Posts by briskbison27

Get to a hospital or see a primary care physician immediately to figure out the next steps. And listen, a breast cancer diagnosis isn't a death sentence—you'll find plenty of women here who have undergone surgery and moved past it. My sister-in-law’s mother dealt with this back in 1996 and she’s doing just fine.
Besides, if your mother stays on top of her regular checkups—and if her last screening was in early 2007—that growth couldn't have been more than a centimeter; the prognosis for something that small is excellent. It’s a harsh reality that as we get older, we have to face more health struggles with our loved ones and ourselves, but that's just part of life.

Elizabeth Gonzalez55 said:Alright, I truly hope everything wraps up quickly and without too much pain! And let me just add—if any of you need legal assistance, don't hesitate to ask; I am more than happy to help!

So, how is he doing?

northernfox9 said:My father passed away forever on November 8th at 8:30 AM. The battle was lost, but I believe God always knows best and that he is in a much more beautiful place now...

It’s heartbreaking that he couldn't pull through despite fighting so hard. Some forces are simply greater than any one individual.
Please accept my deepest condolences.🙂

Angela Wright said:And finally:
Today I found out that a close friend of mine—someone who beat Hodgins and was told she’d never be able to have children—is actually pregnant. She’s my mother's goddaughter, and I can't help but feel like my mom somehow traded her own life to make this pregnancy possible.
Life is beautiful and strange

People spend their whole lives telling me, "That gave me goosebumps"... but honestly, I never truly understood what they meant.
When I read that paragraph, I felt it. For the first time in my life. It was a visceral mix of sorrow, joy, and pure hope.

Jane, please accept my deepest condolences....

....only your hair still held the spark of life..
.....then you whispered, "rest now, for in death, one dreams"....
Arthur Rimbaud

shadowheron4 said:Thanks for the support. It’s true that everyone's situation is unique and you can't really compare one person to another, but having a bit of data on our side definitely helps. Best regards!

I'll shoot you a DM.

Nancy Hernandez43 said:Other than some nonsense involving the Republican Party?! What even is that? They’re claiming a value of 62 U/L is "low," despite the fact that for women over 50, the standard range is actually 64-153.

You shouldn't lose sleep over numbers that sit so close to the cutoff they might as well be a lab error. An ALP of 62 when the target range starts at 64 is, for all intents and purposes, perfectly normal.
Given how much progress she's made, the best thing you can all do for her now is help her overcome the anxiety regarding what happened in the past and what might happen in the future. That’s what will truly help her heal.
I'm pulling for you 👍!

I need to jump in here and follow up on what @ivanicu said by stating a simple truth that seems to escape many doctors and the general public alike: every single day we live is worth fighting for because regardless of whatever obstacles we face, every individual life is unique and irreplaceable!
People usually don't wrap their heads around this until they or someone close to them falls ill. Of course, that isn't always the case, but unfortunately, it often is. You only get one life, and health is a value you simply cannot afford to take for granted. I know this firsthand through several painful experiences—losing my father when I was just a kid, nearly losing my mother, and my niece getting sick, though thankfully she pulled through. 🙂

@northernfox9/">@@northernfox9, I can't even begin to express how much I'm standing by you and your father; I want this success more than anything. Just let it all out—if he managed to power through these first 26, he’s got the strength to crush the remaining 14...

northernfox9 said:My dad just hit day 21 on the Breuss regimen. If you want the specifics on how that’s going, reach out. You should definitely check out Lepin's blog on the forum too; he used this exact method to get better and documented his whole journey there. It's brutal—honestly, pretty grueling—but I figure that's a small price to pay if it means saving a life.

I'm crossing my fingers for my dad and truly believe in a full recovery!
Keep me posted on the details.

Earlier this evening, I was walking back from visiting my little niece with Rib (she’s making small strides every day, though she hasn't quite mastered using the bathroom on her own yet, which remains a hurdle) when I saw something at the main entrance that stopped me cold. A young girl, bald and looking incredibly fragile, was sitting there on a gurney, surrounded by doctors, her mother, and a nurse... she was just sobbing. I couldn't make out the specifics of the conversation, but I caught one doctor saying that this time, things simply couldn't be done painlessly, and an ambulance was being called to take her home. It was obvious she's battling cancer; she looked skeletal.
Despite everything life has thrown my way, I have never felt the weight of that old, almost cliché proverb as clearly as I do right now: "A healthy person has a thousand wishes, but a sick person has only one"—a truth that hit me with brutal force tonight while watching that young, broken soul, a complete stranger, lose her spirit before my eyes.

You're absolutely right. I’m done trying. As the saying goes... have a nice life, eat dirt. I guess I deserve it.🤣
I haven't even seen a "thank you" for the info I sent regarding where and how you can get those hormones processed most quickly in Washington, D.C.

mistymoose57 said:Trust me when I say you don't want anxiety. As an older woman who has lived through the full spectrum of panic attacks, shortness of breath, and pure terror, I can tell you—I was actually hoping it was just a thyroid issue. Instead, I’ve been on Prozac for three months now, yet I’ve been feeling absolutely miserable for years. 😳

It looks like we both hail from the same small town.😁

stormymaker24 said:I shouldn't use it if I have hyperthyroidism,

Look, Maca, you don't even have hyperthyroidism! All you have is a primary care doctor's suspicion that your thyroid might be enlarged, which isn't even a certainty yet. If you actually had clinical hyperthyroidism, your symptoms would be significantly more severe than what you're describing.
Either head over to the local Mayo Clinic tomorrow morning to get your hormone levels checked—though I'm not positive if they're still doing mail-in orders—or just go to a private lab nearby to run a TSH, T3, and T4 panel so you can stop worrying.
Go ahead and use the Betadine.
If you have a referral for a thyroid ultrasound, try to schedule it at Johns Hopkins (though you'll likely need to see a specialist in nuclear medicine first).
Seriously, stop panicking.

stormymaker24 said:Good grief, I don't think I'm actually dying here.
:

We're just messing with you to help shake those nerves.
Anyone who thinks you're actually panicking is just a total nerd. Catch you tomorrow.

stormymaker24 said:Yeah, I’m heading to the doctor. Tomorrow afternoon. I finally dropped the whole hypochondriac act and realized it’s just a massive throat infection. Honestly, I can barely swallow anything. I’m practically jumping out of my seat every single time I try to swallow my own saliva. And 🙂
hurts like hell.

You're sweet. I see a bit of my younger self in you.
That cartoon character is actually pretty spot on, hinting that you might be completely wiped out in a few months.
Keep us posted on what the doc says. Let's see if this is actually serious.😬

stormymaker24 said:🤣
I laid out exactly what I was seeing to her, and we eventually reached the same conclusion: something is genuinely wrong here. This isn't just paranoia or some imagined scenario—it’s a cold, hard fact.

It started the same way for me... you can always find something if you look hard enough. I think it all just boils down to whether your doctor actually gives a damn and how much effort they're willing to put in. If you need anything at all, just shoot me a DM.😉

stormymaker24 said:she’s going to think I’m just a hypochondriac 😬

Maca, you absolutely are. Just like me. That chest tightness you're describing? It's textbook for someone with health anxiety. Of course, it could be something else entirely, but I have a feeling I know exactly what's going on here...

It’s excellent. For me, this is a completely different side of Ashley Judd.
But let's be honest, the trailer targets an entirely different demographic.
Funny enough, we were just discussing this exact point while I was watching the preview today—a full week after I actually sat through the film.

Carol Sanchez2 said:Hi everyone!

Last week, my mother (60 years old) found out she has breast cancer. She’ll need surgery, though we aren't sure yet if it has spread. My mom is holding up incredibly well, and we're doing our best to surround her with positive energy... but obviously, it's been a massive shock for all of us.
I would truly appreciate any information regarding the treatment process, nutrition for breast cancer patients, or what else we can do as a family beyond just emotional support. What should we expect after chemotherapy? Also, are those breast cancer support groups actually helpful, and is it worth reaching out to them?
She will be receiving treatment at the Rib, under Dr. Paula Podolski—what is their reputation?
I am desperately hoping the cancer hasn't metastasized...
Thanks in advance for any insight you can share!

Here is a bit of hope: a relative of mine had surgery back in January 1997 for cancer that had already hit the lymph nodes in her armpit. After surgery and chemo, she is still alive and thriving, despite dealing with an extremely difficult and stressful family situation. Hang in there, everyone!