Starting Chemo February 2009?

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  • Terri42
    Terri42 Member Posts: 56
    edited April 2009

    Thinking of you Judy!   Hope you get to go home soon!

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  • kmn0701
    kmn0701 Member Posts: 117
    edited April 2009

    Dang Judy....hugs to you! Hope you get home soon.

    Terri...I think I'm on the same cocktail before my big chemo treatments. I slept through all last Friday! And yep...I'm also doing the Herceptin (for a full year). Gotta love it!

    Ladies....our darling webbie set up a facebook group called February Furies 2009....come one come all, should you be so inclined. We'll have the stretchy pants, pharmacy & spicy foods for all. Kick off your shoes & take a nap! Thanks webbie!

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  • Beverly11
    Beverly11 Member Posts: 443
    edited April 2009

     Hopefully will be getting FEC #3 tomorrow; depending on the blood work.  Is anyone looking at getting on Zomeda or another bisphosphonate?  

     Sounds like everyone has had a very challenging March.  Hoping April brings everyone better health and happiness.

    Kerry - Yeah the weight gain sucks.  My daughter just asked me when I am going to the gym.  I didn't gain any between the 1st and 2nd but gained about 5 lbs in the last 3 weeks.  I have to believe it is some water weight.  My rings don't fit and my shoes are tight.  Loved your photos.  (Great hair)  I bought one wig but am my get another one.  I am considering removal of ovaries as well & am waiting for a referral from a gynecology oncologist.  This will be another complex decision. 

     Take Care Everyone!

    Bev

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  • webwriter
    webwriter Member Posts: 535
    edited April 2009

    Okay, I'm all done with the colace this round. Time for the immodium. Every time I make it out here to type something I have to go back in and start over. UG!

    Didn't get much of a nap either. GRRRR!

    Judy! AAAAAGGGGGGHHHH! Home for you! Bed for you! All CLEAR for you! You're not a wimp. You've had a NASTY time of this! 

    Beverly11, haven't done my homework on Zometa yet, but it's on my radar. I AM having ooph. Hopefully in May before rads. Don't know yet.Got a specialist (new) GYN scheduled at the end of the month. I was planning TLH before the DX came down, so now we'll just do ooph too.

    *web hobbles back to the potty where she is considering building a permanent rest area*

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009
    Oh Judy, I could cry for you. i know they were busy and the beds were full, but I'm sorry, chemo patients should get priority. Perhaps I'm biased. i worried about that damn clot. Keep us posted, luv.

    Suzmarks, glad that your trip went smoothly.

    Cheryl, listen to your body ... and your gut. If you can't go in tomorrow, so be it. Stay home and rest, and don't beat yourself up about it. You're going thru hell. It's ok to put yourself first right now. /end soapbox speech

    Oh, sue, that sucks that you're not bouncing back as fast as you'd like. Maybe it's that damn sinus infection? And your hair's still falling out? Thank goodness you got that new gawj wig. (which I'm still debating buying myself.)

    Webbie, I hear you on the poopy merry-go-round. Although I've been basically able to find a happy balance between Metamucil daily and colace as needed. But sometimes my tummy's just goes keblewey. it's invitable, with all these weird chemicals winding their way thru our innards.

    Helen, bwah! I did put on a TON of emla, but not THAT much, hee - and I'm not even sure it worked. It was still sore/tender when my nurse was poking and prodding. But she used some of the icey spray, and a longer needle this time ... and it went in like a dream! Everyone who walked by my room, I was like a little kid, bragging, "hi! look! I'm Stuck!" blood returns were fine, and the drip dripped exactly according to schedule.

    I am so WIPED, tho. Came home, had something to eat, and napped so hard, I thought it was Friday when I woke up. I'm sure the ativan I popped pre-appt had something to do with it.

    So, it seems my onc is leaning against rads. I think. He again politely asked if we could talk about it when I'm done with chemo. But from the few points I gleaned, he mentioned lymphodema being on the "con" side. I also asked about the possibility of getting ovararian or cervical cancer from tamoxifen, he threw a percentage at me (can't remember, but it was NOT a low percentage). I told him I may want to have my ovaries out anyway, and I said, "I bet you think I'm being a hypochondriac." - and he smiled and said, "you're allowed." I saw him later walking the halls with the onc radiologist I'd met with. Again, I think the definitive opinion I'll go by will be my beloved breast surgeon.

    Can I ask what y'all like to drink the best? I can't find ANYTHING that I am happy drinking. They jacked up my lemon propel - new bottles, & it tastes awful now, even tho I dilute it. I've got the hubby out there looking for smartwaters and daisani lite, but I'm not hopeful. I've also tried plain water with real lemon or cucumbers or strawberries .... I have to force myself to drink half. Seltzer with flavors ... ginger ale ... coke .... I'm not a real sparkling or soda or juice lover. i don't know if it's a taste bud thing, but it's driving me bonkers.

    not sure about facebook. i'm already weirded out that my kid's friend's mothers and teachers - people i barely know - keep trying to friend me. nevermind the few people on my list who feel they must update every time they crap. i kid you not. i think i prefer to keep you guys to myself, right here, in our own little warm and safe corner of cyberspace.Laughing

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  • KerryMac
    KerryMac Member Posts: 3,529
    edited April 2009

    Hey Bev - good luck tomorrow. Just think - that is the last FEC you will ever have to have! And celebrate being halfway!

     Lisa - why are they against rads? Not that I am looking forward to going myself, I just thought they like to hit things hard. I am worried about getting lymphodema from them too, as I have been lucky so far, and have pretty much 100% movement back in that arm. 

    The whole Ooph thing is scary, the idea of "Instant menopause" worries me a bit, but I think it would improve my chances. I am 100% Er positive, so getting rid of as much estrogen as possible could only be a good thing. I think the Surgery is pretty straight forward these days. My poor body though..  I haven't really discussed any hormonal treatment with my Onc except for what we touched on at our first meeting, so I am not sure on timing etc or whether she would put me on tamoxifen or an AI. So many decisions....

    Anyhow, hope everyone has had a good day. I finally actually might be feeling better! Yah!! Just wish I didn't feel so fat...

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  • xpectmiracles
    xpectmiracles Member Posts: 439
    edited April 2009

    Judy, I'm sorry about your experience at the ER. I used to live in Ann Arbor and worked occasionally at the U, so I know how busy it can get. That just sucks that you had to wait so long. Thank goodness for the Internet. That probably helped pass the time. I am so relieved to hear the PE was not the issue. I hope your lab work comes out fine.

    I called in to work today and told them I would not be in tomorrow. I want to be feeling well the day before I work and today was another nausea/aching day. I need to remember that this is not going to last forever and I need to take good care of myself now. Thanks for all the great advice.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009

    cheryl, good for you, hon. i'm off tomorrow too. too bad we can't hang out together and .... not eat bonbons together, lol.

    kerry, i'm sorry, i shouldn't have just thrown that out there like that. please know i'm all about doing whatever i have to do to make sure i never ever have to go thru any of this again. i'm sure we're all on that same mission.

    from what i can gather, i'm a borderline case. i don't fit the protocol. i can go either way with rads. yes, my nodes were affected, but only two. i have zero breast tissue left and they were able to get all the cancer. as of my surgery, my chance of reoccurrance was 3%. but because of the size of my tumor, chemo was pretty much mandatory. i'm going to be on tamoxifin. i'll be having MRI's every six months. so i guess rads might not be worth the risks for me.

    but i'll know more in a few weeks, and i promise to share. i didn't mean to make it sound like rads are evil. and again, my onc is from bizzarro world. Wink

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  • jancie
    jancie Member Posts: 2,631
    edited April 2009

    I never got caught up from page 46 and here we are at page 49 Yell  I need to park myself in front of the computer all day tomorrow.

    Just got poisoned today but it was the last of the A/C - so I am halfway there.  I am getting that feeling that I need to go lay down in bed for a while.  My shingles still hurt and itch like crazy!

    Next treatment is Taxol so a whole new range of SE's with that one.

    Apple - the doctor prescribed me a pill to help with the itch and pain of the shingles but he also said it works great for neuropathy of the hands and feet.  I will PM you the name of the drug tomorrow.  I looked at him and said "oh, so here we have more pills!"  What I am just going to do is cut back on some or not take them all together and only take what I absolutely need to take right now which is my anti-nausea med for 5 days, my antibiotics for my shingles, Lortabs as needed and figure I am good to go.  I am so flipping tired right now I am not needing any sleep aids so those are set aside for now.

    I wasn't happy to hear that I would have to take 20 mg of dexamethazone the night before Taxol and the same amount again the day of Taxol.  I want OFF the steriods!

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  • ktym
    ktym Member Posts: 2,637
    edited April 2009

    Webbie, I just PM'd you

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  • kmn0701
    kmn0701 Member Posts: 117
    edited April 2009

    Ok, I'm SOOOOO excited ladies, I am going to register for & be a team captain for the Las Vegas annual Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOO HOOOO! I don't care if they have to push me in a wheelchair, I'm so totally doing this!!!

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  • Gramof3
    Gramof3 Member Posts: 301
    edited April 2009

    Jancie,  Yea for being done with the AC!  I have a picture in my mind of little people down in our stomachs with pills and chemicals raining down on them as we swallow or absorb, and they're trying to sort out what meds go to what system before the next deluge! 

    Helen

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  • gcpommom
    gcpommom Member Posts: 883
    edited April 2009

    Kerry, Terri and Kristine:  thanks, it was a tiring night for sure.

    Kristine:  Good for you, I did one of those walks my first time around with bc, it was exhausting, then we couldn't find where we parked (in downtown Detroit) and ended up walking another mile trying to find the danged car.  I was exhausted and in tears by the end of it all.  I might try again next year, but not up to it this year.

    Bev:  I agree, April has got to be better than March was!

    Web:  Well, I am now home, I did go to bed (going back soon), and I did get the all clear!  You're good!

    Lisa: that's what I thought, but boy was I surprised last night.  You'd think the chemo card would work better than that, with a lung clot thrown in to boot.  I agree with you on the what-to-drink issue; can't stand water anymore, but I found that chocolate milk tasted good, and chocolate shakes as well.  I just threw some ice cream in a cup, covered it with milk and mashed it with a fork, instant shake!

    Cheryl:  thanks!  U of M is a huge place, isn't it?  Up on that hill, like it's own little city (with beautiful views from the rooms).  They've been expanding it for months now, it's getting even bigger.   I'm glad you took off from work.  When I finally asked for a few weeks off to get through this, I felt a huge weight taken off my shoulders, we need to put ourselves first right now.

    Jancie:  I am so sorry you're going through this.  Did they say how long it takes for the shingles to resolve?  I hope it is soon, you poor thing :(   With my taxol, I only get steriods at the time of infusion, none to take at home before or after.  I thought that was strange, but my first TX went ok.

    One note about today:  when they discharged me from hospital, they sent me to get my chemo that I missed yesterday.  I was doubtful (I was exhausted and veins were in PAIN).  But, my PA decided no chemo again, because the vein has a huge lump (can't remember what she called that), and I need to put warm compresses on it and watch for signs of infection.  So far it is fine.  So another week off from chemo.  Edit: Aha, the lump is called a phlebitis.

    Hugs to all of you wonderful women

    Judy

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  • webwriter
    webwriter Member Posts: 535
    edited April 2009

    Ya'll! Webbie is going to be VERY absent this evening.

    Of all the twisted up, screwed up acts of karma I have ever seen in my whole life, this takes the cake. In the damned middle of everything:

    MY HUSBAND JUST WON THE WORLDWIDE TOP SHOP AWARD FOR HIS INDUSTRY!!!

    He is not only the youngest president in history to win the award, his shop is BY 10 YEARS the youngest to ever win it. And the smallest. Did I mention this is the biggest award in his industry...and that it's worldwide yet? He's gotta fly to Texas for the convention to accept.

    OMG! My baby is ON HIS WAY!!!!

    Crap. I gotta buy a wig. We gotta do chamber/rotary dinners and crap now! YIKES!!! 

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  • kmn0701
    kmn0701 Member Posts: 117
    edited April 2009

    WOW! Congrats to your hubby webbie!! WOO HOO!!! That's some good news!!

    Here it is ladies, my Komen homepage! Why am I so excited about this?? Maybe it's the Ativan! lol

    http://race.komensouthernnevada.org/site/TR?px=1421241&pg=personal&fr_id=1040

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited April 2009

    i haven't been posting much.. been kind of busy with my new mission in life.  (I joined the American Guild of Organists and now i have to get certified (almost like an advanced degree).  I can do it but I have a ton of literature to learn.... it's really quite challenging.

    mr. apple who is a remodeler finally has a bunch of work in front of him.  He is very comfortable being off for lengths of time, but then, he is home.. tracking in mud and wanting to talk and stuff.

    i worry worry worry about hand issues but so far.. so good so i worry for nothing.  I have weird pain/nerve things going on..

    congratulations mr. Webbie.  I have been following everyone's trials and tribulations and totally want to indivividually respond to everyone but i'm tired.  it's time for bed and i have chemo at 9 in the morning.

    have a great tomorrow.

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  • TwillNW
    TwillNW Member Posts: 46
    edited April 2009

    Hi all - as always, reading often, posting seldom. I survived Taxol #1 today and other than having trouble getting comfortable (restless legs) for the three hour infusion, it went off without a hitch.  We'll see what the next few days bring - the family will be heading out this week-end to a high school equestrian team meet - if Taxol SEs hit hard, I may find myself enjoying the bed at the motel rather than the meet. 

    I am disappointed that I don't seem to have gotten an energy bounce from the dexamethasone I took last night and this am, and onc didn't prescribe any post tx.  I did get decadron in the premeds.  I was planning on using the bounce to get some stuff done. 

    What to drink - I am having the same issue as Lisa810 asked about - having trouble finding something that I like to drink.  Plain water - ick.  Flavored water - ick.  Carbonated flavored water - ick.  Soda - ick and no real hydration value either.  Gatorade was ick for a while but has been good the last few days.  Like Judy, I find that chocolate milk is good.  Some juices are ok but too sweet.  The big drink that has worked for me in the last week is lemonade - like Minute Maid in two liter bottles, CountryTime powder that can be mixed in plain water bottles, Newman's Own from the refrigerator case.  Yes, the lemonade has some sugar which is not ideal (but I don't think it has as much sugar as soda) so I am trying to still alternate it with plain water and decaf iced tea.  Don't know how long it will continue to taste good, but I'm going with it as long as it does...

    Congrats to all - we are getting through it!

    Tricia  

       

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  • KerryMac
    KerryMac Member Posts: 3,529
    edited April 2009

    Oh, what is it with not being able to drink water? I can drink coffee fine, still, but Juice and water are both off. Gingerale is also fine, no doubt contributing nicely to my little chemo baby tummy! I can always tell when I am starting to come out of the hole, as I can drink water again, weird.

    Lisa -  don't worry, you didn't upset me. I wouldn't be doing them if I didn't have to either! Smile

    Judy - glad you are home, and wonderful news that you got the "All Clear". The E drug I took (similar to the A one) did nasty things to my veins, but they are starting to clear now. Guess you will be going in right before Easter like me!

    Webbie - that is such excellent news! That must lift your spirits no end. 

    Tricia - hope the taxol is good to you!  I felt great the first few days, which was nice, but then had a big crash! Hope you don't miss your Horse events.

    Kristine - I have been checking out your Kormen pages. Way to go! I am very impressed. I would imagine it will be an extremely emotional day, but really powerful. I wish I could come and walk with you. Actually, I will be full of steroids that day, I probably could manage the run! I look forward to updates!

    Not much from my neck of the woods. I was going to go for a walk this morning and  then decided against it. Oh, well, there is always tomorrow. Anyhow, hope everyone has a lovely day, whether in the Chemo hole or out.

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  • MicheleS
    MicheleS Member Posts: 937
    edited April 2009

    Hi everyone, Today I go for my 1st taxol... I'm so stressed out about it.  I've been up since 3 am. ick.  I just have to bellieve that I'll feel better on this.

    wish me luck!

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  • Terri42
    Terri42 Member Posts: 56
    edited April 2009

    Hey Furies!

    Jancie- so glad you're done AC - congrats!

    Also congrats to Mr. Webbie - it's nice to have good news!

    Kristine - I'm doing the walk here in Philadelphia - our hospital has a team so I joined that and am trying to recruit my friends to go too!  It's exciting - something to look forward to instead of our next chemo!

    Michele - good luck with Taxol - it is easier in a way - I really don't think you will be as nauseous other than the mental nausea we all get just from the process but that will go away when you get home!

    Judy - I'm glad you're home - sorry this has been such a pain in the a** - hopefully it will get easier??!!!

    Apple - good luck with your certification - I think it's good to be focused on that right now!  I think I need to start back to work and get out of this humdrum mode!

    Have a good day guys - it's supposed to get nice and sunny here today so I'm going for a walk!

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited April 2009

    Drinks?

    I've been making a gallon of iced green tea with (horrors) a couple packs of nutrasweet in it..

    it's really excellent.  i buy my green tea by the cardboard box at my local chinese grocer.. (Hime, Ban Cha).. a couple tblspoons in a small pot of water.. then dilute. 

    oh yeah, and my fave - chocolate milk.

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  • kmn0701
    kmn0701 Member Posts: 117
    edited April 2009

    Yay Terry!!! I so wish we were all closer & could do something like this together. ITA with Kerry, I know I'll be an emotional mess that day but I really think it will be a powerful day & I SO need that!! It's definitely nice to have something else to think about other than my next chemo!

    I have been liking the taste of Powerade Zero lately. Not so strong & just the right amount of sweet for me.

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  • Jaimieh
    Jaimieh Member Posts: 2,373
    edited April 2009

    I have been drinking propel which next week will taste horrible but my PA at my Oncologist does not want me drinking water in the first week due to the nausea. 

    Webbie~ Congratulations to you DH :)

    I am exhausted today.  I thought week 3 of TCH was supposed to be my "good" week.  I seem to be the most tired during week #3. 

    Is anyone elses hair growing back inbetween treatments ??  It's not enough to ditch the wig but I have hair growing and I was just wondering if anyone else has any yet ??

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  • KerryMac
    KerryMac Member Posts: 3,529
    edited April 2009

    Yep, mine is growing! I think the FEC hair loss has stopped, so the hair is growing, and the Taxatore hair loss hasn't started, so whatever is there now will go soon. BUT, at least it is growing!!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009

    judy, i'm relieved to hear you're finally home. and i think putting off the chemo, though disappointing, was the right choice. your poor body needs mending time. how are they dealing with the clot/phlebitis? are you the one that's on a blood thinner? forgive me for not keeping better track.

    kerry, glad i didn't upset you. that's the last thing in the world i'd want to do. it is so confusing how different our doctors think and deal, though. i know we all have different things going on, different pathologies, diagnoses, etc ... but still, it makes for a lot of second-guessing, at least on my part. but when my docs confer, i will abide by what they think is best for me. they've been spot on so far. the bottom line is trust. trusting them. and my gut.

    huge congrats to the webbies - i'm so excited for you! what an honor, and i'm sure it's well-deserved!

    congrats too to apple and kristine ... so proud of you both for taking on such responsibilities! i know you'll both do wonderfully!

    hope our lil' trooper michele's doing ok. she's had way too much of The Sick, she needs a break, dammit.

    tricia, if you're into lemonade, you might want to try the lemonade "multi-v" smartwater. that's been working for me, for one day, anyway. no icky aftertaste, but i still dilute it with filtered water. right now i'm choosing to ignore all the additional vitamins and pure crap that's in it.

    and oh yes, i'm aaaaaaalllllll about the chocolate milk! even tho i need to start cutting back, due to my massive weight gain. (ok. 12 lbs. but i'm resolved to turn this around. now. because i know i can.) 

    day two of taxotere, woke up feeling great - even tho i wanted to sleep in and wound up wide awake at 7 am for some unfathomable reason. i even was able to drink coffee!!! (on AC, i couldn't look at coffee til day 5 or so). went for my neulasta, then came home and crashed hard. now i'm just contending with some acid reflux & some mild gastro issues. but so far, so good. and my port doesn't hurt at all, which i'm super relieved about.

    (((everyone))) 

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  • MicheleS
    MicheleS Member Posts: 937
    edited April 2009

    Update from me: I threw up 3X's before they even gave me any drugs.  (And I mean real throwing-up... Not just dry heaves.)  And a 4th time when she pulled the needle after flushing the final time.  1st was when I arrived into the office.  I just trucked over to the potty so no mess.  The second was than they assessed my port to get blood,  Not pretty,, she thought I meant that I'd just spit-up... not projectile vomit.  So, a change of clothes for her.  #3 was back over in the chemo suite when she flushed me and hooked me up.  Big basin over there... they've learned.  The last was when she disconnected me and flushed for the last time.

    With all of that said, I don't feel too bad yet.  I feel like I have "creepy crawlies" under my skin,,, strange.

    I did have a relatively *minor* reaction to the taxol.  My face got really, really red and I had streaks on my neck.  I buzzed my nurse and she immediately called for help.  The *help* brought the crash cart. Before I knew it the line was disconnected and she was pushing more benadryl.  They took my vitals and asked a ton of questions. I quess that they were satisfied because they started the drip again but really, really slow.  And the nurse came by to look at me every 2 min or so.

    love to all of you!!

    Michele
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  • Artemis
    Artemis Member Posts: 759
    edited April 2009

    (((Michele)))  All I can say is that I'm sorry you're having such a difficult time, and that IT WILL END!  Just keep on keepin' on, sweetie!

    Hugs to all,
    Artemis

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited April 2009

    Michelle - i have those creepy crawlies with taxol.. it's the nerve endings i think.

    i am given a hydrocodone acetomenophin compound.. a lose dose generic is available that so totally helps. (like vicodin - there are other names.

    otherwise it is quite intolerable.. apparently many taxol users are given this stuff..

    ----------------

    this is kind of off topic, but it gave me pause to ponder on horrific things women endure as they live their lives...

    I wstopped at the mall on this rainy Thursday on the way home from chemo. there were a couple women with several active little kids right next me in a common area. the women were both bleached, fat and tightly dressed. Suddenly one of them (she looked to be about 20) grabbed her little son by the neck of his shirt, thrust her face right into his and bellowed at the top of her powerful lungs - IF YOU DON'T STOP YOUR WHINING I'M GOING TO F*** YOU IN THE FACE... her mouth shouting into his open, terrified one.

    i had to say something.. i stood there and told myself to say something to her.. i took a couple steps and looked at this poor girl who was obviously in a very abusive relationship, covered my mouth with hand and just bawled.. i couldn't move. there were maybe 10 women right there and all of them had the same reaction.. we just cried at the horrible horrible scene we witnessed. the mother looked at us and tried to hold back her tears.

    fortunately one of the more composed women went up to her and put her arm around her shoulders, and talked softly with her. another older woman joined them.

    i hope they were able to direct her toward help.

    out of all the things i've ever seen, i think that was one of the most pathetic. the little boy was 3 or 4.

    it kinds of puts my problems in perspective. 

    Dx 5/10/2008, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIIc, Grade 3, 4/9 nodes, ER+

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  • Beverly11
    Beverly11 Member Posts: 443
    edited April 2009

    Hi Everyone - Seems like everyone has had lots going on today.

    Thks for the well wishes Kerry.  Unfortunately, I was not able to get my 3rd FEC due to my neutrophyls.  There count was only .41 & my doctors cut off is 1.  Apparantly, some doctors cut off is 1.5.  So, I am going back on Monday.  I seem to have to work hard for each treatment.  The 1st time they thought I had shingles & there was controvery on whether to treat me.  They had to get infectious diseases opinion.  The 2nd one had to be postponed by a day due to my wbc counts.  Oh well, all I can do it try to eat healthy.  Doesn't seem to be too much in my control.

    Congratulations Helen for being done FEC.  

    Congratulations Kristine for joining the Koman Race For The Cure.  There are so many amazing charity events out there.  I really want to give back!

    Webwriter - Congrats to you & your husband.  You do have lots going on!  (the ooph operation also)  I have to do some research on that as well.  Another thing on my to do list!  

    Michelle - Hope tomorrow is a better day!

    Re - the drinking - I have not been able to drink much water by itself.  I dilute the water with apple juice, cranberry juice, iced tea etc.  (depending on what is appealing to me)  At least I am getter 3/4 water & 1/4 juice & less sugar.

    Bev

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  • suzmarks
    suzmarks Member Posts: 83
    edited April 2009
    Congrats to the husbands and the achievers, love to hear the good news!  Today I got my scarf from the wonderful folks at goodwishes, actually from Laurie Erickson the owner. It is beautiful! So is the card that they sent me signed by everyone working there wishing me well. What a wonderful person and organization. I'm so tickled by the kindness of strangers. I don't know if anyone else is taking advantage of their offer of free silk scarves but I'll post the email address again. (It was first posted by someone from the March group.) It is goodwishes@franceluxe.com  Today is my birthday, my birthday with cancer. Interesting... Since the fam is asleep I celebrated with a piece of dark chocolate in bed. I'm taking a 1/2 day off of work and going to lunch with a friend. I feel a little guilty given the amount of time I've already taken off but what the hell, you only have a cancer BD once (I HOPE).  Some news for those with neuropathy. The nurse at the oncs was telling me that a patient here started using an amino acid when she got it. She is a chemist and came up with using alpha lipoic acid. She found it very helpful and her onc is going to start suggesting it for his other patients. The nurse said you can find it or get more info on vitacost.com . Hope everyone has a comfortable, easy weekend. 
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