Just diagnosed

Hi Frances, so sorry you're dealing with all this... Again! My port hurt for a good couple of weeks if not more. It was in my chest area and I'm thin so it really stuck out and was just very uncomfortable. I don't remember if it hurt more than my lumpectomy but I remember hating it. Hang in there, it gets easier. And having a port does make chemo much easier. (((((hugs)))))) Adele

I hope all goes well tomorrow, thinking of you.

Hi Frances,

Good luck to you on the next tx.  It sounds as though you are doing pretty well so far, except for the port.  I do think that should settle down after a while though.  I had sleep issues throughout my chemo, a lot because of the steroids they px to combat nausea.  That may be an issue for you too.  Just learn to accept it as it comes, and remember it is only temporary.  You will not feel like this forever.  And do stay hydrated and stay up on your bm's, many of the drugs they give you can make you constipated, and that is definitely not an added thing you need right now!

BTW, I have a cousin who has lived in Singapore for many years doing missionary work.  What part of the country are you in?

Take care,

Sharon

Frances -

My port hurt for a week!  My biopsy was a lumpectomy taking out a 2.8 cm tumor and that was easier to recover from.  Four days after my port was put in I had to be back to the hosp for a scan.  I asked to see a onc nurse so she could look at the port because it was red and warm (I was worried about infection).  She said it looked normal which made me feel much better.  I didn't have it accessed until a week later and I was very glad it was no sooner!

A comment on the benadryl.  They can either slow down the drip or give you the oral form.  At first it just made my head swim.  But then it hit me hard and I almost passed out.  They had me get up and my DH hung onto me while I walked back and forth in the infusion room till the dizziness was gone.  From then on they gave me the pills and I would get tired but no swimming head!

BTW - I just found out two weeks ago that my cousin's daughter is in Singapore working at the US embassy.  Apparently she loves it!  My daughter lived in Hong Kong for 4 years but never made it to Singapore. 

Frances, nice to hear from you. My last one / hopefully the last one / is on Tuesday, 26 th. I know, dexa makes me " funny" . Good luck with less SE this time.

Karina

Well, Frances, my onco says she will need full testng after this one, and see if I need more or not. It will be the sixth after surgery and the tenth one altogether!!! I am so tired of them, don't think can handle more, so a bit anxious about it and about more tests!!!!

Oh thanks. That was vwry sweet of you. All the best for your chemo tomorrow!!!

Frances, glad the chemo went smooth for you. Are you having two infusions in one week for  a round?? That's how they do here in Armenia. I will have one tomorrow and the other one on Thursday or Friday. I feel exactly the same with dexa, but not having it for this round, I only had it with taxans. All ready for tomorrow and early night for me!!! Thanks for good wishes so much. Have a SE free days and keep strong. You will make it!!!!

Love,

Karina 

I hope you feel better real soon Frances.  Big hugs and prayers going your way.

Hi Frances, I am day 3, in lots of misery, been feeling bad from the first day. Just sleep and sleep and more disturbing sleep. Hope you feel better soon. Let us know.

Hugs,

Karina

Ah geez Frances -- I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble sleeping.  I'll take the fatigue and constant naps anyday over the brain that won't be quiet.  I hope you get some relief soon!

Karina - you're getting through it, girl!  The chemo is almost behind you!