Has anyone started a Dec 2011 group?

Stupid question, I guess, but can I get a mani or pedi while on chemo? I had lymph nodes removed, so I can without the mani, I suppose, but what about my poor old hooves?  Honestly, I just want the pampering!!

Baileybump, how has your hair growth been?

Today has been a tough day, last chemo was on Wednesday. Emotionally I always get down on the Saturday after chemo. I was hoping that since it was the last one, I wouldn't. I keep telling myself to read just the pertinent stuff on these boards. The information that pertains strictly to my situation. Myself does not listen, and I read information that gets me down. Does anyone else have the same issues or am I the only one?

Whata - Sorry you're so down. Hang in there. This is the last time you'll have to ride this part of the roller coaster. I completely understand about reading things on this site. I have learned not to check certain threads and stick with my Favorites most of the time. And while I get great support here, sometimes it's good to stay away from the site for a day or two and try to focus on other things. Sometimes the more we're here, the more 'stuck' we get in cancerland. Feel better! I'll be going through my last post-chemo weekend myself next week.

Thanks guys. You are all right. This thread is a good thread but you have to restrain yourself from reading other threads unnecessarily. I took my youngest to hockey practice today and almost passed out. I guess I was pushing my limits so soon after the last treatment. It drives me crazy! Patience is not my virtue. I can feel me throat starting to react to the last chemo too. It almost feels like the top of it gets burnt although I sucked on a mr freeze prior.



As for my hair, I am growing peach fuzz too.

Hello, I hope ALL are well.  This thread has been quiet lately.  While I don't post often, it's been such a big support to me.

I am on day 3 of tx#7 (4AC + 4 Taxotere).  Last day of steriods.  So far just a little tired and achy lower back from the Nuelasta.  I'm hoping this one will be easy on me and the chemo train will just pass me by.  Believe it or not, I only have one more tx to go.  I can't wait to be able to be in PFC land.

Rachel:  Good luck tomorrow with your last treatment.  I am so happy for you.  Please let us know how it goes.  Also, I finally tried the olive oil trick.  I couldn't bring myself to swallowing it.  But it helped soothe my tongue which was feeling really dry.  How often do you recommend doing it?  Ofcourse I accidently spilled some on my brand new shirt (literally took the tags off the shirt yesterday).  So I've been spending the last 18 hours trying to get the grease stain out :-)

Victorious - I try to do a tablespoon in the morning and evening. I've acquired a taste, but every once in a while I do find it hideous. But it seems to have worked. Glad it relieved some of the dryness.

Whata - I wondered about where everyone else had gone. The Dec T/C thread is really active. I think it's a vicious cycle - the fewer of us post, the less frequently the rest of us post. I was hesitant to just keep posting about me without being able to respond to others' situations. As for the hair, it will be a long haul....

Naan - Glad you were able to get your tx. Keep moving ahead - you'll be at #12 before you know it.

Yes, I am ready for tomorrow. I finally started feeling okay starting around the weekend, but I completely understand the cement leg feeling I had heard about. My fatigue is pretty much limited to physically moving. I'm still a night owl, it's not like I get home and want to collapse and sleep - just get off my legs. Walking more than a 100 feet or so is tiresome, especially not at my usual pace, and even the slightest incline feels insurmountable. I did get my MO to fill out a form and I got a handicapped sticker. I was a little hesitant, but it's made such a difference. When there's a regular spot that's close I take it, but it's so good when the only open spots are across the lot - especially at my apartment.

Have a great day everyone! 

Rachel and Lori - you are in my thoughts today.  Last chemo! YAY!  I am a week out from my last one today and feeling a little better every day.  I wish you both a smooth time and minimal SE's.  HUGS

Lori - I'll be thinking of you today. Last chemo day for both!

Has anyone had their Hematocrit drop???  Mine is 27.4 today, the last time is was 29.??....so they are kinda expecting it to drop more, I guess by Monday...hopefully I won't need a transfusion on Monday.  

Thank you, Whatashocker!!!  It was very hard to do emotionally, but I had to do it.  I am looking forward to documenting my hair growth...I'm kinda thinking taking one everyday and doing a monthly collage with them.  Oh, and Jillian....we have a love/hate relationship!!!  

The center is switching over to all electronic medical records...they caught a potentially major error...they had my weight listed as 50 pounds heavier!!!  I have NEVER been THAT heavy.  Since all of our drugs are based on weight, the nurse ALMOST had them redo my meds but I guess since I don't look that heavy, she came and asked me what my weight was and then re weighed me so that "she" saw it and could change it in the system.  OY....I got here at 10:30 and my premeds are not finished yet...they are soooo behind!!!  And I got busted for talking on my cell phone for 2 mintues...oops!!!!!  They never told me.  Sorry, nurses!!! 

Lori - My infusion center was really behind as well. Blood work at 1, MO visit at 1:52 (scheduled for 1:20), and I didn't start tx until after 4:30 (appt time 2 pm...). Had my first reaction to Taxotere, so they had to slow it down. Got out after 8 pm. I hope things went smoothly for you!

The good news is..... We're done! Glad we hit the finish line together. 

Congratulations Lori and Rachel!!  Rachel, that was certainly a long day!  Treat yourselves good this weekend and celebrate next week when you are feeling better.  It feels great to be done!

That's right Markat! No man or woman left behind. We will be here until everyone is done.

Congrats to those who crossed the line. . . and our hands are extended to those who haven't quite reached it yet.  Have a restful weekend, ladies!

#6 is a beast. Went in for my neulata shot and ended up getting fluids. Feeling horrible today...tired, chest pains, tummy is hanging in there, though.... Nothing sounds good to eat or drink. Uugghh....just want this to be over. I am so tired of feeling like garbage.



I hope everyone else is faring better! No SE's!!