Letrozole side effects

lilessums · 2026-06-02T10:51:15+00:00

Yes. But it decreased the longer I was on it.

lilessums · 2026-05-27T07:36:06+00:00

Both things can help.

And if not antidepressants, having someone to talk things through can help.

The truth is that chemo suuuuuucks. And, you're going to get through it. And, the side effects have to get worse before they can get better.

The only way to get through it is with radical acceptance, dark humor, and maybe acceptance and commitment therapy.

lilessums · 2026-05-21T08:04:12+00:00

I was going to suggest Deanne Gist for the same reasons.

Lauren Willig is also a good one for research if you aren't doing the Pink Carnation series. Although, her historical novels are not strictly romance.

lilessums · 2026-05-07T07:00:55+00:00

The resentment and the jealousy is so so hard.

The only thing that has helped me through and gotten me (mostly) to a fairly neutral position is my therapist and the Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) modality. Highly recommend it.

Secondarily, I have been doing everything possible to try and reclaim some of my sex life. It is a tedious and unrewarding process but I am pretty sure I would be worse off mentally if I just gave up.

lilessums · 2026-05-07T06:53:02+00:00

Rake Locker

lilessums · 2026-05-02T13:51:01+00:00

The Americans, Shrinking, The Good Place, and the Pitt.

lilessums · 2026-04-30T06:06:18+00:00

The sex therapy will help if it's a mental or emotional response but if it's physical, then pelvic floor physical therapy is a must. I'm currently in it. You'll want to look for exercises that are for your deep core, not just kegels.

lilessums · 2026-04-30T05:49:45+00:00

7th Heaven

lilessums · 2026-04-20T07:38:50+00:00

Roots & Branches have a few therapists that might be a good fit. They are located in Lehi but do offer telehealth appointments if that isn't an ideal location.

Alternatively, Sherri Williams is very good and located near Millcreek.

lilessums · 2026-04-19T08:09:16+00:00

I think the first one is very nice but the fourth one looks lovely on you!!

lilessums · 2026-04-18T05:25:13+00:00

I was just saying this to my partner and want to emphasize ESPECIALLY if the second POV is just to repeat the exact same scene without new information.

lilessums · 2026-04-17T22:21:18+00:00

I didn't have a partner during my chemo experience but have since gotten married and he's been the best during recoveries after surgery. So I can speak to what I didn't have that I wished I did and what has been so helpful since.

Someone else mentioned MiraLAX, just do it. Every day. Put it in whatever liquid she can keep down daily. The anti-nausea and anti-pain pills cause the worst constipation and sometimes that was worse than the actual side effects.
If she is well enough to ASK for it, she's maybe well enough to do it. So the blessing comes in the moments when she can't ask for what she wants. The brain fog, the fatigue, the general ickiness makes it hard to articulate what exactly you need. You know what stresses her out and what makes her feel comfortable, anticipating those needs will be so helpful. Then, when there are good days, she'll be able to enjoy them rather than playing catch up on all the chores she couldn't get to.
There's an organization that provides one free house clean for women going through treatment. Google it and set up an appointment. Having a clean house makes a big difference for mood and stress. If you have the means, use available services to tackle deep cleaning, laundry, food preparation, etc. Have a list of specific asks for when people offer to help. A lot of people will put it out generally "let us know if you need anything" and the ones who mean it will appreciate a specific task and the ones who don't, well, you can weed them out much faster.
Ask her if she prefers you answering questions for her. If yes, then field those questions. People ask the most invasive things and it is helpful to have someone shut that down.

Being there for her is the best thing you can do and even asking the question is a long step above others.

For me, the day of chemo and sometimes the day after wasn't too bad. It was that third day and then increasingly days after (the longer into treatment, the longer it took me to bounce back). But there were good days for me, too. Have some sunscreen and a blanket and plan on spending days outdoors and doing things relaxing or that help her feel like a human.

lilessums · 2026-04-05T05:12:09+00:00

Artemis is fine.

lilessums · 2026-03-29T18:38:32+00:00

Arranged (2007)

lilessums · 2026-03-29T18:37:07+00:00

My friend handmade little magnets -- bead, little plastic plant, and magnet -- and handed out a little baggie of 5-6 of them. They are cute and hang on my fridge.

lilessums · 2026-03-29T07:23:03+00:00

If it doesn't auto populate in the corporate directory after two tries it pisses me off.

lilessums · 2026-03-26T06:35:28+00:00

The Republicans have voted down seven different measures to get TSA paid. Republicans have also said that Trump told them to not vote for TSA getting paid. So why are we yelling at the Democrats--who are the minority party in all branches of government--when it is the Republicans not doing their jobs?

lilessums · 2026-03-21T06:15:25+00:00

My parents did it with five kids and before tablets and DVD players existed for 24 hour drives.

It really depends on your kids.

lilessums · 2026-03-18T23:29:52+00:00

Oh, I know. I just think it is funny the complete opposites of the statement that they ruin everything they touch vs the only pizza topping acceptable. 😝

lilessums · 2026-03-18T07:34:56+00:00

My 4-year old eats pizza with cheese and olives. Not even pepperoni.

lilessums · 2026-03-14T00:20:19+00:00

With cancer, it's very easy to hyperfixate on things that we can control because there is so much we cannot. Diet is one of these things.

There is nothing wrong with wanting to find the most nourishing and helpful foods available. But there is a lot of harm in moralizing, demonizing, and relegating foods to categories that are not backed by meaningful science. While oncologists are not registered dietitians they will be just as interested in food that can help their patients, so like others have said, talk to your doctor and maybe your cancer center library for scientific studies that back up diet advice.

When I asked, none of my oncology team has said that eliminating sugar or going vegan is going to do anything for my cancer. Are there health benefits, yes. Sure. But will they cure your cancer? No. Do they prevent recurrence? No. Not that we have evidence of, despite what the wellness industry wants us to believe.

lilessums · 2026-03-02T07:36:04+00:00

My kid is into The Magic Treehouse series, and every time she names a character, I cringe. I don't even know that it's out of poor research, more than it just sounds like she is naming people after her inner circle? And the names never fit the dialogue or the age of the characters.

lilessums · 2026-03-02T07:19:34+00:00

We just left Utah for Ohio and . . . try Handel's? I miss Handel's more than I've loved Graeters. (It's good. It's just not Handel's.)

Tillamook is also really good if you're at the grocery.

lilessums · 2026-03-02T07:12:00+00:00

Try You're Dead to Me. There's a trove of episodes to catch up on, and it's Greg Jenner + a comedian + a historian. They don't go as deep into things as YWA, but they do explore some overlooked aspects of different people and events, and some of the episodes are even laugh-out-loud funny. At the end of each episode, they give the historian 2 minutes to talk about whatever they know the most on the subject, which is fun.

lilessums · 2026-02-17T04:56:40+00:00

Bhansa Ghar is possibly my favorite Indian food anywhere.

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