katiefnp

@katiefnp....Hi Katie, I know you don't come on this site too often and neither do I. I wanted you to know that I was thinking of you and hoping things are going OK. I was laid off my job and I am relieved as I am facing another surgery and also medicare decisions. My head is spinning!

Hi Katiefnp, I wanted to say hello....we had some of the same doctors at Dana Farber and also the same time of breast cancer. You seem to have a beautiful spirit and despite not knowing each other, you have inspired this terrified woman....thank you, Judy

Hi Katiefnp---Thanks for following me. I hope that things go well for you on your jouney---take care, and i look forward to hearing your opinion and advice on the questions.

oh my, where are you from?I have been a nurse for 27 years. but when you become a patient my nursing goes out the window. I am a patient being treated as a cancer patient. I am not equipped to treat myself. As a triple negative your fight is harder,yet don't give up. all we can do is pray and do our best to follow the regime on this never ending journey.

I just started on Xeloda 3 days ago. Diagnosed 3 years ago. The TNBC has raised its ugly head again in my bones. My doctors are also looking for a trail. Hang in there.

Hi Katie...sorry to hear about your recurrence. Are you familiar with Hope Lodge in Jamaica Plain? It is free of charge for patients who live more than 40 miles away and are undergoing treatment at any of the cancer centers in Boston....they are at 125 Huntington Avenue...phone number is six, one, seven, three, nine, six, five, five, one, one. Check out their web site...sounds as though you'd like to camp but this could give you an alternative. I have been treated at Dana Farber in Weymouth but live in Quincy so I am very fortunate to have a satellite so close to home.
Wishing you good luck and I will say a prayer for you.
(Just out of curiosity...I signed my name for over 42 years with a "PNP" after my name as a pedi nurse practitioner and worked for many years with a wonderful "FNP"...just wondering if katiefnp stood for family nurse practitioner?)

Thanks katiefnp, They did do a Paracentesis on his abdomen and took out 7.3 Lts of fluid for testing, Not quite sure what the testing supposed to show as of yet. Then on Wed. they did the Thoracentesis and drew out 0.8 on his Right side near his lung area. The stomach one he felt much better we are waiting now to see how fast the fluid comes again. On his lung area he did feel some pain only because the lung (rt.side) was trying to go back into place. I'm keeping my finger cross that the fluid takes time before it's back again. Thanks Again

Hi. I love your attitude and your updates. This cancer sucks but you are awesome!

Hi there

I am honored that you have chosen to follow me.

Hi, thanks for the compliment. The pic was taken a few years ago. I still have the hounds, and only they get out in the sun. I do too, but I try to limit it. I get up at 5, so I can get some yard work and walk the dogs. Then I retreat inside-rest and do house work. Then I go out in the evening. Personally, I feel like-How could I be so stupid? -most of the time.

Katiefnp, thank you for following me (I just followed you now, too)! Best, Carol

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