May 2010 Chemo

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  • Irishtess
    Irishtess Member Posts: 102
    edited June 2010

    JennyB:  I'm so sorry to hear about your father-in-law.  Your cancer diagnosis was a big enough stressor for everyone, and this is just adding more to the mix.  I agree with Barb about how resilient kids ~ and adult kids ~ are, so try to take things one day at a time.

    Leanna:  I'm Irish on my Dad's side, and spend a good bit of time in Ireland ~ well, not this year yet ~ those plans got de-railed!  The husband & I hope to get there in Nov, after I'm done with rad, & I'm already planning a girls trip (Mom, sisters, nieces) next year to celebrate getting past this.

    For all you ladies with "period" issues ~ I agree with Nana - I can't imagine going through this process with those issues.  You ladies are awesome!   Snipin:  Ditto on the photos ~ I'm really glad to be able to see everyone.  Daisy:  You'll be fine - this is so intimidating & scary, but you'll get through it.

    Hugs to everyone!

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  • Summer38
    Summer38 Member Posts: 253
    edited June 2010

    Ok, I have joined the club and figured out how to post a pic.

    This is me and my daughter. Kiss

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  • Drim
    Drim Member Posts: 302
    edited June 2010

    Oh Jenny! I am so sorry to hear the news. I'm also sending you (((((BIG HUGS))))). Stay strong! You're almost done!

    Summer - what a sweet picture of you and your daughter. Just noticed you're in NY. Is that NYC? There are quite a few of us on the east coast. I really hope one day we get to meet when this is all behind us.

    Leanna - I was thinking that the runny nose you describe is from the herceptin. It's supposedly one of those side effects they don't tell you about. It's supposed to go away when the herceptin is done. I just had my first dose of herceptin on Tuesday and it was uneventful. Hopefully it stays that way. I go in again next Tuesday and after my 3rd TC they will decide if they will continue on with H weekly until TC ends or of they will make the switch to once every 3 weeks.

    Hugs to all of you! 

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  • Summer38
    Summer38 Member Posts: 253
    edited June 2010

    Drim,

    No, I live out in Eastern Long Island. But I love the city and go pretty often. We should def plan a meeting when this is all finished!

    I had also heard that you get a runny nose after you loose your nose hairs.

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  • patricia48
    patricia48 Member Posts: 121
    edited June 2010
    Hey everyone.  Love the pics.  Sacphotomom, love the proud way you are wearing your hair.  My buzz has cut down on the length of the hair falling, but it is still coming down.  Still have all my other hair (what you have left at 62)  Ha, getting older and cancer are not for sissys, that's for sure. Summer, you and your daughte are beautiful and Redbarb, I love the shirt. JennyB so sorry for your loss and it is good to hear from you.    I am still walking, yoga, nutrition.  Gosh, nothing tastes good.  I started Prilosec for the indigestion, I am so tired of it, but seems to be helping a little.  That and giving up my morning Java, hard for the Java Gypsy.   Some days  walking across the room is hard, others, my 1 mile walk.  Wouldn't it be great if we all could meet in a year?  I live in central Ky.  Sending hugs and healing thoughts to you all. 
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  • Redbarb804
    Redbarb804 Member Posts: 299
    edited June 2010

    Great pictures everyone!  I would love to meet sometime in the future.  Count me in!!  Today I went from a buzz cut to bald!   I haven't washed my hair in 2 days because I knew the next time I washed it, it would all be gone.  Well I was right!  All I have left are these little hairs sticking straight up that just won't come out.  I guess it is time to get the buzzer out to cut it down.  The kids havent seen it yet, so I'm not sure how they will react!

    Have a great evening everyone

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  • LibraryJenn
    LibraryJenn Member Posts: 101
    edited June 2010

    I just found this thread!  It was worth reading back through pages just to read that other people are going through this rotten deal with me!  I started May 21st with AC.  Have 4 x AC, 4 x Taxotere, Herceptin for a year (once AC is done) surgery after chemo is done, and then radiation.  Am supposed to go for round 2 tomorrow, just waiting to see how the blood count looks.  If I do, then I'm a quarter done chemo!

    I live in Saskatchewan, Canada.  I am 28 years old, have no family history of BC, and have a wonderful husband and son who will be 2 years old on Sunday.  Cancer sucks, but life is good.  I'm so glad it's me and not my son.  My husband and son shaved their heads with me a week after I started chemo.  I was so worried I'd be out in public and the hair would start blowing away!  We are a group of beautiful baldies.

    My first treatment went pretty good.  The anti-nausea drugs did their job, just ended up with bad headaches/migraines for days 3 through 7.  I had my bone scan on Tuesday and have to wait for two weeks for the results to get to my onc.  That's the pits of Canadian health care :)  I'm content that I'm in good hands and am relieved that the treatment has started.

    This place is a godsend.  Just what I needed to fill my days (since my onc said in no uncertain terms that I am not working through this (I'm a teacher and students are just like little petri dishes.)  I think that this was one of the hardest parts, I loved my job.  Now my full time job is fighting cancer.

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  • patricia48
    patricia48 Member Posts: 121
    edited June 2010

    Welcome LibraryJenn.  So glad you found us.  We started chemo on the same day.  I have my A/C every two weeks (which is hard, with no down time, but onc felt it best, if my body can tolerate it.  Fighting this is a full time job, but hats off (no pun intended) for those of us who are still working.  Your son is adorable!   Good luck tomorrow. Number two was better for me, since I had acute nausea the first time. If you can,  do some deep breathing during the infusion and visualize this experience as free from the  headaches/mirgaines, and allow that image to stay with you in the coming week.  Be sure to take time for yourself each day, to totally relax, releasing the tension from your brows  and head, neck, shoulders, all the way to the tips of your toes.  Don't forget the power of the  mind/body/soul connection.  Wishing you the best and so glad you found us! 

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  • KimLovesDachshunds
    KimLovesDachshunds Member Posts: 177
    edited June 2010

    Started losing my hair today -- Day 14 after 1 round of chemo -- was anxious -- the waiting for it to happen.  Hubby will help me shave it this weekend.  Have lined up scarfs, hats, turbans and hair dresser has ordered wig for me.  Embarassed

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  • sacphotomom
    sacphotomom Member Posts: 366
    edited June 2010
    JennyB sending even more prayers your way! 
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  • Ca1Ripken
    Ca1Ripken Member Posts: 1,254
    edited June 2010
    JennyB - still thinking of you and your family - sending lots of P&PT!!

    Daisylego - I thought of you today or an easy treatment, just before the benadryl made my head spin and knocked me out!  I slept like a baby through the whole infusion (1-4).  Then, my dear girlfriend brought us an awesome dinner tonight - white lasagna, chicken pesto, salad and choc chip cookies - YUM.  Hope you are feeling well tonight!!

    Spininfool - Hope your neulesta shot goes well, easy and SE free! 

    Summer, RedBarb - I love hershey too; you are reminding me that I have not taken the 2 youngest... we're hoping to get up to PA to see Thomas, and Hershey would be nice too.  How close are those 2 things? 

    IrishTess - that sounds like an awesome celebration when you are done and NED!!!  DH and I have not decided on our NED celebration.

    Summer - beautiful picture - you are both gorgeous!!  LOVE all the pictures!! 

    Drim - so, I have runny noses for a year to look forward to (eye roll here).  Super!!  ;)  Herceptin does seem to be uneventful.  The big worry factor is the cardiotoxicity.  Staying active, and praying.  My onc said she will repeat EKG at the end of the 12 weeks (I wonder if that is usual, it says you should monitor cardiac function frequently; is that frequently, or is that normal for someone with a good ejection fraction?)  Will you remain on herceptin for 1 year? 

    Patricia!!  I am losing my hairs down there... have not had to shave my legs, still have to shave my underarms, but not growing chin hairs anymore (whoot!).  Strange!!  Meeting in a year would be great!!!  I'm in S. Carolina.  Good job keeping up your walking and yoga, I am so impressed.  I haven't been running since I was diagnosed... I think I'm afraid to jiggle the cancer, but it's ok to run, right??   

    RedBarb - sorry sweetie!  Sigh...  It's part of the healing and killing the cancer, and it's temporary!  It sucks - your kids will be great!  :) 

    LibraryJenn - Welcome!!  Sorry you are here, but we're all in this together (insert music here).  Your diagnosis is similar to mine, except estrogen neg.  Where is your BC??  I have a 3 year old son (and 8 and 17 year old daughter) - how's your son doing with you being bald?  Our 3 year old is pretty oblivious to all of it - but VERY good when he has to go to grandma's or have a sitter because I have to go to the "doctor" AKA weekly treatment.  I am doing taxol and herceptin weekly x 12 first - then AC DD x 4, surgery, rads, tamoxifen, continue herceptin every 3 weeks for a year.  I'm sorry you have to wait so long for test results.  That stinks.  When I had my bone scan, the radiology tech showed me that everything was clear except 2 hot spots; one on the back of my head and one on my hyoid bone (strange).  My onc considered the bone scan clear and said those are not normal spots for metastasis... but didn't gander at what they might be.  I'm working now (RN) but will stop once I start on the AC.. well, I think... my WBC is dropping and my ANC (the important infection indicator) has dropped below 2... so not good. 

    Hi KimLovesDachshunds - I'm sorry!!  When will your wig be here??  I haven't ordered mine.  Just got a script last week and was on vacation... project for next week! 

    I signed up for the Look Good Feel Better, and the lady I talked to made it sound like they would prefer that I not bring anyone.  Those of you that have been - were you comfortable if you brought a friend, or those that went alone, comfortable alone??  The next class is not for another 5 weeks, yikes!!  I still have about 60% of my hair, and my hair was so thick to start that I realize I still have as much hair as the average woman.  I have to admit I have a bad (BAD) habit of picking a couple of spots on my head when I am nervous or stressed... I am scared of what they will look like when I am bald... obviously the stress of all this and losing my hair has caused me to be picking at those spots lately... need to stop!  Someone slap my hand, please!!!  Who will be on here later - I'll be jacked up on steroids tonight!  We're headed to Myrtle Beach tomorrow for the State track meet with out 8 year old - coming back on Saturday. 

    Thanks for the info on period.  If it gets any heavier, I will call onc early... next appt is not for 4 or 5 weeks. 

    Hope everyone has a blessed - SE free weekend!! 

    (((HUGS))) Leanna

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  • Drim
    Drim Member Posts: 302
    edited June 2010

    Leanna - sounds like you already have a lot of energy! With regard to the herceptin, yes, I will be getting treatment for a year. That's how it's done in the clinical trials so the normal couse of treatment is one year. Some people get it for two years (not typical). Others with metastatic cancer can be on herceptin for life. It's really quite a miracle drug. In terms of monitoring the heart, I got an echo (ultrasound) before I started treatment and will get one every three months throughoutt so yes, what your onc is telling you in terms of frequency is normal. Hopefully it's an echo and not an EKG. Not sure EKG is good enough. I know some people get MUGA scans but those are more invasive (I think since I've never had one). Hopefully you will get some sleep tonight!

    Kim - That picture is WILD!! I love it!

    LibraryJenn - I'm so glad you found us too. We all welcome you with open arms! Sounds like you have a beautiful family. Kinda cool to 'know' someone from Saskatchewan.

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  • Ca1Ripken
    Ca1Ripken Member Posts: 1,254
    edited June 2010

    Drim - thank you, I did mean Echo!!   :)  damn, chemobrain... the wrong words come out frequently!!

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  • daisylego
    daisylego Member Posts: 57
    edited June 2010

    Well my treatment was worse than last time but not awful. Knowing what to expect made it better but tweaking the premeds needs work. Giving me oral benadryl to make me less dopey and then IV adivan to make me more dopey? Does not compute.  I ended up feeling doped up but being awake for more of it, and cranky.

     I'm highly doubting the wisdom of doing so much tomorrow. We'll see how I feel I guess. Leanna: I hope your treatment went as well or better than mine and I hope your neulasta tomorrow goes easy. I just had pain when they injected me and then mild bone pain last time. Hopefully  this will be no different.

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  • Ca1Ripken
    Ca1Ripken Member Posts: 1,254
    edited June 2010

    Hi Daisy!!   :)  ((HUGS))

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  • paxton
    paxton Member Posts: 577
    edited June 2010

    Had my 2nd tx tuesday and SE's are starting tonight.  We'll see how it goes.  I ate chicken liver, spinach and cream of wheat yesterday trying to raise my rbc's.  Had an nice day today out for a drive with bf and baby.  We walked around outside and enjoyed the cool air.  After supper the bone pain, fatigue and nausea kicked in so I'm taking it easy.  We'll see if I can maintain solid food the next few days.  My mom made it home to FL safely.  My dad will come the end of July for a 2 week visit and its should be during my better time during tx. 

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  • Shrek4
    Shrek4 Member Posts: 1,822
    edited June 2010

    Dear sisters,

    Sorry I haven't written in a few days. I have the "state of blahs", that's how I call it. The pain from Neulasta has subsided, and with the pain-killers now it's completely under control. I am tired, but mostly I have the "blahs". I don't know how to explain it in words, but I am sure you all know what I am talking about. Been mostly dozing on and off and reading for the last few days. Of course, the fact that my boyfriend left Sunday to go for their annual training drill and will be gone til the 28th has a large part in this lol. House is empty, just me and the dogs, no going out, no people coming in to visit, I can't really feel the energy to express interest in anything.

    Giving everybody a hug

    Day

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  • snipinfool
    snipinfool Member Posts: 9
    edited June 2010

    Leanna9-  I went to the Look Good Feel Better class alone.  More than half of the class brought a friend(s).  They had to sit behind the participants because the class was so full.  I sat between two ladies who had not brought a friend. I enjoyed hearing about their experiences and getting to know them.  I don't think those who brought a friend(s) did much socializing with others.  

    Welcome to the group, LibraryJenn.  These ladies are amazing.

    I have you all in my heart and in my prayers.

    Merry 

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  • sacphotomom
    sacphotomom Member Posts: 366
    edited June 2010

    snipinfool   My mother drove me to my Look Good Feel Better Class because I was going to cancel due to feeling to shaky to drive, and she had to wait out side...they said because of privacy issues...but she was able to hear everything and see everything through the window ....good thing she takes a book everywhere...yes and I to meet some very nice ladies there...I was the only one there  with BC.. it was fun class....I am so glad I didn't cancel out!  

    Day  I know the blah feeling your having .... you don't feel good you don't feel that bad ..but doing anything is to much of a hassle.....This is when I go to my garden and just sit and watch the weeds grow.  I don't have the strength to get the shovel and move things around I'll pull a few weeds ....but when the blahs are over I go shopping for plants to hide all the bare spots...Funny this is how my neighbor knew something was wrong with me ...My yard wasn't cleaned up after our short winter...He came to ask about a climbing rose bush that was out of control in April he didn't want to cut it back off his fence till he talked to me...lol 

    its 3:18 am  I cant sleep my back is killing me at least I know the Neulasta is working..I have been laying in bed for the last hour  trying to make myself sleep..not working...cant take anything to make me sleep to late for that...I have a date with the prosthesis lady tomorrow...whoopee new boobs...It has taken this long for one nerve to quit hurting to be able to put on a bra. Even though I will probably go with out for most of the time it will be nice to have my shirts fit correctly..but sure love channeling the 70's no bra scarf on my head and long earrings...my inner hippie is having a flashback...

    LibraryJenn.. Love your picture....I too had to stop working, due to the live viruses the little ones in them..

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  • Summer38
    Summer38 Member Posts: 253
    edited June 2010

    LibraryJenn - welcome to our group! I'm sorry you had to join but we are a great group - if I do say so myself! Wink

    Kimlove - I LOVE your picture!!!

    Drim?Leanna - I had the MUGA scan done and it's really nothing. They give you an IV of some radioactive stuff, let you sit for about 30 min. and then take pictures. It's like the PET scan.

    Day - {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

    Sacphotomom - Enjoy your date with the prosthesis lady! Yipee for new boobs!

    I hope everyone has an enjoyable Friday!

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  • fotopet
    fotopet Member Posts: 91
    edited June 2010

    If nobody minds, I am going to give you my update first then tackle the rest later.  Had my 2nd T/C on Tuesday and it is knocking the heck out of me this time.  I had another allergic reaction, which was again managed with extra steroids (10 mg extra instead of 20 mg extra).  But the doc is considering witching me to Adriamycin for th last two infusions to avoid worsening reactions. I am not sure when that decision will be made. AM in contact with my team as much as I can right ow so we will see.

    I do have a question to throw out to all of you out there.  I buzzed the hair last week and had o problems until yesterday.  Now, I have broken out in an itchy rashy type thing all over my head.  Might be pimples? from steroids.  But I don;t know.  All I know is I want it gone.  Any suggestions out there? 

    Trying to avoid my own self-pity party here.  DH had a photo shoot (he is a pro-photographer) yesterday so he was gone most of then and he has a wedding today so will be gone from noon til midnight.  I hate being alone though these SE's - it's scary and I feel myself sinking into bad places.  Ugh. Just have to tough it out, I guess.  My positive attitude is definitely slipping.

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  • Summer38
    Summer38 Member Posts: 253
    edited June 2010

    fotopet - I'm so sorry you are not feeling well. I can't help with the rash but I can tell you that we have all sunk into the "bad place". I did right after my 2nd treatment too. It is hard to be alone and dealing with all the SE's but you have us and BCO to come vent to! Maybe try and go for a long walk, that always makes me feel better. You will get through this {{{HUGS}}}!!!!

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  • fotopet
    fotopet Member Posts: 91
    edited June 2010

    It's been awhile since I posted, so some of these replies are really old.  So sorry.

    JennyB - All I can do is send cyber hugs.  You are going through so much right now, words are inadequate. Know you are in our thoughts and we are all pulling for you.

    Packjen - re: casting for recovery.  I am not in CA; am in PA.  Looks like they have programs all over the country.  I am doing the 3 Day Walk in October, it will e right after treatment ends.  So I don't think I will put in for the casting retreat this year.  But next year, for sure!

    Just read your later post about your rash.  Damn, if its not one thing whacking us, it's another! Hope they get it figured out for you.

    GolferGirl- I get what you mean about the computer.  I spend my work days on the darn thing then really don't have the energy to jump on at home.

    RedBarb - I buzzed the head last Saturday. It was really a relief to have the longer hairs gone and the new "look" in place.  I think I am getting used to to now.  But I am definitely NOT going to keep it! When the new hair comes, it is staying!

    And LauraM and REdBarb - the Relay must have been so great!  I am doing the 3Day Walk after treatment and am so looking forward to the spirit of that event.

    Day - so sorry you are struggling with SE's as much as you are.  It does seem like this second TX is far worse than the first.  Hugs out to you. Also, my neulasta pain settled in my back and tailbone as well.  The nurses suggested Advil was better than Tylenol and they were definitely right.

    Just read your more recent posts - so glad our new onco is more receptive to your needs

    Leanna9 - You are probably home by now.  SO glad you could enjoy a vacation through this!

    Summer38 - Look Good Feel Better was the best thing I've done for myself since this thing started.  Sounds like you had a great time too. Hope it helped get out of the crying time.

    Patricia48 - My neulasta pain was about 6 days after.  My onco nurses said they hear that all the time, although the neulasta makers will say the pain starts within 24 hours.

     I've run out of steam here.  Heading off-line.  HUgs to all.

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  • patricia48
    patricia48 Member Posts: 121
    edited June 2010

    Hi everyone,  I wrote a long post, then lost it in cyberspace. Darn.... Fotopet, Day,   Hang in there, I think we all have difficult days and weeks and it is hard not to let the depression sink in.  It seems like an eternity since all this started and I am only 2 down, 14 more to go, plus radiation....I live alone but my significant other comes every two weeks and stays through my chemo.  He lives 110 miles away and has a house, yard and etc to care for.  So being alone is tough.  Leanna, my onc said walking was the best exercise, but I think running, if you are up for it, would also work.  Exercise is so important for healing the body and keeping us strong.  I have days where I am too weak, and I just wait till a day I can go.  For me, although I love running, I could not have my tummy bounces so much right now.   My new S/E for the day is a dripping  bladder, no burning or fever, just a slow drip.  Yikes.  This doesn't allow for a lot self respect.  Ha.   Sacphotomom, I love my prothesis. My clothes look normal, but more important, the weight feels normal.  For walking, around the house, etc, I wear my camisole, which is very lop sided, due to my MB(mature breasts) but it is comfortable.  Yesterday, I bought Dr. Brommers pure castile citris orange soap and love to scrub head to toes with it.  I think castile soap is very gentle and we need that now.  Take care and be gentle with yourself.  This too will end, and we must think of the future and all the things we want for our life, family, etc.  My yard is so overgrown. Yikes.  I love to walk out back as it is wooded, even though I live "in town", a small college town.  I too am too tired for gardening, my energy comes and goes like a freight  train blowing through town.   Best wishes and hugs to all. 

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  • LauraM
    LauraM Member Posts: 251
    edited June 2010

    JennyB - My prayers are off to you and your family!  Way too much to be going through at this time.

    Photopet - I wore a hat with hair on it the day after I buzzed my hair and and got a rash all over my neck and back to the head.  Put cortisone cream on it for a few days and that helped.  I figured it was heat rash because it was 90 the day I wore my hat and had it on for 8 or 9 hours.  I hope you feel better.

    Question - Has anyone out there had problems with blisters on their feet?  I have been having cracked heals, cracked area's between my big toe where flip flops would go and then a few blisters on my feet.  Today my feet are very achy, even if I am sitting around they throb.  I usually try to walk every day and the last two days the walks have been very painful.  I hate to quit exercising but achy feet make me cranky!  I called my onc today and I am waiting on a call back to see what they say.  I really hate all these side effects!!!

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  • KimLovesDachshunds
    KimLovesDachshunds Member Posts: 177
    edited June 2010

    This photo was taken the morning of 1 chemo thinking I'd make people laugh because it was goofy.  2 weeks prior I had cut it from chin length to a "boy look".  HA!  I am 53 and live in Walnut Grove, Ga (near Atlanta) and since I had to come off estrogren patch -- I have been tormented with HOT FLASHES and not sleeping through the night and what my counselor calls my racing brain -- MONKEY BRAINS!  My second chemo is this coming Thursday (June 17th) -- not looking forward to the days after -- fatigue and all.  Glad to be able to read and see that I am not in this alone.  I have a great support in family / friends but it helps to have someone on the same walk hand in hand at the time -- much love to you all as each person struggles through this SURVIVORSHIP WALK we are on!

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  • GolferGirl
    GolferGirl Member Posts: 121
    edited June 2010

    Hi Everyone!  Hope you are all having a no SE day!

    Leanna9 - I am sooo jealous you lost your chin hairs.   Mine are being stubborn and they are the ones I really, really want to lose!  I took my sister to the LGFB class because I was tired from chemo/nuelasta.  She was the only friend there, but she's an RN so she just jumped in and helped with all the stuff going on.  We both got to talking with the ladies in the group and it was a lot of fun for both of us.  Then she took half the make up I got.... so typical of an older sister! :)

    JennyB - so sorry to hear your news.   You are overdue for something good....hope it comes your way soon.

    Drim - I spent 3 months in NYC on a project last Fall.   I'm hoping once treatment is behind me, i can find another project to get me back to NYC.   I miss it!  If that happens, count me in for a meeting with the East Coast girls!

    LibraryJenn- Welcome and so sorry you have to join!  But it's a great group and if you have to go through something like chemo and BC, this group is great to have.

    Daisyleg, Paxton and Day, Hope your SE's improve and you have a Feel Good weekend.

    KimLovesDaschounds - that picture made me laugh out loud!  Love it! 

    Hugs to all!    GG

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  • packjen
    packjen Member Posts: 281
    edited June 2010

    Fotopet -- the rash you have sounds similar to the hives that I have been dealing with for the past several days.  Started on the back of my neck and behind my ears, very itchy, hot, annoying as heck.  That started the day after my last Neupogen shot (day 10 after TC2).  Next day I had swelling of lips and eye and went to ER.  To make a long (and still ongoing) story short, I was referred to an allergist.  They couldn't do any skin tests when I was there last week because I still had hives.  But I have another appt. next week.  My point is, the allergist can test for allergies to the Taxotere, Cytoxan and, in my case, Neupogen.  Like you I had a reaction to the Taxotere on my 2nd round which they treated with more benedryl, wait 30 min, then slower drip on T.

    My onco pharmacist said they really don't want to switch me off of Taxotere because it is the best for my condition.  Maybe you should talk to your onco about getting allergy tested.

    On another note, I have been so tired and in desparate need of excercise.  I am by nature a sloth.  It doesn't help that to take a walk these days I have to get in my car and drive to somewhere flat.  We live on a STEEP hill (16% grade) and just walking up that hill does me in.  So this morning I did that excercise routine for senior citizens that airs on PBS called Sit and Be Fit.  It is a really gentle 25 minutes of stretching and breathing and bending.  Even so I broke a little sweat!  HA, good for me, I say.  I can boogie with the best of the geriatric set.  Every little bit helps.

    My girls graduated from 2nd grade yesterday.  Holy cow, where does the time go?  My DH is taking them up to Lake Tahoe for a few days starting on Sunday.  I have to stay home for more allergy appts. so I'm having my mom over for a slumber party one night to watch a movie and then hours of crappy (guilt-free) reality TV.

    I wish you all a peaceful, uneventful weekend.

    Jen

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  • Irishtess
    Irishtess Member Posts: 102
    edited June 2010

    LibraryJenn:  Welcome - as the other ladies said, we're sorry you're in this club, but glad you founds us.  I'd be a real "loo-la" as my Irish girlfriend, Evelyn, would say, if not for these gals!

    Summer:  Great pic of you and your daughter!  Kim:  Your photo is priceless!  Fotopet & packjen:  Glad to hear from you, but sorry you're dealing with more stuff.  Day:  I'm lucky to have my husband here, but I understand totally how sometimes this feels like being in a vortex - not here, not there, just somewhere we want to leave.  Drim:  Love the idea of a reunion!  Patricia48:  I'm awed by your energy - I've been trying to walk every day, but this week, it's been a struggle!  LauraM:  Can't help with the blister issue; hope it resolves quickly.  Golfergirl, Daisy, Paxton, sacphotomom, snipinfool, Leanna:  Thanks for the updates.  JennyB: Still thinking of you and your family.

    Everyone (sorry if missed anybody):  Have a good weekend!

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  • DancerMel28
    DancerMel28 Member Posts: 122
    edited June 2010

    hi fotopet,

    I'm in the same boat with you in regard to the alergy to T. I had my 3rd yesterday and again reacted - even after they gave me all the extra premeds they could (steroid and phenergen).  I have one more cycle to go and now my Onc wants me to change to A.  I'm a bit reluctant as I know what to expect with T - the reactions have all been the same except I get it stopped quicker as I recognise the symptoms straight away and after more med boost the restart is fine, I know what to expect afterwards in regard to side effects etc so I don't know what to do!  I can understand that they say that my body is put under more stress with the reactions but with one more to go what's the point of changing and not knowing if I'll have a whole new round of SEs that are harder to handle??

    So confusing! Hope you work something out to help you. Just thought I'd share that I have to make the same decision. Mel

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