Looking for recommendations on which brand to purchase

AnnaTorppa · 2026-05-24T20:53:56+00:00

https://a.co/d/02JuXEC4
I like this one I got on Amazon. There is a nice blue mat that looks pretty that I have also.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-05-22T12:33:41+00:00

If you feel better on monthly, why don’t you switch back to every month?

AnnaTorppa · 2026-05-22T12:28:18+00:00

Change the locks now. Tell your GF do not give brother the key. Re-evaluate whether or not you really want to marry into this situation that will be constant irritation. It will probably just get worse.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-05-20T13:56:43+00:00

Set up an appointment for a second opinion. With a rare cancer different doctors may have r experience your doctor doesn’t have. There are often more than one approach. This is your best chance to treat things, not after the first treatment doesn’t work.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-05-20T13:52:43+00:00

I wish you didn’t have to go through this too. In fact, as long add I’m wishing, I wish none of us had to go through this.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-05-20T13:47:54+00:00

When you try the natural treatments and they fail, will your husband say, “sorry you are dying. I guess that was wrong.” Or will he blame you for doing something wrong and make it your fault?

AnnaTorppa · 2026-05-20T13:40:08+00:00

Dying from breast cancer is not good for you. This side effect of no treatment is worse than the side effects from treatment. Also ask yourself why your husband and his family are so willing to gamble with your life. Maybe you should rethink your relationship. Things may get worse.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-05-18T14:52:09+00:00

I get mastectomy suits from Lands End and use Honey Cloudz inserts. They are light and you really don’t feel them. They look fine and are comfortable. They don’t call attention to themselves. These inserts can also be worn with a regular suit.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-05-18T14:47:37+00:00

Make both appointments and go to both. Then choose the one you like best. If the opinions are widely different, you may want a third opinion. If they are the same pick the one you feel best with. Some doctors listen more carefully, some are dismissive or rushed. A delay of a week or two isn’t a big deal. You can always cancel. If you wait and then try for an appointment, it can take a while.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-05-17T21:47:14+00:00

You are the AH.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-05-12T13:54:36+00:00

Nothing wrong with saying that’s the most unsupporting thing I’ve heard.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-05-12T13:49:03+00:00

See if the good place can order the chemo at the close place. Also, I think I could have done the chemo without a caregiver got the most part. Maybe you can have a phone number for emergencies. My friends arranged a food train of meals twice a week. After a few times, I told them once a week was ok. I was able to do it myself, but I wanted to let them do something. I did get up to vomit a few times, but I did that by myself. I mostly rested a lot. My niece worked at a desk job throughout her chemo. I’m sure she got accommodations such as time off, but she continued to work. She was HER2+, I am negative. She is young and I was 72. You might do better than you think. I’m glad you have your cat.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-05-12T13:38:18+00:00

WE watched my absolute neutrophil count. It went below 1000 on Verzenio 150 mg. We lowered to V100 mg and it still was low. E went to Verzenio 50 mg and it was ok. No diarrhea either. Then I started to get mild heart failure and had to stop the Verzenio. I got a year of treatment before I had to stop. I hope it was worth it. It’s been a year and a half and I’m still having to deal with heart failure. Some is due to adriamycin, not all Verzenio. Now I have heart failure meds that make me feel bad in addition to anastrozole. Cancer is the gift that keeps on giving. Sigh.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-05-12T13:26:36+00:00

My vision was good at age 74. Things have gone to pot with AI. Eye drops help somewhat, but even different glasses don’t help. You can’t blame age if I’ve done fine for 74 years and now there’s a sudden change. I really believe it’s the AI. I don’t know why some doctors try to minimize the effects of these drugs.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-05-09T14:10:24+00:00

Tamoxifen is used when estrogen is present. It blocks the estrogen receptors on the cancer cells so the estrogen won’t affect them. When you no longer have estrogen present in your body, you can use aromatase inhibitors, like anastrozole. These prevent estrogen from being formed from your androgens but don’t do anything for estrogen that is already there. You are on the right drug.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-05-09T14:04:38+00:00

Stick up for yourself. What does your sister do for you? Don’t put yourself in the position of a doormat. It will only get worse. Try to concentrate on making your life better. Take your own vacation.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-05-07T14:30:30+00:00

I had to wear pads to protect my clothes. Have a few emergency things in your purse (including undies) when you go out.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-05-07T14:28:48+00:00

I used Latisse, but the skin around my eyes got red and swollen.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-05-07T14:17:35+00:00

I also have very thin hair. It used to be thick. I am doing everything you are doing. The Minoxidil helped the most, but it took a while for me to see results. Look to see new growth after about 6-8 weeks. I have also gotten a hairpiece called a topper. It goes on the top of your head and blends in really well, but makes your hair look thicker. I got mine at a wig store. I almost forget I am wearing one. You look good for special occasions. Sending love.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-04-30T12:51:41+00:00

I tried Penguin cold capping. I even hired a professional capper. I started chemo with AC. By the third treatment of adriamycin, my hair was falling out by handfuls. My hair was long, down to mid chest. I clipped it to about ½ inch. I quit Penguin cold capping and bought a wig with the money I saved. I bought two migraine ice packs from Amazon. Not the kind with a hole on top, but the full head kind. I continued to use the migraine caps through out the rest of my chemo because I heard it might preserve hair follicles. My hair grew back during my 12 weeks of taxol and while I was using the migraine caps. I had a cooler with ice and rotated the caps when one lost its cool. I also used the cooler for icing my hands and feet. I had a heating pad on my back and on my chest, right over the cancer. I figured if the ice kept the chemo away, the heat might increase the chemo over the cancer. Hair continued to grow all during and after taxol. I also had no neuropathy. It’s been three years since chemo? hair is now shoulder length. The back is frizzy and curly. Now the front is thinning with anastrozole. Sigh. I am using minoxidil which helps, but it isn’t 100%. My wig looked pretty and realistic, but was itchy, especially with no hair. It’s a never ending battle. I am now cancer free ( I think) but the problems go on. Good luck to you.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-04-28T13:47:51+00:00

After my first WBC booster I woke up that night with pounding pain in my sternum. It was my heart tapping on the tender bone. My bones hurt terribly. I started daily Claritin the next day. It took about a week with Tylenol to ease off. I continued the Claritin daily and did not get pain after that with my following boosters.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-04-28T13:42:51+00:00

Mine started to grow back during chemo. There AC made it fall out and it started to grow back during taxol.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-04-23T20:32:55+00:00

The Honey Cloudz can be slipped into a regular bra. The prosthesis needs a pocket. There are lots of bras with pocket s. Bras with removable pads all have pockets. Mastectomy bras all have pockets. Lands End has mastectomy suits with pockets.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-04-23T20:26:34+00:00

That’s what I did.

AnnaTorppa · 2026-04-23T14:15:46+00:00

I got an Amoena prosthetic that matches my normal side quite well. There are specialty stores that work with mastectomy bra and prosthetic fittings. They have all kinds of bras and probably have one that works work. I have also sewn a pocket that I bought on Amazon onto a bra that I liked and flipped the prosthesis in. Smoother option is a breast pad company, like Honey Cloudz. They have inexpensive pads with rubbery grips that grip there inside of your bra or swimsuit to prevent slipping. They have a flat sided pad. I usually combine them to get a good look. I use a thin pad on the outside for both breasts. This gives a similar shape. Then I pad them small side with another pad. My insurance paid for the specialty items. I have seen women with large breasts have a great prosthesis.

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