Angie was kicked out of hospital! Why? one would wonder...A patient on her ward has COVID-19. That's a new one. How very 2020?! Angie has a huge lump/hump on her torso and the pain has been unbearable since having her drain out. Her drain has let out lung fluid for the past 6 months. Imagine trying to clean your body with a drain in. Not easy! She had enough and checked herself into hospital to get some rest and manage the pain to see what the hump was really made of. Well, that didn't go that well, but they figured out what the big hump was...Fibrosis Necrosis. Who knew? The challenge with being in hospital and going back home is there are things to do. And well, it never ends. But, returning home is the best feeling in the world. Spending time with the family and cuddling. And, enjoying the comforts of home. Coffee when you want it. And so on...Plus, it is nicer to be at home when on steroids and up all night. So long as you don't wake the kids! The ladies realise they have a lot of TMI discussions and SWEAT is now added to the mix. Angie went to pick up her morphine and had a hot flush/hot flash if in the US. And well, it was all a but much. First off, she was picking up pain meds which made her look like a druggie, but the sweat is out of control. This can happen during chemo, in the menopause or after chemo. And, it has a chemical sort of smell. Karlee is familiar with the hot flushes and has sort of got used to them. She had them during chemo and when in chemical menopause and now surgical menopause. She sweats at random time and she discusses how her right arm pit does not sweat. Possibly due to having all lymph nodes out or lymphoedema?  The conversation ends on a self-care note and being able to relax. Angie is about to have relexology and a massage. Karlee feels self-care is a must, but also find it hard to relax. The only way to relax is to keep practicing.  We will have to see if Angie is able to relax during her treatments on steroids. So long as she doesn't do a press conference, it should be ok! Pinky promise NO press conferenceson steroids, Angie?!?! In this podcast we discussed: Menopause Sweating: Hot Flush vs. Hot Flash Steroids and pain management Getting out of hospital Self-care: massage and reflexology Get in touch- Insta: @mommyhadalittlecancer Press /Sponsorship Opportunities: [email protected]