I am so relieved that my bone scan after one year shows no major changes. A few spots in my bones have improved and a few have gotten a little worse but in general there has been no profession. My Ct came back clear which was a great thing as I was having new pain to my ankle and some breathing problems and I was scared. I am nervous to be happy for this as it’s always in the back of my mine how quickly it could change but grateful for one year under my belt.
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Bone Scan and CT scan good
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Fantastic news, Sarcie! Now you can exhale and celebrate
in reply to nstonerocks
Thank you.
That is really good news, Sarcie! I think you should celebrate!
Sophie ❤
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To be honest I’m scared to celebrate the good things in case I jinx myself.
nstonerocks in reply to
Let your fears go and celebrate. If not now, when?
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I know it's hard to view a good CT scan as reason to celebrate, but I always do! I view it as a victory. After one of my post-diagnosis CT scans last year my husband and I asked my oncologist and her colleagues for recommendations for places to go eat. I didn't think I would have anything much to celebrate after my diagnosis, but hearing that treatment is working and feeling better physically and in other ways really is cause for joy and a good reason to celebrate. Just remember the physical benefits to your body when you are happy. It will make such a difference and boost your immune system.
Sophie x
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I do try but my depression has kicked in this winter and physically I haven’t been feeling well die to my hip being destroyed by the cancer. I had my hip replacement and still recovering from that. When I can walk again like a normal person it will make a big difference. I am just so exhausting and I don’t know if it is the Ibrance or my pain meds or the combo.
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Sorry if I come across as Miss Chirpy Chops all the time. It must be rough recovering from the surgery. I hope that you soon recover and that you will notice a marked improvement in your mobility. It sounds like hip replacement surgery is quite major surgery, so what you are feeling is probably to be expected until things settle down. I hope the painkillers are working so you can get through each day successfully. x
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You can be Chirpy any time (love the name) as we all need it. ❤️
nstonerocks in reply to
How about a facial, a manicure, and maybe a massage that doesn’t include the hip area? I hate to sound preachy but do you juice greens? It gives me an noticeable boost
in reply to nstonerocks
All those sound like a good idea. I have never done juice greens. What exactly is it?
nstonerocks in reply to
Do you like leafy greens? It helps a lot when you juice greens like spinach, chard, kale. A juicer is an investment. Around 200+ for a good centrifugal juicer. There are lots of combos. My go to is a head of kale, half to whole cucumber, a lemon, about an inch of a pineapple. You can juice just about anything. The ideal ratio is 3 veggies to one fruit. Pineapple adds some sweetness and has digestive enzymes. Some people do apple or pear juice. Kris Carr has a book on juicing and making smoothies. She has some free recipes onsite and you can google juice recipes and come up with more. If you are not ready to invest in a good juicer, then a nutribullet type blender (or if you want to go luxe, a Vitamix) can make great smoothies. I usually use orange juice, greens, some berries and might add with Acai or Goji berry powder for antioxidants. I sometimes throw in flax or hemp seeds. I also keep powdered greens on hand, "Garden of Life Perfect Food Super Green Formula" is one. I add a dollop of yogurt. I do use some dairy, although I've cut down on dairy a lot. There are all kinds of nondairy yogurts out there. And you can use Almond milk instead of orange juice. Even my husband, who is far from a "health nut," swears he feels the energy after he drinks a green juice. Really helped me during chemo. I think it helped greatly reduce the neuropathy.
Hi Sarcie
Marvellous news
I’m hoping to get to my one year without progression
Barb xx
in reply to Barbteeth
I hope the same for you.
Omg. That's wonderful! Prayers for continued good scans. Celebrate! Love, Marianne
in reply to mariootsi
Thank you.
Thank you. I’m trying to enjoy and not worry ahead
Scan anxiety is all too real! It shakes me to my core!
Great news, moving in the right direction! As I keep reminding myself and as others remind me as well, no matter how small the improvements are as long as they are in the right direction it’s a reason to feel good and celebrate 🥳
Yes Sarcie! Congratulations!! Enjoy this good news. It will always be in the next back of our minds, but we must try and leave it there....waaaay back! We're here now, living for today.
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So true. Thanks.
Thanks God it is really a relief, I am happy for you God bless you
in reply to PLASEM
Thank you.
Great news about your scans. I'm so happy for you!
I can relate to your fear about not wanting to celebrate for fear that things may change. I have lived the last five years always lowering my expectations (so that I won't be disappointed about bad results) and worrying about the next scan even when the current scan is good. It's been a terrible waste of time and energy. Don't be like me. I hope you celebrate your good news.
in reply to barbarac76
Thank you. It is really hard to live in the now. I try but some days it just doesn’t happen.
Great news and we appreciate that you shared this! Keep up whatever you are doing to stay strong!
in reply to Have-faith
Thank you. I hope it brings some strength to others.
Have-faith in reply to
Absolutely it does!
Great news.. After 3 months my lungs improved but the bones had worsen. Still on Chemo ibrance 125 mg .. Will know more on the 12th off Feb..if Onoligist will be treating me for my bones ..
in reply to Nananewf54
For my bones I still just take Ibrance and Letrozole. I had radiation to my hip and neck a year ago for pain. Maybe the bone lesions were already there and have just “come to the surface”
Sounds like a victory in my book and try not to worry about the future. It is promised to no one. I know easier said than done and I have to remind myself. Take care and congratulations on being stable!!!
in reply to Kimr2081
Good advice. Thank you.
Awesome news, Sarcie! : )
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Thank you
That is great news! So glad to hear it! I too just had my CT Scan after 9 months & my liver tumors had shrunk 56%. I was so happy that the Ibrance/Falsodex combo is working. One day at a time! Happy for you!😀
in reply to Kelly001
That is awesome news. Congratulations.
Sarcie, wonderful news on your scan. I, too, relate to how hard it is to be “happy” and celebrate each positive scan result. This cancer is a moment by moment battle. As others have shared, we need to fight hard and it sure is wearing. I’m so grateful for the encouragement and shared information in this sight. We truly do understand how hard it is living with this.
Did the radiation help with your pain?
Take care and try to have a joyful day. 🙏🏼💗
Debbie
in reply to DinNorCal
The radiation helped my neck (although the mouth and throat sores were so bad it was over 6 weeks before I could eat normally) but in my hip I found no difference.
DinNorCal in reply to
I was considering radiation for a new, very small tumor in T3 spine, where they radiate through the front, but when the Oncologist mentioned it could cause problems in my esophagus I opted not to radiate. Did they do the neck radiation through the front? And we’re the sores from the radiation? Sounds miserable, but glad it helped your neck pain.
in reply to DinNorCal
Yes mine was from the front and yes the sores were from the radiation
I wish somebody had told me as I would never have had it if I had known the side effects. It was brutal.
Thanks Sandra for that very knowledgeable answer. I too am glad I opted not to do the radiation in that area. My pain was actually lower than the T3 area, so that did help with the decision. I have had Endoscopy for Gerd, so why agrivate it more. And me too....love to eat 😉
Debbie
I am so glad to hear the good news. Every time mine comes back with no change I feel I can breathe again. Good going!!!
in reply to BuoyantCat
Thank you. It’s a tough life we live but we are living.
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