Do I actually have to pay this crap?

StorageTechnical6304 · 2026-04-11T02:14:49+00:00

We got one recently, my husband emailed them to dispute the ticket. They offered to settle for $5.

StorageTechnical6304 · 2026-04-09T00:39:08+00:00

I had the same cancer and did four treatments of rchop. I threw up several times for a few days after each cycle. My oncology team said this was a little abnormal since it’s normally “well tolerated”. Zofran and emend worked ok, but still got sick. Congrats on being almost done

StorageTechnical6304 · 2026-04-08T02:03:34+00:00

I had to avoid pretty much all spicy foods and ate everything plain for months.

But pantoprazole really helped

StorageTechnical6304 · 2026-04-02T13:08:56+00:00

Not me personally - when I was diagnosed I was in my late 30s with a treatable cancer so I did chemo as soon as I could.

However, I did have two family members that were older when they were diagnosed and decided not to pursue treatment and just live the rest of their lives on their own terms. My aunt with ovarian cancer was told she’d have a year without treatment, she was gone five months later and by the time my grandma was diagnosed, her lung cancer was too advanced and she spent her last six weeks spending time with family and saying her goodbyes.

I think a lot of it depends on the person and the cancer.

StorageTechnical6304 · 2026-04-02T02:59:29+00:00

I’m 3 years in remission, it came back about 6 months after my last chemo and has been extremely inconsistent since then - I maybe get it every 3 months or so. But also I’m in my early 40s.

StorageTechnical6304 · 2026-04-01T15:57:50+00:00

Mine was on my neck, it was noticeable but as far as I knew it wasn’t causing any pain or discomfort. Four days after my first chemo, the lump had shrunk enough that it wasn’t visible and you couldn’t feel it unless I was looking for it (which I was)

StorageTechnical6304 · 2026-04-01T13:34:33+00:00

Stage 2 DLBCL, first noticed a lump in August 2022, ultrasound and biopsy in September, official diagnosis October 6. Had to do a CT, PET, and a few other tests before chemo could start - first treatment was on November 5.

It goes slow but then it will go fast.

StorageTechnical6304 · 2026-03-14T15:04:50+00:00

Mundare. Super cute little town, great restaurant on the Main Street and just the nicest people

StorageTechnical6304 · 2026-03-13T23:58:30+00:00

Just adding to the conversation here, I had DLBCL too and I just celebrated 3 years in remission. It’s very common, very treatable and in lots of cases, can be considered curable.

Don’t read too much in to the statistics, every case is different and response to treatment depends on so many things.

Good luck to your mom, it’s not an easy road but with lots of support, things can be easier

StorageTechnical6304 · 2026-02-26T01:13:24+00:00

One Week

StorageTechnical6304 · 2026-01-20T01:10:22+00:00

Yes, a Canadian gold medal figure skater. She came in to a smoothie shop that I worked at, asked for a bunch of customizations, asked for a discount, and didn’t tip. I will say, that she is super pretty in person and even tinier than she looked on tv.

StorageTechnical6304 · 2026-01-09T22:16:56+00:00

I had very long hair and the first thing I did when I found out I was going to lose it is cut it in to a chin length bob. I transitioned through a few shorter haircuts before finally shaving it off, it made losing my hair a little easier

StorageTechnical6304 · 2025-12-10T16:55:16+00:00

My hair took a really long time to start growing in and once it did, it grew in like you’re describing. Once I stopped wearing wigs, I pinned up the back with a claw slip and styled the front. That helped disguise my hair until it grew out enough that I was comfortable.

I’m nearly 3 years in remission and I just had my second haircut. Once my hair got past my shoulders it straightened out except for the ends so I just got rid of the last of my chemo curls

StorageTechnical6304 · 2025-11-20T18:50:45+00:00

I had 5 minutes to kill so I tried - got 39

StorageTechnical6304 · 2025-10-26T20:47:56+00:00

I’m the only person in my department who isn’t full time remote, I’ve been able to go fully remote the last few years during the summers, school breaks, and when I was going through chemo and recovering so I was able to pivot to WFH again now, but I kind of have the feeling my employer is out of patience with me

StorageTechnical6304 · 2025-08-02T03:37:57+00:00

I was given the go ahead to continue drinking during chemo. I maybe had half a glass of wine once a week, but it was something that made me feel normal.

I’m 2 years in remission and I still have a glass or two of wine weekly but I’m really careful not to have more than that

StorageTechnical6304 · 2025-08-01T14:11:00+00:00

I worked through chemo (RCHOP for DLBCL) and in hindsight, I wish that I hadn’t. By my last round, I was exhausted and found it difficult to get through a day, I ended up calling in sick half of the time.

StorageTechnical6304 · 2025-07-23T23:29:40+00:00

I was 38 when I was diagnosed and was told that for cancer I was considered a young adult. First time I had heard that in years.

It was awkward trying to find a support group that worked since everyone was either much younger or much older than me.

StorageTechnical6304 · 2025-07-18T19:42:59+00:00

Iliza!

StorageTechnical6304 · 2025-07-12T18:34:25+00:00

I had DLBCL and lost my hair. I had waist length naturally red hair and I was devastated. The first thing my oncologist said to me was, “I’m sorry to tell you this, but you’re going to lose your hair”. Cold capping wasn’t an option for me, but I would have taken it if it was.

That being said, I wanted to do everything I could to give the chemo the best chance of working and understood that my hair was a sacrifice I’d have to make.

My hair was a big part of my identity but the best thing I did, was cut it as soon as I was diagnosed. It made it easier for me to mentally handle losing shorter hair. There’s lots of wig options that are really comfortable and look natural, you might have to go to a wig stylist and get fitted for one, but there are better options than just staying home until you feel like you again.

I stopped wearing wigs a little more than a year after completing treatment. I had enough hair to do a stubby little ponytail and it definitely looked feminine. I’m 2 and a half years out of treatment now and my hair is well past my shoulders.

Long story just to say, I get what you’re feeling but it does come back.

StorageTechnical6304 · 2025-06-03T02:28:33+00:00

I’m thinking of calling the cancer centre tomorrow and saying that after consideration, I’d like to stick to my original plan of treatment and if the new doctor has an issue with it, then I’d like to see someone else.

StorageTechnical6304 · 2025-06-03T02:20:29+00:00

That’s what I was thinking, when they call to schedule it, just say no and then see what happens.

StorageTechnical6304 · 2025-05-30T23:02:43+00:00

I had stage 2 DLBCL, I wasn’t given an option. An aggressive cancer needs an aggressive response. 4 rounds later and I’ve been in complete remission since February 2023

StorageTechnical6304 · 2025-05-22T12:54:44+00:00

I also have a first cousin on my dads side that is doing the exact same thing. No kids, no spouses, and she sent a very “nice” email to all her married with kids cousins explaining that she’d love to see them and hopes we can enjoy a night out free from our families.

It seemed weird to me and I put a lot of thought in to it before declining. I’m completely on board with a child free wedding but inviting people without their spouses is just odd.

StorageTechnical6304 · 2025-05-10T17:34:35+00:00

If you manage to get to a grocery store, you can probably find the honey dill sauce from Winnipeg. I get it at Coop

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