April/May 2012 Chemo hang out

Welcome eileenmarie -

I am on the same chemo regime, but you are ahead of me.  I just started today.  The women on this thread have been tremendously helpful.

Thanks for the welcome.   It's nice to hear the Taxol part of the treatment may not be as bad as the AC.   Like many of you I'm tired of being queasy.  I'm hoping one of my best friends...M&Ms... starts tasting good again. 

Have a good night. 

This time I brought ice water into which I squeezed lemon juice. Last time I drank Poweraide plus I  ate fruit popcicles during the Taxotere and I got sick. The nurses thought it was a sugar overload. 

I hope I can get some answers from ya'll on this. I am having pain in the right side of my neck and it hurts when I swallow. My throat is fine (Dr. Checked). the right side of my neck is swallen. I had blood work done yesterday and the Dr. is sending me for a CT Scan with contrast of my neck.

Anyone had any problems like this from A\C treatment or neupogen shots? I am praying that is not a mass that they are going to find on the CT scan 

Chapter4, I could have written that.  Same side, same dx, same chemo (you're just two months ahead of me...I start on Tuesday.)  You used the words that were in my head, but you untangled them and made them come out in order.  One of the biggest things to me, that you mentioned, is the burden I feel I've become to my family.  

I don't have much to add, except how eerie it was to read my thoughts, written by you.   

Oh goodness, me too!  Except the tears.  I have pretty much stopped crying.  Yes, there is deep sadness but I am determined to keep finding the silver linings.

My wonderful oncology nurse convinced me to go to a friend's art show last night. DD#1 and I power-shopped and bought a new dress and some huge hoop earrings. Hubby shaved my head, so now I look like a cross between Annie Lennox and my dad! Honestly, I was not at traumatized as I expected to be. I thought it would be a production complete with tears, but there were none to be had. It was time and I was ready. I wore my blonde wig to the gala - I don't like it and would rather be bald.  I am sure I bought the wrong color. 

The show was in lovely old art deco building that used to be a department store back in the day, valet parking, open bar and catered. I had a 1/4 of a glass of wine which made me feel very grown up holding it. I didn't drink it - no interest. I downed a non-alcoholic beer and ate like I haven't seen food in a year. Probably not the smartest thing but it was all so delicious.

Of course, the most precious part was being out with hubby and the girls. I love when they are all dressed up. I am so proud of them.  We are certainly blessed.

Pauletta, I am glad you are being checked out. Hopefully it's nothing but a swollen gland!  Prayers sent.

Our cancer center provides drinks and ice, so as soon as I sit they ask me what I want.  I have been drinking cranberry juice. I'm still having trouble finding liquids that appeal to me.

Chapter4 you brought tears to my eyes this morning cause I have felt the same way, especially the mirror part!!  I have never felt so unwomanly in all my life!  But I like you know that there is a reason and I will get through it!! 

Hugs to all the Fighting Like Girls out there today!!!

Pauletta - I've not had pain like that - but was wondering if you have a port, and if happens to be on that side?  It could possibly be an infection of the port, which of course would be preferable to what you are thinking.  Sending positive energy that it all turns out to be nothing of concern! 

chapter4 - <hugs>.  I can relate so much to all that you wrote.  Looking in the mirror can be really tough sometimes.  It does get better as time goes on.  

vball - your evening out sounds so fun!  

kjiberty - oh no about the hives....uggghhhh!!!  

Yes I have a port and it is on the same side. I will mention that to the Dr, to see if that's what it could be

kjliberty- Don't you just love those hot flashes..... Lol.   I can deal with them during the day but hate it when one just wakes me up from my sleep.  Hope you are recovering from yesterday's infusion..... I know you must have felt like a pin cushion after a while..... ouchie.  Don't forget to take that Claritin this morning for the Neulasta shot.  I've been taking mine and knock on wood..... no bone pain (yet and hopefully I won't have any!!!)

Good Morning all, I hope you are all taking it easy and recovering to the best of you abilities.  Just had my second treatment on 6/6 without any complications.  I'm just fatigue because I tried to do to much with my mom after my treatment.  All in all it was a good day, a blessed one.

Kjiberty:  I am actually feeling alot better after the hospital stay, wow the neupogen shots really helped.  But there was a downside.  my bones were achie, but they gave me whatever drugs I wanted.  I will be taking some B12 tablets starting tomorrow to bring up my energy, I'm just hoping the body aches and muscle aches are better, they gave me neurontin for that. thanks for the good vibes, and right back at ya.

Melrosemelrose:  I would have rather been at home but my temp was a little too high and I got scared so I had to go in and get seen.  They drew so much blood, my neutraphils were down to 45, wow that was crazy, but I made it thru.  I'm so excited about my daughters graduation on saturday and I also have one to go to this evening for my adopted daughter.   This is one of my proudest moments and I'm going to drink it all in.

Well wishes to all have a blessed week

I hear you chapter4.  The mirror is not my friend.

Good for you vball!!! I bet you had fun.

 I saw the PS yesterday for a fill. I think we are at where I want to be. Go back in a month then do the exchange the end of Aug.

 Oh the hot flashes! I feel like somebody has me on slow roast & then turns it to High!  It's crazy.  Sometimes I stick my head in the freezer just to cool off!

 Hope everyone has a great day!

Lisa2012- Yay for getting those mouth issues under control!!!! Just keep doing what you are doing so everything stays clear!!!

Hey y'all,

Just letting you know that my neulasta injection went just fine last night--no pain at all this time. Thanks for all the advice!