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Amyjo- I saw one of Barbara's photos....you guys looked cold. I'm so glad you had a great time. About that sweet tooth. They say it is important to keep the glycemic load down (reduce the spikes in blood sugar). I use Agave nectar (sort of like honey made from cactus). It is delicious and for some reason they say the glycemic index is lower. Also, they say if you are going to indulge in sweets, eat them after a meal, not alone. The other food helps keep the bloodsugar from spiking. Can't wait to see all the photos!0
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Hi Ladies,
Very glad to hear you all had such a good getaway! Thanks for sharing the pic's. I seen my onco yesterday and he is going to cut back my next Taxotere Friday due to the complications. Hoping for no more bone pain and no more fevers or hospital stays. If it happens again he said I am done with chemo. As much as I want to be done I really want to finish as I've made it this far and want the best odds possible.
shellyj43 - congrats to you!
Tek- I heard about the tatoos also. That will be next for me also. One step at a time. Hoping you are doing well with the start of Rads.
Best to everyone.
Cathy
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Cathy - I had my dose of taxotere reduced by 20% for the 4th and 5th treatment because of neuropathy and it really helped so maybe it will help for you too.0
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Congrats on finishing Shelley!!!! And Omaz, you only have one more right?
We had a great time. Temps in the 30's in the day and 20's at night is freezing to this FL gal. I was glued to the fireplace. The house had a control on the thermostat so it would go no higher than 75. That should be enough, right? no. I was an ice cube the whole time and I wore three layers: Cotton turtle neck, velour sweater, cashmere sweater. Nope. Still froze. I guess I am just a wuss. It was so great seeing Marybe, AmyJo and SV. We had a blast.
So I am in LA (Long Beach to be exact) all week and am hoping it is a LOT warmer. Highs in low 70's lows in mid 40's is WAY better.
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BarbarA - I stopped at 5 TCH due to the nerve problems. It was a hard decision. I hope it was the right one! So I am done with the cytotoxic part of chemotherapy, continueing now with herceptin only until next August.0
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Shelley: Congrats on being finished with treatments. I'll be going on tamoxifen next month so not looking forward to whatever that might bring either.
I'm finished with chemo, woo hoo! Last taxotere yesterday. I don't have to see the onc again until Jan. 10, so I am planning on enjoying Christmas and forgetting about cancer treatments for a bit!
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Congrats Lady!!0
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Hi there. I hope this finds you well and getting thru' everything you are going thru'.
I am better, but still feeling really tired and sore, too. The more important and (new problem for me) is this horrid feeling of melancholy, I m so blue, so depressed and this is so not me! Is it the chemo? Is it the time of year and being so sick? Is it not being a part of my "normal" life? Is it all of the above? Anyone feeling this as well?
It is cold here, like minus 14, which definitely means chile, mac & cheese, soups, stews, shepherd's pie - all the yummy, stick-to-your-ribs type foods that give you some energy to make it thru' this cold.
take good care and just breathe. . .
Teklya
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Teklya - Enclosed in this reply is a little bit of Arizona sunshine! Wrap it around you to keep you warm!0
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Congrats Lady!
Omaz- Glad to hear it worked for you! Here's hoping.
Teklya - I certainly see why one could get depressed. It has been a hard road for you. I think sometimes its more than we can handle and that happened to me after my mother died. My doctor said it was a chemical imbalance and he prescribed sometime short term and it helped me back to "normal". Have you told your doctors how you feel? If not please do. Your over the hump my dear and heading back toward a more normal life. Hang in there. Sending hugs.
Cathy
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Bama - WOO HOO! to you for finishing. Well have to compare notes on our hormonal treatment. I'm not sure what I'm getting yet, but Onc said he wanted to try something besides tamoxifen.
Tryn2 - I think that 20% reduction suggestion from Omaz sounds like a good plan so that you can finish. I understand that feeling of wanting to get it all in, but 5 out of 6 is probably ok if it doesn't work out. You don't want to risk any permanent damage if you are not tolerating things well. There are still rads that will help too. Just hang in there Cathy.
Teklya - sorry you are feeling low. Its good you are sharing it though, that is a good sign. I think it will pass. There was sort of a slump for me too after chemo, just the though of everything we went through is pretty depressing. Try to feel jubilant though that you conquered that nasty Taxotere!! You should be proud of yourself and just sit back and gloat a little to those cancer cells. You showed them who is boss! Really. Take it easy on yourself, all of this is really an emotional rollercoaster.
The NC travelers - welcome back!! The rest of us are jealous...:P
Keep warm everyone! Its even cold here is sunny central florida. High of 55 today. Yikes!
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Ladyinbama--CONGRATS on finishing chemo!!
Teklya--What you are feeling is "all of the above", and totally normal. You are not alone with these feelings! Please call your doc if the "blues" continue. There are things that can help. Try to get a little sunshine each day, even if it's just sitting by a window. Find some fun/interesting things to do--drive around looking at Christmas lighs, visit friends/family, see if there is a conservatory in your area full of tropical plants, get away for a night or 2 to a hotel and enjoy the sauna! Hope you get back to enjoying life soon
Cathy--hope your next infusion goes much better for you. Cutting back on the dose is a good idea!
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Teklya: I know what you mean. I feel very disconnected from my normal life. Many of my friends seem to have forgotten I exist..I know they aren't being mean but we all get busy and I'm not at exercise class to organise a Friday night drink where we organise girls dinners etc..it's a vicious cyle. I feel like I have missed so much by just not being "out there". I too have felt very blue but, for me, I have noticed it seems to be worse around day 7 to 14 when I feel very flat. Hopefully Christmas will blast that out of me this time. One more chemo to go...yay!
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Ladies- Time will tell - going in optimistic. Thanks for all your support - you ladies are wonderful!
Cathy
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It has taken me a while to catch up on everything and I keep falling asleep! I am so very tired and have been under the weather for the last few day. Just thought I would check in an let everyone know my thoughts are with you all and that I am still surviving.
Joy and blessings, Amy Jo
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Big Hug Amyjo!0
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teklya and mumorange-I'm feeling those "blues" too...trying to figure out if it's the chemo, the holidays, my hormones or what...it's frustrating as all get out...More than likely, it's probably a combination of it all (plus me having my weekly-sometimes daily-pity party for myself)...It's so not like me to be such a "downer" of sorts...I see the vast change in myself and know it's happening, and yet, really can't or feel like changing it right now....bleh
I know it's bad when even "retail therapy" does nothing to cheer me up!
So called "friends" drop off the face of the earth and I find at times feeling like I"m all alone in this. I know that I'm not, as I turn to this forum all the time and read from many the same exact things that I'm feeling. It gives me reassurance to read that many, many women here "have been there, done that" and are now seeing better, healthier days and that gives me the extra "oomph" I need to keep on chugging along.
My husband has been gone for the last 10 days...he'll be home tomorrow night and I know that will help...he always gives me the best hugs, and sometimes that's all it takes to turn things around...
One day at a time...sometimes one hour at a time...and yes, even one second at a time if it gets you through it, right?
peace and prayers my sisters,
Tori
DE COLORES!
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Tori - Hugs to you too!0
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Tori and Amyjo - I am not as eloquent as many of the other ladies but I wanted to say that I hear you and am thinking of you and wishing you good thoughts. May we all have sweet dreams tonight.
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Amyjo- Just rest sweet lady. I bet the beach trip tired you out more than you know. Tomorrow is another day. Thank you God!
Tori- Hoping your DH stays home for a while. I know I would not be as strong or optimistic without my loving family surrounding me each day with their love.
Spent the whole day iceskating with my sweet son in Bryant Park. Nothing like skating under skyscrapers to Rosemary Clooney! I sure will sleep tonight.
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DesignerMom: The kids and I will be going to Bryant Park on Xmas eve. Love those little shops!!
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Omaz, you don't need to be eloquent. You say it right and real. HUGS!
AmyJo, I am worn out too but I am so sorry your swallowing is such a problem. I was hoping that after the tx it would ease up. HUGS for you, too girl!
Tori - you will be better when DH is back., I miss mine TERRIBLY! I I have been gone from home since last Wed. and am not going to see him until Friday night around 11.
DM, we are gonna descend on you in NYC so you better watch out!!!
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Omaz-THANKS for the cyber hug and wishes for the wish of sweet dreams....that's very kind of you!
Designer Mom-my husband is military, so he's gone a lot. He was supposed to be gone this year from August until January, but al this "stuff" came up and they let him stay stateside. So, he only goes for 10-14 days a time and maybe every 6-8 weeks. He is home for all my chemo infusions though...so that is good.
Since I have no family close, I am always better when he is here... Barbara-Friday will be here before you know it and you'll be lovin' on your man!
Sleep well everyone!
peace and prayers,
Tori
DE COLORES!
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Sounds like we need some cheering up here. Since the hugs are already distributed I thought it might be time for some homemade oatmeal, chocolate chunk, peanut butter, banana cyber cookies:
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Yum! Let's get out the milk.
My tastebuds have taken a sudden nosedive. I've kept a good appetite and eaten well throughout this whole chemo thing until this last treatment on Monday. All of a sudden everything tastes weird. Good timing I guess; I won't be tempted to dive into all the Christmas goodies.
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Oh my goodness Lago - I sooooo waaaant one of those cookies right now!!!!!0
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Lago.......Yummy!!!!!!0
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Lago - Do you feel like posting the recipe?0
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I'm still trying to figure it out but I will be making them tomorrow. The banana part is new so I'm still trying to make it so they aren't too mushy.They were pretty tasty though. I might need to cut down n the butter/margarine.
The old recipe is sans banana. I basically took the recipe on the Quaker oatmeal box, added about 1/2-1/3 jar of peanut butter, instead of raisins I use chocolate chunks and added a bit more oatmeal. Instead of baking for 10 minutes in my oven it's more like 20-25 minutes.
The most important thing is I use Saigon Cinnamon and Mexican Vanilla. I purchase both from here: http://www.thespicehouse.com/
I also recommend using a decent natural peanut butter. Use 1/2 jar if using all natural.
I can walk to the place here in Chicago but I have sent stuff to my mom. She fell in love with the cinnamon too. Now she orders lots of spices from them. She says it's really not more expensive than the store yet the spices are fresher and better. I agree.
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Lago-- banana in a cookie, genius!
It's new to me. (c:
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