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  • BarbAnne41
    BarbAnne41 Member Posts: 380
    edited October 2009

    Jane- Good luck on the hair cut.

    Can't wait for the photo.

    Barbara

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  • unklezwifeonty
    unklezwifeonty Member Posts: 1,710
    edited October 2009

    Thanks BarbAnne,

    Good luck for  tomorrow.

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  • jadams1264
    jadams1264 Member Posts: 417
    edited October 2009

    Hello SOSisters....I am not even going to try to mention everyone this evening.  Hope that those of you that have already had your treatments this week or had them today are doing well with few side effects if any.  I know it is usually day 5 or 6 that are bad.  I am so thinking about you.  One of my new friends at the cancer center is a week ahead of me, we have the exact same treatment.  She lost all her hair this week and had her head shaved.   Fortunately for me I have all of you, most of whom have already taken that big step and I'm right behind you!

    BarbAnne want you to know I'm thinking about you, know you must be anxious waiting to talk to the onc tomorrow.  Please let us know your test results.

    Everyone stay positive.  Looking forward to a great weekend!  Thinking of all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

    Jane

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  • barbt0323
    barbt0323 Member Posts: 99
    edited October 2009

    Good Evening Ladies!

    I had appointment with oncologist today and asked him about Clariton.  He said there is no scientific proof that it is beneficial but by all means give it a try.  That is exactly what I am going to do!  Have my second chemo next Thursday.

    Good luck tomorrow Barbara.  Thinking of all of you wonderful ladies and wish you the best.

    Barb Cool

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  • Neece
    Neece Member Posts: 270
    edited October 2009

    Gidday my SOS girls,

    Had my TAC tx no 2 yesterday afternoon. Now I can say that when I have my next one, it will be halfway thru!

    So far just feeling a bit tired and off colour but not too bad. Went for a half hour walk with DH this morning, that felt good. Last night was a little weird - we finally got home from hospital at 5 pm after picking up all the required drugs - had to remind pharmacist on duty for my Neulasta shot (it was in fridge) and Emend (for next treatment time) then we we got home I realised they had not dispensed the other anti nausea med I was supposed to start this morning! It's a 2 hour return drive to the hospital from our place so as you can imagine we were not thrilled at thought of turning round and driving back.My DH got on phone and rang 4 local pharmacies and our local hospital to see if they stock them but as they are apparently specialised oncology meds they did not. Anyway after an hour of phone calls and stress levels rising the oncology pharmacist in charge offered to drive them up to our residence last night! DH met her part way to save her the extra drive but it was a great relief all round.I could start today with the required and correct meds. Don't know about you ladies but I am finding the incredibly complicated regimens of various drugs (that seem to get added to each time) very hard to get my poor old brain around. Have it written in my diary for each day so I can try to keep track. But will take the whole list ofmeds on a sheet with me next time to ensure I come away with all correct meds. Soo... upshot of all that wwas wentto bed feeling very squeamish last night, took a relaxant tab and that helped me to get off to sleep OK.

    PamelaJo just want to let you know I love your posts an dhumour and reading you this am helped me climb down from the stress of last night. thanks

    Vikilynn so sorry about your hubby and his upcoming treatment. I hope it helps and he can get back on track quickly.

    Puffins way to go for getting tx no 1 done and dusted!!! Well done you and I hope the next few days are gentle. Be VERY kind to yourself, eat whatever you feel you can and drink lots and rest lots. Except taking your meds and drinking fluid, there are absolutely NO 'shoulds' for you for the next little while, OK?

    Karen3 Movical and sennaI i can vouch for - I had it twice daily when I was confined to bed in hospital for 7 days after a car accident earlier this year - my bowel just REFUSED the idea of a bed pan so by the end of the week I can fully appreciate your melon story. However the inital few days after finally using the toilet were also pretty grim (bleeding haemmeroids the size of houses) but eventually things settled down. I am being very careful to try to avoid constipation with chemo treatment! Oh, the glorious and glamorous things we girls get to talk about here!!!Cry And yes I also had red, itchy sore spots on my scalp.It was one of the reasons I got my hair buzz cut and then shaved almost to skins but not quite, they have settled down a bit now after one week.I use a VERY gentle natural shampoo (no chemicals, from health food store) and massage scalp gently, then also massage with Bio Oil or Rosehip Oil solution (also from drug store or health food store)

    to all the other gorgeous women on this thread good travelling over the next few days, keep those 'new hair / head pics' coming in (I will try to do so soon too as I am now down to bare stubble)

    love and hugs

    Denise

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

    Hello all of my beautiful September Outstanding Sisters,

    I have been off running around like a chicken with my head cut off, and just had time to read over the last few days posts.  I started my Decadron today, and had blood work drawn.  I don't understand what all ya all are talking about with the hyperness on this drug.  My appetite,and my energy are in the cellar.  I wish I could get a good dose of house cleaning energy mine is disgusting.  It is for sure the thing I have let go through all of this.  I have tx number 2 tomorrow at noon.  I still haven't heard anything about the Neulasta shot, and my veins were hard to draw blood from today so we will see how the IV goes tomorrow.  It seems like you all have seen your oncs a lot through this process, I have only seen mine once, that was on 8/5, and I don't see her again until 10/22.  Has anyone else had this type of care, or should I be concerned that I am not getting what I need?  I'm sorry that this post has been so me, me, me I think I have pre tx jitters.

    You are all my dear, sweet heroes.  I appreciate all that you write and more all that you have gone through.  Even though I haven't been able to post to each of you as I would like to this week, know that you are in my thoughts, and prayers.  I hope that you all have the best possible weekend, and I am sure I will be back to chat soon.

    Love & Hugs,

    Susan

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  • Pamelajo
    Pamelajo Member Posts: 346
    edited October 2009

    Susan, up until yesterday I had not seen my Onc since my post surgery appt.  Not only had I not seen her, but when I went to get my 1st tx, I was no where in the computer.  Not in at the lab, not in at invasive radiology for my port, and finally no where to be found for the infusion center.  When my prescriptions arrived they had the wrong name on them ....Paula instead of Pamela.  To say the least, I was irked as a squirrel in a nutless forest. 

    I saw her today and we had a good long "chat".  She had no idea I had gone through such a bad first tx.  Her clinical nurse dropped the ball apparently and apologized.  Didn't make me feel much better, but at least they got my name right.

    My horror story aside, I think it is pretty normal, especially in larger hospitals, not to see you onc everytime unless you request it.  I had tons of questions and she stayed in the room until I was finished and she answered each one completely.

    Neece:  I drive 2 hours one way to my hospital too.  I hate those early morning appt!!!  and double check everything to make sure I have all my stuff before we leave for home.  Inevitably you forget a script or something, and then thats a pain in the butt trying to get it called into a local pharmacy.  Yesterday I went for tx 2 at 1 and it was 7 before we hit Bloomington (dang traffic) and 9 before we got home.  I had forgotten my compazine at home and I needed an antiyak pill bad!!!  Coulda been the Tibetan Mo Mos I ate though, but DANG they are good.

    Good luck BarbAnne (did I spell that right?  too lazy to scroll back up and see.) Hope all goes well for you.  It'll be great!!!

    Well I just remembered I made coffee, good thing I had this post it on the screen that says "get your coffee".  Good thing I remembered how to read.  Is anyone else having problems like that?  Forgetting how to read........do basic math.........open a door?   Chemo Brain sucks

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  • unklezwifeonty
    unklezwifeonty Member Posts: 1,710
    edited October 2009

    Dear DenverDiva,

    The chemo nurses are Goddesses on earth and know how to do stuff and what to do for side effects. But I still think waiting 2.5 months between onco visits while you are getting chemo is not right. I'd ask to at least see the onco for 5 minutes every second infusion.

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  • positiveme
    positiveme Member Posts: 157
    edited October 2009

    Good Morning Outstanding Ladies

    Welcome to Karen, Barb and Puffins.

    I feel good today. The only problem is the drain in my side from surgery. I can't believe I have another one. After my mx. I thought thank goodness I never have to have that again. My PS says it has to stay in until I finish my antibiotics because I had a staph infection. I am hoping to get in out Mon. or Tues. I saw my onc. yesterday and said ok for chemo on Thrus. the 8th. so looking at the whole picture this infection set me back one week with chemo. The big one is no surgery for 6 months due to the infection. Oh well, it could be worse.

    Vickilynn-I'm glad # 3 is over. I hope your hubby is doing better.

    jadams & Barb- It seems Thrus. is our day. jadams it is your second also just like me. Barb, is it your 1st or 2nd?

    pamelajo-Hope all is well today after your tx. As far as radiation goes if you have confidence in your onc and are on the same page than no worries.

    Neece-Sorry about the med. mix up but we really need them and have to do whatever it takes to make sure we have them.

    Susan-I agree about the decadron. It doesn't do anything to me either. Good luck tomorrow I will be thinking of you. As far as seeing my onc. I only got to see him because of my complications. Normally I see the NP. I am schedule to see him in Nov. I trust the NP and she communicates with him everyday about each patient.

    FYI-About constipation- a fleets enema that you can do at home works when things get bad. hey give you this as a prep sometimes before some bowel tests. I have use it and so have family members and it does work

    Pamelajo- where do you get the sage oil? I have very little hair left and am trying to keep what is there but I think by next week I won't being going topless anymore. My head is pretty sore so shaving is the way to go. I am not crazy about the scarfs or hats but it is getting chilly in NJ now

    THINK POSITIVE

    chat with you soon

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  • Melinda-Tma3
    Melinda-Tma3 Member Posts: 168
    edited October 2009

    Hi everyone...Hair is finally leaving me....days 17/18....Yuck day yesterday after 2nd A/C Monday...feeling better today....more energy and better stomach...anyone taking the companzine? I've been hesitating on taking it as it says it causes drousiness and  I just don't need any more....any thoughts from those of you taking it as needed? Do you like it? Or do I just keep eating small bits and that's my best option.  

    My dear friend is coming over today we're making  Chicken Caesar Salads for lunch and discussing the hair thing....Geez..I'm just not ready..... Cry ....We'll see...now I understand about the hair in the tea thing...it's everywhere....Made my last run to the grocery today with what's left and no one looked at me weird.....next time, I'm not so sure....My 11yr old told me I looked like a troll yesterday...he was trying to be funny....but I really do feel like one.....Cry  ...Why with everything we are enduring do we have to lose our hair too?  

    I think I'm on my way back up the hill after my low yesterday....Looking forward to a nice normal next week...but wish it would be with my hair..... Ok....enough crying....thanks to you all for listening ...

    FYI..I see my Onc each visit....don't always have a private discussion, but his door is always open when I go by and sometimes I stop to chat.  He's going to a Breast Cancer Conference this week in San Fran and has promised to fill me in on the high points when he returns.  My onc nurse is terrific and really knows her stuff! I usually have a million questions etc and she answers each clearly.  The office I go to is new in our area and has a small amount of patients due to a large Cancer Center up the road. However, they offer unique treatments that are new for our area.  The main cancer center (Oncology center) doesn't take my insurance ??? So I opted for this center...and am so glad I did.  

    This time around I didn't get the headaches or the fog or the chemo brain....just lots of exhaustion and stomach jitters.... It was a lot easier than #1...hoping for the same for my last two.    

    Wishing each and everyone of you my September sisters....easy happy days....low SE's and hugs.....October is here....One month behind us....

    Melinda 

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  • BarbAnne41
    BarbAnne41 Member Posts: 380
    edited October 2009

    Hey Ladies-

    I am at work, but I just wanted to post really quickly that my scans are CLEAR!! I practically whooped in the office.

    Thank you for all the positive thoughts and prayers.

    My port goes in Oct 7th and my infusion is not scheduled yet but they are trying for October 13th or 14th-we'll see.

    Thanks again sisters.

    I will read your new amazing posts and stories later when my paper work is done.

    Thank you-Thank you!!

    Barbara

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  • unklezwifeonty
    unklezwifeonty Member Posts: 1,710
    edited October 2009

    Good luck BarbAnne. Make sure to ask for a PowerPort. It will save you 2-3 more needle sticks that would otherwise be needed for CT scans if you have an ordinary port.

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  • flacracker
    flacracker Member Posts: 78
    edited October 2009

    Hello SoS ladies,

    The magic mouthwash was a blessing! It clear my mouth up in two days.  Good stuff!! Catherine sorry to hear about your expanders. I have expanders too and was wondering if you get expanded while on chemo or wait till after chemo is done. I was told to wait by my PS and my BS told me to start expanding, so now I am really confuse. I am on Taxotere and Cytoxan every 3 weeks for 4 treatments. I go for my second one Oct 8!!

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  • unklezwifeonty
    unklezwifeonty Member Posts: 1,710
    edited October 2009

    Dear FlaCracker,

    I have not had implants but I remember being told by a PS that I met that the expansion  goes on in parallel with chemo. Check with your BS and PS though.... Only if both say yes to go ahead then you should go ahead.

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  • positiveme
    positiveme Member Posts: 157
    edited October 2009

    BarbAnne- I am thrilled to hear the good news! Enjoy the weekend

    flacracker- My PS wanted the expansion done before chemo. I only had 1 and a half expansions. I had surgery and 1 month later my expansion was complete with no problems and fantastic results. My BS had nothing to do with this part. They work really close together but once surgery is done the PS calls the shots. Although now I have to wait 6 months to get they expanders put back in but I have no choice.

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  • barbt0323
    barbt0323 Member Posts: 99
    edited October 2009

    Hi Positive me:

    Next Thursday will be my second chemo. 

    Regarding constipation, doctor suggested Sennekot-S.  I bought some and it works great.  Have not felt this good since starting chemo.  However, it is VERY expensive.  I believe it was about $16.00 for 30 pills and you take 2 of them at a time.  Anyone know of a generic version? 

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  • barbt0323
    barbt0323 Member Posts: 99
    edited October 2009

    Barbara,

    Glad to hear the good news.  I am very happy for you.

    Hope everyone has a great weekend!

    Barb Cool

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  • unklezwifeonty
    unklezwifeonty Member Posts: 1,710
    edited October 2009

    Dear Barb,

    Walgreens has generic Senna-S. It was 1/2 the cost of the branded stuff. I'm sure all big drug stores have their store brand.

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  • Pamelajo
    Pamelajo Member Posts: 346
    edited October 2009

    You can get sage essential oil at most health food/whole food stores. 

    If you don't have a local place www.mountainroseherbs.com sells it :)

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  • Mamamari
    Mamamari Member Posts: 46
    edited October 2009

    G'day SOSisters and happy October!!! Hmmm Breast Cancer Awareness month....reckon we're pretty aware now!!!

    Sorry I've been off the radar, I have had the gift of a wonderful friend staying with me until my husband can get home and we had visitors for 10 days as well. It's been a full house but everyone has just chipped in and got things done and I've been able to rest as much as possible. No Headaches for the last week! YAY!  Had round 2 yesterday...finally found out all the treatment I'm on...Taxotere, Adriamicina, Ciclofosfamida, 6 rounds 3 wks apart.  Also a huge dose of Aloxi, Emend for 3 days, Dex and the Neulasta...so that's me until December 24th....Yup Christmas eve...Merry Xmas to me and my family..I should have a great Christmas, dip a few days after and then be back on my feet to celebrateThe New Year free and clear! 

    Thx for all the sweet remarks to my noggin...Not feeling so sexy at the moment but that may be apprehension as My Hubby is finally coming home...with luck and good weather he should be home Sunday evening!!! Fortunately we communicate on Skype so he has already seen the shave job! On a funny note...after reading your notes regarding the lint roller I thought you had been talking about taking the last of the hairs out...then it occured to me you might actually be talking about the fuzzies from hats and scarves...then back to the hair bits...so which is it??? I really don't want to start messing with taking the stubble out just yet...better to wait until Hubbys home so I don't end up with a complete mess.

    Puffins: Can't believe the cost of treatment in the US...robbery!!! I just received 2 beaubeau's in the mail and I love them...although I haven't really taken to using hats and scarves yet..I reckon the hoodlum look keeps everyone out of my way for the moment. The Decadron makes me a bit fiesty for a few days...anyone else getting that???

    Catherine: Glad you are feeling better and the set back isn't too much...Uggg to Drains! Mine was placed wrong or shifted after my Mx and it was excrutiating...couldn't move for 4 days until they finally took it out!

    VickiLynn: So Sorry to hear of your husbands surgery as well, glad you are able to tag team both your care.

    Pamela: I second getting a desk sign for your coworker...Bloody inconsiderate Git!!

    Susan: Good luck with #2, hope the nerves have settled. I too only see my Onc just before treatment, so only every 3 wks.

    Barbara: Congrats on clear scans, what great news, I second the powerports, I love how easy mine is.  Just a note that if you're offered twilight sedation or the like...go for it...some things really shouldn't be braved through. i went with just the local and wished I'd had a little less awareness, not that it was unbearable but would have been nicer on a happy drip!

    Sorry for the rambler, but making the most of the steroid high before I crash...which hopefully isn't as bad as the last as I have a Boogie Babies disco to go to tomorrow with my Jax, we've got some stellar head gear picked out!!!

    Thinking of Everyone and hoping you are all well!!!

    Mari xx

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  • unklezwifeonty
    unklezwifeonty Member Posts: 1,710
    edited October 2009

    Dear Mamamari,

    It looks like you are receiving the TAC chemo. Ciclofosfamida is called Cytoxan here in the US. And yes, the cost of treatment is absolutely horrible. Imagine what people with no insurance have to put up with.

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  • Karen3
    Karen3 Member Posts: 307
    edited October 2009
    Hey Barbara - my backside and inside are much better today Wink XXXXX.
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  • BarbAnne41
    BarbAnne41 Member Posts: 380
    edited October 2009

    Hello SOS sisters:

    I am not sure if I can really convey through written word how happy I was to hear my scans were clear-gosh this has been a long few weeks. Well, really over a month-ugh. A great big hug and thank you to all who wished me good luck, and congratulations. This thread has been a real help to my stress levels. So thanks again.

    Karen I am so happy all your sides are doing better-bravo.

    Mari- Thank you for the tip. I have had to have twilight for two stomach scopes and would jump at the chance if offered-that stuff is truly the happy juice. Enjoy having your hubby home.

    Susan- According to my onc I see him after every infusion. So every 2 weeks during A/C and once a week during Taxol. It isn't supposed to be a long appointment just a check and see. But I kind of got the impression that all oncs have a different system so maybe ask the nurse tomorrow. Good luck you will be in my thoughts.

    Pamela- jezz you are funny, even being irked you crack me up. Nut less forest? Is that anything like the rocking chair factory where the long-tailed cat is stuck? You are a brave one to go through all that and not have had a meltdown.

    Neece- 2 hours wow that is a haul for you and Pamela-holy cow! I am glad you are feeling ok but wow how stressful, hope you and DH are feeling a little more relaxed.

    Catherine- Glad to hear you are better, but I am really sorry about the drain, oh you poor baby. Be nice to yourself.

    Unklezwifeonty- Thank you for the tip on the port. I hope it is a power port too.

    Flacracker- what is the magic mouthwash?

    Barb- Thank you I hope you have a good weekend too- I will sleep like a rock now that the worry/wait part is over.

    Jane- I am sorry that you are feeling low. I hope you are on an upswing soon. Good luck again on the cut.

    Melinda- hang in there, enjoy the salad, it will all be ok.

    So my doctor's office called in my scrips, one for Ativan, one for Emend, and one for compazine. The fourth was a cream you rub on before port placement that makes the whole area numb-anyone ever heard of that? The pharmacy had to order it and it will be ready for pick up Monday.

    Last but not least, the NP at my chemo care class said, and I don't know if this is helpful or not, to avoid constipation to use Senna S, like many of you have mentioned, and take one dose the night of treatment and then one dose for the next two nights. So if you had your infusion Wednesday, you would take it Wednesday night, Then Thursday and Friday Night. I don't know if that is helpful, but I thought I would throw it out there.

    Well all you ladies on the east coast I hope what came through Southeast Michigan is NOT headed your way. Wow was it a horribly wet cold and miserable one today-yuck.

    Take care all my September sisters!

    Positive vibes for you all!

    Barbara

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  • Pamelajo
    Pamelajo Member Posts: 346
    edited October 2009

    Barb, I would say the irkness factor would depend upon various other types of squirrel fodder and the actual length of the cats tail and trajectory of rocking chair runners.  Either scenario doesn't sound too appealing though does it :) 

    Right now, I'm just washed out and tired.  Tired and can't sleep.  Can't sleep and no one is in the house to talk to.  No one is in the house to talk to and there is food in the kitchen.  There is food in the kitchen and I've gained 3 lbs since yesterday.  3 lbs since yesterday and those damn twinkies are callin my name.

    I gotta go.

    Blessed night to all of you!  Hugs

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  • vickilynn
    vickilynn Member Posts: 422
    edited October 2009

    I wish twinkies sounded good!!!  I was offered a chocolate cream-filled cupcake the other day and gagged on one bite!!! nothing is tasting good...

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

    Hello all of you wonderful sisters.  I am with you Vickilynn, nothing tastes right or even good.  By my scale I have lost 7 pounds, but by the scale at the dr's office I am up 2.  It was a different scale than last time, and I have a really good WW scale, so I am going with mine.  My clothes are definitely looser.  I had my tx today, and the nurse who did it wasn't as good as last time.  She left half way thru without telling me or any of the other nurses, so 3 different people had to jump in and do stuff for me.  They were none to happy about it and it was kind of annoying.  Not as annoying as having everything all messed up like you did Pamela/Paula.  Talk about your squirrels or cats or whatever.  She also tried to start the IV on the side that no one can ever get a good vein on, and gave me an awful bruise that won't go away for two weeks, until my blood counts start to go back up.  I know this because the same thing happened last time, and she knew that, grrrrrrr.  I sound a little disgruntled, and I guess I am.  In the big picture of things though, I think things are going so much better than they could be.  So many of you have dealt with so much more.  I just know that I can share my little annoyances and you understand.

    One good thing here is that the oncology pharmacy compounds their own mouthwash and it really is magic.  I had thrush and the very beginnings of a mouth sore last time and they ordered some for me and it worked great.  They call it Rocky Mountain Oncology Mouthwash, and I am sure it isn't available outside of my area, but it is a happy thing that they offer.  I got another bottle today, and I am just going to start using it tonight and keep on top of it so maybe my mouth won't get so messed up this time.

    Vickilynn, I am sorry your hubby is sick.  It is so hard to deal with everything that is going on.  I think of you everyday, and pray for you too.  You are such a special lady.  How is your lovely Kemo baby?  Did she win the prize?

    Pamela, you win the prize for most colorful posts.  I am glad you are with us.  I have a co-worker/office mate, who is also sick and always in my "bubble".   She doesn't cough or sneeze on me or my stuff, but she sits and talks to me when I am trying to get caught up on work, and she is just a challenge.  She is a really nice person, but she just gets on my last nerve and jumps up and down on it.  Good luck with those wiley Twinkies.

    Catherine, I am keeping a good thought for you.  I know set backs are hard, and you have such a great attitude too.  None of this is easy, and yet we will get through it, and we will be stronger for it.  Plus down the road it will make for some great stories to tell, and you never know who your story might help.

    BarbAnne, you have been in my thoughts and I am beyond thrilled that you had clear scans.  I know that technically you are starting your chemo in October, but you are such an outstanding sister, I hope you will stay with us and keep us posted.

    Barb, I hope all is better with you today, and that you have a lovely weekend.

    Jane, I also hope you are having a good day and a happy weekend.

    Onty, thank you for all of the good information that you post.  I will keep a good thought for you.

    Flacracker, I wonder how your mouth wash compares to mine.  Is yours a Rx, or over the counter?  I am glad that it is working for you.  Mouth problems are no fun!

    Mari, I am so glad that you have a good support system.  A full house is a challenge at times, but when everyone pitches in it does make it nice.  I am also happy for you that your hubby will be home soon, it is always best when they are home.  Have a fun weekend with your little doll, I will be keeping a good thought for you.

    Karen, I am glad you are doing better, and I hope you continue on the path to feeling better as you go through all of this.

    Melinda, how are you feeling dear?  I hope better, and soon best.  I love hearing from you.

    Neece, I am glad that you got your Rx even though it was a pain.  You have to stay on top of things so you don't sink down to feeling terrible again.  Does your DH have to give you your shot the day after your tx?  I still don't have to have that shot.  I guess I am glad given all of the pain and expense.  My blood counts were pretty good, so I guess I don't need the boost it gives.  I hope all is good in your beautiful neck of the woods (or sea, as the case may be). 

    Puffins, hope all is going well, I can't remember, but didn't you have a treatment this week?  If you did I hope your weekend has minimal se's, and that you are doing well.  Let us know.

    Toni, how are you?  I hope well, and I hope mama is well too.  I wish I had enough energy to come up and have a cup of tea.  You are almost close enough for that to work.  What part of MT. are you in any way?  You take care sweetie, and I will look forward to hearing from you.

    Has anyone heard from Amy/Ame lately?  I hope she is doing well.  If you read this Amy, I hope you are a okay!  Take care.

     I am sure I forgot one of you lovely ladies, and for that I am sorry.  I just don't want to lose this post by scrolling back a page to see.  One other really nice thing I have to tell you and then I am done.  When I got home from my appt. there was a box on the porch, and also a cute little flower vase with the ty beanie baby bc bear attached.  The flowers/bear were from the ladies at my DH's office, and the package was a spa bathrobe and slippers and make-up bag from an old friend that I haven't seen for about ten years.  She lives in Texas, and talked to my husband this week on a completely unrelated topic, but heard what was going on, and wanted to send a gift.  Wasn't that nice?  People are amazing.

    Much love, and blessings for a peace filled weekend,

    Susan

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  • Pamelajo
    Pamelajo Member Posts: 346
    edited October 2009

    DH shaved his head bald last night in support of my bald head.  I cried.  Not much makes me cry, but that did.  No one wants to be bald!  Silly man shaved a mole off his scalp and bled.........that made me laugh. I know, I'm horrible.   I love him, no doubt about it, and the thought was so sincere and sweet.  I just hope he doesn't start having SE's by proxy now. 

    (((Hugs Susan))))  Don't snaffoo's like that during tx make you wanna kick someone in the shins and scream dirty words at them repeatedly?  I'm down with the bruising.  They'd stick me 7 or 8 times and get nothing, but I'd get lovely bruises all up and down my arms.  Thank sweet Jesus for the port.  So easy, in and out, and no bruise.  You are presented with a prime opportunity here though, to use that bruise as a tool to get a special chore done at home, free of charge.  You are sick........the bruise is proof.......it's all about you ;)  Just point at it and poke that bottom lip out. BTW, you are rockin that pink hat!  Madam, you are B-utiful!!!!

    Vicki, I hope your DH feels fine as frog hair soon!  Keeping you both in my thoughts!  Give that pup a squeeze from me.  I ADORE DOGS.  We have 5 :)  We are stupid :)  We spend more feeding dogs than ourselves. :)  We are very stupid!  LOVE your "charlie brown" head, the hat is super stunning, and your smile is AWESOME, I must say.

    Mari, you my  dear are GORGEOUS!!!  He's gonna oogle you, yes I said oogle you, when he gets home!  Guaranteed!  Short hair, no hair, doesn't matter!  Exquisite.  If only we could all look that stellar!  I'm going for the dweeb look myself.  Just wearing whatever on my head.  Scarves, toboggans, socks which have lost their elastic.  Yea, not to toot my own horn, but my personality totally lets me pull the whole nerd thing off ;)

    I'm  missing Toni, yet another totally stunning woman!  (where are you girl?)  Don't make me come up there and find you!  It's a long trip, and if I come, I'm staying for awhile, and I am one of those guests who peek under the sink!  I'm just warning you.  I am honest about it at least.  It's OCD I swear.  I can't stop myself!  :)

    Hope ALL my super, stunning, exquisite, gorgeous, beautiful, allluuuuuuring, sexy outstanding sisters have a wonderful fall day today.  Hugs to all those healing, and all those feeling healthy!  Love you!

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  • BarbAnne41
    BarbAnne41 Member Posts: 380
    edited October 2009

    Pamela- OOOHH I love Twinkies Yummy. Don't get them very often, but gosh they are fun. You probably aren't old enough but I remember when ding dongs came in that cool silver wrapper-oh the good old days. I am a huge animal lover so I totally understand the $ for food thing-just love em! My hubby wanted to shave his head and I forbid him to, gosh they are funny aren't they? Hope your DH bleeding stopped.

    I miss Toni too! I hope you are OK?  Thinking of you and sending positive vibes.

    Vicki Lynn- I am sorry about the appetite, is it from chemo, the mouth sore battle, stress (with the hubby ill too) or a combo of all? I hope you get the urge to eat something great soon.

    Susan-I am super sorry about you frustrating TX time. Gosh lets hope the worst is behind you and everything else will skate. Thanks for inviting me to stay. I am happy here and love you ladies, so I am here, even though I am technically an October start. 

    Positive vibes and hugs to you all

    Barbara

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  • unklezwifeonty
    unklezwifeonty Member Posts: 1,710
    edited October 2009

    Dear PamelaJo,

    What a sweet thing your DH is. My DH also has said several times he will shave his head too when he does mine. Let's see when the time comes.

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  • barbt0323
    barbt0323 Member Posts: 99
    edited October 2009

    Good morning September Sisters!

    unklezwifeo: I am off to Walgreens to try to pick up the generic brand.  Thanks for the suggestion. 

     Barbara:  I also got the cream.  A friends sister-in-law that just went through chemo recommended it.  You put in on your port about an hour before going to chemo.  You put plastic wrap over it.  The nurse told me that I did not need it because they put on a freeze spray anyway.  Hey, I bought it I will use it and they can also put on the freeze spray.  In any event, I felt absolutely no pain throughout the process.  Sure glad I got the port it makes the process much easier.  Just make sure you wear a button down blouse when you go for chemo.

    I hope you lovely ladies have a wonderful weekend!

    Barb Cool

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