Starting Chemo in Nov. 2011...anyone else?
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If you didn't see this on the Tonight show, I hope you're sitting down
when you read it. This is probably the funniest date story ever, first
date or not!!! We have all had bad dates but this takes the cake.
Jay Leno went into the audience to find the most embarrassing first
date that a woman ever had. The winner described her worst first date
experience.
There was absolutely no question as to why her tale took the prize!
She said it was midwinter...Snowing and quite cold... and the guy had
taken her skiing in the mountains outside Salt Lake City , Utah .
It was a day trip (no overnight). They were strangers, after all, and
had never met before. The outing was fun but relatively uneventful
until they were headed home late that afternoon.
They were driving back down the mountain, when she gradually began to
realize that she should not have had that extra latte. ! ! They were
about an hour away from anywhere with a rest room and in the middle of
nowhere! Her companion suggested she try to hold it, which she did for
a while. Unfortunately, because of the heavy snow and slow going,
there came a point where she told him that he had better stop and let
her go beside the road, or it would be the front seat of his car.
They stopped and she quickly crawled out beside the car, yanked her
pants down and started. In the deep snow she didn't have good footing,
so she let her butt rest against the rear fender to steady herself.
Her companion stood on the side of the car watching for traffic and
indeed was a real gentleman and refrained from peeking. All she could
think about was the relief she felt despite the rather embarrassing
nature of the situation.
Upon finishing however, she soon became aware of another sensation. As
she bent to pull up her pants, the young lady discovered her buttocks
were firmly glued against the car's fender. Thoughts of tongues frozen
to poles immediately came to mind as she attempted to disengage her
flesh from the icy metal.. It was quickly apparent that she had a
brand new problem, due to the extreme cold.
Horrified by her plight and yet aware of the humor of the moment,
she answered her date's concerns about' what is taking so long' with a
reply that indeed, she was 'freezing her butt off' and in need of some
assistance! He came around the car as she tried to cover herself with
her sweater and then, as she looked imploringly into his eyes, he
burst out laughing. She too, got the giggles and when they finally
managed to compose themselves, they assessed her dilemma. Obviously,
as hysterical as the situation was, they also were faced with a real
problem.
Both agreed it would take something hot to free her chilly cheeks from
the grip of the icy metal! Thinking about what had gotten her into the
predicament in the first place, both quickly realized that there was
only one way to get her free. So, as she looked the other way, her
first time date proceeded to unzip his pants and pee her butt off the
fender.
As the audience screamed in laughter, she took the Tonight Show
prize hands down. Or perhaps that should be 'pants down'. And you
thought your first date was embarrassing. Jay Leno's comment... 'This
gives a whole new meaning to being pissed off.'
Oh and how did the first date turn out? He became her husband and was
sitting next to her on the Leno show.
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naan, that's hilarious. Thanks for the laugh.
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Good one, naan!
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I needed that laugh! Thank Naan!
I think I may be getting a cold. I have the sniffles and sneezes. I have stayed out of the public which is a good thing. I have heard all kinds of nastiness is going on in the community!
I get my expanders filled today. I also have 2 people going with me to get their mammograms today,..my sister and a friend from church. We are taking the Mammogram train today. My sister has been worried about lumps since my diagnosis. I am praying her scans come back with no bad results.
I hope each of you have a blessed day!
Has anyone returned to work full time since they started their chemo treatments and how is that working for you? I work in a public library at the reference desk and help with the public computers and cannot even think about going into the world of germs. The public has to use my phone if they don't have a cell phone and need to make a phone call. I am also responsible for making sure the public computers ar working properly and/or help patrons get the things they need on the computers. I really don't have the energy to drive myself to work especially since I spend the first 10 days after treatment either crying or not having the energy to do anything! Please let me know your thoughts on this.
Thanks, Beth
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Bethu77 ~ I work as an Office Manager in an elementary school and while I did go back to work for a few days after my first treatment (I do have my own office), I am not going back before the holiday break which begins this Friday. The office staff has told me that there are way too many sick kids right now and I am not going to take the chance either. Of course, this treatment has been rougher for me as far as gastric issues so that adds to the want/need to stay home. I really would love to go into work as I miss the routine and the staff, but want to make sure to take care so I can be OK for Christmas. So, I don't blame you for not working with the conditions you have at your job. I am hoping to go back for at least the 3rd week after my next chemo. We'll see. I am sorry that you have the emotional issue to deal with and hope that resolves as well. I have not been out in 10 days except for right on my block, and am getting cabin fever! I may have to go to CVS today just to see if there is life outside my block. Hope you are feeling great today. Linda0
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naan1004 ~ Love it! And of course, being a woman, I had to keep it going all the way til I found out I don't listen! Thanks for the laugh, I need all I can get these days. Hope Cerritos isn't as windy as it is here in Escondido. Looks like the heater will stay on today.0
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Hi Beth. I'm new to the December thread, just one week out from my first AC. It's always helpful to check with ladies who have begun prior to me. So much is shared.
I hope to get through two txs before deciding what to do about my work schedule. I have to say though, that I really miss working, feeling productive. Work really filled my life, I know, sad!
The days are long, I'm limited in what I can do physically not just from SEs, but I have these $&@ TEs that are very uncomfortable.
I'm single, my 27 yo DD lives upstairs from me, but don't see much of her, plus she's taken on much of what I was used to doing.
I worry too about the winter and contagions, I did that before my dx! Just trying not to let that fear get out of hand.
Sounds like you have a lot of good support, that's wonderful. Prayers that your sister gets good news.
You have to do what's right for you, not judge yourself by how well or easily some manage when going back to work. I was feeling like a big whimp, but I find if I push too hard, I just get very tired.
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Bethu-I have my second treatment tomorrow and this time will be off for 2 weeks because of Christmas. I am a middle school teacher. I only missed the day of treatment (Friday) the first time and really regretted it. I was miserable, felt like fainting, had hot/cold chills by Wednesday, walked very slowly, and was pretty mean/grouchy to my students. I don't want them to remember me that way. My doctor had told me that teachers usually come for treatment on Fridays and can go back to work on Monday or Tuesday, so I thought I should be okay. Then every day, I hoped the next day would be better. So anyway, I am trying harder on keeping my side effects in check this time, but if it is anything like the first time, I will be taking off from Friday (treatment day) through the Wednesday after. Thursday and Friday were no picnic, but I felt better every day after Wednesday, and if I had stayed home and rested, then they may have been even easier. I would do what you think you need to do as long as you can afford or have sick days. It is your time to take it easy, so if you can afford it and don't think you can work, then stay home. Anyone would say you deserve it. I also had a lot of depression with my first treatment, not as much as you did, though. Mostly, I just felt like I was tired of feeling bad day after day and that made me feel kind of sorry for myself or something + probably some of the medicines were partly responsible too. Good luck. I will be thinking of you and hoping the best for you.
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Afternoon Ladies,
I have a funny for everyone.. I met with my GP yesterday for some paperwork stuff. while in there I asked him. "You know chemo kills both good and bad cells, hence it's eradicating the cancer; but why is it NOT killing my fat cells".. he laughed so hard..
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linnyhopp, it's not that windy, but a little chilly, staying inside for now, not feeling too hot today
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Third treatment is in less than 11 hours and I can't sleep! I am going to work until 1 then chemo at 1:30. I work in a high school and only missed two days because of port surgery. I've had a cold all week and the doctor wouldn't give me anything. My husband gave me the cold. I am good at school about wiping the desk and using sanitizer. I am relaxed at home hence my husband and the cold. My coworkers think I'm nuts but my doctor says routine is good. I only have to make it through four days then vacation. I can't wait for food to taste normal again. I'm hoping Christmas dinner will be.
Hoping everyones treatments go well.
Denise
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I had my 3rd Of treatment yesterday. So far, so good. I was a little disappointed when my oncologist sat me down to dicsuss her concerns with me returning to work in 2 weeks. She really feels like I should at least wait until after I start Taxol and Hercptin to see how my body reacts, if not take off the remainder of my treatments which will be done March 1st. Since we are near January 1st I can take 12 weeks of FML all over again, but I still need to plan for my implant exchange and any other events that come my way. I'm trying to take it one day at a time, but it's hard when I feel so out of control of my life
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Everything i said about not taking nausea meds, scratch it, OMG yesterday was my worst nausea day ever. I took my meds on the clock and now am feeling so much better, who cares if there are SE's from the medication, take it like religiously until all signs of nausea r gone. Yesterday thought I was gonna die, was so sick, worse than morning sickness. Back to my old self now.
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Kim137,
I just had my 7th round of taxol/herceptin today. The first 5 weeks went by with very little in the way of SE, My hair did thin dramatically and my mouth tastes awful ,but little else. After week 6 was the first time I felt more than my typical fatigue, but I did not use any common sense in the week leading up to treaement and the few days after. I have treatment on Fri AM and by Sun AM felt like I had hit a wall. I am now pacing myself very differently. I have worrked all the way thru, but have a very flexible position.
So some tips, my MO told me SE;s would be cumulative and he seems to have been right, particulalry the fatigue so keep that in mind. It may be able to maintain your regular work schedule at the begining of this cycle. Also one of the infusion nurses was talking to me like I was 10 years old today - about the work thing. The need to slow down, but that working mya make me feelk better. For some reason it got under my skin, my regular nurse - far more supportive. My take on this, we know waht works for us physically and emotionally , we need to weigh the medical input, ask questions and then make the decisisons that work for us. Personally I cna't imagine not working, it has been my mental health. I can go there and forget the DX, feel competent and accomplished. And all of that boosts my mood. Hope this helps
Gentle Hugs,'Nel
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Had round 3 last Friday - one week later and I am still exhausted. I can not get over how tired I am. I have tried to work full days this week but am only able to do 6 hours max! I get home and just collapse. My husband has been the best, driving me to and from work, so I dont have to add that to my day. My bosses have been really understanding when I have to quit and go home.
I hope this passes soon and I get some energy back. I still have to do some shopping if I want to have presents from my Hubby for Christmas. I gave up on the baking idea and told people that if they want sweets when they come to visit they would have to bring their own. My boss and her daughter are doing some baking for me so I can have something to offer my inlaws when they come on Christmas day.
I have been lifted up and blessed by so many people this past week. A friend showed up with dinner one night cause she thought we might be tired. Others have offered to bake and help out at home. We decided that the only decoration we needed was a tree and my family put it up and decorated for me.
I hope that all of you are finding the Christmas Spirit in the midst of the storm! Thank you all for your posts that encourage and help! Blessings!
LJ
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I had my second treatment today (taxotere/cytoxin). It was pretty good, except that the benadryl they gave me made my blood pressure go up quite a bit and I was having to keep moving my legs, then even my arms and back I felt like I had to move all over the place. It was funny because last week, the benadryl just made me sleepy. I never actually slept, but I did feel calm and rested my eyes some. But this time it had the opposite effect on me. It just made me feel "wired". They gave me the taxotere last. It is the one that is actually supposed to raise your blood pressure. In fact, they keep one of those automatic cuffs on my arm throughout that infusion, and it does a check every 15 minutes. By the time they finished with it my pressure was back closer to what it was when I came in there today. The doctor told me to go check my blood pressure every day for a while because I mentioned to her that I was having blurred vision, especially the 4-6 days past the first treatment. I even had it still one day this week. She said it could be the blood pressure dropping too low and my continuing to take my blood pressure meds. She said that if it drops too low, don't take the meds for a few days. Also she suggested the blood sugar could have been the cause. Last time it was 246, which is pretty high. In fact, today it was only 126, and they said that was still high. Last time was the day after Thanksgiving, and I had eaten way too much, including cherry pie and ice-cream. This time I still ate plenty of food yesterday. The steroids I started yesterday had me wanting to eat everything that wasn't nailed down, but since I worked, that helped me control what I ate during the day time, and I only had some snacks after dinner. I am trying to remember when I lost my tastebuds last time. I remember that on day 3, I had something for lunch that tasted terrible, then went to my daughter's house and had a very expensive high calorie cupcake with all kinds of things on it that tasted the very same as whatever it was I had for lunch. I can't remember if it didn't start until the 3rd day or not. But today we got steak and cheese sandwiches from Penn Station on the way home from the treatment, then I just had chicken noodle soup for dinner, and both of them tasted fine. So maybe it starts day 2 or 3. It seemed like it lasted forever too, but I know it didn't. Anyone else remember when the yucky taste started?
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Kim 137-
Are you sure your FMLA starts over again January 1st? My company uses a rolling calendar- for example, if your first day out of work was October 7, 2011, then you would have 12 weeks through October 7, 2012. You might want to double check. With my company once you use the 12 weeks, they release your position and fill it with someone else. I used 4 weeks so far since October 7th and hope I won't need to use all of my 12 weeks before next October.
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Thanks Nel for all of your input. I too feel like working would be a bit of mental health for me, something to distract me forom all that is going on in my cancer world.
Sueshane- that was one of the first questions I asked human resources. Our fiscal year runs July-June, but lucky for me FMLA runs on calendar year January-December. I am fortunate to have the option of staying home the remainder of my treatments, working full time or working part time if needed. I do, of course, need to plan accordingly for my implant exchange surgery and I still haven't met with the radiologist oncologist to see if I'd benefit from radiation as well.0 -
Hello Everyone!
This is my good weekend--I have my last A/C treatment on Tuesday so I am feelin good today. I love these weekends!
My sister had her mammogram and got to meet with a doctor. She didn't see my surgeon but the one who is in the same office as mine. She was told her mammogram was fine but she should still have the BRAC test. Even though I tested negative, she may carry the gene. I could tell by the look on her face that something was wrong. She hasn't decided yet what to. I remember the feeling of just before a cancer diagnosis. You go in feeling good and you come out with an uneasy feeling. It is like being in a time warp. You want to know the future but then again you want to run away. It's a weird sensation that I am sure all of us can relate to.
My director has gone through chemo recently and has received taxol. We talked yesterday and she understands my fatigue. She told me it would get worse. YEA, just what I wanted to hear. She also told me that I didn't need to be in the public area if I came in to work. I was so blessed to be able to talk SEs with her and know she understood how I felt. She has a private office and could protect herself when she came in during treatment. She understands that I won't be able to protect myself from the diseases that are going around now. Not just with the public but with the staff who feel better if they come to work sick. I think the safest thing for me is to stay home for a while.
I hope each of you have some fun this weekend.
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Season's Greetings,
It has been awhile since I have been here but I would like to wish you all a peaceful, healthy holiday season away from germs and stress. I had my 3rd chemo treatment on December 5th. My oncologist had originally told me I would have 6, maybe 4. So I asked her how that would be determined and she said because I am handling it so well, I will go to 6. My blood work is all fine and I am doing well for the most part so 6 it will be. Whatever it takes.
I have been agonizing over whether or not to travel for Christmas (about a 350 mile trip one way). The oncologist thought it would be okay if I am feeling well enough. I do feel good but yesterday, I decided not to take the chance. I have the luxury of not having to be out in the public much and we always come back with colds after visiting during the holidays under normal circumstances so the decision has been made to stay put and I have to say I felt complete relief and peace. We live in a beautiful spot and it won't be hard to take to stay right here. Still.......I fear a long winter without much interaction with other folks. But.....the first priortity is to get through these treatments without delay. When I called my mom, who is in a nursing home, to say we would not be coming back to visit, she said "oh I am so glad." We laughed over that remark but she said she felt I should not put myself in harm's way with the stress of traveling, getting tired, etc., just before my next treatment.
I am tired of the bald look already and have my moments, as I am sure all of you do, where it just seems endless. But we all know it is not and just have to keep focussed on getting through all these treatments.
Overall, I have very few side effects but one is that I carry a fever for about 3 days after getting the neulasta shot. I lay pretty low those days but then it returns to normal and I feel fine. I do think there is some cumulative fatigue building up. I feel it more after Chemo #3 this time around. Also, my taste buds don't ever really recover between treatments. I am hoping by Christmas Day I will be able to taste prime rib. Still have a week to go. Two days after that, the 27th, it starts all over again with #4.
Wishing you all a peaceful time with loved ones and like Grant said to the indians, lets all "endeavor to perservere."
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Allagashmaggie, I have been wondering how you are doing. I'm glad your SE's haven't been too bad and I would have made that same decision to stay home away from germs. I bet it feels great to be half way done.
Right now, for me, home is where the germs are. My DH has a cold (we're hoping that's all it is), so he's staying in the basement (That's where he likes to be most of the time anyway). When he has to come up for food or the bathroom, we both put on our masks and when he goes back down I run around with clorox wipes, wiping up where ever he's been. I went in Friday for blood work and herceptin and my white counts are low, but not dangerously low, so at least we have that to be thankful for. I'm on an antibiotic already for a uti, but it's finished Monday. I go in to see my onco Monday, so I'm hoping he'll give me a script for another antibiotic to have on hand in case I come down with something. (I doubt he will) I have my 3rd treatment of Taxotere and carboplatin 12/23, if my counts are ok, then I'll be half way done. Thanks to everyone for continuing to post updates. It really helps to see we're not alone.
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Hi All,
I have been away for awhile, life just seems to get it the way. Last weekend was difficult, after treament #6 with taxol/herceptin I just felt horrible. But Was doing way too much and oving way too fast. This week I have planned my time differently and am not runnig thru my days as is typical for me.
I wore my wig for the first time last night to a Holiday Concert at my daughter's (age13) school. She is so very sensitive to the bald look and come to find out the wig look, Began crying as soon as she saw me. It just makes it all too real for her. She has a good friend whose Mom passed away in September after 6 years, so they have been good supports for each other. UGH I hate my kids going thru this, but there is just no way to prevent it.
Issue for the evening, the neighborhood open house. Only two of my neighbors know what is happening, one will be there the other not, so this could be my coming out party if I go. I feel good and would like to go, but do not want to have people hover, asking alot of questions. I will decide at the last minute I think. I have decided that if I do go, it will be with the quarter inch cut. If folks are uncomfortable, it is their issue not mine. So off I will go bald I do believe. And if this my biggest SE right now, I am npot going to complain!
Wishing all a peaceful and SE Gentle weekend.
Best
Nel
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Just catchig up on this thread- I have been out-of-pocket since both of my adult kiddo's have been visiting (separate visits). Was great to see them but they wore me out! Or is it the chemo???
Bethu77- Great to hear that you are scheduled for your last AC tx on Dec 20th. Woo Hoo!!! My 4th & last is Dec 28th. Then onto dd taxol for 4 tx, 1st scehduled for Jan 11th.. Hope your SE have been minimal on AC, as mine have been. My greatest challenge has been lack of energy & fatigue. Kind of weird because I feel the need to lay down alot during the day but I can't seem to fall asleep. I will be thinling of you on the 20th & sending lots of hugs.
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I got my first neulasta shot today. It wasn't too bad. I was pretty surprised, since I hate needles. I barely felt it. Luckily, they put it in the fatty part of my arm, and I think that was much better than in the upper arm where the muscle is. Now I am hoping for the best results. So many of you have said to take claritin to help with the bone pain. I took 1 pill today and will take 1 a day for several days. My bones actually were very painful after the first treatment, so if it is worse this time because of the neulasta shot, I will be in big trouble. My worst bone pain days were 3-6 after the chemo, and the nurse this morning said to expect the bone pain from the shot to start about 3-4 days after the shot, which would just sort of make it a continuation of the chemo bone pain. Please send me comments and suggestions about your experiences with the bone pain, and are there any other side effects of this shot. That is the only one I have heard. I hope everyone is having a peaceful weekend.
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Hello Ladies!
Been a while and just stopping by to say hello; and share something interesting I discovered! Had to take my 88 year old mother to the ER earlier this week; she had a 24 hour stomach bug, vomiting and diarhea, she was becoming dehydrated so they gave her fluids and she immediately felt much better. Uh Oh...2 days later I came down with the same bug....I thought I might try some of my anti-nausea meds for the upset tummy....IT WORKED!! The diarhea was another story; but since I've been constipated off and on for a month and a half it was kind of a relief! :O) No fever so I just let it run its course and today feel almost human again! It sure is hard to stay away from germs and cooties during the winter....so everybody PLEASE stay healthy!! :O)
Merry Christmas to ALL!! OXOXOXO
Kathy
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Bahamamom3- I too have bone pain with the Neulasta shots. I have had 3 so far,after each AC tx. The only side effect I was told to watch for is bone pain. I think it is caused by the increased rate of white blood cell production. I have been fortunate, I only experiencce bone pain for a 12 hour period on day 9 of my cycle. Ist time it was in my lower back & 2nd time it was in my hips & thighs. Not at day 9 for tx 3 yet---I'm hoping is is also short lived. MyMO gave me a script for pain, but have not had to use it yet.
Beth- I'm am right there with you- if I had known I was going to need chemo & rads, I would have forgone the reconstruction. I am mostly concerned with the timing of the exchange. My PS wants to exchange between chemo & rads if possible. If we have to wait after the rads, the skin damage could cause major issues. Just one more issue to wrestle with during our BC journey.
Alameda- Welcome to the discussion board. I hope that you find it as helpful as I have. The best advice I can give is to take it slow. Try to concentrate on the now without too much thought about future events. If you are in the chemo stage, then that is what you want to focus on. Other decisions, such as radiation
Tipnas- I have been on Emend throughout my tx. I just completed tx 3 of 4 AC. I take one 125-mg Emend the day of tx & 1 80-mg each of the 2 days following tx (total of 3). I am unsure of how much the Emend contributes, since I am also on Zofran (anti-nausea) day of tx and 3 days following. I am unsnure how much each contributes- I can tell you I do not experience any nausea. That being said, I highly recommend both!
Sending gentle hugs and warm toughts to all.
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TexasRose-Thanks for sharing about the bone pain on day 9. That sounds much better than what I was afraid it may be. I haven't started feeling bad from my 2nd chemo this past Friday yet. I just can't sleep tonight is all, probably the steroids. I am expecting to start feeling bad Sunday night-that is how it was the time before. So maybe by the time the bone pain from the Neulasta shot starts I will be mostly recovered from the other SE's, and hopefully it will be quick like yours was so far. I hope you have limited pain again this cycle and for the rest of your treatment.
To everyone-I also really agree with TexasRose's advice to Alameda. It is really overwhelming to be diagnosed with breast cancer. I was diagnosed on September 28th officially from the biopsy, and I was leaving on September 30th (my 39th wedding anniversary) for a surprise trip I had booked for my husband and I to Universal Studios in Florida. I made up my mind (after shedding a few tears) that I was not going to think about it during our trip, and that as soon as we got back, I would get informed and figure it all out. Well, let me just say that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so there was absolutely no getting away from it. They even took up a collection on the airplane, all the commericals were for BC. Really, I am glad for all the support because that is how we are getting treated and getting well from people's awareness and donations to help, but even though I had promised myself not to think about it, I had just had the biopsy so couldn't get in the big, beautiful pool, had to avoid lots of rough rides, and was reminded every where I went of the BC. We have all had so many different pieces to our treatments-at least one surgery, some more, port placements, radiation, chemo, then hormone blockers after all that. And every one of these things have life-changing events attached to them. I know I share everyone's view when I say that I will do whatever they think will improve my chances of having a full recovery and staying cancer free after all this is done, but what a long, scary journey it is turning out to be. I am so thankful for all of you and your support and friendship during all this. It is really helping me.
Now I just have one funny story to tell that only you guys will undertand and appreciate. This past thursday the PTA at our school gave the staff a very nice treat for Christmas. They had several desserts and several bowls of different kinds of fruits, coffee, tea, etc. Anyway, one of my best teacher friends and I used to eat lunch together and really got to know each other well because of that. But this year, for some reason, they changed my schedule, so that I do not see her at lunch. She is on a different floor, no where near me, so I only see her rarely now, and we have both remarked at how much we miss our lunches together. Now we do both still have the same planning period, 3rd, together, but we generally have so much to do during that time, that we only occassionally see each other then. Well, anyway, I called her during our planning time Thursday and said, "Let's go down and get some treats." We did and we sat and talked and just had a great time together. Then we split up and went back to our own rooms to get a little work done. Later that day, as I was bringing my class out of the lunchroom and she was bringing her class into the lunchroom, she said to me, "Did you have round 2?" Of course, being a BC patient and talking the talk with you guys, I assumed by round 2, that she meant my second course of chemo, but she only meant did I have a second plate of treats during my lunch. So when I told her that I was having it the next day, that I would be out on Friday, she looked at me kind of funny and said she was glad that I was reminding her, wished me well with it, but said she was just talking about the food. That just goes to show our commaradary-we have our own language.
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Allagashmaggie:
Tasting prime rib on Christmas is my biggest concern!
Third treatment was Friday and the everything bagel I just had tasted like cardboard.
Lack of taste is really my only SE so I can't complain.
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bahamamom
Thanks for such a wonderful and articulate post about this whirlwind we have been dropped into.
This week I am coming to terms with being ill. I am on my third round of antibiotics for a simple sinus infection. I am now going to the hospital daily for 5 days for IV antibiotics. I've had two days of the IV antibiotics already and I am still running a fever. The old me (and the me still inside) says, "WTF?" The new situation requires patience that I'm not sure I have, but I'm sure that physically I will drive myself to the hospital, get the treatment and still hope it works. Having said that, I realize that while a sinus infection is annoying, it is nothing compared to what some of you women are dealing with. I guess my point is....mumble,grumble,mumble........ Thank you for listening.
Phyllis
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