Is there a July 2011 group?

Hi- Has anyone seen the video on Youtube with the woman whose hair is growing back after chemo? You can find it by using the words Hair Growth-Post Chemotherapy in the search engine. It's the one posted by drealyn. It's really inspirational to see her great smile and the hopeful look on her face as each week goes by. It'll make you feel good just to watch it.

Hi everyone - Dexxy, I've been on Tamoxifen for probably 2 months now.  I'd call the MO office and ask if you should start before your next appt. Although the delay in Tam probably won't hurt at all, I'd call before I'd wait.  BTW, no significant side effects from the Tam for me.  Little irritations like toe cramps and night sweats, but nothing difficult.  Good luck!

shiny - I didn't have taxol, but what you're describing certainly sounds like what I hear other people saying about their taxol side effects. 

misswim - thinking of you - how is your brother in law?

Ana - so glad you're doing well.  Thinking of you...

misswim - at 3 weeks PFC I felt really good.  At 4, wow!!!  It gets better - enjoy feeling better physically.  Emotionally I know you're having a tough time with your brother in law.  Thanks for the survivor stories.  I love those!!!!!

thinking of you. 

Happy Birthday Kristien! I'm sure 29 will totally be better. 

I'm just lying in bed losing the fight to fatigue. Thank goodness for easy to make meals in the crock pot.  I think I'm really stressed cuz my critters have had emergencies the past two weeks. Maybe I should get pet insurance. lol 

Well, I made it out of bmx surgery. I have been soaking up the help that my mom has been giving coming in to visit from MI for a week. I am still very sore and taking lots of naps, but improving slightly each day.

I hope to get the more extensive pathology at Wednesday's appointment. So far I am hearing that nothing was found in the lymph nodes. More later!

Dexxy, yeah for you J-Bug, that is AWESOME. Such a good feeling, I am sure. I knoww after my MX that was the biggest relief. I am so happy for you.

I'm off to the onc to have the 30 day post chemo check up, and pick up my "metformin" (I have my fingers crossed I am getting the real stuff!) on Weds. I am looking forward to that.

Will also be visiting our ill family member, who is at the same cancer center, inpatient. I am steeling myself for that visit. My husband told me yesterday that it is very important to show strength. I am going to go in there with my bald head and show him that he can do this. But last night I cried like a baby at all cancer has done to our family..........then I got angry. Because I WILL not give cancer my power.....and that has to be my attitude. Otherwise, I'll fall apart.

oh and happy belated birthday kk!

J-bug - Glad to hear you're done with surgery. Rest and take care of yourself.

Dexxy - Congratulations on finishing radiation. I had some ankle swelling a few weeks ago and still have some pain in my toes and fingers off and on. Must still be chemo in the system. How'd your skin fare with the radiation. I'm starting to peel in a couple of places. All in all it wasn't too bad.

Misswim - I'm so sorry you and your family are going through this. If anyone can give your brother in law some hope, it's you.

Hello to everyone. I finish Taxol this week and will start rads pretty soon. Hope my doc doesn't make me wait too long. I just want this over with. My foot numbness has reduced but not gone away completely. Weird.

Critters are doing better, just have to keep them out of trouble.

Have a great week all! 

Khs-skin did really well, just peeled a bit under the boob but other than that pretty uneventful.  The nurse did say that it will continue to "cook" all week and to not be surprised to have a fatigue off and on all month.  She also said that with Taxotere in can last up to 60 days in your body and that can settle in our hands and feet.  That Damn stuff backdoored me!  I had no problems then bam! it snuck in.  So all of the foot and hands stuff is a form of neropathy. 

I did call and have a prescription of the tamoxifen waiting, better to be prepared I think.  A friend asked me what next?  I told her that its kind of scary how they just drop you off at the bus stop, I think we all have to be proactive in our future health and push for all the things we think we need.  Only we know our bodies and we shouldn't be scared to say it and if we have to SCREAM it so we get the health care we need.  Hugs to you all

jbug-my dental hygienist was DS 1 week after me, 37, with a 9cm, I know scary.  It wasn't 9cm when she found it but by the time they got a picture etc it had grown.  She wanted to have kids so the had to rush her in for egg harvest, then AC right away, she is just finishing taxol and then will have surgery.  I've told her about you're journey and it made her feel some ease.  See you've touched another women who doesn't even know your name

cheers to all

khs113- congrats to you, hope you enjoy the next several weeks with no Dr appts.

J-Bug glad to hear you are doing better.

I guess I put on a good front... the other day my girlfriend was telling me how proud she is of me going through this battle and still giving all my energy to our Cub Scouts. Anyhow during the conversation she asked how I feel when I have to walk into the oncologist office, do I just turn around and run? I had to say no I actually don't mind going to get my chemo (have no choice) and I thinks it's because I really like all the staff there, they are wonderful even the Doc. He really treats me like a person and not another patient.  

So next Monday 11/21 is my last poison day, that's if my DH keeps his "bug" to himself. I can't wait.

Hi ladies. Sorry I haven't been around. Now that I'm feeling good, trying to resume "normal" life has been getting a bit overwhelming. You know, wanting to catch up on everything I've missed for the last five months.



J-bug--good news on the nodes! Maybe the three tumors are the reason for all the measuring discrepancies. Hope your recovery moves along quickly.

Dexxy & khs...congrats on finishing rads! Good to hear your skin hasn't suffered too much from it. My nurse said they don't give any sort if cream unless needed. We'll see how that goes.



Kk--happy belated birthday!

Rabbit--sorry you have to keep plugging along while so many are done. Hope tx went well yesterday. I will be very excited for you in just a few weeks!

Shiny & Cathy--congrats on finishing chemo!!! Life gets so much better after chemo.

Philly--keep plugging along with those rads, as am I.



I started rads on Monday. Obviously a piece of cake compared to chemo. I am now 4 weeks PFC today. Yippee!! I am feeling quite good...fairly good energy level, just not a lot of stamina yet. I'm starting to add in little bits of running into my walking time. We'll get there. Had an interview last week for the Livestrong program at the Y. Should hear soon on that. Still have some feet neuropathy but it's gradually improving.



Getting back into my normal routine has been more emotionally and mentally taxing than anything. Will elaborate but need to run. Taking the kids to a Frog and Toad play this morning. Should be fun.

happy dance with you shinypop!!!  Yay!!!

Yooper-order some Calendula cream made by boiron.  I purchased it on amazon.  I used this 3 times a day and I swear it saved my skin.  Trust me, its better to be prevent then to have to suffer later