Anyone starting Chemo in Feb?
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Here is DH and I 2 weeks ago on our big nite out. This has become the wig I wear the most.
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Girls...I need some positive reinforcement....I found a lump under my arm just above by SNB scar. I called my friend who is a nurse practitioner at the onc's office. She is going to check it in the morning. I don't understand how it could be a lymph node, while still on chemo??? She said it could be infection or something else. Maybe so I wouldn't worry so much??
Well, don't know what else to say. Please pray it is nothing (maybe a boil or something simple starting).
Hope all of you are doing well. Thanks for listening. I will think of all of you as I lay awake tonite.
I hope I can give you some positive thinking here....about halfway through AC I also had a lump on my left armpit (mastectomy was on the right) that was painful. My oncologist said that these chemo meds for breast cancer do a number on all tissue and cells, whether it's healthy or not. This coupled with the fact that the port was also on this left side made her believe that the lymph nodes were reacting to both the foreign object (port) as well as the chemo. She easily felt the lump but said it was nothing to be concerned about at this point. It went away on its own within about a week but I have noticed from time to time that my left breast sometimes feels tender but I just keep my doc informed. After all, chemo is very potent, very toxic so our tissues and cells are going thru heck right now. Your doc will know what to do once she examines you.
Positive vibes coming to you! Let us know what happens.
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Thanks, Pat,
But what has me worried is that it is in the armpit where they did the node biopsy. If the sentinel nodes were clear, could others not be?? I know I am jumping the gun here, but jumpy about all this is normal I guess.
I don't know what I would do without all of you ... no one else would understand.
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Good evening everyone! I completed #3 of 12 taxol today and feeling fine. I changed my day to every Wed now instead of Thursdays since it's a very heavy clinic day and they asked for volunteers to change. So book me for Wed starting next week.
I was sort of "nervous" since I woke up too late to eat breakfast and didnt'know if the meds would make me nauseated/sick. I jumped off at a convenience store on the way and picked up an apple pie and water and ate it as soon as I got to the clinic just to have something in my stomach. No problems at all. I have to say at least for me this Taxol has given me absolutely no stomach issues at all. Also no headaches like the AC did. Off and on I do experience tingling, pins and needles sensation to fingers and feet and maybe 2 days of hip aching. But so far so good. Hope everyone's doing well!
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Thanks, Pat,
But what has me worried is that it is in the armpit where they did the node biopsy. If the sentinel nodes were clear, could others not be?? I know I am jumping the gun here, but jumpy about all this is normal I guess.
I don't know what I would do without all of you ... no one else would understand.
I will post tomorrow after I see the NP.
Did you have other nodes as well as the sentinel node removed and checked? The sentinel node is just one of the first or most likely nodes that BC would travel to but many times not just that one is removed for biopsy. In my case, besides the SNB, I believe 17 or 18 nodes were removed and checked (negative thank God!). So yes, it's my understanding you can have a neg. SNB but postive on others. But ask your doctor for sure what the pathology was on your nodes. Maybe get a copy of the report for your records.
But really talbrig, try to relax until you see your dr. Remember that chemo KILLS cancer cells which is why they can use it even before surgery to shrink tumors and many times kill them off totally. And you are swimming in chemo right now so I would be surprised if a "new" one developed. Get a good nights sleep and update us later.
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Caryn! I love your wig, its so cute on you! Leah I had no idea you were wearing a wig, looks great!
Looks like another Survivor nut besides me here! First year I haven't watched American Idol and I'm hooked on NCIS now.
How can there be cancer in other nodes if the sentinal nodes were clear since they are the first in line from the breast cancer? Just wondering since I only had two nodes checked and both were clear. They check them the day of surgery then they check again after surgery to be sure they are clear as they can catch something later they didn't see the first quick check. So sometimes even during surgery you might be told they were clear then get a report a little later that they weren't. I'm guessing that if other nodes show up with it not in line with the snb's would indicate yet another area of cancer in the breast that was missed?0 -
Vegas -
I hear you about people thinking you are back to "normal" as soon as chemo is over - I personally do not feel "normal" yet! If I take off my wig - they would see that I am not normal! LOL
It's been 3 1/2 weeks since I finished chemo - I do feel better - went back to working for my DH (he owns his own company, I do admin/secretarial work). We have a lot going on in our lives right now, and it is very hard - people do expect you to jump right back in - but your body isn't quite ready to handle the "normal" day to day operations of our old lives. I am not a "lay around and get better" type gal, so it is hardest on me to find out towards the end of the day that I'm pooped! Can't do it all!
I just have to remind myself (and others if needed) that I am still "healing", so I will have to build back up before I can do all that I used to! We ALL have to!0 -
Got back from onc's office...the lump is just a hair follicle. I am such a spazz...but greatly relieved. thanks to all of you for your words of encouragement and for listening.
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Terry -- Don't feel like a spazz ... it's important to get these things checked. We are not MDs ... that's why we go to them! Glad you went to see your son's ball game. I try to rally myself each Sunday to see my son's T-ball game.
Jan -- Thanks for the update on your rads. I'm also worried about potential burns and sleep. My rads will be on the left side, the same side that I sleep on. Also, I forgot to weigh in on the wigs -- I like the top one best as well. I like the wispy bangs and I think that the length is great. And, congrats on your last rads!
Melanie -- Unfortunately, scans can miss a lot of things. It's good that you had the SNB done.
Carynn - That is wonderful news about the tumor. It makes those of us post-surgery chemo girls feel good too, because it gives us some hope that the chemo is killing the cancer clumps that are too small to be detectted. How are your eyes doing?
Well, I have almost no eyebrows or eyelashes. How depressing. I'm not enough of a good make-up artist to draw them in, but I guess I'll have to start practicing.
I also made a big mistake last night while roasting my asparagus. My son had a friend over, and he insists that I wear my wig in front of his friends. So, wig and oven ... the big no-no that they all warn us about. I've got some fried bangs. They're not that noticeable, but still --- I've just ordered a new one from tlc. Fortunately, it's a $40 wig.
As it's Friday, I'll start next weeks bar reservations ...
Monday - Phyl
Tuesday - Hillary, Catherine, Melanie
Wednesday - Marsha, Wendy, Pat
Thursday - StephJ, Piper, Terry, Twink
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Whew glad it turned out not to be anything Terry!
Agggh Hillary on the fried wig! I think I will wear the one everyone likes best to my daughters college graduation tonight! Just wish I could dress a little better but kinda hard to while still going braless so not to irritate the skin peeling from rads. Hope everyone has a great weekend.0 -
Hillary; I am having the same troubles with the makeup. I have never worn much and it was always rather humorous when my friends wanted me to go shopping and of course the requisite stops at the Clinique counter ended up in a disaster. They all finally gave up on me and makeup application. Thank goodness. But now, I feel like I should have been a bit more obliging as I really need to wear makeup...just clumsy with it.
Leah; Am I the only one that noticed your pic was new? It is adorable!
Carynn; I love yours also. You look so glamorous and gorgeous. We should all post a pic of our DH's.
Catherine; Nostalgia seems to visit me more often these days...especially with the warm weather. Your description of your grandmother and the copper pot reminded me of mine and sitting outside under the shade trees with big bowls...shelling purple hull peas.
Vegas; Thanks so much for all your suggestions! I intend on calling you soon. When you hear a very "southern draw" Helloooo...it's me!
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Im just checking in before the weekend, and glad to hear that most of you seem to be feeling pretty good and in good spirits. I hope that all of you who had treatments this week are hanging in there. It appears that taxol is much easier than the AC for those on that regimen. I managed to make it into work everyday this week! My co-worker and friend got confused and thought I had treatment this week because previously with the AC treatments I would stay off work for 3 days the following week. Once the muscle aches subsided, I had so much more energy and so much less fatigue. When I went in for my weekly check up my counts were also good. My only real issue is still my fingernails that tend to be sore right at the nail bed. The PA said I need to keep my hands moisturized with a thick hand cream or Vaseline and that should help. I have also been suffering with allergies, as the pollen is very bad in the Washington DC and suburb area. But all things considered I feel so much better.
Terry: I am so glad to hear that you didn't have anything to be overly concerned about, but I can definitely understand how you felt. Right above my lumpectomy scar I feel a small bump almost in the same spot where the original mass that is kind of freaking me out. I believe it is just scar tissue, but its hard not to be paranoid. Next week I visit my surgeon for my 3-month follow up, so I'll ask him to confirm how scar tissue from my lumpectomy should feel, so I can put aside my concerns. I am also following the rationale that it couldnt possibly be anything with all the chemo Ive pumped up with. Good news like Carynns shrinking tumor also give me peace of mind that I really shouldnt have to be worried.
Carynn: Glad to hear from you after your trip to the bar yesterday. If you got benadryl in your IV before taxol that could be the pre-med that wiped you out I know it did for me. Similar to your symptoms, I was up on the decadron high until 4 am the night before treatment, and then the night of I just crashed. So at least we are all finding out what to expect. And great news about your tumor!
Leah and Carynn: I really like your wigs you both look great. I havent taken a picture with my wig on, but I think I will youve inspired me. Ill have to post the before and after pics for you all. The wig I bought is a human hair wig that was very similar to my own hair, such that most people dont even realize its a wig. However, it does get really hot sometimes, especially now that the weather is warming up.
Hillary: Speaking of wigs, so sorry to hear about your fringed bangs! I will definitely be sure not to wear my wig while baking, although the chance of it happening to me is very unlikely as I immediately take off my wig when I get home and I rarely bake or cook! Would your son mind if you wore a really nice scarf around company? I rarely wear my wig on the weekends, opting for scarves and bandanas when I go out. Around the house, unless my head gets chilly, I go baldo. The boys (including DH) are used to it now. As a matter of fact, my 7 y.o. actually told me he liked me better bald than with my wig and I told him that only makes one of us. My DH keeps commenting on how perfectly round my head is I guess he expected me to have an uneven lumpy head go figure. Ill just be looking forward to when my hair begins to grow back shouldnt that be about a month after the last chemo? I am also getting really low on eyebrows and lashes (I think I can actually count them) which is disappointing. I always had really thick wild brows and now they look plucked! Fortunately, the bangs on my wig kind of camouflage the brows, and I am pretty good with make-up.
The weather here is beautiful, so I am looking forward to the weekend. I wish you all a pleasant and enjoyable weekend and I will be checking in to see how everyone is doing.
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It will be exactly 4 weeks next Tues since my last AC tx - and YES! I actually have new stubble! Even my DH noticed it yesterday. Not like I could go "wigless" anytime soon, but at least it IS starting to grow back! Yippee!
Just thought I would tell you, since you asked. My brows are nearly half of what I used to have and very very light. My lashes are about half gone as well! Ugh! Hope I don't lose any more - time to start growing, not falling out!
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Good morning all!
Steph, I agree with you, the taxol does seem much easier than the AC. At least the bone pain for me is specific and I can take something for it. With AC I was just all over pukey feeling.
Catherine, well it is about time you came back on here with all your food ideas. We all missed that. You mentioned two of my favorites, sesame seed and mushrooms (ANY kind!!). Your description of your life style is EXACTLY how I pictured you.
Terry, thank god for the good news on the lump thingy. I guess we can expect to go through life jumping the gun on anything body related. It must be human nature tho to expect the worse, especially this our histories. Who the heck wants to be shock and surprised again like we were at dx time?
Carynn I love the blond wig. I mean the blond/white one in the pix. That is a great look for you and with the scarf tied around and the earrings you had a little gypsy look happening there! And HAHAHA about bead boy. He probably about died when he saw you. Probably paranoid the boob flasher is stalking him. LOL
Leah I noticed the new picture but didn't think it looked much different than your original pix that I am assuming was you own hair. You have the cutest grin!!
Vegas, well since I am going totally commando with the bald head and all, I guess I won't have to be expected to be "normal" until it starts growing back. Went with my friend to get her hair cut/colored yesterday and her stylist told me how good the bald look was on my and honest to God said "You could pull that look off forever". I have tried to make it my own. Funky clothes, big ole earrings, tons of different sunglasses in all kinds of colors.
Jan, congatulations to your daughter on her graduation!! Is this high school or college?
Melanie, be careful telling folks if they hear a southern drawl on the other end of the phone that it is you!! Could very easily be ME LOL I admit to sometimes playing it up a bit, seems people love a nice, well spoken, southern gal. heehee
Hillary, you burned you bangs? HAHA Bet you would have whipped that wig off pretty fast if it caught on fire! You be careful girlfriend.
Well everyone have a great day. Heading off for another overnight at my BNO friends house. She has a pool and I haven'd dealt with the whole lopsided bathing suit problem yet, but heck, it is just the girls. Love to all Marsha0 -
My daughter graduated college, she was an honors student! She turns 30 this year. I am so proud of her. Here's a pic of her and I... and then a pic of DH and me taken last night too.
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Jan, great pictures. I saw the one of you first and thought she looked just like you and then saw DH and thought the same about him and her. A perfect combination of the two of you!! Honors? WOW good for her! Marsha
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How nice, all this activity on the cruise ship this morning...
Carynn, what an adorable little blond you make with this wig, terrific... You look tiny next to DH...
Jan, your pictures are full of emotion, you have a great expression on your face, holding your daughter. Your wig is really natural, very nice fit. Congratulations to DD (and her proud parents). Hope your husband is doing reasonably well with his stubborn fractures...
Marsha, hi, sweetie... not around much these days... as I am writing these lines, the house is filled with the nice smell of rhubarb (fresh from the garden) cooking with a couple of apples, a few strawberries, vanilla and a few tiny piece of ginger, all in unrefined cane sugar... Unfortunately DH is not too keen on rhubarb, so this will be for me... only. I just took over to my neighboor a nice bunch of rhubarb stems since it grows so fast right now... time for all to enjoy.
It is grey and coolish today, so summer salads are not coming to mind much, except for yogurt with cucumber cut tiny-tiny, salt/pepper, a little point of garlic and quite a bit of fresh mint... for those who do not like plain yogurt, this is a way to boost your calcium intake... it's a Greek recipie, you probably know it, but it is truly delicious and refreshing.
DH came back from WholeFoods with 2 pounds of beautifully looking strawberries, so tonight I'll fix them with lemon juice, vanilla, a little bit of maple syrup and fresh mint (I love fresh mint and it grows like crazy right now, gaining on everything). I may add a banana to the all thing, this is very good all together... with a piece of buttermilk pound cake (20 sec in the microwave, it's fragrant and good as if just out of the oven...). For the most "substantial" food items, I have not been in the mood for meat that much, had pasta with smoked salmon last night, with a little bit of light cream and a lot of dill... easy, quick, and good for you (minus the cream... oh well... you can use olive oil, garlic and fresh basil instead...).
Last night, still with my neighboor AND friend Barb, we watched Amadeus, which I had not seen since it came out in 1984... wonderful movie (and, naturally, great sound track...:)) This wrapped up our Requiem concert experience of last Sunday... very interesting... I recommend...
Well, dear friends, I was thinking of you all on my walk this morning, as I was stopping virtually at every yard on the way to smell the lilacs in bloom... I hope you can all enjoy those precious moments in touch with nature... discovered a spontaneous generation of sweet pea from last year, growing vigorously through the mint... another little miracle that makes my day... planted a few Texas blue bonnet seeds sent by DH's daughter in law from San Antonio... I soaked them for a few days, and could see the tiny little germinating thingy, so I put them in potting soil in small pots... these are really difficult to grow, but we'll see...
Time to go back to work (so I can deliver on Monday...).
You all take care and enjoy your week-end...
Hugs all around,
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Carynn, I love the pic of you and your DH and your wig is adorable! Of course, if we didn't persist in telling everyone we are wearing wigs, no one would really ever know. But more importantly, how amazing and awesome that your lump is probably all gone!! That is something to celebrate big time.
Jan, Marsha is right, first I thought your daughter looked like you and then like your DH! She is a blend of you both, how wonderful! Now can someone tell me how to post a picture in the posts?
Terry, you are so not a spaz! With what we have all been through there is not one of us that would not have been panicked at discovering a lump under our arms. I am just so grateful that it is nothing!!
Horsegal, I am glad you are done with chemo too. Isn't it wonderful but yet weird feeling? And you are right, I think the next time someone acts as if I should be totally back together, I will just doff my wig to them. That will for sure set them straight!
Leah, I never would have guessed that was not your hair. You look exactly the same!
Hillary, I can totally relate to the wig singeing. For me it was broiling English muffins while I was still half asleep and trying to race out the door. Fortunately my wig lady keeps extra hair on hand and was able to do an "emergency" repair as that was my favorite wig - of course!
Marsha, you are young and pretty, and I am sure you could pull off the commando look forever. For us wrinkly old hags it is a little more difficult. The hair hides a multitude of sins!! LOL0 -
Hi all,
Just checking in so you know I haven't gone overboard.LOL
I have been really tired and just feeling mildly depressed. I think I have lost my "mojo". I am sure this too shall pass. I have finished Taxol and will start FAC on May 14.
I decided not to make the road trip to NC with my DD,DSIL to pick up DGD at college. My heart wanted to go but my body is telling me it was a really silly idea. My back pain is worse and so fatigued. Don't think I would enjoy it. I plan to go spend a week at DD home after they get back and get settled.
I loved all the pics of everyone. How do you do that? Put pics on the posts. We have really goodlooking survivors here.
I think I am feeling dread about starting FAC. You all probably remember the anxiety before the first dose of A/C. That fear of the unknown. I am sure I will feel better after the first dose and see how I react.
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Hi All,
I feel so bad that I have not posted in a while. So here is an update with me. I was pushed backa week with my chemo schedule so I just had #3 of Taxol on Thursday. My WBC count dropped really low so I had to get a neulasta shot today. I fell really sore but I can manage. Since I went back to work I have been really busy. It has its advantages. I am keeping my mind busy even though I am suffering from "chemo brain". I hope that everyone is doing as well as they can be. I promise to post more often.
Thanks to all fro your loving support, prayers and well wishes during treatment.
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Good morning everyone!
Jan - just have to chime in also on how nice the pix are. Congrats again to your daughter and her proud parents!
Looking at everyones posts from the past few days, it looks like most of us are keeping busy and getting out and doing things now. I admit I'm a total couch potato this weekend with the bone pain, but that's why I get my tx when I do! I'll be ready to roar (ok, figuratively speaking,) by Monday when I go back to work.
Since the race was rain delayed last nite, it's race day for DH and I. Hope you all enjoy your day.
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Good evening all ...
Phyl -- We'll be thinking about you at the bar tomorrow.
Kim -- I'm so glad that you didn't jump overboard! If you just had #3 taxol, does that mean that you only have one left????
Steph -- My son will not let me wear anything but my wig in front of his friends. I don't cook or bake often either, but I really felt like having some roasted asparagus. My appetite has increased while on taxol, and my waistline is increasing. Which brings me to ...
Catherine -- Thanks for starting up with the food descriptions again!
Melanie -- I've actually drawn on my eyebrows twice this weekend. None of my friends has taken me aside to whisper about it, so I'm assuming it's been OK.
Jan and Carynn -- Great pictures!
Marsha -- How did you do in the pool at BNO? Any floating boobs?
SammieKay -- You'll do fine with the FAC. Don't forget to drink lots and lots and lots and lots of fluid. I've been following some of the threads on the Triple Neg board and I sort of wish that I had F thrown in my mix.
To Vegas, Twink, Pat, Jen, Wendy, Terry, Theresa and everyone else I missed -- hope that you had a great weekend!
Monday - Phyl
Tuesday - Hillary, Catherine, Melanie
Wednesday - Marsha, Wendy, Pat
Thursday - StephJ, Piper, Terry, Twink
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I had to leave a motorcycle poker run we were helping with today just after a few hours. Just got so exhausted feeling that I couldn't take it any longer. How odd...only the 4th day after rad treatments is done. I came home and slept for 2-1/2 hours. Guess I need to slow down and take it easy to gain my energy back. This rads fatigue must either hang on awhile or gets worse before it gets better.
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Good morning all
Checking in after taxol 1 on Thursday. Like Carynn one of the premeds did me in. managed to stay awake until I got home but then just slept and it was the same on Friday. Didn't really have much nausea just a bit of reflux so that was a hugh improvement.
Piper I am pleased things went well with you because by Sunday I had such incredible bone pain that I could hardly walk or do anything - it was terrible. eventually rang the Onc dept and they prescribed morphine whic was a blessed relief.
Was supposed to take 6 tablets 1/2 hour apart, got to 3 and I was away with the fairies but it did ease the pain and I managed to get some sleep. I have been told to have a couple of days off to get over this.
Marsha I don't think It has much to do with size as I am rather cuddly (though I have lost about 15lbs since Christmas). I must admit though that when I had my bone scan the Dr did comment that I had extremely small bone structure!
Loved the wigs girls. You seem to have so much selection in the US. I have a second, rather curly wig, rathe like my real hair, which I refer to as my second best wig because the other straighter, blonder wig is much more fun.
SammieKay you will be fine on FAC, as Hillary said drink lots and lots of water.
Hope everyone had a really restful weekend
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Jan -
Sorry you couldn't stay longer at your event! I am just starting my rads this Wed and that is my biggest concern = FATIGUE!!! I did fairly well with AC, but I have heard more and more about the fatique with rads, especially if you've had chemo first!
We broke ground on our "dream home" last fall - getting ready to move in the first week of June - just about the time when my fatigue is supposed to really kick in!! I have to remind my DH that I "may" not be as helpful as usual - as this will be a very very busy month!!
I sure hope it's not as bad as I have heard!!
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Hi, cruisers...
I had a very busy weekend...cleaned the house and did laundry on Saturday. The kitchen floor was sooo dirty. Other than Swiffer wet, I have not really scrubbed it for a while now and just could not stand it anymore. So Sat night I slept 10 hours, got up Sun..left the dog out and fed her, and fell asleep on the couch for another 2 hours....do you think I overdid it??
Today I finished laundry, altered a borrowed prom dress for DD#2, and then went outside...Catherine, I finally planted my lettuce, spinach, mescalun mix, and snow pea pods. Then I moved some daylillies to the new beds DH made for me around my new clothesline poles. (the winter wind took out a tree which snapped my clothesline off).
So, I am very tired this evening...but it is a good tired...it felt good to be doing those things.
This last treatment was so easy. Can't figure out why. The one before was really rough and I have been prepared for them to all be that way. So I got a reprieve and it has helped not only my body, but my attitude as well.
Congrats to the graduate and her proud parents! Can't wait till my 2 college kids are there...DD has one more semester at Penn State. DS has another year and a helf. Then DD#2 starts in 08 and DS #2 in 10....so we have a long haul yet.
Well...I am ready to crash....hope you all had a fruitful or at least restful weekend....Have a great week.
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Hope everyone's having a good day. I'm doing well and tolerating the pins and needles feeling to my hands and feet. Not too much bone pain after this 3rd taxol, but boy has my appetite really gone up! Hillary I'm in the same boat as you with the waistline increase but I sure am glad to have my tastebuds back! Can't say I've noticed any fuzz on my head yet and although I didn't lose all my brows, it still takes some coloring in to look right.
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Well this has been a terrible weekend. I had my last of (four) Taxols on Wednesday and the joint pain has been terrible, and basically had me in bed most of the day. My joints are killing, this is bar far the worst it has been of all the Taxol's. Anyone have any suggestions?
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Hello everyone. Belinda from Australia here. Haven't been posting here - forgotten I had put my name down on your Feb Chemo List (I am number 40!). I finished my last EC Friday week ago, have gotton through my last post-EC week, and the joy of having finished that part is starting to dawn on me. EC treated me badly for the most part, and I am glad to see the back of it. I would describe it as doable (because it has to be done) but not much fun at all. Worst part was getting knocked out by a cold in second cycle - not a single good day in that 3-week cycle.
I was looking for some clues about how I will fare on my 12-weekly Taxol-Herceptin combo, which starts on Friday 18th May, and I have come across this thread again. I have read through your pots, and I want to say thank you so much for your posts, I have already learned from you that it probably won't be as bad as EC, physically.
Thank you!
I am hoping the emotional part isn't as bad, as well - I had such a rollercoaster ride on EC, despairing and being convinced I would die of BC on days 3-6 post EC, then joy at the life I have been given and the people in it during week 3.
Fridays are my "day at the bar" (I love that expression). I will bookmark this thread and keep in touch. Belindaxxx0 -
Good morning FCCs. Hope all had a great weekend. Although I have not been posting, I've really enjoyed reading all the posts and looking at the posted pictures - they're great. One of these days, I'm gonna have DH take my pic on the MC and post it as my avatar - unfortunately, by the time I get a roundtuit, I'll probably have hair again Been back to 12-hour days at work, teaching some software classes on the side, trying to do some new things with landscaping (plus rebuilding a crashed retaining wall) and spending time with the pup and her kindergarten lessons. But I think of you gals every day as I read the posts. I'm off to the bar today for #3 then 1 more to go. These last 2 weeks have been wonderful - only the bone pain days 4 and 5 but treated it and forged on (and continued to feed this appetite). Gotta run and get ready - I'll post later.
Hugs to all!
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