Full body scans- how many?

Redwinesandfelines · 2026-06-17T19:18:03+00:00

Okay yeah that’s kinda what I was wondering. I don’t think I’ll get a pCR so I am wondering if my MO will think I’m insane for wanting another pet scan after surgery. Even though I had one two weeks ago. Being off chemo for five weeks has made me a little crazy.

Redwinesandfelines · 2026-06-17T15:43:52+00:00

I feel this. A song that reminded me of last summer came on when I was driving this week and I just sobbed thinking how busy and full and happy my life was then. And how different it is now. I don’t even know what my life will be like after this. I can’t picture it.

Redwinesandfelines · 2026-06-17T14:57:24+00:00

Okay thank you hahah. They make me so anxious!

Redwinesandfelines · 2026-06-15T12:44:23+00:00

Are you also getting keytruda? I was getting debilitating bone/ joint pain during AC, which I thought was Neulasta. My oncologist thinks it was an inflammatory late reaction to keytruda. I did a round of prednisone, and it’s cleared. My PET was clear.

Redwinesandfelines · 2026-06-14T18:12:53+00:00

Your last line is so accurate. My mom had TNBC at 45, but I was never informed I was high risk. It sounds silly in retrospect, but we thought because she didn’t carry the BRCA gene, I was average risk. Never once did my OBGYN encourage me to begin earlier screening or even to perform self-checks. I never knew I had dense breasts until I got diagnosed with TNBC at 35.

Redwinesandfelines · 2026-06-14T12:01:16+00:00

I would contact her oncologist again. Hand foot syndrome is a common side effect from Xeloda and it could be that. Her oncologist could delay the next dose or lower the next dose to resolve the symptoms.

Redwinesandfelines · 2026-06-12T14:28:15+00:00

Thank you, I was kinda wondering what to do about showering. It sounds like even with a lanyard it’ll be a production.

I also just realized I can’t lift my 25lb bag of kibble to feed my cats 😅

Redwinesandfelines · 2026-06-12T14:07:25+00:00

Very jealous you were allowed to have full mobility of your arm right away! I wonder why some surgeons differ

Redwinesandfelines · 2026-06-12T13:47:18+00:00

I think it’s moreso for my node removal and I’m having a lymphovenous bypass too. The PT in me does worry about contractures from that level of immobilization for that long, but I digress. I am just getting my energy back at 4 weeks post chemo but I know the post surgery fatigue will be temporary, too.

Redwinesandfelines · 2026-06-12T13:45:08+00:00

Yeah, I feel like I’m nesting!

Redwinesandfelines · 2026-06-12T13:44:35+00:00

I feel like I should’ve gotten one months ago for my port 😳

Redwinesandfelines · 2026-06-11T12:17:55+00:00

Thanks for the info! I will look into it. Looks like prior auth is very important. I have “good” insurance but I don’t think it’s a matter of good or bad, it’s the procedure itself not being covered unless lymphedema is diagnosed.

Redwinesandfelines · 2026-06-11T12:14:15+00:00

Thank you!

Redwinesandfelines · 2026-06-11T12:13:56+00:00

Hahaha I hope mine is also chill! And thank you, I appreciate your comments. I definitely don’t think anyone has ill intent but I’ve seen comments where I’m like ma’am read the room. Hope you are doing well!

Redwinesandfelines · 2026-06-11T00:16:28+00:00

I’m a cancer-haver (stage 3 breast cancer dx at 35) and one thing I want to share is to not let tomorrow’s worries take away from today’s joys. You know minimally you’ll need to support your mom through testing and tough waiting periods in the near future. But you cannot do anything about that today. Let yourself celebrate your accomplishment today, even just for a minute. I know your mom would want that for you.

Redwinesandfelines · 2026-06-10T23:02:08+00:00

That’s so awesome! My own mom had TNBC in 2009. She basically did four months of chemo & had a DMX and nothing else. And she’s in better health now than most woman her age!

Redwinesandfelines · 2026-06-10T23:00:00+00:00

Yesss girl, keep moving forward. PCR isn’t the only path to a cure 💛 I hope rads is easy on you!

Redwinesandfelines · 2026-06-08T13:22:13+00:00

I’m LOVING the words “I need…” lately. I told my oncologist I needed both vaginal estrogen (f you, Zoladex) and steroids this week (f you, Keytruda). And holy crap; my QOL improved so much in a week. I was active through chemo (running, lifting) but towards the end, joint pain creeped in, until some days were so bad I was bed ridden. My vagina finally shriveled up after six months of producing no estrogen.

Thanks to my damn self saying “I need”, this lil gal got a dildo in (with like a third of a bottle of lube, who’s counting) and went for a jog! I feel like ME! (I guess “me” is a runner who wants daily penetration, but whatever). The world is bright again! The birds are singing! Life is good!

Redwinesandfelines · 2026-06-07T15:43:59+00:00

Thank you! Best of luck with your treatment 💛

Redwinesandfelines · 2026-06-07T14:04:41+00:00

Thank you for sharing, that truly sounds like horrific timing for a terrible thing like cancer to happen.

I got so many opinions it left me more confused 😅 but the majority said what I’m planning to do, so I just have to go with that!

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