. 

Triplegirl

Thanks JenJen!  I went to the Opthamologist this afternoon and it's dry eyes.  He said there are two areas that are for the tears that the chemo(fast cells) have messed up.  He said to start doing the eye drops every hour and  warm washcloths over the eyes.  At night he is having me put gel in.  I guess I will just work through it.  This last was my 4th of 12 Taxols.  Ugh....

Triplegirl

I take 5 steroids the night before although they said they wanted to get me off the steroids.  I still have issues but I am so glad I'm not the only one with the eye problems.  My oncologist said she had never heard of eye issues with Taxol. Thanks for your info on the morning steroids.