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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited July 2010
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  • Redbarb804
    Redbarb804 Member Posts: 299
    edited July 2010

    Thanks everyone for your words of encouragement.  We went and talked to my sons doctor the other day.  He has seemed alittle better the last few days we'll see if it continues.  He is 15 so he has the hormones along with my diagnosis and he is not a talker.  He won't talk the cancer at all and I have never pushed the issue.  I have always told him if he has any questions or concerns just ask.  Well that hasn;t happened.  I will just contiune to pray and hope things work out.

    Barb

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  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 8,046
    edited July 2010

    dear Barb.

    i have sons and daughters,grandson and granddaughters.the boys dont ask any questions.they block it out.the girls on the other hand want to know everything.I dont think the boys can handle it.It takes time to digest. everyone digests differently...i am still in shock with the big C word.Prayers to all of us,our families and friends who all are suffering with us.As the sisters tell me STAY STRONG. A gentle hug is coming from grannydukes

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited July 2010
                        
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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited July 2010

    Seyla, I have heard that from you before....recently.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited July 2010

    I know. They were so cute i posted on many threads.

    I think im really bored been home in this heat wave.

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited July 2010

    We are actually having below average temps.....we aren't expected to go up to 100 for at least through the 16th!

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  • Redbarb804
    Redbarb804 Member Posts: 299
    edited July 2010

    Grannydukes: Thanks for your words of encouragement.  I totally agree with you about boys vs girls.  I must say that my 12 year old has been great, helpful, joking with me about my hair, asking questions, etc.  I'm sure my 15 yr old will come around.  We are starting therapy the end of the month so hopefully that will help everyone.

    Meece:  I wish we were having below average temps.  We have had above average temps.  90's and 100's for 2 weeks and next week is still going to be in the 90's.

    Seyla:  Love your little good night guys!!

    Hope everyone has a great weekend.  Try to stay cool.

    Barb

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  • raeinnz
    raeinnz Member Posts: 815
    edited July 2010

    Hi ladies 

    45 - 50oF here at the moment. Would love to be basking in 90!

    Rae

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  • Redbarb804
    Redbarb804 Member Posts: 299
    edited July 2010

    Raeinnz:  Do you have the humidity in New Zealand that we have here in the states?  I dont' mind the 90 it;s just the humidity that I dont' like.  Try to stay warm!

    Barb

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited July 2010

    As much as I cant stand humidity I still dont like winter.

    We had couple of days last week low 90's but only 20% humidity. that didnt bother me at all.

    Have a Good Night Sisters.

    Sheila

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  • raeinnz
    raeinnz Member Posts: 815
    edited July 2010

    redbarb804

    I absolutely agree - humidity is the killer and yes, where I live we have high humidity in the summer.  However, our temps usually range from 75-85 in summer so it is lovely most of the time. Occasionally the temp goes up to the early 90s though and then it gets a bit uncomfortable - I would definitely need air conditioning if I was having to deal with 90s and humidity every day. Our local climate is quite mild compared to a lot of other areas of NZ so air conditioning is not common in our homes although heating is needed in the winter.  57 forecast for tomorrow after a low overnight of 33. Brrrrr....

    Rae

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  • mimi1964
    mimi1964 Member Posts: 2,163
    edited July 2010

    Rae, can I come stay with you for a while?  LOL!  It has been so very HOT!!  I live in Alabama and we have terrible humidity rates here and this past week several days we tipped the scales at a 100.  Now I know why Winter is my favorite time of year.  I always say... "you can put on more clothing to keep warm, but you can't take off enough clothes to get cool".  It also doesn't help that the air conditioning doesn't work well where I work, but the heat works quite nicely.  Smile

    Sheila, are you still having problems sleeping?  or is it really boredom keeping you up at night?  Hmm...  

    Barb, glad things are going better.  Good luck with the treatment.

    Renee

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited July 2010

    Renee...Im really a night person. I dont go to bed until 2 or later..

    Yesterday I was busy all day because DD left this morning to Hawaii. So i really was up late.

    And I have been munching all nightSealed

    Hugs 

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  • IowaSue45
    IowaSue45 Member Posts: 586
    edited July 2010
    Hi, I just found this bc board last week, I find it all wonderful help.  just was wondering how you got by without chemo, rad and herceptin? Thx take care, Sue
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  • kittycat
    kittycat Member Posts: 2,144
    edited July 2010

    I figured I should add my name to this list.  I am stage 1, IDC, 2nd diagnosis of BC in less than a year.  Had DCIS last year and had a bilateral mastectomy.  I guess I'm one of those rare types with non invasive BC with a BMX that came back quickly (but I am triple negative).  I'm currently doing chemo and will have to do rads, as well. 

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited July 2010

    kittycat-your tag line says it all, THIS DISEASE SUCKS!  Sorry you are here, but we ARE pretty cool people, so welcome to the "cool club".

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  • Redbarb804
    Redbarb804 Member Posts: 299
    edited July 2010

    Kittycat: Welcome to our group.  I don't know if there is a thread for people starting Chemo in June.  I am on another thread for people staring chemo in May and it is another great place to get info and discuss side effects etc.  If there isn't one for June join the May group.  I agree with you THIS DISEASE SUCKS!!!  I am finishing up my last treatment of TC on Thursday.  You will be in my prayers.

    Barb

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited July 2010

    Welcome kittycatSmile

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited July 2010

    Welcome, Kittycat, I am from the TNs thread, too.  It does suck!

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  • NorthernGirl
    NorthernGirl Member Posts: 67
    edited July 2010

    Congratulations Barb, on your last treatment on Thursday. It's got to feel great to know  your weeks of this rollercoaster of side effects and illness are over.

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  • Redbarb804
    Redbarb804 Member Posts: 299
    edited July 2010

    NorthernGirl: Thanks.  He does feel great to know that this part of the rollercoaster is over.

    BArb

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  • Sugar77
    Sugar77 Member Posts: 2,138
    edited July 2010

    Redbarb - congrats on finishing chemo in two days!!!!

    Kittycat - I recognize you from the TN thread.  Welcome to the world of stage 1. 

    And, yes....CANCER SUCKS big time!!!! 

    Sherri 

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  • Redbarb804
    Redbarb804 Member Posts: 299
    edited July 2010

    Thanks Sherri.

    Has anyone on Taxatere had the SE of swollen ankles?  Mine all of a sudden started swelling today.  If you had swelling what did you do?  I looked on line and it said that the doctor might put you on a steroid, which i start tomorrow anyway. Just thought I'd check to see if anyone had any other ideas or if I should call the onoc.

    Barb

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited July 2010

    Barb...I dont have an answer for you. You should call your DR tomorrow. ((((((HUGS)))))))

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  • Redbarb804
    Redbarb804 Member Posts: 299
    edited July 2010

    Sheila:  I have to start the steriods anyway tomorrow because I take them the day before my treatment and I have treatment on Thursday,  thanks for the HUGS!!

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  • Sugar77
    Sugar77 Member Posts: 2,138
    edited July 2010

    Barb - I would call your doctor. Taxotere can cause edema so you might get prescribed lasix.  My chemo regimen was Taxotere & Cytoxan and I visited the thread "Anyone on just Taxotere and Cytoxan" on BC.org a lot.  While I didn't have edema myself, others on the thread did.  You might want to check out the thread so compare notes with others getting the same drug.

    Sherri 

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  • mimi1964
    mimi1964 Member Posts: 2,163
    edited July 2010

    Barb I can't help you since I didn't take chemo, but my feet and legs swell off and on all the time and I drink lots of water and take a diuretic.  My swelling came along with menopause... "Oh the joys of womanhood"!!!   Yuck Tongue out!!! LOL   Whatever is causing yours I hope it gets better. 

    Sheila, I use to be a nightowl many moons ago when I worked second shift and my kids were in school.  Now not so much, when it gets to be 9:30 or 10:00 I'm ready for bed most nights.  I guess I'm getting old.  

    Kittycat- Welcome!  Glad you found our little corner of the world.  There are some great ladies on here.  Consider yourself added to my prayer list.  How terrible that you have had to endure 2 diagnoses in less than a years time.  Good Luck with the chemo and radiation.  

    Renee

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited July 2010

    Hi Sherri....I like your new avatar.

    Hey Renee....I think Im the oldest member here. I sing to that  lalalalalalalalaWink

    ♥♥ To All

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  • LRM216
    LRM216 Member Posts: 2,115
    edited July 2010

    Yes, I had the swelling of both my feet and up to my ankles on taxotere as well.  It's quite common, but mention it to the onc anyway.  As long as the ankles and/or feet swell evenly, they are not alarmed.  If they swell unevenly then there is a possibility there could be a clot in the leg of the ankle/foot that is more swollen. (I had that too from the lovely chemo but it was small and gone by the time I finished the taxotere).

    Linda

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