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laurak1
laurak1 Member Posts: 27
edited June 2014 in Young With Breast Cancer

I was not sure if I really wanted to post my issues out there for everyone to see, but after reading some of the other issues and comments I thought this was the best place to put it out there.  I am 36, I am married and have 3 beautiful kids.  A son about to turn 10, a daughter that just turned 8 and a daughter that is 3 1/2.  I have been recently diagnosed.  I mangaed to get through the initial shock of hearing that I had the big "C" and my husband has helped tremendously by keeping me laughing and joking about things as much as we could.  I have had my lumpectomy and 3 lymp nodes removed.  Thankfully the lymph nodes came back clear.  Dr. requested a PET scan which I did and just got the results from that today.  There was a large area of lymph nodes in my lungs that showed up and 2 in my falopian tubes.  Ok. so now I am terrified again.  I will have to have a scope type biopsy of my lung lymph nodes ASAP and if they come back negative then they will go through my throat directly into my lungs and get more just to make sure without a doubt.  I was told that if it comes back positive then my chances of beating this is greatly reduced.  I am scared out of my mind right now!!  I have an obligation to my babies!  I am trying really hard to keep focused and not go into the "what ifs" but having a really hard time not doing that right now, yet trying my best to keep everything as normal as possible with the kids and not worry them.  I am hoping that I can find some comfort in others success stories.

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  • RaiderDee
    RaiderDee Member Posts: 150
    edited December 2009

    Hi Laura, I'm sorry you have to join our group but glad you found us.  I'm not a success story yet but working hard to become one.   I don't have any personal experience with the scope type biopsy you're about to have but hopefully one of the other members of our loving and knowledgeable group will see your post and chime in.   I know how hard it is to wrap your brain around a cancer diagnosis.  Everyone on this board has been where you are right now.  I'm half way through my chemo (4 treatments down, 4 more to go).  I still worry daily about my prognosis for the future and probably will for a long time.  Wanting to be around for your children is one of the  motivators for women fighting cancer.  Just remember that statistic are only numbers and that breast cancer is a highly individualized disease.  Anything the doctors tell you good or bad is just a guess at best.  Good luck in the new year.  Please come back to breastcancer.org often.  There will be tons of questions as you go along and this is a great place for answers.  It's also a great place if you just want to whine, get angry or just say WTF??  We're all here for you.  Let us know how the biopsy goes. I hope everything comes back B9.

    Dee  

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  • laurak1
    laurak1 Member Posts: 27
    edited December 2009

    Thanks Dee.  Met with the Gastoenteroligist today and discussed my scope/biopsy.  Will probably have that done either Tuesday morning or Friday morning.  We are taking the kids to the Kalahari Water park in Wisconsin Dells next week, so they are going to try and get me in before we leave.  Figure this will be the last Fun trip we have for a while.  Looks like I have a really great doctor doing my procedure and he is the only on in our area that does this type of new procedure.  He is very confident that he will get enough tissue to make a good diagnosis.  So... trying to stay really positive and not open any of those doors until we get to them.

    Went out and bought a wig today.  Trying to prepare ahead of time.  I found one that is flattering and pretty close to my own style I have now.  Never thought I would have to buy hair...but here I am.  I ordered some really cute hats too.  My sister-in-law is planning on having a Hat Party for me.  Thought that was a neat idea. 

    I am so sorry that all of you have to go through this, but I am comforted to know that I am not alone in this battle and there are people out there that know exactly how I feel.   May God bless all of you!!

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  • youngmomof3
    youngmomof3 Member Posts: 156
    edited January 2010

    Hi Laura,

    You are my first post. I am also 36 years old with 3 children(7,5 & 14 months old) and was diagnosed Dec 11th with IDC, stage 1, HER2+. What a roller coaster these past few weeks have been esp with the holidays. Never thought at 36 I would have cancer as I'm sure you didn't either. I am so sorry to hear about your PET scan and can imagine how terrified you are especially when you think about your kids. I also do a lot of "what if's" which never seem to end well in my head and everytime I think about the impact on my children I become a crying basketcase. My husband also tries to keep my spirits up and he is the "positive one" which certainly helps but the fear is always there and these awful thoughts seem to sneak up on me when I least expect them. I'm sure everyone around you is telling you to stay positive and focused which I know is easier said than done but please try to do so for your sake and those you love. A breast cancer survivor recently told me "Cancer can attack our bodies but we cannot allow it to control our spirit". I think I am going to post this phrase in various places(car, desk, etc) and if I read it often enough than I am hoping to believe it. Please keep us updated on how you are doing. I will keep you in my prayers.

    Tammy

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  • laurak1
    laurak1 Member Posts: 27
    edited January 2010

    Well Tammy, looks like you and I had the same rotten week in December.  I wish you the best of luck.  Lots of prayers are coming your way.  When my 3 year old insisted that I hold her hand while she fell asleep last night (then she knows I havent snuck out of her room), I find those are the worst moments for me thinking of the what if's.  I try so hard not to go there, but when the room is quiet and still, thats when those thoughts get the best of me.  Gotta keep the mind busy!!!

    Here is maybe a dumb question for anyone out there.  With Chemo soon to start and 2 kids in grade school, how do you protect yourself from all the lovely germs that are going to be brought home on a daily basis?  My kids are so used to lots of hugs and kisses!!  Do I just hose them down when they walk in the door? lol  Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated!

     My next biopsy has been scheduled for Friday Morning. 

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  • BIRDEY
    BIRDEY Member Posts: 2
    edited January 2010

    Hi

    Just want to say keep the faith and I will pray for you. I start chemo for TN mid Jan. Ihad lumpectomy and all left lymph out. Keep hopeful.

    HOPESHINE

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  • laurak1
    laurak1 Member Posts: 27
    edited January 2010

    I got a call yesterday from the Dr office and my Oncologist want to see me for a follow up.  So, I was thinking...follow up from what?  well then I remembered that he was going to had some additional tests run of my blood.  so now I am worried. If he wanted to see me, does that mean that the results were bad...again?!  I dont want another Bad result.  I know, i am going into the "what if's" again and I am trying hard not to do that, but its the unknown that scares the heck outta me.

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  • youngmomof3
    youngmomof3 Member Posts: 156
    edited January 2010

    Laura,

    The unknown(I think) is the worst part of all of this. Waiting to find out what/if something else is going on is just awful. I had my MRI today and all day long I have been worried sick about what else may have shown up. I bought a great book last night called "There's No Place Like Hope" by Vickie Girard. It is filled with a bunch of little inspiring thoughts that show the importance of having and keeping hope alivewhen dealing with cancer. I told myself I am going to read a little bit of it every night b/c I need to hold onto something and I think it should be hope. Hang in there, try to push those horrible "What if's" out of your head and allow yourself to hope; for the best, for strength, for anything you need to keep moving forward. Keep us posted and I'll be sending prayers your way.

    Tammy

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  • nanadada
    nanadada Member Posts: 76
    edited January 2010

    Laura:

    I too was diag in sept.  a few days after my mom had a successdul whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer, soo to say the least im glad 2009 is over,,,new year new beginnings for all us us!

    As far as the question re: your kids and keeping it germ free....

    I have 2 kids 11 and 6 and like your kids, we are a touching huggy kissing type of family also, so I understand...I stressed out soooo much on what to tell my kids, how much to tell and when to tell them about the chemo....I am 37 years old and again like all women on this aite, noboby expexted this diag especially @ our age and with babies that we need to be around for! It sucks on soo many levels, Going back to kids and germs...I started chemo 2  months ago and my MAIN rule is when the kids get home from school they go right into the bathroom and WASH their hands and than we hug and give kissed, I am very strict with that and they get it, Now woth the swine flu and everything thats going around they are aware that their hands need to be washed more frequently throughout the day. As far as what to tell them...I sat down with my son who is 11 and told him that i will be taking some medicine for a couple of months and the medicine was going to make my hair fall out but it would grow back once the meds are done, I explained that i needed this medicine so the cyst that mommy had removed wouldnt come back anymore and i would be healthy gain,,,and he cried and said he was scared and I told him it was going to be ok!!! he did ask me to wear a hat or the wig he didnt want to see my bald head, and I absolutely said no problem with that..For me i never and will not use the word cancer especially with my son (11 yr old) he is too computer savvy and do not want to take the chance of him looking up info that he wont be able to understand and confuse him. My 6 year old knows that mommy gets tired with the med i have to take and thats it...its a challenge but I will don whatever it takes to protect my babies, I will tell them on a need to know basis and as much as I feel they can handle....You will know what that is with your kids...Good luck with your biopsy! Keep us inform will support you all the way!

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  • laurak1
    laurak1 Member Posts: 27
    edited January 2010

    Well, my blood work came back at normal levels...so yeah on that one!!!  Docs called me while on our little mini vacation and asked me to come in for my biopsy today instead of Friday.  Guess he wants to get his plan of attack ready ASAP.  well, Diagnosis no so good.  Lymph nodes around lungs came back positive. So we have to go at this a little differently.  Should find out Tuesday what were gonna do.  Must stay strong!!  I Can and WILL beat this crap!!!!  I will NEVER give up.  I MUST be here for my kids for many many years to come!!  Sorry, just pumping myself up here.  Prayers for strength and peace for each and every one of us!

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  • Katrina101709
    Katrina101709 Member Posts: 1
    edited January 2010

    Same thing happened to me Monday..I thought why another blood test.  But it is just routine in case you chose chemo.

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  • cookiegal
    cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
    edited January 2010

    hey laura not much to add here, but I used to live in Green Bay and just wanted to offer my support.I remember you town, because we had a contest and gave away a lawnmower to someone who lived in Tiegerton.

    Do you go to GB for treatment or Wassau.

    Best wishes

    s

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  • laurak1
    laurak1 Member Posts: 27
    edited January 2010

    Hi Cookiegal, i am doctoring in Weston, just east of wausau.  A new Marshfield clinic and St. Clares hospital was built there in 2006.  It saves me a good 10-15 min driving time.  They have been great there.  There has been several new clinics that went up in the Weston area.  That place sure has been growing over the past few years.

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  • laurak1
    laurak1 Member Posts: 27
    edited January 2010

    Hey Nanadada, thanks for the input.   Hats it will be for me, my kids even helped me pick them out and they thought the wig was fun.  So far they are taking it in stride.  My 3 year old is all worried about Mommy and I get lots of kisses on my owies.  lol  She's too funny.  She even wants to help cut mommies hair when it starts to fall out.  So...ok, if that makes her get through the hair loss by being part of it, then so be it.  She asked, so ok.  

    I have avoided the whole "why me", but it sure makes a person think...I'm Only 36!!!  I have 3 kids that are so young.  This is crazy!!!  and yes, it is crazy isnt it? 

    Take care and stay strong.  Love them babies!!!!

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  • thenewme
    thenewme Member Posts: 1,611
    edited January 2010

    Hi Laura!  So sorry about your situation.  I also have three kids, and was 39 when I was diagnosed just over a year ago.  There's a poster on this board in a similar situation, and I loved her post when she said she was reminded of Hugh Grant's famous line, "F**K, F**K, F**kety F**K!"  Hope you're not offended by this - you sound like a humor-type of gal.  I've used this phrase many times lately myself, LOL! 

    Anyway, my kids were 13, 6, and 4 when I was in treatment, and I found the best thing for our family was honesty. We pretty much gave each kid as much or as little information as they needed or could handle, but everything was open and truthful.  I think you'll be surprised how resilient they are if you let them laugh with you and cry with you sometimes.  

    Will you be getting Neulasta shots?  They are a serious immune system booster shot that really helps get your white cell count back up after each chemo.  Maybe you could talk with your kids' teachers/daycare people/friends parents, church, etc.  to let them know your situation and ask their help with emphasizing hand-washing, sanitizing, etc.  Give them each a bottle of hand sanitizer and ask them to understand how important it is that germ exposure be minimized at school, at their houses, and at yours.  Let your kids be the "official" germ police - they love that responsibility!  My surgeon very seriously asked my kids to be her spies and for them to let her know if they saw me carrying laundry or whatever before I was allowed to do so (as IF, lol!). 

    My kids were so very proud to be so helpful - they learned to be more self-sufficient, responsible, nurturing than they were before.  They enjoyed the social aspect of it all (lots of playdates and visitors bringing meals, etc!), and got a lot of extra mom-kid time than before.

    "Becky and the Worry Cup" was a great book that my kids really related to, and they still ask me sometimes if we can read it and use their worry cups.  

    Hang in there!

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  • Melanie36
    Melanie36 Member Posts: 110
    edited January 2010

    Oh Laura,

    You are me about 3 months ago...

    found a lump...joined the Cancer Club...prepared for bi lateral mastectomy...14 hours before surgery I found out it had spread to my liver and surgery was canceled...prepared for aggressive chemo...ended up with a single, oral chemo. (So glad I didn't end up buying that wig, lol)

    I am a 36 year old, married, mother of 4 girls and I can relate to all the emotions and the roller coaster ride that you must be experiencing.

    You're right, this is crazy isn't it? Speaking of which there are a series of books by Kris Carr called Crazy, Sexy Cancer and they were such a good source of laughter, helpful tools etc. for me during this time.

    As for the germs...you do the best you can to keep things/kids germ free when they are with you...so when they  are home, they wash/sanitize. (I found a great hand sanitizer called "Soapopular" it is a foaming, alcohol free, kills 99.9% of germs...which is nice for the little ones) I also taught my kids to use their "cough spot"-the crook of their arm-because they know how serious germs can be to mommy.

    Also Renee posted some great signs/reminders for people about going through chemo and germs. It is in the "Chemo-before during and after treatment" thread under "here's your sign"-I've bumped it for you.

    Take one day at a time...I know that is hard, but it's what helps me put one foot in front of the other on some days...

    Smiles and hugs,

    Melanie

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  • laurak1
    laurak1 Member Posts: 27
    edited January 2010

    I dont know what they did to me during this last proceedure on Thurday or if its a side effect from the Whiskey drug, but every muscle in my body hurts terrible.  from my neck to my hands and all the way to my feet.  i have never had this kind of pain before.  I thought it was just tension when it started in my shoulder and neck yesterday morning but it has progressed everywhere and I'm almost stuck in my chair.  Took some advil hoping to relieve a little of it.  Anyone else have this experience?

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  • youngmomof3
    youngmomof3 Member Posts: 156
    edited January 2010

    Laura, what procedure did you have done? I hope you feel better soon.

    thenewme: how did you do with the Neulasta shots. I have heard some say they caused lots of joint,muscle pain. did you experience any of this or take anything to alleviate it?

    Well I had my port put in yesterday and had the sentinal lobes removed so today I am not feeling too great although the Perks are helping:) Meet with onc tomorrow to see when chemo will start. I did talk with my boys and they took the info pretty well. I also believe honesty is the best policy and to be honest once they knew I felt an incredible sense of relief that i wasn't hiding stuff from them. they are smart kids and i know they would have picked up on stuff and been more worried letting their imagination get the best of them. Still feel the need to check in with them daily to see how they are doing. my 7 yr. old tells me all the time how much he loves me and my 5 yr. old talks about my "bad cells". he also forgets that he can't catch mommy's bad cells from drinking out of my cup. Went wig shopping and was pleasantly suprised by the good selection. I'm thinking my wig looks better than my real hair although I'm sure it will take some getting used to. Also hate to admit but I am a little excited to get different scarves although I'm not sure when i will feel comfortable wearing just them on my bald head. Oh how the little things will make such a difference though.

    I have loved this board and feel that so many of us are traveling similar paths. It is nice to have a place to go to read how other people are dealing with this darn cancer & also how you are all dealing with this as moms. Thanks and i hope you all have a positive, good news, good health week.

    Tammy

    Tammy

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  • yellowfarmhouse
    yellowfarmhouse Member Posts: 279
    edited January 2010

    Hi Laura,

    Just wanted to say hello and that I'll be praying for ya as you go through treatment.  I was dx 5 years ago at age 40.  My kids were 3-11 years old then.  Such a scary time!!! 

    We home schooled our kids then but somehow we still picked up viruses while I had chemo.  I basically stayed home a lot.  But, doctors watch you close and give antiobiotics as needed. 

    I ached so much from the Neulasta!  Very painful. 

    We live in Bloomer and I took treatment in Eau Claire.  We were just in Merrill to watch the Packer game last Sunday. I'm  private message ya too if you have any questions or I can do anything for ya, I'd be happy to.

    Blessings

    Wendy

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  • laurak1
    laurak1 Member Posts: 27
    edited January 2010

    Had a Medianoscopy (sp) surgery done yesterday morning.  Trying to rest, yet still trying to do for myself if my mother will let me.  Bless her heart.  She has done so much for me and my family.  Taking care of the kids and cooking/cleaning.  I have to say that I have the greatest mom in the world!!  I dont know what I would do without her.

    Hopefully will get my results from this latest proceedure tomorrow at my Onc appt.  Praying for good results.  I need good news!!  Having a crappy day today.  Guess I am feeling a little sorry for myself.  Sick of hurting, sick of sitting around and doing nothing, sick of my throat hurting.  sick of eating soft foods all the time, sick of sleeping in the recliner cause it hurts to lay flat.  seems like this has been constant for me for the past month.  3 surgeries in one month is just about enough!  UGHHHH.  would love to scream, but that would hurt, would love to cry, but feel like I have to stay tough for everyone.  Maybe I should just go to bed early tonight and start a fresh day tomorrow. 

    Oh well, tomorrow will be better.  sorry, just thought maybe if I vented a little on here then my family wouldnt have to hear it from me.  Thanks for tolerating me.

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  • youngmomof3
    youngmomof3 Member Posts: 156
    edited January 2010

    lauraK1, sounds like you & I are having the same crappy mood today. Had the port put in on tues and have been feeling quite useless around the house & with the kids. Leaves me with lots of time to think which isn't always a good thing. 3 surgeries in a month is rough! Hang in there and if you need to cry, you should do so. Being tough means knowing when you need to break down so you can get back up stronger than ever. Tomorrow is a new day, tomorrow will be a better day. Wishing you good news from your onc. also kiss that wonderful mom of yours; they are hard to come by.

    Tammy

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  • thenewme
    thenewme Member Posts: 1,611
    edited January 2010

    Hey guys, sorry you're both having such crappy days!  You have every right to, though.  I found that the shower is a great place to cry when I didn't want to "unload" on the family. You both are in such a rough stage of this journey.  Try to let yourself just be, and not to think too much.  Ask a friend (or your mom) to bring over some funny chick flicks or comedies and let yourself be distracted, even just for an hour or two. 

    Laura, hopefully you're getting some relief from your body aches!  Tammy, hopefully your port site is feeling better. 

    Tammy, for me the Neulasta shot was nothing.  I only had Neulasta with my AC, and not with the T.  I never had any of the trouble some people talk about, but I've heard that taking Claritin the night before can help a lot (be sure to ask your doctor first, though). I was lucky to not have the Neulasta pain, but it sure did its job in getting my white cell count (i.e. immune system) up, and with the germs that young kids bring home - that was a huge thing!

    Two things came to mind when I read your posts.  I just love reading people's tag lines here, and I can't remember whose they are, but one says "...if you're going through hell, keep going..."  and the other one says "...you can only go halfway into the dark forest; after that you're coming out the other side..."

    Take it easy with your expectations of yourself (I know, easier said than done!).  Take care, and  come here to vent all you want!  This is a great place to offload some of the heaping load of crap you're dealing with right now.  We understand in ways people in "real life"  usually can't.

    Hang in there!

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  • laurak1
    laurak1 Member Posts: 27
    edited January 2010

    I danced in the hallway of the hospital with my husband!!!!   We got great news!  No cancer in the lungs!!!  whoo hooo!  Now all I have to focus on is getting this breast cancer outta me!  Now this......this I can handle.  I am sure that there are gonna be some tough days ahead yet, but you know, I think I can get through this ok.  We sure were scared.  Had things been the way they doc suspected, my chance of survival was greatly reduced.  So even though it sounds strange to some people, I get excited when I say...."its just breast cancer!"  Thanks for all the prayers and I will continue to pray for all of us. 

    I start Chemo on Tuesday.  Hopefully it wont be too bad.  So...just a week or so away from loosing the hair.  My 3 year old is looking forward to cutting mommy's hair! lol  Me....not so much, but oh well.

    May God Bless us all!

    Laura

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  • youngmomof3
    youngmomof3 Member Posts: 156
    edited January 2010

    thenewme, thx so much for your words of encouragementsometimes that is just what I need to hear. I also am a big fan of crying in the shower and feel such a sense of relief after doing so. Today I was feeling pretty good and mood was better I think mostly b/c I was up & moving and keeping busy with the kids. I felt almost like myself. Anyway out of nowhere I had a thought about the wig that is waiting for me to wear in a few weeks and realized that as much as I am trying to think the best about the wig & the cute scarves, that after a few weeks I won't have a choice about wearing something b/c my hair will be gone and gone for quite a very long time. Well that thought just sent me backwards a little. Best part is this all took place while my husband ran into the WAWA and when he left me in the car I was fine and when he returned 2 minutes later I was quietly(kids in the car) crying and he looked at me like "what the hell just happened?".

    Laura, I am so happy to hear your wonderful news. I would have danced too:) Every little bit of good news is something to be treasured. Still keeping my fingers crossed that my lymph nodes come back negative. good luck with chemo on Tues, mine starts Thurs. I keep finding myself looking at the port & thinking about chemo and all of the stuff that will be going through my body. My first thought always seems to be that this poisen will be coming in and causing me so many SE's and then I have to catch myself and tell myself that no, all of these great meds are coming in to kick cancers a*# and that Thurs is one step closer to getting & keeping me healthy. Please remind me of this statement next week as I'm sure I'll need it.

    Take care everyone.

    Tammy

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  • EGAL
    EGAL Member Posts: 539
    edited January 2010

    Laura,

      Good luck on Tuesday with the chemo.  I know it is frightening, but it wasn't that bad.  My first time was the worst, not knowing what to expect.  I was ready to bolt from the elevator on the way to drs. office for treatment.  I met lots of nice people who were going thru the same stuff and they were doing okay. 

    I am HER+ also, but was Stage 3c when dx'd.  I did not loose my hair until the second treatment, so you may have a few more weeks before you do.  I had  4 AC's every 3 weeks then 4 Taxotere every three weeks, followed by one year of Herceptin. Also had 6 weeks of daily radiation.  Herceptin was fine, I worked full time thru that.  Unfortuately, after finishing Herceptin, I developed a brain tumor.  I had GAMMA Knife radiation for that and so far, so good. Another MRI next week, but the tumor has shrunk so mostly nothing.

    Ellen

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  • laurak1
    laurak1 Member Posts: 27
    edited January 2010

    Thanks Ellen.  I will keep you in my prayers for a GOOD MRI next week.  Tammy, Good luck to you too this week. Bought the wig and caps but not really looking forward to wearing them.   The chemo thing is scaring the crap outta me right now.  So here I have been cleaning and cleaning and trying so hard to get the house clean, which as most know is almost impossible with 3 kids running around, but still trying to get things in order.  Dissenfecting as much as I can prior to Chemo starting Tuesday.  I am a germ Freak the way it is, not sure how I am going to cope with the fear of germs making their way into the house.  I am one of those crazy people that wipe down my walmart cart before me or the kids touch it. lol  My house is by no means spotless ( i wish), but those germs give me the ebee jebees! lol  Thinking of setting up an area in the laundry room for the kids to change thier clothes when they get home from school and keep thier coats there for that dreaded week after chemo.  I have a friend whos daughter lived her last few years of life with no immune system at all and thats what they did with thier other daughter after school plus putting her in the shower before she could have contact with the ill daughter.  i'm thinking a good hand/arm washing and clothes changing should do the trick here.  So heres a question.  They say that the 1st week after chemo is the dangerous time for germs.  Do I stay home that full week?  no church? no school spelling bees? nothing?  whats the best advice? 

    Thanks all!

    Blessings

    Laura

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  • laurak1
    laurak1 Member Posts: 27
    edited January 2010

    Well gals...tomorrow is round 1.  Getting a little nervous about the whole thing.  My hubby is going with me.  We'll see after tomorrow if I "allow" him to come with me the next time.  He's the crazy goofy guy that drives everyone crazy. lol 

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  • laurak1
    laurak1 Member Posts: 27
    edited January 2010

    Round 1 of chemo over today!  So far so good!!!

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  • Magister105
    Magister105 Member Posts: 73
    edited January 2010

    Laura:

    I just read through your posts -- I am rooting for you! I'm still in recovery from a bilateral mastectomy, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers. When I got to your good news, I was overjoyed. You sound like a strong, humorous, loving person. You have lots of support behind you. Keep the faith!

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  • laurak1
    laurak1 Member Posts: 27
    edited January 2010

    Hi to Nashville Tn!!  I grew up in Kingsport, Tn!  moved to WI when I was just shy of 21.  I sure miss "home".  Hope your recovering fast.  So far I am feeling pretty good from the chemo.  a slight headache this evening but a little tylonol should help.  Thanks for the support!

    Laura

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  • youngmomof3
    youngmomof3 Member Posts: 156
    edited January 2010

    yeah Laura!!!

    you made it through the first day of round 1. I will be right there with you on Thursday. Hang in there and here's hoping the SE's skip right over you:)

    Tammy

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