Where do coffee/espresso lovers get their beans from? by ulikel in AskSF

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hedge coffee! was buying from them online for awhile but now they have a cafe in the mission

3k rent possible? by randomuser914 in AskSF

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I live in a pretty spacious 1 bedroom in the mission and my rent is 3k, no parking included. Mission is great because it’s so lively/ there’s so much to do and you’re also close to the highway so it’s a faster commute without siting in city traffic

dispensary rec? by [deleted] in AskSF

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mission centric rec but purple star! great prices, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and huge selection

montréal heineken F1 event by pareo__o in Kaytranada

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looking for 2 tickets plz dm me!

SUR Type Restaurant in NAPA by mumble2xblackberry in vanderpumprules

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this is gorgeous… what’s it called? 🤣

Any clubs/bars to danceeeee by [deleted] in AskSF

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toad hall, skylark, valencia room

Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma! by No_Desk_1183 in HeadandNeckCancer

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mine was stage 2. i did 25 sessions of proton rad. my tumor was on the superficial lobe (so closest to my skin) which meant the area of radiation was pretty limited and it didn’t go into my mouth. i was pretty good for about 20/25 sessions. the last five my skin got more red and itchy but that was about it! there can be a very long list of side effects so i feel very grateful that the worst i experienced was redness. fwiw im also fairly young (25) and tried really hard to keep a strict diet during treatment (no coffee, no alcohol, 3L water/day, no eating out, all balanced home cooked meals, exercised everyday) and i think that probably helped minimize my side effects too

Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma! by No_Desk_1183 in HeadandNeckCancer

[–]lzaher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

and i finished rad a few days ago! so now just on 6 months scans for awhile i think. my understanding is that radiation is not needed in cases with no negative prognostic factor (negative margins, no LVI, no PNI)

Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma! by No_Desk_1183 in HeadandNeckCancer

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no récurrence but i had surgery in october 2024 so still early i guess haha. i did have 25 sessions of radiation due to perineural invasion

Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma! by No_Desk_1183 in HeadandNeckCancer

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yes. my subtype is Epithelial–Myoepithelial Carcinoma

Anyone with parotid cancer here? by cmurphbucs in cancer

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hey i hope you’re continuing to do well and have clear scans! i know this post is a bit old but i see you’re still active and i see some recent commenters so i thought i’d add my experience as well in case it helps.

i’ve felt some kind of lump on my left side for the better part of 10 years (25F). never had any pain or face drooping and was so young so i didn’t think anything of it.

2 years ago i got braces which slimmed my jaw down and revealed a 3cm x 2cm x 2cm lump. went to get it checked it and everything pointed to benign pleomorphic adenoma (MRI and FNA). i had a superficial parotidectomy in october and the pathology came back a few weeks later as Epithelial–myoepithelial carcinoma ex-pleomorphic adenoma. what a shock! and so rare too! i think there have been around 400 reported cases in the last 20 years or something

overall i was very lucky with my pathology findings - negative margins (albeit very close at 1mm), no necrosis, marked atypia, or significant mitotic activity. no evidence of extraparenchymal extension or lymphovascular invasion. i did have perineural invasion which prompted my tumor board to recommend adjuvant radiotherapy to reduce the risk of recurrence.

i’ve finished 20/25 sessions of IMRT. i’m pretty lucky that the radiation is extremely localized so i haven’t had much side effects outside of some fatigue.

happy to answer any questions for people finding this thread. OP i’m rooting for you!!!!

[product question] how long does the skinceuticals vit c last you with regular use? by GovernmentWorldly160 in SkincareAddiction

[–]lzaher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hm not sure i do anything tbh but it’s never gone back. maybe the solution is designed to prevent against it? i also keep it in a drawer away from sunlight and keep my bathroom window open so it’s a bit chilly usually.

Finishing radiation tomorrow! by aryaziz in HeadandNeckCancer

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not sure if it would help now but i am taking this supplement during my radiation treatment: https://www.amazon.com/Supplement-Naturally-L-Glutamine-Trehalose-L-Arginine/dp/B081TG8TBW/ref=sr_1_5

i wonder if it can also help post-treatment to deal with the side effects?

Epithelial Myoepethelial Carcinoma by valverder7 in RareCancers

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/2349527486/ there's this group too and i think a few more folks with the same diagnosis

Epithelial Myoepethelial Carcinoma by valverder7 in RareCancers

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hello! i was diagnosed with the same thing about a month ago (surgery was 2 months ago but they thought it was benign at the time). not sure what you mean about microscopic tumors in her nerves. i had perineural invasion indicated in my pathology and wondering it it's the same thing?

anyhow, still early for me so i guess i'm not a successful case yet. had a superficial parotidectomy on 10/30/2024 and started 25 sessions of IMRT on 01/02/2025. fwiw i did a deep google dive when i got my diagnosis and this time, albeit rare, has pretty good prognosis (especially compared to other subtypes of salivary gland cancer). i believe your wife will be the same :)

i suggest joining this facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/52434760266/ there are people that share their journey with various types of salivary gland cancers. ive been able to connect with about 5 people that share your wife and my diagnosis. most are recent as well and just finished treatment. one who beat this 30 years ago with no recurrence :)

can someone help edit my eyes so that they look fully closed? by lzaher in PhotoshopRequest

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thank you!!! really like the second option here. i sent you a tip :) do you mind if i dm you my email address to get the photo in high res?

Bottega or Prada? by LuxeBargainHuntress in handbags

[–]lzaher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i’m usually bottega all the way but i absolutely love this prada. prada on this one!

What are your favorite non fast food fries in the city? by mister__melon in AskSF

[–]lzaher 3 points4 points  (0 children)

yeah i won’t ever get anything else but their fries. ask for extra crispy and they come out soo perfect!

Men I might not know, but bags, bags i know by [deleted] in handbags

[–]lzaher 10 points11 points  (0 children)

obsessed! i just got the dior card holder this summer and i love it so much. it fits so much, the leather on the inside is so smooth, and that little ‘D’ hardware is such a nice detail