Stage II w/Lymph Node Involvement
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Yes, here's to 2014! My dad passed away when I was at the height of my chemo. I had to be driven for 24 hours to his death bed while I felt like I was on mine. I was some of the sickest of my life the day after he passed away in a hotel room. But I got to hold his hand before he went. Damn Cancer!! My mom is hanging in a day at a time. She doesn't eat much so I just try to make her feel good as many days as I can in some way. And that makes me feel good too. Every day of our life matters! Here is to 2014 being a great year!
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mariasnow, my thoughts are with you, you are a strong lady, life is always challenging us and as the saying goes what does not kill us makes us stronger! We will celebrate 2014.
Cheryl
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Finally 2014! This will be a great year for all of us!
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Hello all and Happy New Year! COuldn't get here soon enough. I have #8 of 12 Taxols today and good lab numbers to boot. Hoping you all are doing well!
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Warrior, you are almost done! Yay!
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I'll be done on January 30. Woot!
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Here's to 2014
It is heart wrenching to hear such sad life events gals. I am sorry to know what each of you are going through.
I for one am sick of being ill. I had a set back right after Christmas and yesterday started feeling a little better. My potassium level was way Low. Who knew? Been coming out both ends, not to be totally gross. Very weak but starting to feel better now as I am on extra pills to combat my throwing up & potassium issues.
One more Taxol to go and I am done...DONE!!! Hip Hip Hooray
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Yay Furfriend! Are you 4DDTaxol?
And do you have mets, or are you just lymph node positive? Wondering from your signature.
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furfriend so good to hear from you, but not so good that you've been sick. Make sure u eat bananas they have potassium. Dont worry this will all be over soon. You're almost done taxol. Yah. I did #5 last thursday and even though the sides are not as bad as AC i still find that sides from taxol are not that great. I woke up this morning with a swollen knee, cannot bend it too much, where did that come from i dont know almost like i wrenched it. Anyone have this? Also my skin is terrible, i have these little red marks coming out on my legs looks like a rash but not lifted or itchy. Anyone have that? Right now if anyone saw me in shorts they'd run i hope this is all going to go back to mormal once im done. Its pretty scary.
My hair is really growing, ok i don't know if you can call it hair, but black and white fuzz, also scary, lol.
I guess being on taxol your hair grows back. Brows and lashes not yet .
Well ladies were still hanging in, too bad we're all scattered around the country, be nice to get together and vent, laugh and compare notes and maybe have a latte that tastes like a latte!
Have a good day and dream on...... Cheryl
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Hi all, checking in. Mercedes, black and white fuzz counts as hair; that's what I've got, and that's what I'm calling it.
Any football fans out there? My Niners are playing Green Bay right now on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field...come on defense hold 'em! The half is only a minute away!
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warrior, too funny, ok black and white fuzz is hair, at least i keep my family entertained with my fuzz growth they check everyday to see the progress.
I have another symptom woke up yesterday with swollen knee cant bend it and i dint remember twisting it dud you experience any if that?
Im with you warrior g0 49ers. Even though were canadian we enjoy NFL, my husband is a diehard raiders fan for years i dont why! But his man cave in the basement is decked out with raiders everything lol snd i usually see very little of him during playoffs. So yah im with you warrior will be rooting for SF gotta love kapernick right!
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Yeah Mercedes...49ers win! It's nice to know that there are a few Raiders fans outside of Alameda County, too. They haven't done much in the last 10 years but it's fun to have 2 teams in our area.
I haven't had joint problems with the chemo, and hope that with less than 4 weeks to go that they don't develop. Good luck with that too.
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Hi Gals,
Hope you all had a good week
Mine was up n down. I was a bit moody this week for some reason. Work n people getting on my last nerve
. Weather has been a fierce challenge this week to boot.I am feeling much better with my potassium meds plus diarreha is finally done, yeah!!! I put on 3-4 lbs in the past 7 days. Been eating much better.
Meceded/Warrior -Joint pain sucks and I have it also with Taxol. Hair is not growing back in fact more of my eyelashes have fallen out in the last two weeks
My face looks so broken out- very rashy looking and a bit itchy. Maria/Headeast how it is going?
I had started a Cancer journal but haven't been diligent with my writing, anyone else doing this?
I recently have been reading up on breast cancer and eating better for the future which has touched base with me. My overall health/wellness needs to improve. I am VERY concerned about weight gain with the ongoing therapy drugs. Anyone else share in my concern?
Excited about going to my company holiday party this weekend even if I do feel ugly!
Hugs to each of you fine n lovely ladies
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Hi Furfriend2,
So sorry about the eyelashes. I found their loss to be a tough one. Mine fell out about 5 weeks post chemo...when I though I was out of the water! They seem to grow back pretty quickly though--a few in a tiny corkscrew shapes, or pointed the wrong direction. Really goofy.
I'm about 2/3's of the way through a book called Anti Cancer: A New Way of Life by David Servan-Schreiber, MD, PhD. I think he has good information on diet/exercise/lifestyle etc. He himself had brain cancer. I'd recommend it.
Best to you all!
Gracers
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Furifriend,
Like you, I am thinking about the future. The Anticancer book Gracers mentions is excellent for information on nutrition and wellness. I read it and will read it again. It is an easy read. The doctor advocates for a plant based diet with minimal meat. Since my cancer is hirmine driven, I am staying away from foods that have hormones in them. I am not a big read meat eater, but I like chicken. I am looking for a place that sells free range chickens that are hormone free. I know diet may not be the absolute answer, but at least I feel,it gives me a little control.
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My treatment center highly recommends Anti-Cancer; it is very readable and seems to be pretty common-sense. During chemo, I have given myself some leeway with diet/exercise to accommodate for nausea, fatigue, etc., but once I'm 'on my own' I plan to really 'go by the book.' I hear you all with the control thing, too!
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Just an FYI - In the united states, its actually illegal to give hormones to poultry and to pork.
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Hi Warriors!!!!
Thank you gals for the book recommendation Anti-Cancer. I will see if my library has this one. My last Chemo is tomorrow-OMG- I am soo glad- Yah!! Yeah, Hip Hip Horay- Dance & Twirl
Two more weeks then I should start feeling better. I think my Rads will start the end of February. 0 -
Hooray for the end of chemo, Furfriend! I'm right after you...Jan. 30!
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Hi, ladies. I was just scrolling around and found you. I probably won't be around much but wanted you to know I was diagnosed almost two years ago and am ILC IIb, 3 nodes, grade 2, Oncotype 13. I did chemo because the cancer in the nodes was big. I had rads. I've been going through reconstruction and only have nipples left to do which I get Feb. 7! I am on Tamoxifen. You all will be on the other side, too. My MO tells me she doesn't think my cancer will come back. She doesn't know, of course, but it's encouraging. So hang in there, take it a day at a time but look at your lives a year from now with confidence! You will be looking back at this time of struggle. Sometimes we have a hard time when treatment is done, wondering, what now? But be patient with yourselves, seek help if you need it, and you will pass through that, too.
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Fruifriend, congratulations on final chemo!
Jeannie, how is the tamoxifen doing for you? Any side effects? There was a study that arimidex (or any arimitose I inhibitor) is better for lobular, but my onc won't put memo none until I have been through menopause. One full year without a period and he will,switch me.
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The only SE I have from tamoxifen is hot flashes. Ugh. I am post-menopausal but I'm on it instead of an AI because I have osteopenia, weak bones. We are hoping my bones will strengthen a little before I switch over to an AI.
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Thank you for your encouragement Jeannie57. This too shall pass.
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furfriend i'm doing a happy dance for you, can't wait to hear how you progress after chemo as far as gaining your strength back etc...,
Hooray for you. Wow just think of your journey so far, all the ups and downs, but you made it! I'm doing #7 on wednesday. Can't wait to finish and start feeling good
Cheryl. Xxxxxxx
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Hi BCO Gals,
Last chemo today spent with my mom
1/13/2014
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Love your hat Furfriend!
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furfriend, i love the pic, you look great and i think itsso special that you have your lovely mom with you on this day.
I am so happy for you a d now i know what u look like.
Cheryl. Xxxxxxx
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Hello all! Going in in about half an hour to get blood test before #10 Taxol....2 to go after this week!
And Niners-Seahawks is in 4 days...can't wait!
It's pretty funny...I'm a teacher, and I've been out most of the year due to treatment. My sub has really severe flu...so I'm in the classroom full time this week (except for chemo day) taking over for HER! Really it's been OK....my kids and I decorated the room in 49er colors and we have been doing some fun things this week. I feel really good, the weather is really nice, the kids are fun (most of the time!) so it's all good.
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I have a question... maybe some of you have more info.
I had 24 nodes removed and some main nerve cut, which left my upper arm, shoulder & back numb. Surgeon said should come back in approx 6 months. It's been 9 months - it is better - but still very numb in a large area.
Anyone else experience this for an extended period? If so, how long before it was back?
It really bothers me, when someone bumps into me or comes up from behind me... and being a commuter, I feel stressed everyday going to & from work.
Thanks for your help! Hugs to all!
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I have a fair amount of numbness, not as much as yours, but I was given the impression that it was permanent. Mine has not gone away.
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