nicky36

I started taking a daily does of Tamoxifen on Feb 26/08.

I then started rads on Mar 04/08 (8 days after starting Tamox).  I've read a few threads where those that are on Rads are NOT on Tamox yet.  Now I'm wondering if maybe I didn't hear something from the chemo oncologist or maybe he didn't tell me??? I've called the doc's office and left a message for someone to call me back - no call yet.

 ......hoping that I'm on the right path here.

Nicky

P.S. I ride my own too :-)

Oh harley...you've touched on a subject that's been crossing my mind.  I finished chemo on Jan 31/08.  I start rads on Mar 04/08. I too ride and for the fun of it, I tried my helmet on the other day.  It is too large.  I bought an insulated skull cap and it helps so am hoping things change before the riding season starts here in Ontario Canada.

Nicky

"We are like tea bags, we don't know how strong we are until we are thrown into hot water."
Dx 8/7/2007, IDC, 1.7cm, Stage II, Grade 1, 1/14 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-

I've been procrastinating but am here now.  I am 1/2 way thru my chemo treatments.  I have completed three FEC treatments and will be starting the taxotere on 12/20/07 and hoping that it goes as well as the FEC went.  I can honestly say I did feel nauseated but was only sick on 2 occasions.  Both times were my fault for not listening to the medical advice of taking the anti-nausea pills even if I feel good and to ingest as little fat as possible.  Well I felt good after the 2nd day following the 1st chemo so stopped the stemitil (sp) but paid for it later.  I also allowed myself one of those little wee bags of potatoe chips that you hand out at halloween and boy oh boy I was sick that night.  Now, I do what I am told and I still have some nausea (not really bad) and NO throwing up.  The really bad heartburn is eased with Ranitidine so I can eat sensibly.  I do get tired but not too bad.  I've been kept busy with trying to get ready for the holidays.  We've also recently had 4 deaths (2 due to cancer) and so there's been that to contend with also. But the best part of it all is that I am 1/2 way thru the chemo and am now seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.  I must say that it's great to see other notherners here.  I am so thankful that I do not have long distances to travel for treatment. I'll agree with you ladies that had to travel for treatments and stayed at the Daffodil Terrace. My cousing was there and she had great accommodations, activities and the staff were wonderful. However, I hope you NEVER have to stay there again.

Linda447 -  I was in Kapuskasing for the 1st time in Sep/07 and stayed at "L'Auberge" across from the tourist information place.  Nice town you have there. I hope all is well with you and that you enjoy this festive season.

Kim - I have the same doctors as you.  Dr. Germond and his nurse Lisette are very knowledgeable and caring, helpful people. I too will be seeing Dr. Bowen for radiation in 2008. I've known her for a bit as she treated my Dad for 12 years before he passed on this past May/07. I am scheduled for 4 weeks of aggressive radiation and 1 huge boost. I am hoping the next 3 rounds of treatment goes as well as the first 3. Be well and hope you get back on track for the holidays.

CherylG - yes it is a small world when you're looking at the WWW. I hope you are doing well and that you also have a wonderful holiday season.

Diana1993 - The Muskoka's huh?  Well I drive a motorcycle and your area is one I love to ride to, and through, as it is very scenic. I think it's great that you enjoy your line dancing as it sounds wonderful.  I haven't taken up any extra activities but I have managed to get some Christmas baking done, shopping and holiday decorating.  My energy level is not where I would like it to be but I am coping. It has been bitterly cold lately so I do not venture out unless absolutely necessary.  I hate the cold. Enjoy the winter wonderland of the season.  Be well and keep the positive attitude.  It really helps.

pPearl49 - I haven't been up your way yet but hope to someday. The more north you go, the colder it gets so it will have to be during the summer. I hope that you return to your hometown as you wish and that you enjoy that clean air, water, all the fish you can eat and get back to having Jack Frost nipping at your nose.

Having said all of this, I hope to read and post to this forum a little more often than I have.  Perhaps once the holidays are over, I will.  But until then, I hope we can stay in touch and that we can all tell each other how our Christmas season went.

Take care.

Nicky

Thank you for all the responses.  The sleeping problem is being hampered by worsening heartburn.  It seems to set in about 1/2 an hour after I get up in the morning until I actually fall asleep again whenever that might be.  It's a horrible feeling!  I'm afraid to eat anything because most everything I put in my mouth seems to cause heartburn including most everything I drink (water too). As a result, I don't have much of an appetite, yet I'm hungry - go figure!

Nicky

Hi learnin,

I just noticed that you've had your BRCA testing at the NEORCC in Sudbury.  I am in Sudbury also.

I've started the 1st of 6 FEC-T chemo sessions on Oct 18/07.  How are you doing?

Daddy's lung cancer swept him away on May 30/07.  Said a very tearful goodbye to him on Jun 02/07. Mamo on Jun 07/07 - suspicious findings therefore, ultra sound guided core biopsy on Jul 19/07. Given the news of the diagnosis on the morning of my 1st scheduled day of back to work from a long holiday - I never made it to the office - turned the day into sick leave and am still on it.  Results of DX on Aug 07/07 with lumpectomy on Aug 23/07. Have had the 1st of 6 FEC-T chemo treatments then RADS and tamoxifen. All this at the ripe ole age of 46.

Yes I know where Garson is.  Drive through it quite often on the to and from Sudbury.  I'm actually out in the "Valley" so will come home via Garson, Airport and Radar Road. My niece goes to Lasalle High.

I lived in Garson for a short while when I was very young.  Corner of Penman & Sandra.  Left there in 1963 and grew-up in the "Valley".

Small world - amazing isn't it?

Hello everyone!

Just wanted to say hello.  I'm from Northeastern Ontario, 46 yrs old, married with 2 grown kids. 

My DX will hopefully show up at the bottom of my posts.

I had a lumpectomy on Aug 23 and see the radiologist next week, then have an ultra-sound and bone scan 1st of Oct and blood work on Oct. 4th.  Meet with oncologist on Oct 11th.  I imagine I will be a whole lot smarter once I've been to all these appointments.  I hope to be able to communicate (via this forum) with some of you.  Are there any others from Northern Ontario?

Nicky