Anyone starting chemo in Aug. 08?

Hello!

 Well I've finally got some good news to report!  My Dr. is approving me to go on Ixempra! Yeah! I never thought I'd be happy to go back on chemo again. Deen you just reminded me of all the nice SE's. Hopefully they won't be too bad.  Dr. mentioned neuropathy, LBC, feet & hand skin darkening. I just remember the constimpation!  But I'm ready for round 2. God does everything on his time and like Pastor Hagee says, "God didn't promise you smooth sailing, but he did promise you a safe landing".  I believe that.  With the order from my Pharmacy group (out of state w/my approval) I'll probably start 9/2.  (Told Dr. a white lie I'd be out of town for a funeral next week). Starting my own TX w/the rattlers..SSSSSS .

Welcome to our great group Keat. Sorry you're here but you can do this!

Deanna: No I haven't heard of PCC.  I will check that out. Thx. for market tip.

Bette: I'm thinking and praying for your new TX today. Hope all goes well for you.

Thank you Deen & Misty for the sisterly prayers! My nails & lashes just came back too. Oh well..

Going to the beach tomorrow.  Having a bombfire w/the family. Playing Bunko tonight too!

Have a great weekend everyone,

((((Hugs)))) Jeannine

Hugs to all!

We are now home after 284 miles, and my first action was to take a nap in my own bed.

The first infusion went well. I was praying as those drugs dripped into my veins that they would kick this cancer to the curb. I also got a lot of knitting done on the yellow baby blanket.

So far I am feeling well on Zofran for the nausea. DH is cooking tonight, and so far I am hungry for whatever he creates.

Corinne, what trial are you considering?

Jeannine, why are you going to TX? Good that things are finally progressing.

I just filled out a survey for the retreat we are going to on September 11-12 that Hopkins is sponsoring for couples living with metastatic BC. Looking forward to sharing with other couples in person. sometimes I feel like I am going crazy with all the emotions in my head. Perhaps I will find out that others feel this way, too.

Bette 

Gail ~ How're you feeling?

Bette ~  YaY -- one down!  You continue to be such an inspiration to me! 

Mary ~  Glad that you found us!  You know, there's probably also a thread for August 2009 chemos.  But please stick around here, too.  Although many of us are finished with chemo, I hope we can fill you in on what to expect and cheer you on!  Do you know what kind you'll be getting?

Deanna

Hi all,

It is raining here too!! On my way to church in a moment but wanted to check in.  My son and his wife are here today. Yippeee!!!!!!!!!!!  My daughter and her husband are flying back from Ghana this week.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Hugs, Corinne

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Raining again today/ I am STRESSED out today - Alot is happening in my personal life as well as my physical life. I will try hard today to keep my mind stayed on him.  I have a chest cat scan this morning followed by a biopsy this afternoon. I would think they could tell me if it is a suture coming through at least today. Anyhow, will check back later. xoxox

Thank you all for praying. I had my CAT Chest scan....Do not have results yet. I went to my surgeon and he said that it is definitely a stitch coming through YIPPEEEE!!!!!  Tomorrow I am going for a second opinion at Yale New Haven hospital for reconstruction. CANT WAIT.

Misty thank you for your good thoughts. You are the best!!

Corinne, I'm so glad to hear your good news!!!!  Moving forward now!

Bette, I'm praying for you and so sorry you're having to go through this.

Deen

Hang in there Bette - you know we are all praying for you!!!!!!  Corrine - glad to hear the good news - all the good vibes that we all sent your way worked!!!! YIPPPPEEEE!!!!!!  Doing good here - school started today - Ali started high school and Gunner started his last year at the elementary school!!!!!!!  So starts my running for volleyball and school activities!!!! Geezzzz I can't wait!!! LOL    Loves to all.........................................

Bette ~  You have been on my mind all day today.  I'm praying that being hospitalized will ensure that your pneumonia quickly improves, so that you won't have to delay your next chemo tx.  I'll be checking in here often, watching for some news from you.

Corinne ~  I'm relieved and grateful that your CATscan was clear, and that the problem was a stitch.  Let us know how the app't. @ Yale went.  Oh, and by the way -- my son also has ties to Ghana these days.  Strange coincidence, huh?!  He may actually be headed there for business in the near future, as soon as he gets rid of that kidney stone he's still dealing with.  We are just praying that it passes before his 9/8 surgery date.

Karen ~  I am really worried about you, and hoping that not hearing from you is due to a computer problem and not a health crisis with your Mom or anyone else. 

Gail ~  Breath in that cool mountain air for me!  As you've probably heard, it's been miserable here the past few days -- typical August/September humidity on top of our normal, dreadful summer heat.  Anyway, hope you're getting stronger each day.  Do you take your horse up there?

Alibug ~  After last year, I'm sure it feels wonderful to get back into the normal back-to-school routine!  Amazing how all those normal things seem more special now.

Hugs to all ~   Deanna

I WANT TO SCREAM!!!!!!!!!!AH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went all the way to Yale about 1hour and 45 minutes. I met this surgeon who said,#1) I cant reconstruct until you have a biopsy to make sure 100 percent that that is a suture and is not cancer. No Dr can tell by looking that it is a suture................I made an appointment AGAIN with my surgeon for Monday next week to have a biopsy to make sure that it is DEFINITELY a suture. Don't know what to do about reconstruction. Here is my problem.  I am very small in size. I weigh only 103.  This Dr said I did not have enough padding to go with my skin if I did a DIEP. He also said that because I had radiation we did not have enough on my back for an implant. He said he could do a possible glutteal and I could add an implant. He will get back to me after he thinks things through and I find out if I am 100 percent sure the cancer has not come back on that little dink I have on my left side. Does anyone have implants after radiation that did not have a hard time???? I need some fat on me and have none!! I only have stretched out skin and stretched out muscle. This could be a very hard obstacle????

Anyhow, Bette we are thinking of you and praying for you. I hope they are taking good care of you. I suspect not quite as good as Tom.  You two are so good for each other!!

Corinne, how frustrating for you........glad you are doing some screaming...I personally believe it's a healthy thing to do! Sometimes it's just a matter of keeping one foot in front of the other and getting where you need to be...around or through the obstacles no matter what. Don't let them side- track you - just keep that recon vision. And I will too!

Good news Bette, glad you are feeling better!

And Misty - happy back-to-school days. Yes, a better year now than last year in many ways. 

Deanna, sending good thoughts for your son - I sure know we need our kids to be in a good place  - it's part of what keeps me happy and healthy when they are. Stay cool!

 Hugs all around,

Gail 

Hi Jeanine,

Just saw your message - guess we were posting at the same time. Great news for you to get the treatment started finally. I'm thrilled for you and praying for it to be a breeze. 

Good luck with the rattlers. Where in Texas are you going? My Mom lives in San Marcos & brother in Austin. Near there? Need a place to stay?

 Hugs, your desert sis, Gail 

Jeannine, I am so glad you are ready to go with a TX plan.  But first, enjoy your Texas trip.  We will all be curious about this snake TX.

Bette, glad you are home from the hospital.  Sorry about the hair-look how well it came back the first time.  Unfortunately, you'll just need to be patient again.

Hi to all!!!  Misty

Hi ladies,

Bette, I'm so glad you're better.  Hope the chemo is mild for you.  I'm sorry about the hair thinning.  Mine thinned when I got on the Arimidex.

Gail, I'm glad you're feeling better.  Sounds like you are in paradise!

Misty, hope school is going well for you.

Stacy, praying for good interview results!

Corinne, sorry about the DIEP, my PS said I had enough for an A, so I went with expanders and implants, however, I didn't have rads.  If you will go on the Exchange City thread under Reconstruction, there are a lot of women that have had rads and implants.  Check it out.  Also, if you want to see pics, you can PM Timtam to enter the picture forum.  That really helped me.  Praying for good results of your biopsy.

Jeaninne, where are you going in Texas?  I wish I knew!  Texas is SO big, but I would love to meet you!!  Mucho, Mucho Caliente right now!!  I live in the coastal SE Texas.  Please let me know!

Deanna, I hope your son is doing well.  I've heard it is painful for men.  Saying a prayer for him.

Have a good weekend,

Deen