November 2009-Starting Chemo

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  • ccnani
    ccnani Member Posts: 46
    edited November 2009

    Dang sisters took too long to post. 

    Brendasharon I'm so pissed off that they are doin you this way, whats up with these idiots??? This is exactly the kind of stuff that turns us into B_TCHES. WHATS UP WITH THIS??? It took me forever to read up and I missed your posts this morning. If your seeing them thursday give them HELL!! I guess we are just #s to them and boy they better stop screwing around with us!! I'm soooo sorry you are hurting and they are playing recording tag with you!! Tell your ONC they better get with the program or you will report them to the " CENTER FOR HEALTH CARE RIGHTS".   If you need that number I will get it for you!!! Hope today is much better, maybe you shouldnt wait till thursday!! leave them a poison sister message and tell them if they dont get back to you you will report them!! WARRIOR HUGS SISTER GIRL!!!!

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  • CoolBreeze
    CoolBreeze Member Posts: 4,668
    edited November 2009

    Brenda, call right back and insist on talking to a nurse or doctor and say it's an emergency.  Part of being a warrior means FIGHTING for your rights.  Sad as it is, our nurses and doctors have too many patients to really know us individually.  If you were told that dizziness is a worrisome symptom that the doctor should hear about, then make sure he hears about it!  You don't want to cause yourself any permanent damage.  Thursday is TOO FAR away.

    If you don't have the strength to call back, then get that wonderful husband of yours to do it.  But, you can't ignore this - call!!!

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  • mommy2two
    mommy2two Member Posts: 130
    edited November 2009

    ccnani - once again, you have me cracking up laughing at work!  I so love your posts and look forward to them.  In case I don't remember to post again, good luck with your tx tomorrow.  You will be so glad when the first one is behind you.  You will be in my thoughts as always!

    Brenda - You are a much nicer person than I am.  I would be calling them every 5 minutes demanding they put the onc nurse on the phone or better yet my DH would be driving me up there so they couldn't have a chance to avoid me or not answer the phone!  I agree with ccnani, you need to give them hell on Thursday and make sure that your doctor is aware of what is going on.  Hope you feel better soon.

    Hope all of you fabulous WARRIORS have a great day!  Today I woke up feeling sorry for myself because today is my 35th birthday and I'm almost totally bald now (how petty is that). Then I realized how blessed I am to even celebrate another birthday and how lucky I am to have "met" all of you.  You ladies are both a strength and comfort to me and I thank you!   

    (((HUGS))))

    Toyah

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  • BrendaSharon
    BrendaSharon Member Posts: 506
    edited November 2009

    Toyah~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY~~~~~~

    mommy2two 

    ~~You are beautiful~~~ with or without hair, who you are inside is what counts and i know from reading your posts you are a beautiful women. I loved you new do by the way!! Gorgeous.

    CoolBreeze, 

    I called again and I was put on hold, then told the RN will return my call later today. I don't know why she siad to call to begin with if there wasn't any real issue. I hope they don't tell me to come in tomorrow and Thursday.  I wonder if I am having problems with low WBC and may need a shot like others seem to be getting?   Trust me come Thursday I won't be NICE. I haven't seen my Dr (onc) but 1 time since all this shi$ egan. Sometimes I wonder about the miracles of medicine.

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  • MeNeverMind
    MeNeverMind Member Posts: 42
    edited November 2009

     Brenda, use all your warriorness and DEMAND the doctors cell phone numbers if you have to to get some action.  Call MANY times and tell them it is an emergencey.  You should not have to suffer!  We are all here for you.  Give us the number and we will make the call.  They will get the point real fast.  LOL  Call.  Then call in five minutes.  And in five more till you get some action.  Make sure to tell the doctor what is happening when you see him.  Hope you feel better soon.

    Good Afternoon.  Sorry I didn't post this weekend but I was doing so good that I was outside the whole time.  What a great weekend.  I am sorry for anyone that is not feeling well.  (((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))) to all.  I am a bit scared about my next treatment on Wed.  I don't want to be a big girl.  I don't want to go.  I understand totaly about being in denial, I still am in a way.  My head is iching so bad today.  i may just shave my head so it stops.  Well I must go back to work now.  Talk to you soon.  Love Kimmy

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  • BrendaSharon
    BrendaSharon Member Posts: 506
    edited November 2009

    Hey Kimmy,

    I rarely post on weekends either. The weather was really nice. I went hat shopping, so I'd have a variety of things to wear with my new own hair piece.  I go two this week on Thursday. You would think I'd be calm but I too am a little edgy about #2 TX.

    I want  you to know though I don't hurt or anything I just feel dizzy, kinda like be drunk or actually how you feel when you get off a really good ride at the Fair. Oh how I used to love to ride. only thing is I have the feeling without the joy of the ride. The fair here just came and went. i missed out on it this year. Well it's OK I saved a little money this way.

    Ccnani- Do I even have any rights?

    Love y'all girls have a great eve- rest well

    (((((HUGS)))))

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  • CoolBreeze
    CoolBreeze Member Posts: 4,668
    edited November 2009

    I LOVE the fair.  But I don't go on the rides because they make me sick and dizzy.  Like you, Brenda.  Well, keep after them - if that nurse doesn't call you back then you call them back.  Use the word emergency.  And, lawyer if you have to.  :)

    It may be your white count is low and that shot will help you.  I hope it's something like that anyway.

    I am having so much trouble sleeping, ladies.  This exander HURTS and I can't get comfortable in any position.  I just took a little nap but I don't feel much better.  

    I should be dying my hair right now for the last time, but don't really have much energy for it.

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  • Cafelovr
    Cafelovr Member Posts: 1,534
    edited November 2009

    BrendaSharon: Call the onc. office and ask for a triage nurse. The way my onc described it was this...It may take a couple of hours for the onc's nurse to call you back. But if you call back and ask for the triage nurse, that it is an emergency, they get someone right away. Answering machines suck...If I still lived in FL, I'd be right up there and we could cry on each other's shoulders. I'm originally from Kissimmee, but lived in Melbourne for 15 yrs before I moved to NC. I miss my Fl Sunshine Cool

     CoolBreeze: I'm so sorry you can't sleep. What are some of your relaxation techniques? Does music or "white noise" help? I know I like listening to the rain at night. I have a radio player that has the rain forest, thunderstorms, birds, etc on it. Lack of sleep is the worst and loneliest feeling in the world. It drives me nuts to sleep in a new position. I can't sleep on my stomach anymore because of the port. Good luck to you and sweet dreams!

    Cancer Sucks, but Warrior Power Rules! Love you all!

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  • Melinda41
    Melinda41 Member Posts: 672
    edited November 2009

    Well, the deed is done, now I just wait and see how bad it is going to get. My insurance won't pay for the Emend scrip so they gave me another med for nausea, keep your fingers crossed that it works.

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  • livelife
    livelife Member Posts: 38
    edited November 2009

    Hi, Just been looking through the list to see who has treatments coming up in the next few days.

    Kayh,Doronet, Mouse 6694, Shel, Menevermind,Brenda, Toyah, Ccnani, Annamary1 and Cafelovr I will be thinking of you being brave warriors- are you using positive visualisations as your chemo goes in. I had neuro linguistic programming with my previous treatment (2003) and the guy taught me to work through positive visualisations as I had the treatment- I think it is a good thing to do. I imagined powerful golden bicycles coursing through my veins when i had my treatment the other week- I also imagined having 2 large angel wings wrapped around me.

     Philippa , Melinda41and Justmealicia I think you have just had treatment- hope you get through the next few days ok.

    Coolbreeze- when did you have your expander put in? I had mine put in 10 weeks ago and actually braved going on the treadmill this evening I did 10 minutes gentle running wearign 2 sports bras- it felt ok- and hopefully will feel ok tomorrow.

    Welcome to the new girls- deedee22 and oscarsmum- I hope you find the friendship and support as helpful as I have. Reading about a few of you having problems with nasal issues has helped me over the past few days- mine feels like it has been peeled inside.

    Melinda41 I quite like my denial times- running on the treadmill tonight was one of those times. Being scared is ok too- as we can work our way back to not being scared.

    I started with a bit of lymphoedema in my right hand the other day- so going to see the  lymhoedema nurse tomorrow.

    Love to you all.

    XXXX

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  • Sherri_V
    Sherri_V Member Posts: 159
    edited November 2009

    I had a post surgical follow up with the surgeon today.  He says I have to get a small chip shot into the middle of my tumor so that as the tumor disappears with chemo, they will be able to tell where it was.  Have any of y'all had that? 

    My first chemo was Thursday.  The next one is on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

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  • JustmeAlicia
    JustmeAlicia Member Posts: 1,529
    edited November 2009

    Sherri~ I had a clip put in when they did my biopsy.  I am sure it is similar to that.  It is a tiny incision and they just stick it in there.  Not pleasant but not unbearable either.  I hope it is even easier then I am thinking.  I am no expert here that is for sure.  :)

    Kimmy ~ Glad to hear from you !  Sorry your hair hurts.  Mine will be any day now so they say. 

    Brenda ~ I swear I will call your Dr's office .... WTF!!!!!!!!  Unacceptable.  Go in there Thursday like a WARRIOR and kick some butt dudette.

    Ccnani ~ you are too funny.  I love your spirit !

    Everyone I am just sending good wishes.  I had TX #2 of the AC just got home from 2:30 with the Oncologist and 3:15 Chemo.  Veins wouldn't cooperate had to get pricked twice after heating up the veins and hanging my arm down.  I am feeling ok ~ just sort of that drunk feeling like the 1st one. 

    nite all' Hugs and Prayers for everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Alicia

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  • mommy2two
    mommy2two Member Posts: 130
    edited November 2009

    Good evening Warriors!

    In case anyone misses this post in another forum by the moderators, I wanted to share it with you here.  I personally cannot believe what I've read and it pisses me off.  Now, I'll jump down off my soapbox and let you form your own opinions.

    check out this link:

    http://www.breastcancer.org/opinion/mammography_guidelines.jsp 

    **** Also, Dr. Marisa Weiss (Breastcancer.org President and Founder) is going head to head with Susan Komen 11/17 on Good Morning America (8:00 a.m. EDT). Dr. Weiss will be defending the role of mammography for women between 40 and 50. ************

    I hope you all have a nice, restful, SE free night!

    ((((HUGS))))

    Toyah

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  • BoxerSue
    BoxerSue Member Posts: 16
    edited November 2009

    Hello Dear Ladies,

    My first post here and my first TX is tomorrow.  And I am so scared.  I had a lumpectomy 10/14,  Echo 11/3, port inserted 11/10 and first chemo tomorrow 11/17.  You'll have to forgive me as I'm not sure I have all of the lingo down yet.  Be patient - I'll learn Smile .  I will be doing AC x4 dose dense (that's every 2 weeks, right?) Then T x12 once a week.  After the chemo I'll have a 4 week break and then radiation 5 x a week for 6 weeks.  I have to be at the oncology center at 12:30 for blood work, meet with onc doc at 1:00 and then the chemo begins at 1:30.  I have neulasta on Wednesday at 1:00.

    DH will be going with me - he's a doll.  I especially want him to hear all of the possible SE just so he knows what I may be feeling is real.  He went with me wig shopping Saturday and he made me buy 2.  One is so close to my color and style it's amazing.  The other one he actually picked for me - shoulder length - a bit darker than my current dye job and kind of sexy. He made this 57 year old feel kind of nice for a bit.

    My port is very iritating.  It is placed right near my bra strap.  I think I'm going to try to find a little stuffed pin cushion to place between the port and my bra strap.

    I'm just so anxious about the first drop of drugs hitting my body.  I know that after the first treatment I'll know more and hopefully my anxiety level will drop.  I'm thankful I've found this forum to share with all of you who know what I'm going thru.  Sometimes it feels so lonely.

    I wish I could wear my flannel pj's during my infusion - I dress up real good but I'm also into comfort when it's called for.

    Oh - the reason I'm BoxerSue?  Because I have 3 boxers, of course!!!  It's just me, my husband and our 3 fur babies.

    I'll try to post tomorrow night, depending on how I feel.

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  • jezza
    jezza Member Posts: 698
    edited November 2009

    Hi Girls..Jezza here. Saw a couple of posts asking who I was. I did PM used2b and asked her to join our Australian Breast cancer forum. She did join up but hasn't posted yet.

    I hope shes doing ok.

    Didn't mean to worry you...just thought she might like some Aussie bc friends as well!

    jezza

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  • CoolBreeze
    CoolBreeze Member Posts: 4,668
    edited November 2009

    Welcome BoxerSue.  Wig shopping is kind of fun, isn't it?  I'm glad I did it before I lost my hair.

    Cafelvr, I have no problems with the actual sleep part of sleeping. :)  It's the expander - it's painful.  I can't get comfortable.  I wake up every few minutes because it hurts and I have to move but there is no position that is comfortable. I don't experience pain during the day (unless I try to do something that involves my chest muscles, which I am not anymore).  But lying down is tough.  I see my PS on Thursday and see if he has any advice but I'm sure he won't.  I get a fill that day too so maybe that will make it feel better?  Or worse, I don't know!  Livelife, I had my expander put in at the time of my surgery, October 21.  For the most part it's not causing me problems - just when I lie down.

    BrendaSharon, did the nurse call you back?

    Jezza, glad you are back.  Glad you have your Aussie forum but don't forget us international gals. :)

    Mommy2two, I saw that moderator post, and I see they have banners on this site about it.  It's awful.

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  • doronet
    doronet Member Posts: 342
    edited November 2009

    Ok.  Now I know that if I type a reply and then go back to the previous page to check something, I LOSE WHAT I TYPED!!!!   ARRRRRGH!!!!

    As others have said, it takes a long time to catch up on posts if you don't keep up several times a day!  And I even checked them a ton over the weekend!

    ccnani:  you make me laugh!!!

    BrendaShar:  you have about 20 peops here that are willing to put a contract out on your onc's life if he doesn't help you!!!  (oops!  Can I be arrested for saying that if something really happens to him??!!)

    Omarsmom7:  I was researching Neupogen injections over the weekend to see if there was anything else I could do for the lower back-to-knees pain, like stretching or warm baths (X-Stren. Tylenol helped me.  I took a Claritan and it didn't help, but maybe it was because the pain had already started.)  Anyway, I came across a question to an "expert" (onc) that asked if the injections could cause nausea, and the expert answered that nausea is not a side effect of the injections, that it had to be caused by something else.  Hope that helped.

    So, four of us doing the TX tomorrow.  I am starting to get nervous about the 2nd TX, though I don't know why since I know what it will involve.  I had planned to go to it without taking any Ativan, but I'm changing my mind and will go sedated.  Why not, I figure. 

    I have the Rene of Paris "Allison" wig and apparently it's pretty darn close to my real hair, so all my friends say.  I must admit it is much easier to throw that baby on than it was to wash, blow dry, and style my formerly long hair.  (I got mine cut short before my first surgery and shaved the rest after my first TX to start getting use to the no-hair look.)  I also have some "fringe," which is a strip of hair that you wear as bangs.  I've always had bangs and was not looking forward to a bare forehead, but now, I tape the bangs on and put a scarf/bandana on over them.  I only do this around the house, though.  I never leave the house without "Allison."

    Yeah, the lack of sleep thing is getting old.  I find myself reading at odd times during the night when I can't sleep.  And I wake up about every hour for some reason.

    Okay...Chemical Pacman!!!  Do your stuff for all of us tomorrow and for those later this week!!!

    nite nite.

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  • SharaD
    SharaD Member Posts: 100
    edited November 2009

    Hello sisters.  I am new to this group, new to this board, new to this disease.  Needless to say, I don't want to be here!   But I am starting chemo on November 26th (yes, Thanksgiving Day, just more damn good luck)....and I am starting to try and educate myself.  I was hoping that some of you might point me to some discussions on the board that you found most helpful, or areas of this website that I should start with.   Any help will be appreciated, I just don't know where to begin and as I'm sure you all understand....I just need to re-focus and get my act together and KNOCK THIS DAMN DISEASE DOWN!   Embarassed

    P.S.  And please come back here on Thanksgiving night to tell me what you all had to eat!  I hear that I'll lose my hair by Christmas,  so I sure am looking forward to this holiday season.  Ho Freaking Ho Freaking HO!

     Oops, almost forgot the preliminaries....I will be taking Carboplatin/  Taxol and then Herceptin. I have a heart issue to deal with at the same time so this is all very scary as Herceptin is very hard on the heart, apparently.  I'm sure the other two drugs are no picnic either.  I'm not quite sure yet about the details of the treatment, 6 months was mentioned....and this is pre-surgery.  I have not had breast surgery yet.   I have my port placed early next week and even that is scary since my heart can't deal with any clotting.  I have so much research to do my head is spinning and meanwhile my cardiologist and my oncologist are always duking it out about something.  I figure that's good....if they weren't talking to each other I'd be up a creek.  

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  • dlb823
    dlb823 Member Posts: 9,430
    edited November 2009

    Hi, Ladies ~ Brenda had PM'd me about her dizziness, and since I see that she hasn't posted here tonight, I think she'd like me to share this with you all:

    My oncologist RN called about an hour ago and they are sending me for an MRI@ 8:00am tomorrow, to check for BRAIN METS, Now I really am starting to FREAK out. I don't even know how to tell my November Warrior Sisters. I'm scared. My next (Chemo TX) is still on for Thursday morning and they will discuss the findings during my Chemo session! My RN said NOT to worry yet, but they want to rule this out first. Hard not to worry though! I shook for 15 min after talking with the RN. Thanks for checking on me. If I don't get back soon, PLEASE let my girls know what is going on with me. Thanks (((((HUGS)))))

    As I told her, when you have something like this going on they almost have to check you out, just to be sure, and also so that they're covered.  But that doesn't ease the fear, and I know she'll appreciate all of our thoughts and prayers.    Deanna

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  • BooBee
    BooBee Member Posts: 860
    edited November 2009

    Hi ladies.   I've been talking with a few companies regarding giving BC.org girls some discounts or at least free shipping on their orders for head coverings.  If you're interested in free shipping on Buffs PM me for the code.  The owner doesn't want the code to get out so I have to ask that you don't post it openly. 

    I have one and I love it.  Aside from baseball caps, it's the only one I continue to wear now that my hair is growing back. They are seamless, soft and breathable.   I think they would be great for sleeping caps.  I wear mine hiking and it doesn't make my head hot.

    How to wear the buff   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5OBlXWJ2Ek

    Order at  http://www.planetbuff.com/  

    If there are any other companies I should contact for discounts or free shipping let me know.  I'm happy to do it.

    BTW....I'm not working for the company or receive payment in anyway. 

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  • littlebird75
    littlebird75 Member Posts: 120
    edited November 2009

    I have no idea how to keep up with the abreviations. I start chemo on Friday November 20. I don't yet know what meds - just that it will be 4 chemo treatments over the course of 12 weeks followed by 6 weeks of radition. From what my oncologist has told me - this is probably the minimum treatment for a breast cancer diagnosis, for which I am grateful.

    Other than losing my hair, I don't know what to expect. I will try to comb the thread to gleen informaiton here and look forward to my chemo-ed appointment on Wednesday. 

    November chemo - here I come! 

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  • Cafelovr
    Cafelovr Member Posts: 1,534
    edited November 2009

    Boxer Sue, SharaD, littlebird75: Welcome! I'm sorry you have to be here, but this is the spot to be! You will find information, strength, and wisdom here. These girls are awesome! I have to admit, that this is about the best website out there that covers BC. You will also find some hilarious girls on here!

    BoxerSue: I'll be thinking of you today. CCnani and I have our first TX today also! I'm sending hugs and well wishes today! I'm so glad your DH is going to be part of this. Somehow they can get lost. My mom is going with me today. She's been through this before and has been my rock. My husband has offered to hold my head if I have to pay homage to the porcelain gods :) It looks like our tx will be very similar with the addition of Herceptin to mine. I have surgery after my chemo.  

    Shara: Without knowing your stats, I can only recommend going through and reading random sites (Surgery, Chemo, Stages). There is a good Her2 thread here that I look at from time to time. I know you don't want to be here, no one does, but you are not alone. This site does give me hope and you will find strength from others! We are truly Warrior Sisters!

    littlebird75: I love that your ready to jump in! That's what you have to do! Show your Warrior Pride! Google the medicines you're prescribed and hit every website you can. Join support groups and stand up to cancer. We can beat this.

    BrendaSharon: I am lifting you up! I wish you could feel my arms wrapped around you giving hugs. You have my support, well wishes, and love! We will beat this crap!

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  • JustmeAlicia
    JustmeAlicia Member Posts: 1,529
    edited November 2009

    BoxerSue, CCnani, Cafelovr who am I missing? !  Good luck today girls ~ I will be with you in spirit and prayer and you have your medicine drip in to make YOU well!!!!!!!!  ((((((HUGS))))))))

    I had a rough night not feeling so good.  Low body temp?  Not sure what that's all about.  I go for my Neulasta shot and a fill of the tissue expanders this morning.  Hubby is taking me I don't even have enough energy to drive. 

    Hoping everyone has a good a day as possible.

    I am so worried for our Warrior Brenda, but thank you so much for sharing your pm with US.  Big prayers ...............  I hope it is just a chemo side effect.  :(

    (((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))

    PS.  Welcome to the new girls, so sorry you are here.  We all wish you weren't but we are all in this together and you find a tremendous amount of strength, knowledge, support and HOPE here.

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  • Shel
    Shel Member Posts: 41
    edited November 2009

    Cafelovr and CCnani, we will be thinking about you today.  I hope it goes very well.  One down after today!

    Mouse and doronet, second treatment today!  It will be great to get two smiley faces and be that much further down the road.

    BrendaSharon, I am so hopeful that this is nothing more than a nasty side effect of the chemo, maybe sinus or something.  We are thinking of you and pulling for you.   

    Welcome to all the new sisters.  I will have to catch up later.  I actually need to (and feel capable of) doing some work today at work.

    Shelley

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  • JustmeAlicia
    JustmeAlicia Member Posts: 1,529
    edited November 2009

    Mouse and Doronet, (thanks Shel)  Good luck today with #2.  Forgive me I think my chemo brain is kicking in.

    Glad you are feeling good today Shelley.

    :)

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  • Cafelovr
    Cafelovr Member Posts: 1,534
    edited November 2009

    You know something. I am beyond angered that they're lifting the mammo age from 40 to 50! I'm 38 years old with Stage IV. Yes, I have a family history (my mom; Stage II) but to shut it off is just cruel to women! My mom was dx at age 48! She was the first one in our family. If she had waited until 50, God only knows. I shutter to think...

    Just had to vent Yell

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  • mommy2two
    mommy2two Member Posts: 130
    edited November 2009

    Cafelovr- I agree with you 100%.  I was diagnosed at 34 and I have no history of breast cancer in my family.  Luckily for me, I switched to a new gyn and she found the lump (I have never performed my SBEs regularly) then she had to fight with the insurance company to perform a mammo.  The whole thing is ridiculous!

    Brenda - When I got to work and saw what Deanna had posted, I was shocked.  I am praying and thinking about you constantly.  I remain hopeful that the dizziness is just a SE from chemo or a sinus infection.

    Welcome to all the new sisters!!  I'm so sorry that you had to join us but the ladies on this board have been my saving grace and you will find lots of comfort and support here.

    BoxerSue, CCnani, Mouse, Cafelovr, doronet - My thoughts are with you all today.  Good luck with your treatments today.

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  • Melinda41
    Melinda41 Member Posts: 672
    edited November 2009

    BoxerSue, CCnani, Mouse, Cafelovr, doronet  Good luck with your treatment today!

    Brenda hoping you get great news after your MRI

    No nausea, compazine is working, had a bowel movement this morning, yeah for prunes and colace. Drinking a ton of water, so far so good. Just a little run down feeling. Feel asleep too early last night and ended up waking up every two hours. But I peed and drank and fell right back to sleep, so no big deal.

    I ate popsicles during the A part of the treatment, the nurse said mouth sores are not as common with the AC but if I don't get sores, I will pack popsicles next time too.

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  • Mouse6694
    Mouse6694 Member Posts: 88
    edited November 2009

    Brenda My thoughts and prayers are with you that this is only chemo side effects.

    Thanks for all the well wishes for tx today it lifts my spirits. Innocent

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  • BrendaSharon
    BrendaSharon Member Posts: 506
    edited November 2009

    Good Day Every One!!!!!

    THANKS!!!!! ,everyone for all your good wishes and warmhearted posts. I went to Tallahassee Diagnostics today for an MRI on my brain.  They say this is only precautionary, just to be sure there is NO METS. Yesterday I was a little bit in shock. I shook for about 15 min after receiving the call from my oncologist. There reason for not calling back sooner is they where setting me up with the radiologist for the MRI I went to toady. My appointment was at 7:45am!! I won't know the results until I go in for my next TX on Thurs. I sure hope it's just a reaction to the chemo.  I can deal with a little dizziness. The gave me medicine for the dizziness,  but all that does is make me sleepy, not any less dizzy. I just hope and pray this -C- crap doesn't go to my head.

    Thanks also for welcoming all the "New Comers" as well!!!~~~~~

    I have updated the Rooster!!! Roll Call is getting quite big.!!!!Breaks my heart to see how many of us women have to deal with this "Nightmare on Chemo Street"

    doronet, mouse

    already on #2TX, wahoooooo, this means 1/2 way done, YIPPIE!!!!

    Ccnani, doronet,

    Good luck today and I hope you too feel the relief I felt after my first TX. The sheer terror will be over. I was worried about you two ladies. I'm sure you will both be very awake tonight however as the steroids do keep you awake and yet we are in a fog. I look forward to your post on how you both have coped today. I know CCnani ought to have a big post tonight.

    To all of you having TX today my heart is with you all, to all of you who just had it within the past day or two, remember to keep drinking that water to prevent mouth and or vaginal distress and  eat as much as you can to keep from stomach upsets, I found saltines and soup and mashed tater where my friends.  A bland diet for a few days is great, then watch out days 8-12 pig out time!! (Ha-Ha)  Be sure to get all the rest as you  ladies need.

    Again girls thanks so much for looking out for me. I'll post a little more tomorrow, I'm kinda tired today from the stress and I need to catch up at my job.

    I want to add that (dlb823/Deanna) has been very supportive since I first checked this site out. If any one can help with information she is the one. Treatments/side effects/symptoms she has a lot of knowledge of all of this. She has helped me tremendously each time I've needed help and I appreciate the fact she contacted you girls to let you know what was going on.

    (((((GROUP-HUG))))) to all my sisters - Brenda

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