Any May 2009 Chemo Starters?

Octobergirl

Hi Rockbranchd....

I also started chemo in May and have not posted here. I would advise you to go to the ER since your clinic is closed and you are worried about WBCs going down.  I had a similar experience (with diarhea, not constipation) with my first ACT infusion and ended up in the ER when my fever went above 100.4. I ended up with a bleeding hemorroid which became infected and caused my WBC to dive to almost nothing....hospitalized 4 days.  At least the antibiotics cleared up the infection and I didn/t miss a tx.  Like you, I hated going to the ER and postponed it until my DH insisted in the middle of the night that my temp. was going up and I had to go.  My Onc. told me later it was the right thing to go early...said "You can get very sick very quickly if you ignore a problem affecting your WBC".

Your clinic may believe you need antibiotics to avoid/stop any infection from the torn membranes and keep your tx. on schedule.

zuzeee

Wow another girl from New Zealand. Hi kiwifriend. Titch & I also live in NZ. I see from your post you are also awake at night!!! Debbi and Geri, thank you for your messages. I feel a bit calmer but am still not sleeping well. Just read that this is common , great to know I am common!!!! Haha. I look forward to reading where all you girls went for the holiday.

Hi Rockbranch, this is a great group and you have lots to say, so welcome to Marvels.

Have lots of fun.

Kiwifruit ( Zespri) are marvellous for constipation. I eat heaps of them and have not suffered at all.

Love and hugs Susie

debbie6122

Rockbranchfriend- So sorry that you had to join us here, and sorry you are having so much pain, i will tell you what really helps alot and that is bag balm, i dont know if they have it there in NZ, but it was oringinally used for cows utters, but it works great for so many things expecially the bumm, if you use a q-tip it helps to get it where you want it to go(no double dipping) ha! Sorry dont mean to make a joke about it, because i know how painful it is, hope you can find it, and its in a green can.How are you doing with the rest of the side effects? Hope you are feeling good despite the other problem, hope this helps (((hugs))))

Suzeee- Im suppose to go to some friends house for a bq and swimming i have been nervous aobut what i was going to wear and sitting out in the sun, and swimming like what do i wear on ,my head, then i found out it suppose to rain, yayyyyyyy!! never thought i would be so happy about rain! ha! So now i guess the party is indoors which is fine by me!! course i will probably have a few drinks and rip my hat off anyway LOL! I forgot to mention to that dh takes tylenol pm's and it helps him to go to sleep at night, he takes 2 he falls asleep with in minutes of taking it.

sending love, light and peace, and the healing angels to all of you sisters!

TexasRose

I am so sorry that you are hurting so. That must be miserable. I had a small problem with that treatment #2 I think, but not nearly as bad as you sound. I did use the soothing wipes instead of regular toilet paper and it helped because they were soft and moist. But you need something more. Have you tried going to the pharmacy and asking them if there is any kind of OTC that would help? What does Preparation H do? I know it's for hemmoroids, but maybe it would help you too if there is something in it for pain in that area. I'm sorry. I wish I could help. I would go to the pharmacy and ask them before I headed to the ER.

Welcome, by the way!

Janet22664

Rockbrandchd:  I will be going for my 4th A/C treatment on Monday and after my 3rd I too had hiney trouble!  The one thing I can definitely tell you is that you want to keep having regular BM's.  Don't hold back!  If you do,   your "stuff" will become hard and dry and be even more difficult to pass.  I ended up with bloody, painful hemorrhoids!  For relief, I used "Tucks" pads in addition to stool softeners. The Tucks did offer relief and healing.  Good luck.  Remember, keep having movements, or you'll pay for it in the "end". 

Janet

deb6563

Good morning everyone. Happy 4th of July. I am on day 5 after #4 and so far, so good.  I am still exhausted and sleeping alot, but hope to feel like going to the annual picnic and fireworks tonight.  Hubby told me to lie around and sleep today so that I would be able to go tonight.

Rockbranchdeb - I am having the same problem you are having and yes, it is very painful.  Like Janet, I keep Tucks pads in the bathroom and that seems to help.  She is right, don't hold it back or it will become more and more painful. It is a horrible side effect of the anti nausea medicine and my onc told me that I won't need as much with the taxol. 

Hope everyone has a great 4th. 

rockbranchdeb

Wonderful May Marvels:

   Thank you all so much for the great advice, and it was especially good to know that I'm not the only one who has dealt with this SE. My DH traveled to the nearest Bomgaar's (25 miles) and bought some Bag Balm (suggested by Debbie6122) last night, and I feel so much better already!! I actually ate some solid food last night and this morning. We'll see how that goes....

Janet2264 and Deb6563, I thought about Tucks at about midnight last night because I remember being given those in the hospital after the birth of my first child. But of course there are no pharmacies open. Are those purchased over the counter these days?

Octobergrace: You really had a tough time with your infection; I'm glad that it all turned out okay and you didn't miss a tx. I was pretty sick after AC #1, so my onc began putting me on antibiotics Day 7-11 after every single treatment. So far I've not had a fever ever.

To all the rest of you who replied with sympathy & advice: I can't thank you enough. I was in so much pain and felt so terribly down--wondering if I'd ever be normal again. Lots and lots of tears and dark thoughts (poor dh). The May Marvels are such a generous, loving group of women. I didn't discover this site until half-way through May, and I have so enjoyed reading your stories. I'm inspired by your wit and wisdom, and you have given me a laugh sooooo many times (and just when I needed it). I feel blessed "knowing" all of you!     Thanks again, & have a wonderful July 4th!!

Gekko

Rockbranchdeb

I 'm so glad the Bag Balm gave you some relief.  I too have the "sore bum don't want to go cause it hurts" SE from AC.  I keep some wet toilet wipes next to each toilet and in my purse to use as a final wipe.  I like Tucks but they are so small.  Since the active ingredient is just witchhazel I buy a bottle of that (much cheaper than a small jar of Tucks) and pour a little on the moist wipe before I use it.  The wipes are a generous size and the witchhazel is very soothing.  But don't use the witchhazel if you are really raw down there as it has some alcohol in it and it will sting!  Here's hoping your "next" time isn't too painful.

TexasRose

Hi May Marvels!

Seems like it has been a long time since I posted. This third treatment was definitely the roughest yet. It's really just been yesterday and today where I have felt like myself again and treatment was on 6/23. It has been so hot here- triple digits with heat indexes around 110- just miserable. I was walking out of Walmart the other day with my wig on and was just about to die. I had bought a hat, so when I got to my trunk I dug through my bags until I found it, ripped my wig off and put the hat on right there in the parking lot. I couldn't give a flying fig if anybody saw me or not!! I don't wear anything on my head at home. Two of my brothers have seen my little bald head now. I'm not thrilled about people seeing it, but it is too hot to wear anything. I don't know if it means anything, but I have a lot of stubble growing on my head. It was smooth as a baby's butt and now there is plenty of hair stubble. I haven't lost the hair on my arms, my brows or lashes, and I have had to shave my legs a couple of times since treatment started although not lately.

I have my last AC on Tuesday and then on to 12 weekly Taxol. I am so ready to be done with the AC- mean little red devil that it is!! My mood hasn't been very good this week. All this is getting old and I am so ready to be done with treatment, but I have a long ways to go. I hate to even think about it.

Had a nice 4th of July today. Spent it in the pool. We didn't do much else. I'm tired tonight though. I wear out so easy now.

Hope everybody is doing well. I have started to give a little thought to reconstruction. My hospital won't do it until you are finished with treatment. I didn't think I wanted it, but the longer I go without a breast the more I want one again. Where are most of you in the reconstruction part?

Off to bed. Sweet dreams to all!

Mary

Titch

Hello all you wonderful May marvels

I hope you had a wonderful holiday over there in the US.   We don't celebrate the 4th July 2009 the same in NZ, but what I have seen from movies it is a big celebration over there. 

 Big hugs for texasrose....sorry to hear you still having a rough time.  

My thoughts are with everyone who is having the SE.  Hope tomorrow  is a better day.

Big huggles to you all

nancypat

Hi May Marvels!

I haven't posted in a while because my second chemo didn't go so well.  I ended up in the hospital and had to have 12 transfusions and surgery on my right lung.  I got out Friday so I spent the month of June in a place I don't even like to visit much less "move in". 

My onc says chemo is over for me.  The truth is, I came very close to dying because of the pneumonia was so aggressive and I am very limited to which antibiotics I can take because of allergic reactions to so many.  I ended up having surgery that separated my ribs and my lung was scrubbed inside and out.  I had drain tubes the size of garden hoses.  Now I have a new scar on my back that matches my right mastectomy scar, plus the smaller ones where the hoses came out.  I looked at myself in the mirror yesterday and just cried.  Not what I expected at 55.  Never expected to be ZaZa Gabor but what I saw was a bald, chubby woman with a mangled right side.  Oh well!  It could be worse.  At least I am here.

Even though my chemo journey is over (at least when my se's decide to go away) I will still keep a watchful eye over you whom I have grown to care for.  I wish all of you luck, strength and courage to face what you must.  One only has to read a few posts to realize how much you all have bonded and how you jump in to help the members of the May Marvels who are down and need help.  I am so proud of you.  Thanks for the help you gave me and for just being there and understanding when there simply weren't words. 

My best to all of you,

Nancy

Indomitable1

Pantufas -So sorry to hear about the rough time you had in June.  As I noted in another post, I keep all the BC.org members/survivors  on our prayer list at church. Please know that you'll remain on that list. And apparently only 2 rounds of chemo were needed to kick Cancer butt in your case!  Hope you enjoyed our Independence Day -given your new freedom from the hospital!

You're still one of us so stay in touch thru this thread!

God Bless!

Indomitable1

Titch-Love your new pic! You wear it well!

AbuelaBoricua

Nancy: I am so sorry to hear about your health issues during the last weeks! I was wondering what was going on since we had not heard from you in a while. Well lets be positive and think that now you will fully recover from both situations and before the summer ends you will feel healthy again.  Take care of yourself!

To everyone else have a great day and get lots of sleep! Lots of HUGS! Diana

nancypat

Thanks Indomitable 1 and ABrose.  I appreciate your good wishes.  After a month, I am so glad to be home.  My ds and I are doing my IV meds so I am doubly grateful I have my port. 

Wishing all of you a wonderful, safe holiday and just a plain old great day to our friends in NZ.

Nancy

ps.  Thinking of you Texas Rose. 

TexasRose

Look at Titch- rocking the bald!! You look great!!

Nancy- I am so sorry for all that you have been through. I'm glad you are out of the hospital and hope you are up to speed soon! We have missed you here and I have seen several posts wondering where you were. Please hang around!! Hugs and wishes for good health to you!!

Hugs to you too Diana!!

Another scorcher here today. Another day in the pool. Tomorrow starts chemo week. I'm getting ready mentally and getting my stuff together. I am ready for this last AC- bring it on!! So I can be done with it!! The last two days I have felt so good. I hate knowing that will change again on Tuesday.

Hope everybody has a fabulous day!

Mary

zuzeee

Hi Marvels

Nancy I am so sorry to hear your news, loving thoughts are with you. Titch you are brave gal. I am not putting up my bald head.!!! Will post new on with wig instead. I laughed Texas Rose, my head freezes when  I have a shower and yours is too hot. Well another night with poor sleep however I did watch Wimbledon. A fantastic tennis match with Roddick only loosing at the very end of a gruelling battle and now it is time to get up and go to work. Hmmmm.

Have a wonderful Monday girls.

Love & Hugs  Susie

lassie11

I too am sorry to hear the violent side effects you had, Nancy. Sounds very scarey. Thanks for letting us know what has happened to you.

Just in case there are lurkers about to start chemo who are frightened, I thought I ought to give another perspective. While scarey things  certainly can happen, so can not so bad things.  I am half way through FEC-T treatment which happens every three weeks 6 times. The second half is a different drug and I hope it goes as well.

So far, it is like scheduling to have the flu every three weeks. I am queasy and tired for the first week but still able to do about one thing a day. The next two weeks are much better. Last week, at the beginning of week 2,  I met some relatives from Britain and among other things, we went to a family cottage long weekend (I drove). Just got back with them and, while a bit tired, I am quite energized from the visit. Fortunately for me, it was too rainy and then too chilly for most people to want to go in the water so I didn't miss anything.  I wore my wig the whole time and since it wasn't too hot, it didn't give me any trouble. That probably would not have worked in the hot climates where some of you are.

I think the realities that I don't have any one to look after (but do have friends and family who look out for me) and I don't have to go to work takes the stress from having to recover quickly. The other thing - and it is what my father says explains him making it to 94 - is "sheer bloody luck".  I wish all of you some of that luck.

jaelsne

Nancy:  Saying that you've been through a LOT is an understatement.  I hope your recovery goes smoothly.  Thank heavens that you came through all that you have.

Mary:  I'll join you in learning all about reconstruction.  I had a single-step reconstruction along with my mastectomy on March 24.  I had to go in for an emergency implant removal last week (the implant had worked its way through my skin and was ready to pop through my incision!), and I was told not to look at my chest--I haven't.  The plastic surgeon said it looks dreadful, so going without reconstruction is not an option.  I hadn't considered the other options (removing skin from my back and get another implant, trans flap, etc), so it's something to think about as I go through chemo and rads.

  To all of us "wigless wonders"--I had vowed NEVER to go anywhere without my wig or hat/halo.  Now that the temp here in the Los Angeles area is in the 90's every day, I have lost such vanities.  I drive without anything on my head, and pop a scarf on when I get out of the car.  It's too darn hot to care about that stuff.

Jo Anne 

LoriR

Ok - I just wrote a big long philisophical thank you to all of you for sharing and helping everyone else get thru this.  It helps to hear all your stories and to know that I am not alone.  It also is overwhelming to me at times.  Sometimes I go thru all the different threads and think - there are TOOOOO many of us - just way tooooo many.  I was also trying to give some words of encouragement to those of you going thru a difficult time right now.  Anyway some how it all deleted so I will just say - hey just checking in and hope all is well with everyone

benisse

Have been in Sea Island, GA since Tuesday.  Had a wonderful time except crashed on a beach bike and scraped my leg very badly...about a 6 inch section where the skin was torn off.  It was extremely painful.  I shouldn't have been on it or going that fast.  When I crashed...the bike hit me in the head.  I called the onc office to see if I should take an antibiotic.  The nurse called back and said no antibiotic at this time, but I must go to the ER to make sure I didn't have any internal bleeding from the blow to my head.  I spent 7 hours at the ER most of it waiting.  It was my sons' 9th bday so we had to redo it the next day.  They did a blood test and my platelet count was normal making them surmise that I didn't have internal bleeding.  The leg prevented me getting back in the ocean due to the infection risk.  The fireworks on the beach were spectacular and the trip was so enjoyable and relaxing.  I'm getting ready for FAC 4 on Tuesday.  I wore a scarf or ballcap on the beach so as to not get my wig sandy.  That led to me meeting 2 survivors who were inspiring to me.

Nancy - so glad to hear from you and hear you are out of the hospital.  I'm sorry you've been through so much.  Keep in touch.

Mary - I had a bilateral mast with tissue expanders and latismus dorsi reconstruction in March.  I'll have the te's exchanged for implants in November or December...6 weeks after chemo ends at least.  Then the tatooing of the nipples after that.  I have been happy with my reconstruction...the back scars are large and ugly.  The te's give an odd shape as someone mentioned, but my friend with the same plastic surgeon has completed reconstruction and she has no odd shape at all.  I didn't spend much time contemplating my recon...just did what my good friend did.  I'm glad you're considering all your options.  You asked long ago if I will have rads...no I will not.  Good luck with your last AC on Tuesday...I'll be thinking of you while I have my last FAC that same day.

Rock - I'll endorse Tuck's too. Yes it is over the counter.  I use flushable wipes but am sure to then dry the area with tissue as the wetness can exacerbate the abraision.  Vaseline is soothing too.  Hope you've continued to feel better.

Titch - you look great in your pic!  I'm going bald a lot too.

Hello to the new posters. 

Best luck to you all this week!!!

nancypat

Hi Ladies!

Thanks to all for your well wishes and good thoughts.  I am doing well, (I hope!) and ds and I are still trying to get my home IV done correctly.  We didn't consider that the nurses do it in shifts and there are only the two of us.  If I kick the bucket now, it will be because we killed me. lol!

I hope all of you are doing well and dealing with your se's successfully.  My admiration goes out to the ladies who are going through chemo and surgeries and reconstruction.  It's as though bc has said " I am doing this " and you are coming back saying " you may have done that but I AM DOING THIS!!!"  You are incredible! 

I just want to say that I am a fluke.  My experiece was unique to me and I don't want anyone to read about it and be afraid of chemo.  It is a necessary must for those of us fighting bc but just a very few of us can not do it.  I simply have too many other health issues and allergies that make me a poor candidate for chemotherapy and we didn't know until we tried. 

I will still keep track of you because I care how you are doing and I wish you all a safe time ahead. 

Always,

Nancy 

deb6563

Hello May Marvels,

Hope everyone had a nice 4th. I was able to enjoy the entire weekend even though I was extremely tired. On the 4th the County Volunteer Fire Dept, which my husband is a part of, held it's annual BBQ with fireworks afterwards.  I sat in my chair all evening and everyone waited on me, bring me food and drink. Then last night, our church held its annual picnic and fireworks, once again, everyone waited on me and wouldn't let me do anything.

I am on day 7 after A/C 4 and I was unable to go back to work today because of the fatique, hopefully I will be able to go back tomorrow.  I am so glad the A/C part of this journey is over.  I can feel the mouth sores beginning already.  Hopefully they won't be as bad as they were after #3.

Nancy- I am so sorry about all the problems you have had.  You are in my prayers.  Hang in there.

Mary and Janet  I am thinking of you this week as you go for #4. Hope it goes well.

To everyone else - sorry if I can't remember everything that is being said,  I really hope this chemo brain gets better.

Burkiworks

Rockbranchdeb,

I also suffer the bum pain, which quickly became hemorrhoids. If you have trouble going, hemorrhoids are not far behind (pun intended). Straining, even unintentionally, cause hemorrhoids. All the major pain meds constipate, it seems...what a dilemma.

I don't know about the kiwi, but I am going to try it myself. Stool softeners don't help me and I hate taking that stuff they give you that is practically totally sugar.

This is just my experience and I am not prescribing, and please don't take this as a commercial, but the only thing that has helped me is a liquid calcium, magnesium, vitamin D3 combo. I take as prescribed at bedtime and it works every time...plus, I feel like at least I'm putting some nutrients in my system.

Also, I apply Preparation H cream. It has soothing agents and mild pain-relievers.

When I am so sore, I slather on the petroleum jelly before I go poop to lubricate the area. It helps, too.

Another thing I have learned is to take sitz baths. You can buy a sitz bath (looks like a plastic hat with a brim. It fits over the toilet.) I fill it with very warm water, stir in about a spoonful of salt, then sit with your bum in it for 10 minutes or more if you can. When I'm really bad, I do it about three times a day, especially at bedtime, then apply the Prep H.

Hang in there. I know it is very painful. I did like you and wouldn't eat. I also have belly ascites, so I even cut liquids. Well, my blood pressure plummeted and I became weak as a kitten. I ended up having to have fluids at the hospital.

 Take good care of yourselves, 

TexasRose

Janet- Hope everything is going well with #4 today!! No more AC for you!! Or me after tomorrow!! I hope- went up to the hospital this morning for my blood draw. Here's hoping I am good to go for tomorrow. Anyway, thinking of you!!

Susie- My head gets hot and cold. Hot when I am outside in the triple digit heat and inside when I'm in the air conditioning.

Leslie- About the stress of having to recover- it's the same for me. I don't have children and I don't work, so I don't really have to recover quickly. I try to because I do have a life, but I don't have to. If I feel like crap, I can feel like crap.

Jo Anne- I'm looking into the DIEP. There is a PS here who does it. I am still not sure I want reconstruction at all, but I would consider using my own tissue. To be honest though, if I'd had a bilateral I wouldn't even be considering it.

Lori- Sorry you lost your long note. It sucks to write so much when it takes so much out of us to do it and then lose it all. Hope you are well otherwise!

benisse- So sorry about your bike crash. That sounds dreadful! But glad you had a good time other than that. I am knocking on wood today hoping my lab work is good and AC #4 is a go for tomorrow. We have reservations next week at the Texas coast and I am so looking forward to it. I hope nothing causes me to have to cancel. I did buy trip insurance just to be safe. The condos have a strict cancelation policy and I didn't want to take the chance. I will be thinking of you tomorrow and your last FAC.

Nancy- Still wishing you well and hoping you hang around with us.

Deb- You are a week ahead of me. Glad AC is over for you but sorry you are still feeling the effects. I hope you don't get any mouth sores. I haven't had any yet. Knock on wood.

Joanne- Hope you are well. You take care of yourself too.

Time to get my chemo bag packed and get everything ready for tomorrow. My SIL is having a very major surgery tomorrow at the same hospital I go to. After chemo, I will have to go sit with my brother for awhile. They have been very good to me. If you have a spare second, I would appreciate prayers for Teri and that her surgery goes well. Thanks!

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs, Mary

jabl1252

Nancy, Glad you are feeling better.May I ask what are your options at this time since you can not do chemo.You have her2+  am I right?  Are you taking any other treatment so you have no other reacurrances with bc. Titch, you look so good bald.I look like my brother.I wear scarves at home or go bald,but have not gotten up emough courage to go out without my wig.So many people that don't know that I am wearing a wig ask me if I have a new hairstyle.So that I don't embarrass them I say kind of and just talk about something else.I find it kind of awkward when they ask and am not sure if I should tell them. What do you all do, just come right out and tell them the whole story.I don't want people to feel sorry for me and not know what to say to me so I just keep it to myself,which is probably wrong. Texas rose,sorry you have been feeling so lousy hope you are more chipper soon.As for anyone else that has been having bad se I hope you will be feeling like your self soon.I have been blessed with only minor se and as I read about all of you that have to go through this every time you have treatment it breaks my heart.Soon we will all be in better places with our good health. We May Marvels have met some pretty terrific women on this thread.Thank you to all that have  helped us get through some pretty bad times, you have lifted my spirit many times. Take Good care this week. Julie

luv4my5girls

TexasRose- I am also looking into Diep...I just set my consult appointment with the PS for July 23rd...I am super excited to see what my options look like.  I found out some interesting news while setting my appointment, that I have not read any where during my research so I thought I would share it will you.

There are 4 phases of this Reconstruction type(DIEP): 

First: to create the breast mounds using the excess tummy skin

Second: (about 2- 3 months later) to create semitry - if needed

Third: (about 1 month later) the nipple 

Fourth: Tattooing of the areola

One thing that I was told is that the tummy part of the surgery isn't as bad as I had read.  I was told it wasn't as bad of a recovery as a C-section....but similar restraints as after a C-section-which I am familiar with so that was good to know! 

I am sure there could be a few variations and the time frames could be different depending on  healing and the doctor, but I thought it was pretty informative and I wanted to share.

Hope everyone is feeling good today and remember...Think positive!

Viki

debbie6122

Hi May Marvels, it has been a few days since i have posted, but have read them and im sorry i cant respond to all of you, i have really been fatigued and weak, went in for my cbc's today before i do #3 tomorrow and wbc are really low again so they sent me to hospital to get another dreaded shot in the tummy, the shot isnt so bad, its the side effects and bone pain that i hate, but wont know if i can do my cheno tomorrow i will have another blood test in the morning and see-

Texasrose- i will be thinking about you tomorrow since we are on the same schedule, hope every thing goes good for you, i will be saying a prayer for you and your sil teri, and your family, hope every thing goes well

Titch- you look so cute in your bald head,

Pantufus- you are such a inspiration you have dealt with so much and still have such a funny humor- ((((((((hugs))))))))

Benissee- crap that must of hurt like heck, hope you are healing and feeling better

to every one else lots of hugs

angel hugs debbie

Titch

Thank you for the compliments about my bald photo..... it not that bad going oh natural.... I know it takes alot of confidence to do it, but lil steps ofnot wearing ya wig you become more comfortable with it. 

I am still doing good, round 3 for me, I have even less SE than before.  I am feeling real good.  Still working and keeping outta trouble.  Have a hospital appt in a week time- with my breast specialist team, so suspecting I will have a surgery appointment this time next week.  I also have my final chemo session next week, my oncologist seems to think I won't need anymore, but my hospital nurse said I will have chemo after surgery... I am pretty offae with having more chemo, it is definitely not as scary as before my first session..   So who knows what next.

Julie -  I can relate to the discussions re wig.  I always tell my friends and family it a wig, cause they all initially think I have had a haircut, and it leaves me gobsmacked........ cause noone has cut my hair hehehe.  But strangers or at work I have learnt to say  thanks....

Nancy  - I am so glad u are ok gal, what a nightmare it has been for you.... My thoughts are with you gal, big huggles.  I am so glad you are bouncing back and still positive about things.  I personally find it so unfair, that you and others have been having a hard time, when some people like me have absolutely nothing.  It is when I really think cancer suxs. It hard enough battling this without having other complications.  

Susie - love the pic..... farrah looklike wink........ I hope u having a better week than last week with work.  How is the dating going?  

Viki - U go gal.... I am still awaiting for my masectomy which I think is coming up in the next month.  But I have opted for reconstruction a year later, after I have finished my treatments.  Hubby asked the surgeon could I get a ZZ size.... I was like yeah right......

Burkiworks..Ouch.... I didn't even think of that as a possible problem......  not that I have had any issues.  I definitely recommend adding into your diet food that loosens things.  If you can get kiwifruit, it is brilliant.  But even drinking orange and apple juice, eating prunes can help.........

Deb... I hope u are not as fatigued now. Big hugs

Benisse- Sounds like u had a great holiday with the exception of the bike crash, hope the leg is not causing you so much discomfort.  9 hours in the ER, bugga, that is so much like our emergency departments here....... 

Jo-anne... U go gal, that is exactly how I started...... Whilst i was driving I went bald.....  then I became more confident, and whilst I don't go out shopping or to work in my oh natural bald look.... I will take my hat / or wig of in front of friends and family, and be comfortable........  

To all you other ladies.... my thoughts are with you all, big huggles.....I can't respond anymore.... I am meant to be watching a movie with hubby...... 

Have a wonderful day ladies and hope it is with no SE or any complications........ I wish we could all meet in person you all have touched my life and been amazing support......

Huggles

 

luvtheocean

It seems as it has been a REALLY long time since I have been on and posted.  Had a very wonderful long 4th of July weekend and my friend from FL arrived last night so I have been a bit busy.  I have my FINAL CHEMO TOMORROW!  I am both looking forward to it and dreading it at the same time.  Since #3 really kicked me in the keister I am really worried about #4.  However.....IT IS THE LAST FRIGGIN ONE!!!  Then on to the rad's but I don't have to worry about that until July 23rd.  Going to my favorite Mexican restaurant for dinner tonight since I know I won't want to eat for the next few days.  FYI.....I am so sick of water!  I dont want plain, vitamin, sobe, gatorade, any of it!  I am sick of water!  Good lord I hope I don't have to go thru the whole water thing with rads!!!!!!!!!

Alright Marvels, have a great night.  To those of you who had your last tx today.  I say WOOT WOOT!

Becky