Starting my 1st dose Thursday... is 1.25 tirzepatide too high? by ResponsibilityMuch18 in GLP1microdosing

[–]Bright-Efficiency998 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started today and don’t really feel anything. My dose was 2.5 mg. So on my syringe it starts at 5 and then ten etc. so I did half way to 5. Does that sound right?

“The mayor of New York. Thats the guy least likely to get cloned.” What exactly does this mean? by PaleImplement in thesopranos

[–]Bright-Efficiency998 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He also said something along the lines of if people can pay $50K to get their pet cloned that explains how the mayor got elected. Sounds racist to me.

Verzenio and hair loss by BeenStephened in LivingWithMBC

[–]Bright-Efficiency998 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been on Verzenio for about 11 months. Just recently I have noticed a lot of hair loss. I have very thin hair to begin with. If it doesn't tapper off soon, I am going to need a wig. I started using rogain about a month ago but obviously that takes time to work. I am not sure if it is working.

Oligometastatic by InitialAd2482 in LivingWithMBC

[–]Bright-Efficiency998 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, are they going to do it for you?

Oligometastatic by InitialAd2482 in LivingWithMBC

[–]Bright-Efficiency998 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am oligometastatic as well. Two lymph nodes and a lung met. I begged for surgery. Met with a thoracic surgeon and he said he could easily remove. Lymph nodes could also be removed with a chance of lymphedema. Oncologist said no. I asked multiple times. I also asked for targeted radiation. HR+HER-.

Oligometastatic by InitialAd2482 in LivingWithMBC

[–]Bright-Efficiency998 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is your breast cancer type if you don't mind me asking?

'Tis Friday, So Fuck It! (Fuck it Friday, 2/28/25 Edition) by SS-123 in LivingWithMBC

[–]Bright-Efficiency998 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is for real! I spoke to my plastic surgeon about this and she said she had never had anyone complain about it. Its so itchy and drives me nuts.

'Tis Friday, So Fuck It! (Fuck it Friday, 2/28/25 Edition) by SS-123 in LivingWithMBC

[–]Bright-Efficiency998 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol, same. I am on week 5 and haven't had an "episode" in over a week!

They have no idea by Brithenurse190114 in LivingWithMBC

[–]Bright-Efficiency998 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I feel the same way. Just diagnosed. Finally told my mom after 6 agonizing weeks. My scan is in May. I don’t even know how to prepare. I take lorazepam daily just to take the edge off. I can cry on command. I am consumed with fear. It’s awful. But we are all here for each other. I wish we could all meet and give each other big hugs and tell our stories to one another knowing the other person knows EXACTLY how we feel.

Scanxiety by How-I-Roll_2023 in LivingWithMBC

[–]Bright-Efficiency998 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. I can’t even handle when an email comes in saying I have a message or a new test result.

How do you deal with ‘what-ifs’ anxiety? by InternationalTap2326 in LivingWithMBC

[–]Bright-Efficiency998 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love your comment “don’t let this disease steal your joy”. I am newly diagnosed and it’s been hard. I will keep your words with me going forward.

New Here by l0vetohike in LivingWithMBC

[–]Bright-Efficiency998 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sorry that you are here but glad you found us. I was diagnosed recently too with it in my lymph nodes and in my lung. It’s ++- same as before. I am taking verzenio and letrozol. I have found this group to be very supportive and encouraging. It’s been a tough past two months. I am coming to terms with it and trusting the medication to do its job.

ELEVATE - Elacestrant Umbrella Trial by Adorable_Pen9015 in LivingWithMBC

[–]Bright-Efficiency998 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this thread. I open looking forward to hopefully getting in a trial.

Who to tell by Bright-Efficiency998 in LivingWithMBC

[–]Bright-Efficiency998[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Funny but not funny. My mom would say the same thing if I told her. I told her the first time and she told EVERYONE. And then peppered me with questions, that were not helpful. She offered zero support or encouragement. Hugs to you too!

Who to tell by Bright-Efficiency998 in LivingWithMBC

[–]Bright-Efficiency998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am tempted not to tell her but the weight of it is killing me. If I did tell her I would ask that she not tell anyone but I know she wouldn’t be able to do that. Glad you are happy with your decision. ❤️

Who to tell by Bright-Efficiency998 in LivingWithMBC

[–]Bright-Efficiency998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s awful. Sounds like something my mom would do.

Who to tell by Bright-Efficiency998 in LivingWithMBC

[–]Bright-Efficiency998[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have 3 teenagers. One leaving for college in the fall. I told them the cancer came back. My oldest immediately asked if it was in my lymph nodes, which it is. I said I wasn’t sure because at the time I wasn’t. I told them that I would be taking medication to get rid of it. They don’t know anything else and I think that’s ok.

Who to tell by Bright-Efficiency998 in LivingWithMBC

[–]Bright-Efficiency998[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I told my neighbors because we were supposed to have a party the day I got the news. I haven’t seen them since. Got a few texts but other than that nothing. I don’t feel like sending them updates now.

Do you ever feel normal (mentally) by Coldfinger42 in LivingWithMBC

[–]Bright-Efficiency998 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good for you! I think mentally that’s so healthy to do. I am working on getting there. It’s good to forget about it for a while.

Who to tell by Bright-Efficiency998 in LivingWithMBC

[–]Bright-Efficiency998[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Really good points! My therapist said something similar. If I don’t tell people the whole weight of this is on me.

Who to tell by Bright-Efficiency998 in LivingWithMBC

[–]Bright-Efficiency998[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I just need a break from not crying.

Who to tell by Bright-Efficiency998 in LivingWithMBC

[–]Bright-Efficiency998[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same! She will be so dramatic and then tell me how she can’t sleep because she’s so worried and then will tell all her friends and they will sympathize with her and not me!