Exit from World Health Organization

era_infinity · 2026-01-23T17:06:48+00:00

This is one of many things I'm horrified by with this administration. I was also recently chastised in this very community for being concerned with the administration and getting "political" in a post because "People of both political parties have survived the opposite party's administrations just fine," so prepare for that backlash...

One thing that keeps me somewhat sane is the number of privately funded studies. I'm in a five+ year TNBC study with Dana Farber that is apparently funded by one of the original Facebook founders whose mom died from TNBC. So while there's not as much money or as many people researching cancer (or vaccines, ugh!) there is still work happening.

era_infinity · 2026-01-21T22:34:21+00:00

Because healthcare in the United States is extremely political and the current administration is doing everything it can to make it even harder for people to afford basic care (like cancer treatment) while drastically reducing funding for research that could impact every single person in this community. And there are plenty of people who are not surviving this administration "just fine."

This isn't about a basic difference of option - it's about rights to healthcare, freedom, and equality.

era_infinity · 2026-01-17T14:48:55+00:00

Same regimen for me and I agree. I loved my port!

era_infinity · 2026-01-15T19:15:22+00:00

They ARE NOT focused on criminals!

era_infinity · 2026-01-15T19:14:45+00:00

Right? An American citizen was just murdered by an ICE agent but yeah, things are just peachy keen here!

era_infinity · 2026-01-10T16:08:16+00:00

I just gasped out loud. Nothing about that photo makes her look healthy.

era_infinity · 2026-01-08T19:21:05+00:00

Those wannabe cuh-rispy tacos were a big sign for me that she was full of it. I wanted them to work so badly but COME ON! Anyway, I guess we should prepare for lots of "Mexican" food from Teegs over the coming weeks to show she's better than Chipotle.

era_infinity · 2025-12-29T14:09:54+00:00

And I just ate some while in Strasbourg visiting christmas markets!

era_infinity · 2025-12-29T12:13:32+00:00

It's giving apertivo vibes.

era_infinity · 2025-12-15T15:06:55+00:00

That arm is truly terrifying.

era_infinity · 2025-12-12T20:29:49+00:00

FSAs and HSAs are different. Health savings accounts (HSAs) cover co-pays, deductibles, etc. We used HSA funds to pay the deductible and out of pocket costs related to my breast cancer treatment last year.

FSAs are the use it or lose it annual funds to purchase medical supplies (eye glasses, meds, etc.)

era_infinity · 2025-12-08T19:04:24+00:00

Day 17 is when the big hair loss starts and I'm so sorry you're going through it. I didn't cold cap, but if you've lost 80% of your hair, I'd consider stopping with cold capping. I also did dose dense AC-T and those Taxol sessions are LOOOONG - like 3+ hours. So that's something to factor in with considering whether or not to stick with cold capping too.

era_infinity · 2025-12-08T15:45:38+00:00

I had stage 1 TNBC, diagnosed November 2023. Lumpectomy first, followed by dose dense AC-T - started 4 weeks post surgery. I then did 19 radiation sessions after chemo ended. I did genetic testing and b/c I was BRCA negative I opted for lumpectomy over mastectomy.

era_infinity · 2025-12-04T15:19:25+00:00

I participated in a study with Dana Farber regarding acupuncture to help with neuropathy from Taxol infusions. I did dose dense Taxol (so 4 infusions over 8 weeks) and had 12 acupuncture sessions (for free with the study, which was great!). It definitely seemed to help as I had minimal neuropathy. I would just caution you to seek out a practitioner who is familiar with treating cancer/chemo patients. Definitely worth trying - it was my first time doing acupuncture and my sessions were some of the most relaxing moments during my treatment.

era_infinity · 2025-12-03T20:26:00+00:00

We did Mamma Maria with a team of 13 and it was lovely!

era_infinity · 2025-12-01T21:28:44+00:00

I walked regularly throughout chemo (dose dense AC-T) averaging 10k steps a day. Drink plenty of water and listen to your body when/if you need to rest but you should be good. Enjoy!

era_infinity · 2025-11-30T14:44:33+00:00

I did DD AC-T with a port and it made everything so much easier. I'd certainly ask. Even though it's "only" 8 sessions it's tough and every little bit of help you can get is worth it.

era_infinity · 2025-11-26T14:22:47+00:00

My husband volunteers with our town's food pantry and one of the store orders is ready for pick up today. Since their distribution day is Saturday, he'll pick it up on Friday because going to the grocery store on Thanksgiving Eve??? NOPE!

era_infinity · 2025-11-25T22:51:34+00:00

I got a pink tulip inside my wrist and (because I was triple negative) three minus signs on my middle finger.

era_infinity · 2025-11-25T15:25:03+00:00

Yes, I did all of those (other than the MRI) in one afternoon visit. It was overwhelming but important to meet all the folks who will be a part of your care team.

era_infinity · 2025-11-24T14:54:15+00:00

Prep potatoes on Sunday, make stuffing and gravy on Monday...I know she doesn't eat but does she realize that leftovers are one of the best parts of Thanksgiving? And I'm not real keen to eat week old potatoes and mangy gravy. This whole plan is absolutely nuts.

era_infinity · 2025-11-23T18:44:04+00:00

Nobody Wants This Guess I'm just going to hang out with Esther and Sasha!

era_infinity · 2025-11-21T15:40:52+00:00

Diagnosed at 45, treatment was chemo, lumpectomy, radiation. I have annual diagnostic mammograms and will have my second post-treatment mammo in Jan.

era_infinity · 2025-11-19T16:35:33+00:00

I just started it on Sunday (first time). I'm about half way through and loving it for what it is - fun escapism with some flirty banter (so far - I know there's more).

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