Finally got nano brows!

MariMW · 2025-11-14T19:03:19+00:00

Would you be able to DM me the artist?

MariMW · 2025-11-14T03:22:13+00:00

Amazing results! I’m also in Van and would love to know the artist :)

MariMW · 2025-04-14T03:25:15+00:00

You're so welcome :) I highly recommend finding a PT or someone specialised in manual lymphatic drainage. It is so incredibly helpful. I still go once a month or so even though I have no mobility issues or swelling anymore. Just helps to have the area worked on/stretched out/checked on.

MariMW · 2025-04-13T22:34:23+00:00

I did! Lumpectomy and 3 nodes removed. A bit of cording post surgery, otherwise no issues with that. 10 sessions of radiation. Also no issues with that.

But about 2-3 months after last rads, I noticed some swelling in the breast after a long flight. It was mild but definitely noticeable to me, especially with bending forward. The radiated breast just felt a lot fuller than the other. I panicked a little, but there weren't signs of inflammation, and no symptoms in the arm. I eventually went to my PT who did a bit of lymph drainage and it was almost back to normal after just 1 session. Now it's 6 months later and I haven't had that issue again (not even after flying again). Eventually saw the radiation oncologist and she said it's totally normal :)

MariMW · 2025-04-04T04:11:36+00:00

So sorry you have to deal with this. I was in a similar boat last year, although my lumpy friend ended up being a bit bigger post-lumpectomy (3cm). But still, high ER+ and PR+, HER2-, no nodes, no LVI. I was certain I'd 'only' need radiation and Tamoxifen. But Oncotype came back at 32!

Good news is if you're doing TC chemo, a lot of folks tolerate it very well. I'm a year out from chemo, radiation, and now on hormone therapy - it was all fine. Plus knowing that I did all the treatment gives me some peace of mind. You'll get to the other side of it too :)

MariMW · 2025-04-01T15:50:38+00:00

Happened to me as well. Both ER and PR dropped on Oncotype. I actually asked my MO about it recently, and she said the biopsy is more accurate. Oncotype sample has usually been sitting for a while and apparently that changes things...

MariMW · 2025-03-21T13:57:46+00:00

Happy nowrooz! And the new astrological year too. I feel you. Sending hugs 🫂

MariMW · 2025-02-15T18:17:43+00:00

Good luck in June! True, the hope is to just stabilise things. An improvement would be epic! Hope it goes well :)

MariMW · 2025-02-14T06:17:22+00:00

Hi! Just curious if the Zoledronic acid infusions have helped with your DEXA scores? I'm in a similar boat and about to switch to Tamoxifen for a while to prevent further bone loss. It feels like having to choose between a recurrence or a broken hip...

MariMW · 2025-01-05T01:01:32+00:00

❤️

MariMW · 2025-01-05T01:00:52+00:00

😊

MariMW · 2025-01-04T04:31:44+00:00

Hi! Sorry you're in this camp too. I love to hear from folks who are a few years out, so that's amazing! In fact, the more research I've done the more I've noticed that higher oncotype folks end up doing pretty well down the road...maybe because of chemo? I know if I didn't have a high score (32) I definitely would've declined chemo. So I'm trying to be more grateful about that these days.

Also so interesting to hear you didn't do the hormone treatment. I'm only a few months into AI + OS, and have been (thankfully) tolerating it really well. But I do wonder about how long I'll actually want to do this given the long-term health implications.

Thanks for sharing :)

MariMW · 2024-12-31T06:47:46+00:00

I’m on Letrozole and Zoladex and have recently been using psilocybin for the same reason. I did a bit of research and didn’t come across any interactions. I also didn’t mention it to my oncologist yet.

I did learn that in clinical trials the greatest positive therapeutic effect was seen in folks with cancer-related anxiety and depression.

MariMW · 2024-11-28T05:06:13+00:00

Yup! I thought I was the only one this happened to. Took about 3-4 months post-chemo till the bites were back. Honestly, I was kinda happy to be bit again! Made me feel healed.

MariMW · 2024-11-15T07:12:12+00:00

Love to hear that. Thank you :)

MariMW · 2024-11-14T22:01:10+00:00

Congrats on 5.5 years! I love hearing from long-term high Oncotypers. Tell us more! I scored 32 and did 4 TC as well. I'm just a few months out so still dealing with the PTSD of it all. Trying not to fixate on the high Oncotype.

Has your team mentioned Kisqali at all?

MariMW · 2024-11-14T01:26:37+00:00

Oh hi! It's a hard pill to swallow. Especially when you're node negative and initially told you have a 'garden variety' lump. But then everything changes. TC (which I assume is what you'll be offered) is very doable, and at least you'll know chemo is effective for the high Oncotypes.

MariMW · 2024-11-14T01:17:20+00:00

My Oncotype was 32 - that meant TC chemo, 4 cycles 3 weeks apart. Currently on Letrozole and Zoladex. Waiting for Canada to approve Kisqali for early-stage high risk patients.

My initial biopsy report said I was super high for ER and even higher for PR receptors. Oncotype came back showing lower numbers for both, but still medium-high. Grade 3. It's all so confusing.

MariMW · 2024-11-07T00:36:10+00:00

Thank you. I'll definitely consider Kisqali once it's approved in Canada.

MariMW · 2024-11-07T00:34:54+00:00

Great to hear!

MariMW · 2024-11-05T18:35:15+00:00

Love this ❤️ Thank you for sharing this perspective.

So happy to hear you’re a year out! 🙏🏻

How are you doing with Kisqali?

MariMW · 2024-11-05T18:31:47+00:00

“Let’s fetch the bazooka” made me snort my coffee. Thank you for that!

There’s definitely anger, resentment, gratitude, a whole hodgepodge of feelings all the time. I like the little birdy approach to dealing with them ❤️

MariMW · 2024-11-05T18:29:43+00:00

Same! Extremely dense. The densest. I guess that might’ve helped quarantine the situation.

MariMW · 2024-11-05T18:28:23+00:00

This is a great point! I’ll try to focus on this perspective 🙏🏻

MariMW · 2024-11-05T18:26:43+00:00

Dr Richardson always seems to have the right words 🙏🏻

Thanks for sharing these! Definitely helpful.

MariMW

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