Calling all TNs
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(((hugs))) for you cocker
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Cocker I saw this and thought of you. We are all over the world on this thread but we are friends that stay. Continuing to lift you up in prayer as you move forward.
Love, prayers & arm to arm linked hugs are flooding you daily.
Xoxo
G
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Rhonda, be sure before taxol to ask if you can get it weekly rather than in double dose every two weeks. Studies show that every week less likely to result in peripheral neuropathy, which I have permanently due to double dose every two weeks. If your MO refuses, buy some of those icy chemo socks. They may feel uncomfortable during chemo but if they prevent neuropathy it's totally worth it. Neuropathy decreases balance, and that is a prime cause of falling.
Hope this helps others too!
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Cocker Spaniel,
I didn't think you are a big baby; I think you are handling a "big burden"! I was thinking about you saying you want to live but you have fears of what's coming. I wasn't sure if you meant fears of getting further treatment or fears of saying no to it? Are you fearful of decreased quantity or quality of life either way?
I told my husband and daughter after completing treatment (chemo and surgery) that if and when my cancer recurred I'd be open to some surgeries but not any more chemo. They accepted this at the time. It is MY life, including all my bodily functions, and therefore mine to choose what seems right for me.
So there are my questions and my two cents. I hope I haven't offended or stressed you with this message.
Hugs,
Peggy
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Cathy and Janet thanks so much for your posts. Its so true, if we progress would we wish we would have worried more?
Cocker my thoughts and hugs are with you.
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Thanks everyone for your positive responses. I am certainly a "work in progress" and I can't deny that I have ups and downs to accepting uncertainty.
In fact, I go back and re-read my pathology report and sometimes look at the research regarding TNBC.
Our situations are all as unique as our DNA yet I still look for common threads to me. Mind games at work.
Here is my biggest question, what makes our lives as breast cancer survivors any less certain for longevity than anyone else? Hard for me to wrap my head around, frankly.
Thoughts?
My love to you, Cocker, as you head into a new week of challenges.
Janet
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My prayers and thoughts are with you, Annie.
Linda
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Annie, as always you're in my constant thoughts, but you'll be extra so this week as you navigate testing. We will all be here for you and in your pocket. I know you're scared, and knowing the type of person you are, I'm sure you don't want to see your family worry either, but try to let them take care of you. Is it possible for you to take a short leave from work while you sort things out? I only say that because you mentioned loving your home time. I can relate because I enjoy being home as well.
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Annie, we are always here for you
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Batesburg, to answer your question I think our longevity is put more on our path than others. A cancer diagnosis in my opinion makes you aware of it more. I think those dx'd with heart disease etc feel the same way. You wonder how long with the medicine last, did it work etc.
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Cocker. I haven't been on in a while and just read the news. I'm sorry to hear what's going on. We are all here for you
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Hi Peggy,
I was scheduled for dose dense and after reading I suggested weekly to my oncologist.She said she preferred weekly but I don't know why she didn't suggest it.Maybe because of the distance-I am 2 hours away.
Also she suggested adding Carboplatin to thenTaxol.That has another whole set of side effects including problems with white blood cells.She said if I didn't like Carbo I could discontinue it.My center supports icing so I will be doing that. I just spent 4 days after my past AC I never the hospital with neutropenia.I had a fever but they didn't find any specific infection.Thank you for your suggestion.
Rhond
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Oh my goodness, all of these posts - especially yours Annie are so touching and poignant. Imagine if none of us were ever diagnosed and brought together, would we be blissfully ignorant of our mortality and just blindly going on expecting to live forever? If anything, I think there's a small part of this all that's a gift because it has allowed us to face these inevitabilities and love more, embrace our loved ones more, and be grateful for more. I will be thinking of you Cocker on Tuesday. I am having my hand surgery Tuesday - still dealing with the bike accident that nearly killed me with no notice or awareness whatsoever. Blissfully minding my own business and wake up to find out you nearly didn't make it. Granted, that would have been an easier way for ME to go, but it would have completely blindsided my family. Sorry if I'm rambling, just can't help but feel tender and sentimental right now.
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GINNA..love the quote and agree 200%‼️
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Rhonda, did you use neulasta or neupogen for AC? I have chronic neutropenia and chemo makes it even lower. I used nuelasta shots during AC, and 3 shots a week of neupogen for Taxol. It did help with my neutrophils.
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Annie...sending prayers to you for tomorrow.❤️
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cocker in your pocket tomorrow and sending love from philly!
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Cocker: your pocket's going to be awfully crowded, because I'm snuggling myself in there as well! Love from New England, USA!
{{{ANNIE}}}
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yes, Cocker, in your pocket
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Annie, I think your Tuesday is already over and your procedure has been completed. I want to say that all the good wishes on the previous pages speak for me as well. These tough days for you make me want to remember the good times we have had on this thread. To me, you feel like family from all the stories you've shared over the years. Sending you strength and love to face this challenge. Jan
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Annie, dear friend ~ Jan69 said it beautifully...you have made us feel like family, with your sharing and caring...lifting our spirits, calming our fears, and sometimes wickedly poking at our funny bones!
You might have to dump this rowdy family out of your pocket for a few hours to get some rest...but don't worry... we won't go far.
More love and ((hugs)) coming your way ~ Shar
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Cocker, I haven't forgot about your tests! My hubby had surgery for an anal fistula yesterday so I've been busy taking care of him and our dog's. They know daddy doesn't feel too good so it's been a lil crazy! Anyway, I echo what Jan and spica said. ((((Hugging you tight and praying)))))
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Annie, - I'm in that crowded pocket, too! (Reminds me of the story The Mitten by Alvin Tresselt , where many animals invite others to squeeze into a mitten to keep warm and safe!) We are all here to keep you safe!
Hugs and BE WELL wishes from NYC
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Thinking about you, Cocker! Lots of love from Montana. You can do this. 💚💚💚
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Hope there's room somewhere in that pocket for a big ol' fat guy like me.
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Madam Cocker,
I think this is already an emergency. With so many wellwishers for you, your pocket might not be enough.
Here, you might need this...
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Dear Annie,
You lovely lady you! Prayers always that you will get the best of advice and treatment. You are such a joy of a person who radiates light, love and humor. May it come back to you a thousand times over.
Love, Paula
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dearest annie
I am thinking, hoping and praying for you. I want to send you the strength you gave to me with all of your kind and sage words, funny stories and thoughtful advice. Move over please, friends, I need to jump in that pocket, too. Sending you hugs, Cocker!
Arlene
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Thinking of you Annie!!!! In your pocket and lifting you up continually in prayer. Xoxo
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