Anyone Starting Chemo in June 2016

labscientistmom

Heathet: Yay, one down, whoot, whoot!!

Dolly: Yay, Yay, two down, Huzzah, whoot, whoot!

Coffee-lover: I am taking a lot of the same things, although only zofran for nausea. Probiotic and fiber plus lots of fruit and whole grains is helping my guts work better this week. Hope you are feeling oK today too!!

Suz5232

Hi, I'm new here. Just reading everyone's experiences and they are so different and yet the same in so many ways. I started my first cycle of 4 total June 16th, Neulasta injection the next day. The day of chemo I felt fine, 2nd day fine but little fatigued. That night is when I had the whole body aches, I couldn't stay still in bed, like Restless Leg Syndrome, that lasted for a week. There were about 2 days of shooting, sharp stabbing pains in my lower back, I thought I was in labor, but I knew that wasn't the case....I also had some other side effects that lasted about a week. Now it's been 8 days and I'm feeling pretty good. My big question is the hair. It doesn't seem to be falling out yet but I understand that happens around 10 or so days. I didn't even cut my hair and it is past my shoulder. I'm going to be in for a real shocker. I did get prepared with wigs and some scarves. I know it is going to fall out and I need to cut it but there is a part of me that still can't believe it will and so I don't do anything. I think there is a slight bit of denial still.

Thanks to everyone! If it wasn't for all of you writing and me having access to read the information and your personal experiences I would have been much more anxious and scared with my dx.

Moondust

Suz5232, I had my first TC infusion on June 8. My hair has just started to shed, 17 days later. I may be able to look presentable for another few days before I give in and shave it. But the shedding is annoying and messy, so I may get my hubby to shave me on Sunday. I am happy that I went from long hair to a short cut before it started falling out.

Pepper, glad you managed to get some sleep. My stomach felt like it had a big rock sitting in it for a few days after infusion. Small meals helped.

LJ, you look great in that short short hair! Dulcolax did a number on me too, and I had diarrhea for a day.

Acie, go back and read this entire thread. You will find some terrific advice of all sorts here. My first infusion was not as bad as I thought it would be, and two weeks later I feel almost back to normal, except for getting tired a bit faster.

Dolly, you look darling in those funny photos! The cold cap looks like torture! I hope the SE's are not so bad this time and that the pink bucket stays clean!

Keely, that baby always looks so happy! My hair will look like hers in just a couple more days. I hope I can look as happy

LabMom Angela, good luck with the cut.

Anonymous

Saturday Morning, I had a great nights sleep and also now up at 9am and no sickness of any sort. I had one anti-sickness tablet yesterday at around 7pm and woke up this morning feeling fabulous and well. So not taking any more tablets. I was told yesterday at hospital that my chemo is a pretty soft one and that's why I am doing so well on the no SEs, to be honest.

Labscientist, by the sounds of things you will be finished about a week after me. But I will wait for you before I party!!! We will also be doing RADs the same time too. I have bought creams...one I used after breast op and it has medihoney in it. It was very very good on my wound and healed both underarm and breast wound very effectively and quickly. I had watched a youtube video clip with a woman who used that cream during RADS. However, you should double check with radiologist first about whether it is OK to use this as they apparently have lists of creams they want you to use and not use. I think this one must be OK though and it is said to be very good for radiotherapy rashes and burns. But we can both share ideas on that closer to the time. Anyhoos here is the link below:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005E1FECE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Glad to hear the chiropractor does you good and helps to get you breathing better. I would say that is a pretty important thing to be able to do haha....

And defo get working on the acceptance of scarves. I will not be far behind you as I am getting a fair bit of hair coming out. I think I will have some left, but it is going to be verrrrrry thin and patchy from what I am feeling so far. Went to bed last night for first time with my wee chemo bed hat on. Felt like Wee Willy Winkie. I am now trying to wash hair only once a week, but it is sooooo difficult as I used to wash every day! Also hard to not be using any products in hair, and as a result my hair is soooo dry and frizzy. I too am thinking about going and getting hair cut but just a trim and wee inch or so off ends and layers.

Moondust, glad the pics entertained you. I look like a jockey about to mount their horse in that cold cap picture. It is a bit torturey (no such word, I know) but after 10 mins it's OK. I hope you are having a good few days and getting lots of fun stuff done. Hair for me is a bit of a worry too. It is coming out, which is distressing and a wee bubble was had just yesterday at huge clump, but then...MIND over MATTER....and even if cellotape is involved, I am going to keep some hair!

Suz, hello. I see you are worrying about hair. Don't. There is nothing to be achieved by worrying about something we have NO control over. Buy pretty scarves and get you makeup done nicely and just put this down as a temporary state of affairs, which it is.

Everyone else, I hope we are all doing well and winning this game.

Dolly

pepper43

Morning lovely ladies,

I'm up early and one of my baby sisters slept over and is fixing a big breakfast for the family & cleaning the house (how lucky am I? Seriously!). Took my claritin & ibuprofren in hopes of preventing Neulasta & bone pain and my 2 steroids as prescribed. Up to this point in time, I've been a vitamin & supplement girl so seeing our cupboard lined up with prescriptions seriously freaks me out a bit. My stepdaughter's birthday is today so big breakfast is on tap to celebrate that and then we'll go have dinner & ice cream cake at the in-laws house so it should be a busy day. One I'm hoping where bone pain/fatigue don't kick in until after celebration is done so knock on wood for me y'all.

Dolly- Whoop whoop on getting round 2 done! How are you feeling? I wanted to tell you to hold off on aspirin until after your treatment due to clotting properties (that's something I learned from my toxicologist hubby). There have been studies related to preventing recurrence with other types of cancers that are promising but our oncologist doesn't know of any relating to bc specifically. My husband's going to do a bit more research on this...but given the length & scope of my treatment plan, there's no rush to know. My path goes into 2017. Loved loved your round 2 pics- you are so cute! Very nice you got to reassure a first timer in the chair - would have loved that from a neighbor at my first this week. It can be quite scary with all the tubes and equipment.

Heathet- I was told to take Ativan for sleep on steroid days-maybe that could help you! I took it the past 3 days and I think it's helped me get a solid night sleep (and def WAY more solid than what I got during that agonizing waiting for diagnosis & treatment plan time.

LJ- Darrell did an AWESOME job shaving- love that perfect head & beautiful smile. You are gorgeous! And I love the pic of Cameron with you showing it off. So cool! I have a free wig that ACS provided that looks kind of like my hair BC (before cancer)- the stylist who shaved me told me I could in and get it styled. I'll definitely be taking advantage of that because I just can't get the thing to look "just right" on me.

Numb- Thanks so much for the compliment! How are things going with you this week?

Acie- Just breathe and take it day by day. Don't let fear overcome you. Read through this comment thread and you'll get a good picture of what to expect!

labscientist- you know we HAVE to see pics when you make the leap to short cut or bald. You can even show off your scarves. ;-)

revnet- glad to hear your first TC went well.

clarkblue- OMG your grandbaby is ADORABLE!!!!!!

coffee-lover- thanks for supplement list & reasons why. I amy check with my onco on these!

Suz- welcome aboard! Are you on the AC+T regiment? Sorry about the restless leg syndrome - be sure to tell your doc. They'll work with you to minimize issues like these. Everyone's position on hair is different. I opted to just off before Round 1 of Chemo. For me, I felt I would be more traumatized by having it fall out in clumps than just getting it shaved beforehand. Made me feel more in control of the situation.

Wishing you all a fabulous weekend! My first thought waking up: I don't have a doctor's appointment today! YAY!

Elocea

Does anyone have any experience yet with getting a period after starting chemo? These warning cramps I'm getting are telling me I'm going to have one, or something. I was told I can only take Tylenol for pain while on AC but my cramps are normally terrible and I'd be on Naproxen/Midol, something stronger. Just not sure how to manage both of these things overlapping!

I have some good news to share. My genetics testing came back and I don't have the BRCA1&2 mutations. They still find my diagnosis age unsettling (33) but insisted it's a 'spontaneous occurrence'. I'm especially happy for the peace of mind this brings to my family members

Loving all the pictures! So happy to have found this group of ladies

Anonymous

Elocea, how many days after infusion are you getting these? I had bad period-like cramp on day two of chemo but no period. I wonder if it is the chemo finally finishing off our ovaries?

Dolly

Anonymous

Elocea,

Also wonderful news about BRCA 1 and 2 testing. Yayyyyy!

Anonymous

Pepper, I had read about this problem with aspirin. But I am thinking maybe after treatments are over. I mentioned it to my chemo nurse yesterday and she said she had heard about it but not an awful lot. I think the research is pretty new and in last year or so and by that I mean like research came out in US about a year ago.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and...

There was a doctor in Holland who was giving aspirin to patients BEFORE their breast ops and was being called a nutjob owing to the risk he was putting these patients at with blood thinning. However it was noted that these people were having less occurences over a number of years when compared to patients with same cancer statuses who DID NOT have aspirin.

Have you bought the book Radical Remission? I just bought a copy this week. It is amazing reading. The author gives you the 9 steps to stay clear of any recurrences. I cannot put it down.

Get hubby to work. Tell him we need him!!!

My second chemo has been utterly amazing. I have had one sickness tab (NOT STEROIDS) and that was last night and really just as a precaution. I am up and watching TV and reading and feeling amazingly good. A bit tired but that's down to late nights.

I hope you have a good day with family and stay away from ice-cream cake....(p. 17 of radical remission says that sugar and glucose feeds cancer. That is why during PET scans you are given a glucose drink as it goes straight to the cancer cells to feed them and that's how PET scan diagnoses cancer cells inside you) In other words stay well off sugar and that includes white bread and potatoes). How is the shaved head going? You look great and dead cool with it!

Dolly

KNardo88

Elocea- I woke up the morning of my first chemo infusion to my period. How lucky can ya get, right? I usually get terrible menstrual cramps too, so I was very worried about that plus whatever would come of the AC side effects. Thankfully the period hasn't much bothered me so far. AC infusion was Thursday evening, and although the period is still very heavy I'm not finding it to be adding to any discomfort. I hope yours is tolerable too! I'm sure your docs can recommend meds to remedy I safely otherwise :-)

Elocea

I've had two AC now, first on June 2nd, last one on the 16th. It's just that my period is due today, by my normal cycle. I'm so stressed about this part because I have no children and hubby and I were trying to conceive when I got diagnosed. All my oncologist could say was 'well we just have to hope your ovaries are robust enough to survive chemo'! Ugh... so yeah, even keeping a period I know means nothing about my fertility and I'm trying to focus on the 'now' and not future issues.

Were you able to take something for your pain Dolly? I may have to cancel plans and stay home with a heating pad. Or hope that the Tylenol keeps me functional. Why do women have all these extra issues?! It's cause we're strong, right?!

Elocea

KNardo - Oh lucky you! I'm glad it wasn't too bad. I'm hoping mine is tolerable as well. A similar thing happened to me with my lumpectomy surgery. I had to get special permission to wear underwear and a pad because I knew it was almost time. First time I got up to pee in recovery (IV pole following behind me) then boom, aunt flow arrived! I also peed blue from the tracer dye haha!At least my anti-inflammatory meds had a double purpose for a few days!

Elocea

Dolly - Glad you are feeling so well! I find itreally lifts the spirits to know you can feel like your normal self at times throughout all this process.

revnet

Dollydimples123 I am sorry your capping experience is so painful but I am happy for you that you have access to that system. We here in the U.S. have only recently had the swedish dignicap approved through the FDA and so few hospitals have it, so it's still on us as patients to provide the capping for ourselves. I am educating my hospital now on the dignicap (similar to paxman system), and they are going to look into getting it. However, I am sorry it is so painful for you! Thank you so much for your responses to my posts, it is appreciated.

Today I am wearing my cold caps again, running through the 8 caps to start my day, as suggested by the capping company. So far so good, but out of dry ice so not as cold, but at least it's something.

Feeling pretty good still after my infusion. Will self inject the neulasta in a couple hours and see how that next few days go with that. Hopefully I can still keep feeling alright, like I am so far. But this is my first infusion, so I am still trying to learn what to expect as far as how I will feel. But so far, so good. fingers crossed.

Keep up the good fight.

labscientistmom

Pepper: Glad of all your encouragement ladies! Pepper, you and LJ inspire me, I don't want to cut my hair, I do not like it, Sam I am! Having said that, the clumps everywhere are bugging me, and I agree with Dolly, the texture is aweful, even when I do wash it. Did you see my chemobeanie and scarf pics, Pepper?? Don't miss it, cause that's like only the 2nd time EVER that I have taken a selfie, so not my thing.

Elocea: I will be praying for you about still being able to have children. Did you talk to your Doc about saving eggs? That's awefully expensive and if you need authorization, then it puts off treatment, so maybe not. I thought for the longest time that I couldn't have kids, and am thankful for my son.who is a healthy and strong 12. So glad to hear your BRCA results were negative. I am still waiting for authorization to do this, for my son and neices, not for changing my treatment.

Dolly: thanks for the rads cream referral, i will read it. I have seen the honey stuff here at the pharmacy. there is a great posting on the radiology discussion board from a radiologist that is worth reading, as it clarifys that there are not "burns" per se from rads, but that the skin stops growing, so you have not enought skin to cover anymore and it looks/feels like a burn.

Re: my hair, I am resigned to cutting it as the best solution for comfort and coolness, and not to be covered in shedding. I just want to feel like myself, and not HAVE to discuss with everyone that I am a cancer patient, and those days are gone. Seems really dumb. I am fighting, and proud of my fight. I guess the good part is people will stop saying, "wow, you look great" I think too I am a bit anxious because I am not a hat person, and don't like things on my head. I think I will get to the other side and figure it out, because I have to, no choice, like being brave for chemo because its what we need to do, right?

Sooo, glad to hear your SEs are better this time. I feel a wee bit better so far today (if I can quote you). I want to see pictures of beautiful Scotland countryside, or mountians or rocky beach, or something because you feel so great and can GET OUT OF THE HOUSE!!

Ok, all , headed to the shower so I can go brave the hairdresser! blessings, A

Anonymous

Elocea, How old are you? Because the younger you are the more likely your periods WILL just return to normal. I am 46, and initially it was a sad thing to think that I was not going to have them any more. Not sure why, coz let's face it they are not pleasant things and we have moaned about them all our lives, but most likely that I was feeling it was just another part of my femininity being taken away from me. I am still hopeful they will return, but seeing as my next thing will be Tamoxifen, I think that finally finishes them off. Are you not taking Tamoxifen or any hormonal treatment? I am sorry that your doctor was sooooo matter of fact. There have been a few times in my treatment process where I have seriously wanted to just take my handbag to someone....But I have not. I do however make myself quite vocal on certain things when I am not happy. So in that position, I would have asked to speak with another doctor who might perhaps be a little more sympathetic to me anxieties and concerns. Were you not offered the chance to have your eggs taken out and frozen? Lots of women over here have had that done. I am wondering why this was not offered? Is it to do with not having an NHS? Just eat well and take super care of yourself over this period and do everything possible to make sure they DO return! Get doing YOGA. I have been reading about this recently and even doing it. It is meant to be wonderful for absolutely everything!!!!

Revnet, The cold capping is not terribly painful, it is just soooo cold and makes you feel slightly sick for a short period of time. But I am sticking at it. I will NOT give into frozen hat! So what are you using? Do you have these frozen hats that need to be frozen in freezers and replaced every 30 mins? That must be a hassle....but keep at it. It is ALL worth it. How have you felt on treatment?

Dolly

Anonymous

Labscientist, I will certainly try over the next few days to get some good pics for you. But might have to wait a wee bit yet.

Dolly

labscientistmom

Dolly: headed to hairdresser! gritting my teeth, RE: pictures, no pressure, totally, OK? I was just thinking, wow if I was feeling great we could go do a fun summer outside thing, or museum thing, or... realistically, then I would start feeling yucky and want to be home. the movies the other day was just enough to handle. We have some free passes to some local museums, so wanting to try to go with our son at SOME point. We all have to watch out for the sun too, right? I am only typing this really to wait for the clothes washer to finish spinning so I can leave.

My cat Sophia is soo funny, she has been following me around and crying and talking all morning. I think she just wants to go out in the backyard, but when she is in the small shower, singing to the echo, one wonders. Sending hope and strength and hugs towards all of you, A

bbbb

Elocia - I too will add you to my prayer list that God will protect your ovaries and you will be blessed with children (later!)

Labscientist - I understand you point about having to discuss with everyone what my diagnosis, treatment, changes are. So far, very few in my circle know that I have breast cancer. I had this great fear of telling people I have breast cancer and they immediately look at my breasts to see which one, what surgery, etc. Stupid I know but I found found that I think alot of stupid things right now! I even had surgery and no one at church knew! But that is about to change because my wig looks much better than my real hair and someone is bound to notice that! Also this PICC line bulging from my arm might give me away as well. I was at the fabric store last night buying fabric to make a cover for the PICC line and the clerk asked what I was making - well that started a nice conversation where she was so kind and supportive and had some really good tips of trying to make a waterproof sleeve as well. I didn't even tell my mom at first, (she's 84 and a worrier) but I finally did and she is now on a campaign to make sure I have "everything" I need! So far, everyone I have told (including the total stranger at the fabric store) has been a positive experience so I am thinking it is going to be ok when EVERYONE knows.

Regarding hats - I am NOT a hat person either and I am VERY hot natured even without the 100 degree weather we are having down in south Georgia. I figure I will get used to the wig and hat because I HAVE to! Having this forum to read has been such a blessing. Knowing that unfortunately there are other women out there facing the same thing and doing it well with humor (Dolly!) and a positive attitude helps me so much to know that I can do it too.

Please let us know how the hairdresser visit went!

Thank you ladies! I have been reading back over this forum from the first page to make notes for Monday. I have been to the store to collect things you all have listed as helpful - husband thought I was crazy when I bought coconut water (I hate coconut) but I said "the ladies on the forum says this helps", he smiled and walked on. I think he is just as nervous as I am because with both know that I am a wimp and I don't handle sickness well. I am determined to surprise us both and fly through this infusion with no SE - positive attitude, positive attitude, positive attitude (oh and the 10 bottles of meds lined up in the kitchen which I will take proactively as opposed to reactively as learned from this forum!)

Love and prayers to you all from South Georgia!

KNardo88

Elocea, with you only being 33 you do have a great chance of regaining your fertility after chemotherapy. Especially if you are otherwise healthy! I'm so happy to hear you are BRCA negative, since that sure throws a whole other kind of wrench into the works. 

I am 27 and my husband and I were just starting to plan to try to have a baby when I was diagnosed, and then subsequently found to be BRCA1 positive. So right after surgery, the stars aligned for us and we were able to get in 1 round of IVF which resulted in 3 frozen embryos. However, we are now waiting for PGD results to come back, to see if any of the 3 are BRCA positive too. It's a 50/50 likelihood for each one :-/ My chemo began on the 23rd, so no going back  now! 

Such a terribly distressing ordeal to have to go through, but keep the faith! My chemo nurse told me about a former patient of hers who recently came by to visit who conceived naturally and gave birth to a healthy baby at age 45 after a pretty intense chemo regimen! There are so many great, real stories out there :-)

revnet

Hi pepper43, I was trying to read through the rest of the comments but couldn't find anything specific from you. I was curious what you had anything to report after your neulasta shot? I just did mine today. So just wondering, if any side effects present, how long they may take to show up. I'm on the claritin so I am only expecting a side effect free experience, but I was curious if you had anything to offer from your experience.

Anonymous

bbbb,

I am dealing with you first! First of all....superb superb superb to hear you say POSITIVE ATTITUDE. It is all in the head. Most powerful thing you have right now. Your head is telling you right now that come first infusion, you are going to be so surprised about how well it goes. You will be shocked how easily the treatment will go, how lovely everyone is and how well you will be when you get home. If you take your meds and just don't push yourself for the first few days then you will be back to total normality in a couple of days. I literally allow myself only TWO days and then get dressed and go out. Today I actually walked down the road and posted a letter and then ate dinner in kitchen with my mum. You walk tall my dear friend on Monday and get that first one done and dusted. I come out after each one and in my head I am giving the Vs up sign to cancer. I have also told it today that I will no longer call it 'MY cancer' which I see a lot in books and websites. This is NOT my cancer. I am NOT owning it at all. It's a horrible visitor and it is getting kicked out fast. Your chemo is going to be fine. I cannot swear you will enjoy the coconut water. YUK. I have started reading the book recently called Radical Remission. Please do get a copy of it on Amazon. It is amazing. I will be thinking about you on Monday and praying for you to have a really good day. The wee woman next to me on Friday, was there for her first chemo and she was so happy to have my mum and me to speak to that at the end she actually said 'I have quite enjoyed my treatment today and feel OK for coming back next week'....so lovely to hear. I think if you find someone to chat to that always helps. But then I am a gossip, natterer and as you know TEACHER and we are notorious for talking too much. Did you decide to go back to work or signed off?

Labscientist, you have me now discussing with my dad where he can drive me to this week to get pretty Scotland pictures. I am going to defo do this and take some nice pics. Here is one of my wee cottage taken last week. It was a hot day, probably the only one we will see.

I hope that will do for now.

I laughed at your wee cat. I initially thought you were saying she was crying because she didn't like your hair, How short is it? Or did you go whole hog and shave it. I had to hoover my bathroom today. Hoover my flaming bathroom!!! Never have I done that before. I am going to definitely go to the hair salon though and get a tidy up, but sort of worried about anyone else brushing my hair.

Elocea, if you are just 33, you will have no probs I would think. I read in a cancer book that if you are below 40 years, you will have periods return after treatment or in some cases not even go at all but maybe just be a little irregular over the treatment period. I am sure this will be the case for you too. 33 is soooooo young!!

KNardo, how lovely that you managed to get those 3 embryos. If the gene was to come back positive, what happens then? I pray that this is not the case. My work colleague had BRCA gene and her daughters were asked if they wanted to be checked for it (they are 20 and 23) They said no and the doctor agreed and said that by the time they were thinking about families there would be a cure for this! That is a good thing to hear. I hope you get treatment finished really quickly and get on with those gorgeous wee embryos that are waiting for you somewhere in a lab right now. Hurry up mummy!!!!

labscientistmom

bbbb: First, I will be praying for your first chemo on Monday. they tell you a LOT of stuff, get ready for info overload if they didn't already do that with you in a "chemo class" I just got a mondo-huge packet of stuff that the infusion nurse went over with me. I will be thinking of you on Tuesday when I got again.

all of my close friends know, and I told my extended family. All the staff at my son's school knew right away, because I am on the PTF board and the principal got me on the staff prayer list, which is awesome. I only told my supervisors and closer friends at work, because frankly there were a bunch of ne'er-do-wells who I just didn't want to have a conversation with, to not give them the opprotunity to be jerks. I didn't like telling people at first honestly because seeing that horror expression happen on their face felt like when I first heard it from the surgeon. So I told the few mom's at my son't school that I did tell to just let everyone know please, cause then I didn't have to tell people any more. That's gotten easier I think. It was easier explaining to the few puzzled staff @ the haircut place why I was chopping all my hair off. They did a good job making the wig work I think, although it is a much blonder color than my hair is. I do like how they styled and cut it compared to it being all one length when I got it.

Dollydimple: Hope you are still feeling good! My son and my husband like the beanie, and bandana and hat/scarf combos better than the wig. It is nice to have the options. Pictures to follow!! got to get them from my phone to email.

labscientistmom

Here are my pictures! Chopped off my hair, but not actually shaved it.

My husband is going to do the biker chick/dude look with me!

My son like the bandanas & hat w/scarf better than the wig! He thought blond was weird for me. don't you love the honesty of kids?

And finally, here's the wig.

They said I could put rollers in it too since its real hair, then it would be curlier. never, never have I had straight hair, so weird.

labscientistmom

Dolly: no the cat was trying to get my attention away from breakfast and the computer so I would take her outside! She is very bossy and loud. She just has things to say sometimes and won't let up. Now she is somewhere sleeping the day away. See pics, hair is about 1 inch long left. it is more cooler under the bandana & scarves. I was grumpy and out of sorts about it yesterday, feeling a bit better know that it is done. I am sure there will be tears still over it, but life goes on and it will grow back. So glad to see your wee cottage, Sadly, your picture didn't attach.

RE: coconut water, it tastes very green, better to mix it with tea. It is good though for rehydration and staying electrolytes balanced.

Anonymous

Labscientist,

You have truly got into the way of doing selfies. And you look great. Your skin is glowing, are you sure you are not pregnant? I love the pictures too with all the family members and to finally see your husband at last. Loved the bandanna on him. Poor man being forced to wear it haha. You do look like bikers.

I love the wig and it looks like your hair, although a different colour. I do think the real hair ones look really really good. If I was ever going to get one I'd go that way I think. Your short cut too is very classy and actually really suits you. Stay short after this.

OK so cat was not upset at not recognizing you. That's good. How many cats do you have? I think it is two isn't it? Is cat not getting very protective of you as they say animals normally know when someone is not 100% well. My cousins dog used to sit beside me every time I visited them, and if I was having a hypo she would bark and literally drag my jean bottoms along floor haha

I shall try to attach picture again...

Heathet

It is so great reading through everyone's posts and catching up. My first infusion was yesterday and I feel a little weak today. I've been napping on the couch most of the day watching old black and white movies. My neulasta shot ended at 5:00pm but I tried to be prepared with Claritin and Aleve this morning. I hopping to have a little more energy tomorrow to go for a quick walk or ride my stationary bike. 5 more treatments to go!

Labscientistmom - my cat is fascinated with my shaved head. He loves to crawl on my shoulder , rub his head against mine and then lick my head! Gross! I put a quick stop to that ! The pictures are great!

Dolly - thank you always for you upbeat and positive attitude !

Elocea - you are young and that works in your favor. Your periods will most likely return because you are under 40. I'll be thinking of both you and KNardo88 with healthy babies!

Happy Saturday !

Suz5232

So my husband and son went camping this weekend so I decided to get the haircut. It was little past my shoulders, now it's no longer than about 3 to 4 inches. I don't think I'll have it too much longer anyway. I was trying wigs on and they seem to slip, with or without a wig head cover (don't know what they are called), Head cover is like putting your panty hose over your head if anyone ever wears them anymore. I think scarves will be the thing I'll wear most of the time since it's summer.

pepper43-I'm on Taxotere and Cytoxan, I get confused with the different regimens, I did end up calling doctor because some of the sypmtoms were horrible. They are really good about helping.

This past March I found out my sister in law who lives across the country from me has cancer (not BC) and started chemo in April. I went to have an annual mammo in April and that is when I found out about my dx. We will both be having chemo at the same time, bald at the same time and what is really strange is we have the same name, first and last. When we talk we just laugh even though it isn't a laughing matter that is all we can do. We wondered if there was a 2 for 1 sale on chemo and mastectomies. We're both 52, not that old, at least I don't feel it.

Anyway, hope you all are doing well.

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Dolly - I am ready! Thanks for the encouragement and prayers - I will let you know how it goes because I WILL be feeling well enough to get onto the computer Monday night! Lovely cottage! Do you do the gardening? It is so beautiful! I have not decided on work as I am still torn and I do have some time before I have to let my employer know as we are on summer break until the first week in August. From seeing the experiences of others, I doubt I will be working but not quite ready to give it up yet! Hope you are still feeling well with no SE from second treatment! You must know that positivity is contagious and this forum is spreading positivity like wildfire! Yes!

Labscientist - love the cut - it looks cool and comfortable! I also like your bandanas with hubby - I don't think mine will EVER wear one -as supportive as he is. My 10 year old says dad is already showing support because he already has a large bald spot on the back of his head! Kids! The blond wig looks fabulous too - that color works well on you! Funny how our family become fashion experts! Thank you for the prayers on Monday - I will let you all know how it goes and I will be praying for you on Tuesday as you go again!

I figured the coconut water would not be great but it is chilling in the fridge for Monday afternoon - we will see!

Heathet - let us know how you are doing - thoughts and prayers to you!

pepper43

Three naps today thanks to Neulasta fatigue. I think Claritin helped bone pain to stay the heck away but I am NOT used to napping so much. I may even turn in and it's only a little after 9 tonight.

Will check in on everyone tomorrow. Labscientist- I LOOOOOVE your pics. You look great in your short do an bandanas. Rocking it girl. Rocking it!