Illinois ladies facing bc
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Ginny - so sorry to hear your news. More positive thoughts and prayers coming your way. I like your attitude and I know that it will help you through this!
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Ginny-
So sorry to hear your news. Keep fighting and we'll keep praying.
Mary Jane
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Ginny - So sorry! And yes... you will beat this - AGAIN! You know we're all here for you - whether you post often or not - it doesn't matter. Everything is crossed or you... be tough Illinois Girl.
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Tonight was the CASA appreciation dinner at Kemper Golf Course... really nice, and really nice to be recognized in such a thoughtful way. Food, everything was donated by several large corps in Lake County. And also today, I took on a new CASA case and attended a court hearing and met the "family".
The craziest thing happened... a very nice woman at my table was not only a CASA volunteer, but a bc survivor as well (about a year) - and she has actually been a lurker here (small world)! I invited her to join us and let her know she is more than welcome to chime in, if she feels comfortable doing so. If nothing else, perhaps she'll join us sometime at one of our get-togethers.
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Another crazy thing happened... damn I need your input, girls... this is getting ridiculous...about 6:00 tonight as I was getting ready for the dinner - I noticed a pain in my upper back. It's in a spot that I have felt slight pain sporatically over the past few months, but not prevelant enough to even mention to my docs as it just comes on slowly and poof - goes away. And the fact that just a few weeks ago the Sternum pain was severe, and it was the focus of my attention and concern. And also the reason for the recent bone scan and chest x-ray.
So...as the night wore on, the pain became gradually worse...towards the end of the dinner, there were several times, when I literally thought I was going to pass out. Then it started to hurt when I would take a deep breath. I did eveything to maintain my composure and act as though everything was normal. But by the time I got home - about 9:15 - I could hardly sit up straight without severe distress - tried laying down - could not get comfortable. The pain seems to be in my back right lung? - upper 1/3 of my back and slightly to the right, off center - about where a bra strap would lie. I was in agony and actually thought about heading to the ER. dh put a pain patch on it for me, but it didn't help. I then took a Xanax thinking it would relax whatever was causing the pain. That worked - somewhat - it's now 4:20 AM... I have not slept. I cannot get comfortable. Sitting, laying, no matter what I try, it's still there. It almost feels as though there's a fist in my back and it's pounding and twisting inside. When I turn suddenly or try to change positions...HOLY MOLY...I see stars. My chest x-ray and bone scan were clean. I'm somewhat worried about a blood clot - as Tamoxifen can cause that, but figured I'd be dead by now if that was the culprit as they do travel rather quickly. I know it's not from an exercise injury... as I have been a bad girl and have not worked out since Sunday...and even then, I just worked legs - no back or arms. I just took 2 Aleve... thinking perhaps it's some sort of inflammation... waiting for that to hopefully kick in (the Sternum prob was finally attributed to inflammation/Chondritis). I'm going to give it a couple more hours... gawd this night has been so long. If it's not better... should I go to the ER?... call my Dr?... and if I do call my Dr... who do I call? My Onc? My PCP? This sucks...it's always frickin' something. I hate unexplained ailments/pain... it's so stressful. If I go to the ER... what would they do? A CT? I just hate the thought of going there it gives me the creeps... oh cripe... it's already 4:45... damn...
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Morning!
Ginny.....you have my prayers and as for thoughts...well, I just couldn't get you off my mind and except for this d**n bird this am, you were the first thought on my mind. Your attitude will def. contribute much to your fight. I applaud you. YOU GO GIRL! Now...may I ask...what will you be taking? Hugs, dear friend.
Laura.....I would def.call your PCP to start. Perhaps a pulled muscle? A disk? You had the bone scan so I wouldn't be going down that road at all!
Juliet...I already have one of those bracelets, but thanks. I wore it faithfully and then I went off to the hosp for back surgery, got my anesth and of course, woke up with the needle stick in my hand cuz of course you can't wear jewelry in surgery. I know JanClare had a website where for $4.95 you can get a loose fitting pink arm sleeve with the words NO all over it. I will ask her again for us where to get one of those...if I have to go back to the hospital for ANYTHING I am gonna wear that....24/7! But so sweet of you to offer!
Well...now of course...I am on the next page and cannot go back to refer back to posted items and I am out of time so.....I will check back later.
Hope everyone gets a chance to get out for a bit and enjoy...those of you stuck at work...OUT FOR LUNCH!!!!!!!!
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HUGS GINNY! Let me know when the "drugs" arrive and you get started on them. Remember, both Wendy TY and I are within quick driving distance and are here if you need an "ear" or just need to get out. In fact, we're here anytime you need anything. What date did you tell me you were leaving for Florida? I'll stay in touch.
Laura, remember me telling you about how I thought I had lung cancer? I had similar pain in the back lung area. It finally went away but I still get sharp jabbing pains every so often in the area beneath my right breast. I know how scared you are because I was petrified but your scans were clean so like Wendy says, "Don't even go there." I think the chemo and rads play havoc with our bodies. I am so glad that you're becoming so involved in CASA. I think you've found a new niche in your life and I'm sure you're very good at it!
The weather outside is lovely. Hey, Wendy, this may be a "tops down and thumbs up day." I know that I'm heading back to the golf course this afternoon for a round and then one of the couples in the golf group is hosting our first cookout of the season.
Thinking of all of you are who are going through treatments, facing a doctor's appointment, or just easing back into the "new normal" life.
Rita
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Good morning gang. Ginny my thoughts are with you.
Laura CASA thats a wonderful thing.
Donna Where are you. You've been quiet.
I took a long nap yesterday after getting the IV and antinausea, Usually thats the start of me going down the whole for a few days. I woke up feeling pretty good. I am on my last day of steroids and I am not getting dehydrated this time. I hope it continues like this. Its going to be a nice day. We sure deserve a little sunshine. Love to you all.
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Thanks... I finally fell asleep at 6:30 and slept until 8:00. The Aleve did help somewhat - but NOT entirely, which does concern me little. I just took another Aleve and dh put a fresh pain patch on it. What's weird is that it DOESN'T feel like a muscle strain. It's hard to explain why I "feel" this, other than that it feels like something is inside of me... I don't even want to say this word, but "mass" is what it feels like - almost like something is pushing and twisting on the ribs in my back or my lung.
Anyway...I'll call my Dr later today and see what she says (PCP). Or, if it gets worse, I will simply drive to the dreaded, ER.
RITA - I do remember your scare! But had forgotten about that. Was yours under your brast bone in your back? And was the pain centered or more to one side than the other? I'm not freaking out, but EVERYTHING doesn't show up on bone scans and x-rays. So of course... there's that area of doubt and concern. Did you end up having a CT? or...?
It was good to get a couple of hours sleep...I have lunch plans with some very special gal pals - so I have to get my butt in gear here.
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Have a great day...it's going to be 70 today... had planned on doing yard work - but we'll see as the day progresses. Soak up that vitamin D, girls!
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Donna, Buddy, CarolB, elf, giglgirl - Hope you're all doing well! Hang in there.
giglgirl - I sent you a PM to see if you would like to get on our Illinois E-Mail list.
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Laura...I read this on Mayo Clinic....
DefinitionBy Mayo Clinic staffCostochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone (sternum). It causes sharp pain in the costosternal joint — where your ribs and breastbone are joined by rubbery cartilage. Pain caused by costochondritis may mimic that of a heart attack or other heart conditions.Your doctor might refer to costochondritis by other names, including chest wall pain, costosternal syndrome and costosternal chondrodynia. When the pain of costochondritis is accompanied by swelling, it's referred to as Tietze syndrome.Most cases of costochondritis have no apparent cause. In these cases, treatment focuses on easing your pain while you wait for costochondritis to resolve on its own.
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Laura, my pain was in my back....the lower to mid-lower lung area and concentrated more on the right side, which is not my lumpectomy side. A few weeks after I experienced the pain, I got that terrible cold which I had a horrible time of shaking. I didn't have any scans. When I went in to my onc and told him about the pain, (which by that time had gone) and about how I couldn't shake this cold, he told me that my recent blood work....the tumor markers....were way toolow to indicate lung cancer. He said the tumor markers would be off the charts if that was the case. Eventually the cold went away and I've not had that pain since. As I mentioned I occassionally get a sharp pain in the front of my body on that right side that shoots up from the rib area. Then it disappears and doesn't come back for quite some time. I will ask about it the next time I go in. Sometimes I wonder if my mind isn't playing tricks on me, too and causing some of these symptoms! Of course we all know that I'm not crazy...RIGHT??? LOL
If it is still bothering you, I would have it checked out, especially if it is bad enough to need a pain patch. It would probably make you feel better about it. Our anxiety often makes things worse for us.
Thanks for the Mayo info Henson Chi....That's good to know.
Gotta run............
Rita
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Ginny - I'm sending you my thoughts & prayers!! We are with you in this. I'm glad you get to go to Florida - soak up that warm sunshine.
Laura - hope you are feeling better & the doc can get to the bottom of what is causing your pain. It sounds like you were in severe pain, and I may have gone to the ER (I'm on tamox too... and would worry about a clot!) Let us know what happens!
Hi to everyone else - I was just going to skim & not post, because I have to keep up the job hunt.. but I cheated, just a little bit. Esp. when I saw Ginny's post, I had to!
Picture perfect weather today!! And warm tomorrow too, before the rains come... enjoy!!
Juliet
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It is wonderful out!
Ginny, I know that you are on everyone's mind right now. On my way to school I left the radio off and prayed for you out loud. I am sure the people passing me up thought I was a strange bird talking to myself. I was actually talking to God to be with you and sustain your strength as you face another set of meds.
Laura, that Mayo definition sounds like what you may be experiencing. That, or were you anxious at the dinner? Anxiety can do scary things. I hope you are feeling better.
Have a good weekend.
Susan
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Thanks so much!
The pain is still there...especially when I move suddenly or lie down. I am going to take another Aleve in 2 hours...and see if it gets worse as the day goes on. In the mean time...I really want to get outside and do some VERY light clean up work.
Henson thanks! - the Sternum pain I had weeks ago was in the front center of my chest just below the breast bone - at the very bottom tip of the Sternum. After 10 consecutive days of Aleve - (anti-inflammatory) it slowly went away - damn it was painful! The scan and x-ray helped to eleviate the fear of mets. Now with this new pain more to the right and deifnately in my back...I'm not so sure the two are related - however... I did research it (THANKS for the info) and read that Tietze's can get worse at night - which was definately the situation last night. (One thing I read is that excessive laughing can cause it! OMG - How funny is that! I wish that were the case here! lol)Since my Onc helped me with the Sternum situation, I have a call into him to ask his opinion as to whether or not he thinks the two could be related. If he doesn't... I will call my PCP.
PJuliet - I hate to seem like a worry wart...but how could you, me and anyone on Tamox not be aware of the possibility of clots. Although because we are relatively healthy, young, not obese...our chances are small.
Susan - I was definately NOT anxious at all last night about the dinner. Despite almost passing out and dealing with terrible pain... I HAD A GREAT TIME! lol So I am certain it wasn't anxiety. By the way... once retired, maybe you'd consider becoming a CASA? Think about it...I think you'd be an EXCELLANT CASA.
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Hi everyone....I'm here at work and may have to 'run' at any time but I do have a couple of thoughts....first, Henson Chi...that was really nice of you to check on the Mayo site and get that information for Laura.
A couple of things come to mind Laura.....did you have this many random "pain events" before you had you bc. Knowing that we do tend to magnify anything ( usually into something really bad ) after we have had and been treated for bc, I'm thinking....were it me, I'd probably ( since it sounds pretty painful and un-comfortable ) get it checked out. JMO but there may be a 'fix' for this, but even if not I know I would feel better if I knew for sure what it was. For me it has always seemed much easier to deal with something if I knew what it was --- how it usually behaved ---and what to expect from it long range. Just seems something isn't well balanced here with so many 'incidents' happening to you.
Hope it can be fixed some way....don't want to think that you have to keep living on the edge all the time.
Hugs,
Jackie
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Thanks everyone for the good wishes and prayers, they sure do help. I will be starting Xeloda on Sunday. They are overnighting them so I will get them Saturday. I am anxious about it since I really don't know too much about it. I will be leaving April 27 to go to Florida and won't be back til the 4th of May. I am so looking forward to this. I am hoping that the side effects are not so bad while I am down there. We will see.
The girls at work are so wonderful. They got me a cookie bouquet. the cookies are delicious. My kids ate half of one each. My co-workers also told me not to come to work if I didnt feel good and if I need anything call them. They have gone with this with me in 2007 but I had just started there but now we have known each other for 2 years they are all pulling for me.
Well...you all take care..
Ginny
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Mom had her first chemo yesterday. They have her on A/C every 2 weeks. So, far she is not having any side effects. My husband is worried about her because her husbang gave her the neulasta shot today and instead of giving in her arm fat or belly fat like the chemo nurse explained he decided to ask another nurse to show him how to give the shot and she showed him how to give it in the arm muscle. When it clearly states on the box SubQ not IM. Does anyone know how much of a difference its going to make? Medical Oncologist measured moms tumor and it is 8 cm. I believe it started at 4-5 cm. Medical Oncologist said right now its Stage IIIc but the chemo should shrink it making it operable. I will keep everyone updated. Hugs Christina
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Good Evening Girls,
Looks like we have been a very chatty group with lot of things going on. First belated happy Birthdays to Jan and Karin. Hope you have a wonderful day full of fun and laughter.
Ginny.. I am so sorry to hear about your recurrence. My thoughts and prayers are with you and hope that your get through your txs well. Enjoy your son's wedding. Sending you a healing hug your way.
Laura..honey girl.. I hope you are feeling better real soon. I think you do need that vacation to Mexico.
Wendy.. are you still doing dishes by hand or is that new dishwasher working now. lol
Donna / Buddy.. hope you both are doing well with your txs. Remember to rest and drink fluids.
Sending you both healing hugs too.
Carolb...glad to hear that your arm is getting better and the meds are working. Rest up as work is calling you next week.
Rita... your grandchildren are soooo cute. I can see why you just want to eat them up. I love your family photo of dh and gkids. so cute.
Jackie.. how is that new stove doing? Are you cooking up a storm now. I have a convection oven and just love it as it cooks so fast.
Susan.. did you have a nice retirement dinner. We are getting a new principle next year so we are all very nervous about it. Everyone tells me she is nice. So time will tell.
Juliet.. how is the job hunting going? any news from the hospital one yet
To everyone else I missed welcome and hope you all are doing well.
As for me I have been so busy with work, kids, and md appts. All good in a crazy way. It is good to be back to normal...life is good...enjoy it to the fullest and dance as if it were your last. Remember that each day is a gift so unwrap the happiest we all deserve..smile and enjoy.
Have a wonderful evening....remember to be healthy...be happy
Blackjack
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Ginny-I will pray for you and send positive thoughts your way. Wishing you a wonderful time in Florida.
Laura-sorry for what you are going through. I hope you get answers soon.
Chrisinalynn-sorry I can't help you with your question on the shot however, please know that I wish your mom minimal side effects, and hugs to her, and you.
MaryJane-If you can, I'd like a copy of the info that you sent to Rita re: things to do to avoid recurrences/cancer. Thanks.
Rita-Yes my boys are seniors this year, and then off to college in the fall. Where did the time go? I am so sad , but yet so proud of them.
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Hi all,
I haven't posted in a little while. I have gone back to work and find less and less time to come here. Wow you all "talk" a LOT! I have a hard time keeping up with reading all the posts. It is good to keep up with everyone.
Gglgrl and Jo - welcome to the group. I consider myself young too and recent diagnosed with BC. I was diagnosed last fall (age 39) and have since turned (40). It was by a "chance" mammo that caught my BC and I too changed doctors. I changed my oncologist and was very happy I did so. Both oncs said I was a 'blessed" woman that it was caught early and if I had waited until 40 to get the mammo my outcome most likely would have been much different. I had a lumpectomy in Oct and after more tests, etc etc. I decided to go with a bilateral MX (2/23/09). I have one small child age 7. She is very inquisitive. I was pretty up-front with her sparing the "gory" details. I think it is better for children to know than to sit and worry and imagine the worst. Sometimes their imaginations can get the better of them - just like us adults. Of course, you have to factor in their age and how much they would actually comprehend. Most of all, they need the reassurance that no matter what they will always be loved and cared for. I know the resources I looked into stressed this point. As far as the other stuff, I would definitely recruit as many people as possible to help out. I had great support from my family and friends. What helped me was those kind dear wonderful people who brought food knowing I would not be up to cooking. Bless them!! You need to know that you will most like not feel like doing much for the first 4-6 weeks. I thought I would bounce back because of my age and general fitness. I was WRONG. I was in need of help. You will need help with housework, food prep, driving, etc. This is major surgery. I actually hired a person to come and clean house for awhile. It was money well spend. I too opted for the tissue expanders. You will have some amount of "size" right after the surgery. I wouldn't worry about the looks of things. People will have realize that things will be different for awhile. I thought I would worry about looks too and found that I really didn't care after all. I was more concerned with managing my pain and getting back to my former activities. Best of luck to you. If you want to know more about my on-going experiences, feel free to PM me.
Ginny - My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rita - Adorable grandchildren.
Laura - I hope you get feeling better soon. You keep having these awful pains.
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Yahoooooo! I got to wear shorts yesterday and am wearing them again today. Finally....some decent weather!Jennifer....great advice you gave for the younger gals!
Laura...how are you feeling? Back better? What did the doc say? Please don't overdo the yardwork...trust me, it will wait for you!
Ginny...I was just thinking....Nicki (chemosabi) who doesn't post on this board at all anymore...just started xeloda a few weeks ago. So far, she seems to be doing OK. I can PM the link to her blog and then maybe you might want to post to her any ?'s you might have. Just a thought for you. Personally, I think it's horrible how they dole out this drug. A week at a time...and then of course you have to pay the co-pay every week and for Nicki it is $50, so $200 a month! Not fair.
Blackjack....glad to see a post from you! Are you trekking up N this weekend? Tomorrow looks cold and rainy tho...
Smerf, calling smerf! Where are you?????
Donna/Buddy - hope chemo hasn't got you down today. Try and get out and enjoy the weather - it's sure to perk you up a bit.
Elfsong/Carol - how's rads going? Boring, isn't it!
ChristinaLynn.....glad that so far your Mom is doing OK. Neulasta really does need to be given subQ. I always thought that that was the easier injection!
Susan....probably no one thought you were strange when you were talking out loud to God the other day. So many of us have bluetooth with our cell phones, or in our cars these days...they just thought you were on the phone. Hey...you don't have God's cell phone number, do you? I would love to have a "chat" with him about cancer in general. A very loooooooong chat.
Jackie...I am going to steal your job for a bit...I just read something and I thought I would pass it along...it was in a novel I was reading and I don't know who said it, but I like it...
"Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered it, and there was nobody there."
Have a wonderful, sunshiny day everyone! And put on some sunscreen, you dopes!
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I'm stage IV and looking for new Onc. maybe some one have info about Cancer Center in Zion IL???
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Hope4cure Thanks for the words of comfort, my vanity can take a break now.
I meet with the new gyne. yesterday. She seemed the right amount of caring and straightforwardness. However, she said she needed to talk to the surgeon and find out about the possibilities that I would be taking tamoxifen. And if "yes" then she would like to talk to me about doing a complete hysterectomy instead of an oopherectomy (sp?) I talked to the surgeons office and they said that won't be decided on, for sure, until after they find out about the lymphs and if it's pure DCIS. Does that sound "right" to all out there? I'm a little overwhelmed, just when I feel that I know what is going to be done to me, then I'm given more choices. I know they are trying to do the most for me, but sometimes my heads spins. Is this normal?
Jo
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Irina, it has been a long time since you have been here. I do not have any info on Oncologists/cancer centers and hate to say I'm not even sure where Zion, Illinois is. Ok, now I know.....hopefully someone from around can help you will that.
Wendy....I love that quote.....I don't remember who said it either but isn't it the truth. I guess ( and I think I'm ok at it---could be better ) you just have to take the attitude to live as much as you can, fix anything that breaks, and keep in mind that you really are here to live life to the fullest. We are not going to know what tomorrow will bring --- but whatever it is, accept the challenge and move forward.
Susan....I talk to myself all the time -- otherwise I forget who I am and what I am doing. I actually learned this from my Mom. My dad used to make fun of my Mom for doing it until one day in frustration she said to him....look, I just wanted to have an intelligent conversation with someone around here, ok. That was the last time he ever made fun of her. Anyhow YOU were having a beautiful conversation with someone for a fantastic reason....no one thought a thing I'm sure.
Gorgeous day although it is due to rain later. The sun is so welcome anyway. We may do some things out in the yard beforehand. Don't need to mow but have some tufts that a weed whacker could trim if we get that far.
Hope you are all going to have a fantastic day
Hugs,
Jackie
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We are happier in many ways when we are old than when we were young.
The young sow wild oats. The old grow sage.
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Hi there! It's me... the one with the unexplained pain! lol
I didn't talk to my Onc...but I did get an appt w/my PCP for Monday. I can't believe they had an opening so quickly...this is a new PCP/MD - my previous one was near my old house... too far to go, so I changed to a new clinic right down the road. I'm excited - they have an Osteopathic Dr on staff... nice to know - if I ever want to go that route.
The pain was not as bad last night as it was on Thursday. I wonder if it could have been a gas bubble ludged in my rig cage? Back when I had an Ovary removed, they routinely fill the abdomen with air to get a better view of the area. I had a huge gas bubble lodge itself in my right shoulder - that was a nightmare - I later learned this is somewhat common. Especially since I don't have a lot of tissue/fat to absorb it all. I'm curious to hear what the Dr has to say - right now, it feels like I got punched in the back... very sore and tender, but not the stabbing twisting pain.
It's amazing how many girls here at bc.o have complains of aches and pains... good to know I'm not alone! lol I'd rather have occasional aches than the major things some get, like phneumonia or infections, etc.
Ginny - Best wishes to you on Sunday... we'll be cheering you on.
Jo - I don't think In Situ dx's take any hormone treatment... You should post in the DCIS forum.
Christina - My dh gave me my Nuelasta shots...in my upper arm... maybe things have changed since then, but that's the way he was told. Have you gone to the Neulasta web site? I think they have a q&a section for patients.
Hope you all can enjoy the weather today... tomorrow is going to be nasty!
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Laura, I m glad you had a better night. Your right about the weather. I think the rain is coming. Please excuse all of the typos. I think my kids have jammed up my keyboaed letters. Probably has a lot to do with my typing abbilities also. Some one had mentioned a web site we could order the bracelets for no needles, they were reasonably priced. I am looking for one for my right side. If you still happen to remember what it was I would appreciate it. Hugs to all.
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Hi Ladies!
Apologies for being so MIA. I just... have issues.
Ginny - I'm so sorry and will absolutely be keeping you in my thoughts. How wonderful that you can still go to Florida and just get away for a while and hopefully, de-stress a bit. I hope you keep us updated here as these ladies are a huge source of strength and support. Stay strong and keep up the good fight!
Laura - I hope your pain is better, but I am glad that you are going to get it checked. Maybe it's because I work in OB/Gyn, but I always tell the patients who apologize for coming in for "nothing" that it's always better to just come in and get it checked, rather than worry yourself into a tizzy over something that is probably just fine.
Jackie - Thanks for the information about LE. I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I know very little about it. I've flown many, many times and have never worn any kind of pressure sleeve. If anything, I worry more about leg clots and just make sure to walk around several times.
Ritajean - Your grandsons are SO handsome. How thrilling to be a Grandma. I can't wait... not that I'm rushing my son into getting married anytime soon, but I do look forward to it.
Donna - My chemo fluid story - I had read, and was told, that hyperhydrating yourself before chemo helped to ease the effects. So prior to my first chemo, I drank what seems like GALLONS of Vitamin water and Gatorades. Note that I have never liked flavored water drinks. After I came home from that treatment, I vomited up those GALLONS of flavored waters. It was awful! Now I laugh... because even seeing those drinks makes me cringe at the flashback! I did a LOT better for my subsequent treatments with just drinking my normal amount of water - which isn't very much.
My kids will still warn me sometimes, "Don't look mom, I have a Gatorade!"
hope4cure - You had asked about cruising information waaaay back. I think one of the best reference online is cruisecritics.com. The forums there are a great source of information about ships and ports. Personally, I think ship selection is key in any cruise plan. If you have any questions, just message me.
State of me - I am sitting here trying to do a quick catch up on emails and stuff before I head out to Champaign. It's my son's final Mom's Weekend at UofI, and I'm already going to be late. We always have such a fabulous time together. He graduates next month with an Engineering degree - cross your fingers that he finds a job! Even if he doesn't right away, I won't mind having him home for a while.
Tomorrow, I come home from Champaign and head out to Wisconsin for an ultrasound seminar that lasts until mid-week. Don't tell anyone, but I'm looking forward to the little bit of a break. With my daughter's senior prom and all the end of the year senior stuff happening now - along with planning for both her and my son graduating next month - it's been a bit stressful.
I'm still wearing the silicone scar tapes on all my incisions. This time, I bought the round ones that cover the areola and are a lot easier than trying to cut the rectangular sheets to size. They are kind of hysterical looking - I look like I have pasties on without the tassles! LOL.. my husband is amused.
Okay, gotta run throw myself into the shower and pack! Hugs to everyone, and I will again try to do better at keeping in touch.
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Just a quick Hello!!!
Taking a 10 minute break from all the prep for a large family get together to Thank you for all the B'day wishes!
Ginny you are in our prayers.
Laura sure hope you take it easy today.
Don't know how I made the type so big but my eyes sure like it!! LOL Better get back to cooking....at least we have sunshine!! Hugs to all!!
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bigger type "ctrl" and 1!!!! why didn't someone tell us "seasoned" gals that? LOL
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Good afternoon everyone! I just got back from scouring the yard sales with my niece. We had alot of fun and I found a cute little glass-topped side table for my deck and some really good books. I bought a few toys for the boys and the cutest little golf vest for Evan. It's so much fun to find that perfect bargain!
Irina, I'm sorry that I can't help with the info on the Zion Cancer Center. I am so sorry to hear that you are stage IV. HUGS!!!!
Laura, I'm glad to hear that you are getting the mysterious pain checked out. That will put your mind at ease!
Christina, I also had the neulasta shots given in my upper arm. I went to our cancer center to receive the injections.
I think we need to enjoy the weather today. It is already starting to get a little cloudy here and they're predicting rain for thi evening and tomorrow.
Ginny, Wendy has a good idea of trying to connect with Nicki about the new meds. I will keep in touch and will be thinking about you as you start them on Sunday. I'm so glad the gals at work have pulled together for you! That's super!
Well I'm going out and work on cutting little wild trees out of my bluebells! Everyone have a good afternoon.
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thanks ALL... For the advice, words and well wishes. This weekend certainly boosts alot for all of us with the sunshine and fresh air!!! FEEL pretty good... my bad tiime seems to be days 2-6 after treatment. The tiredness comes during the day and i nap and refresh myself.
Buddy... seems like you have a system dwon too after each treatment. You resting and knowing what your body needs is everything! Need one of those braclets too! Hope your kids are being good to you while you go thru everything!!!!
Rene.. well i don't think i would want any flavored drinks either after all you went thru!!!! i am so grateful that plain water is not grossing me out for goin thru this!!! Constipation is my worry as it always has been an issue, so water is everything for my system without just chemo!
thanks ALL.. nap time and hope the rain holds off for awhile!!!!!!
Hugs and Healthy Thouhgts,
Donna
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