Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Cancer Support

dixiegrrrrl

(60,011 posts)

10. Wish I were one of those women.....sigh

Reply to PennyK (Reply #9)

Wed Sep 14, 2016, 10:27 PM

Sep 2016

Thanks for the info about sugar.

today I read of studies associating low thyroid with breast cancer, and thought about the past 5 years on my annual lab tests which show my levels decreasing over time.
Which is consistent with aging, true.
but.....I wonder.

How is the chemo coming along for you? How long will you be on it?

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

14 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Got my gene test back that tells me if chemo will help or not. [View all] dixiegrrrrl Sep 2016 OP

Sending you hugs. Solly Mack Sep 2016 #1

I am going with the hormone if I can find one that is affordable. dixiegrrrrl Sep 2016 #2

Ohhhhhboy PennyK Sep 2016 #3

Since most women's breast cancers are estrogen positive, I have been looking at diet's impact dixiegrrrrl Sep 2016 #4

No clear choice, but a question to ask is what are the chances to get into remission if the ... slipslidingaway Sep 2016 #5

Couple of interesting issues about my decision, by the way. dixiegrrrrl Sep 2016 #6

Wishing I had taken notes last night ... slipslidingaway Sep 2016 #13

Increase your iodine intake... TeeYiYi Sep 2016 #7

Thank you.... dixiegrrrrl Sep 2016 #8

Thinking of you. TeeYiYi Sep 2016 #14

About sugar PennyK Sep 2016 #9

Wish I were one of those women.....sigh dixiegrrrrl Sep 2016 #10

I'm done with chemo PennyK Sep 2016 #11

ahhh...so you were HER2 Positive dixiegrrrrl Sep 2016 #12