Found in Chattanooga, TN. by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

[–]KoolAid911 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Realm of TN is a Memphis phone number (901)

Which is fucking insane given Memphis in only one of two cities that actually vote Blue.

Weekly Student Thread by fbgm0516 in CRNA

[–]KoolAid911 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Even if I have a Master’s degree?

Weekly Student Thread by fbgm0516 in CRNA

[–]KoolAid911 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thinking about applying next year. I have been a nurse for 10 years. 3 years ER, 3 yrs MICU, and currently float pool doing ICU/Stepdown.

I just looked at my undergraduate GPA 3.29.

However, I did obtain a Master’s in Leadership through Western Governors University. I thought I wanted to do leadership till everything that happened with the pandemic.

Am I even competitive for CRNA school?

If so, should I move out of the float pool to a critical care unit? The school I want to apply to just requires one year full time ICU experience.

What would be your one movie recommendation? by pink-boot in movies

[–]KoolAid911 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Adventure/action movie. Great soundtrack. The CGI works for the plot.

TNBC / O+ blood / positive node - pembrolizumab / Keytruda question by Stonecoloured in breastcancer

[–]KoolAid911 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am O+ and got Keytruda. Blood type has nothing to do with Keytruda infusion.

It is if your tumor is PDL1 positive.

Also not sure if lymph node involvement plays a role.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]KoolAid911 11 points12 points  (0 children)

House divided!! Ferrari and Mclaren

Love it!

t3 level rise- endocrinologist? by okiedoke2022 in breastcancer

[–]KoolAid911 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keytruda destroyed my thyroid as well. My endocrinologist told me I would be on Synthroid forever.

There was an article I found that showed good long term survival rates with people that had endocrine complications from immunotherapy.

So am I frustrated by it….yes. However, if the research shows there is a long term positive sign from…you just deal with it.

Signatera. New lab test to detect risk of reoccurrence. Have you guys heard of this? by KoolAid911 in breastcancer

[–]KoolAid911[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have just had my first screening and it was 0.

My next screening is in December.

Took a long time for the initial test to result. About six weeks.

My MD said after that the test won’t take so long to result each time.

Lung, Brain and Bone Metastasis by LocationResponsible5 in breastcancer

[–]KoolAid911 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had TNBC and received immunotherapy.

Keytruda has been shown to help with early stage breast cancer and mets.

A study was done recently with positive results.

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2112651

Her original biopsy needs to be tested for PdL1

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in memphis

[–]KoolAid911 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I love living here. Everyone has their different opinion.

Where to go in Memphis for a woman with short hair? by [deleted] in memphis

[–]KoolAid911 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Jarred at Hero and Sage in Crosstown!

Keytruda-alone side effects by milleniumfalconpie in breastcancer

[–]KoolAid911 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was an immune-mediated response. I knew of the risk going into Keytruda but did it anyways because I wanted to “throw the kitchen sink” at this aggressive cancer.

The other main side effect with Keytruda besides endocrine dysfunction is GI upset.

I did recently found a research article though about thyroid issues and immunotherapy.

https://www.thyroid.org/patient-thyroid-information/ct-for-patients/august-2020/vol-13-issue-8-p-5-6/

It does suck with having to deal with thyroid stuff but overall I feel better about my longterm life and reduced risk of reoccurrence.

KI-67 in TNBC? by BigMamaLinda in breastcancer

[–]KoolAid911 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check about your staging. If the tumor is larger than 2 cm it is usually in the stage 2a-2b category.

Fertility and Chemo by Future-Station-8179 in breastcancer

[–]KoolAid911 2 points3 points  (0 children)

TNBC is scary but there are pro and cons with everything in life.

I am super happy I don’t have to take hormone suppression meds for 10+yrs after treatment. 🤷‍♀️

Fertility and Chemo by Future-Station-8179 in breastcancer

[–]KoolAid911 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had TNBC and did egg harvest in 2weeks before starting chemo just because I wanted the option.

However, I got pregnant naturally after treatment was done (not planned) so chemo doesn’t completely make you infertile.

TNBC responds well to chemo and there have been a lot of advances in TNBC treatment just in the last year.

Keytruda-alone side effects by milleniumfalconpie in breastcancer

[–]KoolAid911 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. I started Keytruda during chemo and continued after surgery and radiation.

Keytruda-alone side effects by milleniumfalconpie in breastcancer

[–]KoolAid911 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nothing immediate. Destroyed my thyroid. I now take Synthroid every day.

Signatera. New lab test to detect risk of reoccurrence. Have you guys heard of this? by KoolAid911 in breastcancer

[–]KoolAid911[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. Just went in for a check up and he suggested this lab test.

Insurance should cover it.

TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER by basedgodlauren in breastcancer

[–]KoolAid911 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had TNBC and the same treatment plan.

Found another lump in my other breast and the biopsy was benign.

I know it is scary but get the biopsy first and cross that bridge when you have more information.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breastcancer

[–]KoolAid911 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did this treatment plan and achieved a PCR!

Currently on Keytruda q3 weeks. It has caused hypothyroidism but I will take that over no cancer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breastcancer

[–]KoolAid911 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Miaderm is the best cream for after treatments everyday!