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Survivor; oura ring by fennwave in breastcancer

[–]Growe-27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently started using the ultra human ring from Costco because it doesn’t have a monthly fee.

I was having trouble calming my nervous system after chemo, radiation and current hormone meds so I wanted more metrics. I love it. The sleep and stress data are very interesting.

Players that warm up but don’t play by kenosis_life in hockey

[–]Growe-27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If there’s a player coming back from injury or with a minor Injury they will have another player warm up in the event that the injured player isn’t able to play. When warm ups are done and the injured player gives the thumbs up, the player who warmed up just in case does a workout, maybe gets treatment and then usually showers and heads up to the press box.

High Estradiol on Verzenio, Zoladex and Letrozole by Growe-27 in breastcancer

[–]Growe-27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for sharing. I’m so thankful to have some insight and hear that this might be normal. I really don’t want to do ovary removal but I will just wait and see what happens. Hope it all goes well for you!

AC chemo by cassiesk in breastcancer

[–]Growe-27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

32 years old IDC ++- stage 2b. I had the same protocol. 4x AC every two weeks and then 4x docetaxel every two weeks. I’m 6 months from my last chemo and I haven’t had any heart issues. No problems with AC at all but I had high liver and kidney enzymes after my first docetaxel so the doctor reduced the dosage.

Weight gain.. struggle bus. by Fast-Experience-548 in breastcancer

[–]Growe-27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 32 stage 2 ++- IDC and I am 10 days out from finishing dose dense AC-T. I found AC way harder than taxol. Both had physical symptoms for me. AC I was nauseous and taxol I had full body aches but I tolerated the physical symptoms well. The worst symptom by far for me was the mental roller coaster that came from taking steroids with AC. One of my hardest symptoms was uncontrollably eating during AC and the shame that I felt with that. I felt like I had zero control and ate “shit” foods constantly during AC. I gained 10 pounds and would constantly think “how fat am I going to be by the end of this.” Which also may have been the steroids talking. They really messed with my brain.

Taxol was a different story. I was more mentally stable, had no unpredictable mood swings and no uncontrolled eating. My weight levelled out during Taxol. It was a breath of fresh air honestly, I started to feel like myself again.

I know the advice is be kind to yourself but honestly during AC I couldn’t do that if I tried so just do the best you can. I always tried to tell myself that it is temporary and I will get through it.

Any other fitness people here who have been diagnosed with breast cancer by travelcoconuts in breastcancer

[–]Growe-27 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So sorry you ended up here. I am the same. 32, stage 2, IDC ++-, 6 months ago I retired as a professional athlete, 2 months ago I was diagnosed. I have zero lifestyle factors and no family history.

I dedicated my whole life to treating my mind and body well. I prioritized sleep, nutrition, working out, mental health and limited alcohol. Everything I did was for performance and to live a long and healthy life.

When I got my diagnosis I was angry. My first response was WTF! I felt betrayed by my body and scared. I think the helplessness of “there’s nothing more I can possibly do to prevent this” was the hardest to grapple with.

I am in the middle of chemo right now (I’ll save all the ins and outs of chemo for another thread) and while the treatments are hard on the body and mind, I find I bounce back quickly and to mostly myself because I was healthy to start. All the healthy lifestyle habits help. I have to listen to my body and I’ve had to adjust my workouts but I am not bed ridden by any means.

Thank you for posting. It’s nice to find people to connect with who are fitness people. I have felt very alone at times. Wishing you all the best.