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Chicagoan,

I agree, especially since I know that some of us switch providers if we don't exactly "mesh" with the ones we've had. I have Medicare as well, with a supplemental insurance plan, and I've only been turned down for a Pap test that I had in 1 year rather than 2 (Medicare rules).

Now as to drugs -- that's another story for me. I am on Part D, and on Ibrance, which is quite pricey.

hey Tanya~ remember this last year ??

Oh no, Mae! Have you considered going to urgent care to make sure it is set to heal well? I went to urgent care with an alarming finger slice one time and they used medical grade super glue on me. It gave me peace of mind to know it was properly cared for. Of course, it being late at night on Easter made things interesting, finding an open place. I squeezed in the door at the last minute after hiking around outside trying to find the place.

Poor Illimae! I can’t look at needles. All we have been through, one would think...

Thanks ladies. The bleeding has stopped and it’s all wrapped up still, we may check and rebandage before bed but it sure is sore.

I can’t look at needles either, it took me over a year to stop crying every time I just stuck for labs, lol

Hi guys...

Just tuned in....Mae, I hope your cut isn't too bad. Those slice kind hurt! Hope you have some neosporin on hand. That stuff is good.

It's chemo day. It's not too bad so far. Some nausea and a lot of fatigue, but what else is new?

Hoping you all have a good day.

Morning all.

Mae- Ouch. I use the disposable razors and one time I was taking out my trash and sliced my finger on the razor I didn't see in the trash bag (and forgot was there). Was sore for days.

Getting scanxiety for Saturday's MRI. First, I do not like MRI's-- a little claustrophobic. No meds for me-- I have to drive myself. I will just do deep breathing and listen to the music they offer. Then, nervous about the results. Last CT saw a 7mm new questionable area in the liver. MRI will get a different view of it.

I do not want this cancer. I am tired of the side effects of the meds, the tests, the poking and prodding for the blood tests, and the scanxiety. I have had MBC for 3 years--- 3 years of side effects, every 3 month scans, and all consuming thoughts of cancer--- and sometimes I feel the precancer days were lloonngg ago. Like a lifetime ago.

Joining you in the 'fed up club' Candy - CT for me tomorrow, almost a month later than it should be at nearly 7 months, despite chasing up - feeling pretty anxious too AND I don't think the report will be in for my MO appointment on Wed....it's never been that quick before. Big Sighhhh....

So, the slice is very clean and didn’t bleed today, so no stitches, just bandages for a week. And, I escaped a dreaded tetanus shot since the blade was clean and finger looked infection free.

Yep - You’re right Sondra, thank you! I needed a wee reminder that things have gone well for me so far apart from the DVT. Onwards!

Candy in your pocket too for Saturday.

Hugs to everyone... my friend taught me to do a back to back hug, just the contact is better than nothing at all. Did anyone read the new research on the power of touch? Will see if I can find it.

Thank you all for the pocket duty---- I will think of you all during the MRI. And thanks for the virtual hug--- wish we could hug for real. I need it.

Sondra- I do not know if I will go in feet first--- hope so. Was thinking of getting to-go lunch, but don't know. Lots of Covid in our area and the area where I will be going. Food supposed to be safe-- to-go and eaten in vehicle. But think about if an employee of the food place is sick and went to work anyway. Coughs on my food. So, I don't know.

hey where is our Mara?

Hello Shetland! 🤗. Hello betrayal ! Good advice.

Hi Rosie! Hello Tanya, hello sweet BooBoo!

I spoke to Philly. She’s changed her treatment and she looked great. She’s become A mentor for people to raise awareness of MBC. She’s made her own platform of awareness within her social media area. She’s made videos and is discussing mbc with people who have no idea about The disease. It was nice to have a message from. Her. We use Marco Polo to keep in touch or we text. She’s so lovely. I adore her. I definitely don’t want to loose touch.

Hello to all!

Candy, I hope the MRI goes well tomorrow. Just so you know -- you don't go in feet first -- it's the same routine -- but they usually put like a belt-type thing on your middle area -- I'm guessing to focus where they are shooting the MRI films? You do have to do some deep breathing, which is not the same with every MRI that I've had. Good luck through this next adventure.

Hope everyone else is doing okay and that you all have a lovely day.

I think she said Tamoxifin. Was what she was taking now. (Spelling)