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  • hope49
    hope49 Member Posts: 370
    edited February 2013

    Shannon - Woo hoo for the clean scans!  I know that any good news is so re-energizing, enjoy the weekend!  Also, I have to thank you for a laugh again - everytime I go for my Neulasta shot I think of you saying 'wierd ass bone growing medicine' and it cracks me up...I know the nurse thinks I'm crazy

    shawkins and Paula  - amen to your prayer posts!  I agree we are already saved :)

    skigirl, congrats to your triumphant return to the only type of bar we should ever frequent in the future!









































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  • hope49
    hope49 Member Posts: 370
    edited February 2013

    Shannon - Woo hoo for the clean scans!  I know that any good news is so re-energizing, enjoy the weekend!  Also, I have to thank you for a laugh again - everytime I go for my Neulasta shot I think of you saying 'wierd ass bone growing medicine' and it cracks me up...I know the nurse thinks I'm crazy

    shawkins and Paula  - amen to your prayer posts!  I agree we are already saved :)

    skigirl, congrats to your triumphant return to the only type of bar we should ever frequent in the future!










































     









































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  • hope49
    hope49 Member Posts: 370
    edited February 2013

    Ignore that mess at the bottom...was trying to post a sweet picture of a monkey that a dog adopted as her own...did I mention that I love monkeys?  

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  • chgogemini
    chgogemini Member Posts: 73
    edited February 2013

    Lee



    I'm so obsessed about my hair. I cut it pretty short yesterday and now I'm having nightmares of it falling out. I'm so scared to lose it. Today is one week after having my first tc and I'm hoping to hold on to it for two more weeks. Does all the hair fall out??? I don't want to shave it but what will happen if I don't? I'm so scared I think I might need help when I lose my hair. I cut off 8' and i hate it. What's the best way To handle this??? My kids are going to freak

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  • InspiredbyDolce
    InspiredbyDolce Member Posts: 1,181
    edited April 2014

    Hi Everyone,

    Skimommi, you are funny!  Apparently, I find this out after researching, that cats who have light pigment are at significant risk for skin cancer. So white cats or tabby / orange cats with light colored noses are at highest risk.  

    I saw my PS today and I get to have my surgery!  This is stemming from a scar tissue spot at base of implant. While the MRI in January came back as "no findings to suggest malignancy" he did agree to go in and remove this concern of mine, he will also fix any other spots he sees of scar tissue, and he will put in new implants.  He thinks one of mine rotated from back to front.  I've got saline implants, and he said they are very slippery, like water balloons.  They are in a sling though, and he thinks the scar tissue area we keep referring to, might actually be the sling folded over.  If so, that makes sense too as when I had a mammo/us in October for that spot, the mammogram technician rolled my implant so far back it probably did cause this sling to fold over.  But at any rate, I'm so happy to get this removed.  Even though everyone is certain it is nothing, I would have been on a continual short-term follow-ups with an ultrasound for some time.  It's nice to get closure on this.  So please many prayers that all goes well and that we get great news on the other side.

    Because of my early appointment today, I only did 30 minutes of exercise.  I've only clocked in 52 miles for the week so far, and only 6.5 hours total.  Which means Friday and Saturday I have to do full workouts.  ugh!

    JayJayC - That's interesting about skin changes.  I noticed that my skin cleared up super well also, and I think it could be from all the water I drink now.  I gave up Diet Coke/Coffee on diagnosis, and have been on water ever since. 

    I hope all of you have a nice Valentine's Day.  Much love to all of you and keep your meds coming, so you can enjoy the day and evening.

    - scar tissue post-mastectomy

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  • InspiredbyDolce
    InspiredbyDolce Member Posts: 1,181
    edited April 2014

    Chgogemini:

    I can relate to the anxiety about the hair falling out, but try to think of it this way: the treatment is working!  :)

    My hair fell out on Day 12 of treatment, which was Valentine's Day last year.

    I think once it starts coming out faster, you'll be more accepting of moving past this stage.  It's a process, but I found once it became too hard to manage the falling out hair, that I was suddenly very inclined without resistance to get it shaved off.  

    I hope you find some peace going through this process.  You'll look great, I know!

    - losing hair with chemo

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  • SherylB
    SherylB Member Posts: 450
    edited February 2013

    Shannon,

    My final chemo is 3/14 so I should be sprouting hair by July pretty well. I liked the buzz so well I may keep it really short, we shall see. Sure makes getting ready easier and quicker.

    Sheryl

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  • cancernoway
    cancernoway Member Posts: 90
    edited February 2013

    LeeA - The bicycle is a 1971 Schwinn Krate Cotton Picker.  She is all original and in near mint condition.  And yes, she is all mine.  That precious little bicycle is worth about $3000.00 and I got it for a steal.  My husband and I show classic cars, actually he restores them, paint, body work, engine bay, engines themselves, interior, the works.  He is quite talented.  So, a few years ago I ran across a different Schwinn Krate and decided to purchase it because I thought it was cool and the color matched one of our cars.  Silly I know, but then I started doing some researched on these little critters and found out that they are worth their weight in gold.  So I started looking around and found some deals on a few and then I wanted to find the rare ones.  The Cotton Picker was only made 2 years, 1970 and 1971, the Grey Ghost was only in 1971 and the very first one was a 1968 Orange Krate.  I have all three of these.  Well then I ran across a couple of the reproduction Grey Ghost's and bought those so we could ride them at the big car shows we go to in Pigeon Forge, Tn twice a year.  Not worth what the others are worth, but still worth about 600 each which isn't too bad since that isn't what I paid for them, lol.  I had an 73' Apple Krate, but I just didn't love it so I took it to Tennessee to sell and found an amazing 69' Schwinn Fastback that is in incredible condition.  The came over and asked me if I wanted to trade him and once I saw his bike and rode it, it was on.  It's a keeper.  He was looking for a Krate so I was happy to trade him.  All of the bikes we have are 5 speeds.  Wow, can you tell who is taking Steroids today!!!  Sorry about that bike rant, but I just love them.  When you are bored sometime, ask me about cars, we have three garages full of those.

    I went to the bar today and when they were starting my chemo, they said, this one is Taxol.  I said, I don't take Taxol, I take Taxotere.  They said, it's the same thing.  Go figure.  Different manufacturer, different name, same medication.  I guess the combo of they Carboplatin is what makes it not so friendly. 

    Today was a much better day, only 4 1/2 hours instead of almost 6 1/2.  Meds were there and ready to go when I got there.  That was even with adding the new nausea medication.  Heres to hoping it works.  My WBC was 12.4 which is a little high, but she said it was because of the steroids and my iron is a little low, but I guess that is normal.  Didn't matter all systems were a go.

    Learned alot about my IPhone today.  Thanks Bryona for playing games with me.  What other games do you play?

    My hair started shedding about day 17, day 20 it starting falling out more and I had to clean the shower trap out 4 or 5 times during my shower.  Today it was falling out in huge clumps that just running water over my head would cause clumps to run down my body which creeped me out since it felt like a critter crawling on me.  I cleaned the trap out 11 times today.  I had cut my hair short almost 3 weeks ago since I had heard the 11 - 14 day rule as well so, it is a lot easier to deal with.  Will go this weekend for the shaving. 

    Thanks to Debbie for the tip on Voguewigs.com  I got a cutie patootie wig that was on sale for 39.95 and then found a coupon online for 10% off so with tax and shipping it was only 41.00.  I'll take a picture and post it.  Doesn't look like my hair now, but looks like how it was before I cut it.  I'm gonna take it my step-daughter/hairdresser and have her fix the bangs on it, but other than that I like it.  Not planning on wearing it except to the weddings we have to go to this year, but I'm not terrified of it.  It does feel like it will be hot and a little itchy, but I guess that is something I can deal with for a few hours.

    Well I hope everyone has a great night and an even better tomorrow.  Happy Valentines Day to all my wonderful ladies.  Love you all!

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  • SherylB
    SherylB Member Posts: 450
    edited February 2013

    Jessica57,

    Are you getting the Neulasta shot? Personally I had muscle aches in places I didn't even know I had, the sniffles, fluid feeling in sinuses and so on. It lasted a few days then began to ease up. We all have different aches and pains, some tolerate it really well, and then there are folks like me who seem to feel every little thing and get annoyed by it. I just keep plugging along and that is what you will do to. I like irrigating my sinuses and using saline nasal spray and I have heard of others on these boards who take an occasional sinus med. Me I prefer straight sudafed. Hang tough you will make it through. While it sucks it is doable.

    Hugs, Sheryl

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2013

    jayjayc where are you going for treatment? JulesDenver is here too (obviously). LOL

    I'm so envious of you ladies and all your walking. I haven't been moving much the past couple of weeks. It is so strange, but I will exercise more the week immediately following chemo because I know I need it extra bad. But then when I'm feeling decent I don't?? I've put on weight and not happy about it. But all in due time.

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  • LeeA
    LeeA Member Posts: 1,660
    edited February 2013

    chgogemini - I really do understand how you're feeling.  I think the worst part might even be the anticipation. 

    Is your scalp sore yet?  I just scrolled up and I'm not even sure if you've started chemo yet (Editing to add: oops, scratch that - I reread your post - skimmed it the first time - I see you have started treatment) but in any case, for some people - the scalp becomes very sore.  Mine did.  It's a very strange sensation and from what I've read in a post somewhere here at BCO.org, it's because the hair follicles are closing up and the weight of the hair makes the scalp hurt.  I was amazed when I read that but even more amazing is the fact that cutting it off makes the pain go away.  

    I have a friend who I met via this website and she said she shaved her head bald just to alleviate the pain.  

    Here's how I did it - 

    I had my shoulder-length processed (hair color/highlighted) hair cut short on day 17.  It wasn't a pixie cut - it was basically what you see in my avatar but it's kind of hard to tell the length in that photo.  That lasted about a week.  

    My second chemo was the following Wednesday.  

    By Saturday my new short hair style was falling out like crazy and yes, it was  disturbing for me - I'm not going to sugarcoat it.  I don't think it's as disturbing for everyone.  I took my husband's beard clippers to it and that helped alleviate some of the scalp pain.  This was during the somewhat hellish chemo weekend so I wasn't going out anywhere.  By Monday I decided to take the clippers to it again.  My husband was asleep and for some reason I just didn't want him to do it.  My arms got tired and I just kind of gave up.  The scalp pain was gone so I put on a Buff and went out at midnight on a test run to the drugstore.  I felt very obvious/weird, etc. but I had to get over the so-called hump. 

    As I started to feel better (the next 24 hours) I just resolved myself to wearing Buffs and going out as normal.  By Wednesday (follow-up appointment with the oncologist) I had bought a brightly colored Buff (pinks/etc.) and wore it with a bright pink button down blouse, big earrings and more makeup than I usually wear.  By then I was feeling comfortable with it.  

    What's left, strangely enough, is the amount of grow out that I had from my last highlighting on August 31, 2012.  Mind you, it's not a full head of hair.  It's kind of like an emu - or an ostrich.  I don't have the kind of hair that would have looked like a buzz cut.  I think it's just too fine in texture for that. 

    For now, I'm leaving it as is - just to see what happens.  I had treatment number three yesterday.  

    I'm still shaving my legs - although there isn't as much to shave as there used to be - and the other hair (you know...that hair) is still there.  I have no idea if that's going or staying.  

    That's the hair story.  

    I'm sure that the hair that's left on my head will be very chemo damaged and when I take a shower some of what's left does come out but NOTHING like it did that weekend after the second round of chemo. 

    Now, what I find most comfortable are ski caps without the pom pom on top.  I do not go without one around the house.  The only person that's seen what's left of my hair is my husband.  My son is 24 and lives in another state and my mom lives in the same area that he lives.  

    Right now, I'm over it but it wasn't an easy process for me.  Again, some women seem to accept it easier than others.  

    In the end, it is what it is.  

    You may want to check out the hair thread.  I have it bookmarked and I'll find the link and edit it into this post. 

    Sorry for the long reply but I can tell you're going through very similar emotions - ones that I went through just three weeks ago. 

    Big hugs.  

    You, too, will get through it.  

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  • LeeA
    LeeA Member Posts: 1,660
    edited February 2013

    chgogemini - here's the link to the thread about hair.  I think you might find it helpful.  Many people have shared their hair progression photos post-chemo. 

    http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/69/topic/707348?page=610#idx_18287

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  • LisaMM
    LisaMM Member Posts: 120
    edited February 2013

    chgogemini- I had my first treatment Wednesday of last week.  I had actually bought a wig before I started because it made me feel like I was more in control.  Today I went and had my hair cut short to match that of the wig-which I really like.  It makes me feel like it won't be such a huge change then when I do need to start wearing it.  I know that when it really starts coming out it will be upsetting, but I do feel more prepared for it now.  When the time comes, I plan on buzzing it down to about an inch to keep it from being so messy and then I will start wearing my wig.  And I know that it will still upset me.  Have you joined the February girls thread?  Many of us (unfortunately)are just starting.  We will all get through this together! 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2013

    Shawkins thank for sharing the info.

    Mandy I spoke to my MO today about food because of the awful tastes I had last time. She said it will probably only get worse for me. She suggested taking apple cider vinegar before every meal. I think it was Nikki that mentioned the ACV too. Oh no, actually that was the acupuncutist. Geez this has been a long day. She did say though, and it has probably already been discussed on here somewhere, don't force anything - especially if it is something you typically like. You don't want to be forever turned off something you really enjoy.

    It was interesting to learn that the awful taste is caused by the liver. Okay, so that may have already been discussed on here too. But we'll attribute my loss of memory to chemo brain. 

    Today was the longest treatment day yet. The infusion center was a mad house and they didn't get me in a chair for over an hour. Good new is that I got a private room facing the mountains and got to watch it snow.

    Skigirl congrats on having a successful first night back. Are you feeling better emotionally? Do you think it was an onset of the anxiety of returning to work and how to deal with all that?

    So the hair on my head seems to kind of be growing back. Mentioned it to the MO and she said yeah it will do that but I am probably also not done loosing. She was a little surprised at how thick my brows and lashes were though. I mentioned the Brian Joseph's to her and she had never heard of it. I was shocked at that with all the ladies she treats.

    LeeA laughing hard at the HVAC guy and your tag on your hat. You could have just told him you really admired Minnie Pearl and wanted to be just like her. LOL

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2013

    chgogemini I had talked to a lady that is a 20+ year survivor about my hair before I lost it. Just like LeeA and so many others have discussed, the anxiety of it is the worst part. I have to admit like LeeA, the hair thing bothered me more than loosing the breasts. Weird? But, once I took control and removed it the burden was immediately lifted. Anyway, the lady I was talking to said that she has seen women wait to see how much is going to fall out. Not only is that stressful for a longer period of time, but also by the time so much has fallen the hair is so thin that it really doesn't look good. This is defintely a personal choice, but I wanted to share what had been shared with me and also how I was able to deal with it. I've always had semi-long, big hair so it was a drastic change. Oh, and I have opted to NOT wear a wig. I go strictly with wraps and buffs.

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  • GrammyB7
    GrammyB7 Member Posts: 15
    edited February 2013

    I could not have said it better! I'm doing the SCR thing too. Shouldn't have , should, shouldn't have....... I'm all for trying everything possible and then doing my all to stay healthy - healthier!

    It's all insurance. You can't go back later and wish you had done treatment.

    Bless you all.

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  • Skigirl72
    Skigirl72 Member Posts: 478
    edited February 2013

    Skimommi- I do feel better. I think going back to work was part of it. I am still down but not real bad. My mind will wonder sometimes and I get into the whole cancer/chemo/treatment thing. That gets me in a downward spiral. It usually happens when I am in the car alone. I am still planning on asking for some mild happy pills tomorrow. I can only imagine it would get worse without them. I have some ahir growing back too. Its like 50 of them lol... I'm keeping them!

    chgogemini- The hair..... ugh. I was told right from the start that I was going to loose my hair through this so I just wanted to get it over with. I cut my hair short a few days after xmas. Then about a week after my first TX I cut it even shorter. I think I just wanted to get over that hump quickly. It started falling out in day 14. It was all gone by day 17-18. It is tough for some of us to loose our hair. I had an easier time with it than I thought I would. Now that I've been bald for a few weeks it bothers me a bit. I am looking forward to the day I have hair again...

    Off to the bar tomorrow morning... We bought gifts for Nurse Kitty and the chemo room staff... Is it bad to bring wine?? lol. We are bringing really good chocolate too...

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  • LeeA
    LeeA Member Posts: 1,660
    edited February 2013

    cancernoway - I'm glad I refreshed the page when I got home and started back at the top again or I might have missed your post!  

    What a great bike!  1971!  

    I had no idea those bikes were worth so much money. 

    Way back (i.e. the eighties, before my son was born) I used to collect bakelite jewelry and bakelite radios.  This was when I worked in advertising and needed a diversion from stress so every weekend I would take off in a different direction looking for my obsession.  I eventually sold my entire collection (long story but got a pretty fair price for all of it including the radios).  

    When I was a kid I collected Coca Cola stuff and my dad and I once found a 1911 Coca Cola calendar.  It was in pristine condition.  I held onto it for years and eventually sold it when I was in my mid-twenties.  In retrospect, I should have held onto it because in the late nineties I looked up the value of it on the internet and almost fell out of my chair. 

    I don't collect anything anymore - other than dust!

    Thanks for sharing the background on your avatar and your find(s)!  I come from a family of collectors.  My dad collected pocket watches and antique clocks and my mom collected folk art and blue and white stoneware.  I still have a box of Coke trays from the thirties and forties that I eventually need to sell - probably on eBay.

    I used to love the hunt! 

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  • LeeA
    LeeA Member Posts: 1,660
    edited February 2013

    Skimommi, I think what you mentioned is probably what happened to my hair - so much of it fell out that I missed the golden opportunity to buzz it evenly.  

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2013

    I was so exhausted last night that I didn't think I would need an Ativan. Well, here I am all wide awake and shit since midnight. Argh!!! Kind of nice though that my oldest was still up too and I laid in bed chatting with her for a while. I started thinking a little bit about the possibility that the girls could be left without a mom, whether 5, 10 or 20 years from now. That totally sucks. I wish going through this that my mom, and especially my Grandmother were around to talk about all this shit with. Okay, over that!

    I also talked to the MO about finding it hard to hydrate when the awful taste thing occurs, and especially how plain old water is awful. Mentioned trying Propel and some of the other mix-ins. She said some of that really isn't a great add-in because of sugars or maybe other things they have, or the lack of anything else at all, and suggested mixing in Emergen-C. I love the stuff anyways, but thought C needed to be limited. She said not to drink more than two packets a day and suggested mixing in like half a pouch in water so I could spread it throughout the day more. That is, if I try it and it actually tastes good. She said it is great for replacing electrolytes.

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  • martha323
    martha323 Member Posts: 79
    edited February 2013

    Welcome, jessica57 - This group is amazing and offers support in so many ways. You'll feel good here ..

    skigirl, You're in my thoughts and prayers as you head to the bar to today. Here's a computer high-five for, "You can do it and minimal side effects." Are you going to post a photo of you and Cousin at some point? I hear you about germsgermsgerms.

    smethot - congrats on your excellent news about your test results. You must feel elated (understatement) as you prepare for your Family Day celebration. I enjoyed reading your menu. I love to read about food and cook as well , even though my appetite has waned quite a bit. Lately when I'm thinking of something to make or reading a recipe I'm thinking: how many ingredients, how long to cook, how much prep time, protein, etc. The simpler the better.

    About cooking. Yesterday after AC#2 we went shopping and when we got home my fine and patient husband dropped a dozen eggs, still packaged, on the floor. He felt really bad. Thank you Dexamethasone! I immediately suggested making a flourless chocolate cake. We had some great chocolate that I had bought for Christmas. Grilled cheese and leftover soup for a quick dinner and then we put the ingredients together. It was fun - and a little crazy because I was really tired, but the Dex robot happily took over!

    So far so good this morning: not enough sleep, a headache during the night that finally subsided early morning, still zippy and sleepy at the same time.  It could be worse. Yesterday, my bartender was wearing amazingly intricate eye-makeup. Everytime her face was close to mine I studied her eyelids, eye shadow, brows  = lack of inhibition with IV Ativan. I brought lots of decorated Valentine cookies in a heart shaped tray, made by a good friend who owns a diner that used to be a caboose, hoping everyone could enjoy them. The grateful nurses thought they were for them alone, I guess, and kept them hidden(?) at their station!

    Bryonna, Hope are you feeling better each day.  Sending prayers and a hug ..

    SherylB and Shannon, I'm hoping for more than fuzz by my birthday in mid-September. After complete baldness do head hairlets grow back in patches? Will there be a period of Dr. Seuss before normal even growth? I buzz cut my hair six years ago after loosing most of it after a dire encounter with septicemia. It grew back evenly - I have a feeling that this time it may be different.

    Shawkins, Many thanks for the information abut the prayerline

    Hope everyone has day where you can find peace and comfort. Prayers for all - Martha

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  • LeeA
    LeeA Member Posts: 1,660
    edited February 2013

    Skimommi - 

    Re: electrolytes - 

    I buy electrolyte-enhanced bottled water at Trader Joe's.  I don't know how much of it is hype, i.e. I've never researched it - but thought I would throw it out there. 

    It tastes just like regular bottled water.  Also, I don't know if you have Trader Joe's in your area. 

    ==

    My third round was Wednesday and I can feel the steroids wearing off or perhaps they've worn off completely.  I'm driving my husband to downtown LA this morning and then back home.  I'm definitely not feeling as zippy as I've felt the last two days.  It should be interesting to see how the day goes and whether or not I'll feel like doing my 30 minute walk.  

    This is when my body starts feeling like a stranger to me. 

    ==

    Wishing everyone the best day possible wherever you're at in your cycle!

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  • teacherjulief
    teacherjulief Member Posts: 16
    edited February 2013

    My husband shaved my head last night for me.  Very romantic way to spend Valentine's day.  I agree with InspiredbyDolce.  I couldn't handle the mess of my hair all over the bathroom.  I am going to the wig store today to get my wig.  I had a sucky day yesterday at school.  Had a parent tell me that her kid misbehaves because I am not firm enough with him.  This is a very angry child and she is actually his grandmother.  His grandparents are raising him because his mother couldn't care for him, so I am sure I am the reason for his problems.  Anyway, I am trying to shake that off and mentally prepare for treatment #2 next Thursday.  I enjoy reading all of your posts.  You are all funny and strong and wonderful.  Happy Friday!

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  • kimmeam
    kimmeam Member Posts: 10
    edited February 2013

    Good morning ladies I have just finished reading through the pages that I have missed. I don't post as often as I should but think of you all daily. I try to read every day & just by reading others posts has made this easier to deeal with.

    My hair started falling out on day 16. On day 17 my husband buzzd it for me. On day 19 I took the razor clippers & took it all off. It was devostating but I could not handle the hair falling out everywhere. I did get a wig but have not worn it. I think maybe I will try to exchange it for a different one. It's just not comfortable & I think it looks so fake. Or maybe take it in to be thinned out & styled? I have hats & scarves that I live in. Only my husband has seen my bare head. I am too afraid for my sons to see. I don't know if they are ready. But at the same time I am so afraid that they will walk in while I am napping in my chair & my hot flash caused my hat to come off. They are not young & the oldest lives on his own, They would just hurt so much for their Mamma. I don't want them to hurt or worry anymore than they all ready do...

    I had round 3 of the TC yesterday. Go in this morning for the neulasta shot. I am extremely tired & exhausted & have been for the past week. I do try to walk at least a mile every day. I have gained about 15 pounds since starting this s*#t. She did tell me that it is normal to gain weight but... I can not afford to! I am finding myself sinking into a depression that I do not like. I hurt everywhere & it will likely get worse sfter I get this shot today, I have absolutely no energy, I am extremely tired...It could be Valentines Day... I had my infusion & it is the anniversary of my Mothers death. We lost her 14 years ago to ovarian cancer. I went to see her & filled her vase with flowers. It is a bitter sweet day. My husband's birthday is tomorrow. I really must find the strength to cope. I still need to make the Vaelntine cupcakes for my neighbors & a cake for his birthday.  

    Sorry for the long post. I guess I'm making up for not posting for so long Wink

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  • LeeA
    LeeA Member Posts: 1,660
    edited February 2013

    kimmeam, have you tried Claritin (or its generic equivalent) before/after the Neulasta shot? 

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  • InspiredbyDolce
    InspiredbyDolce Member Posts: 1,181
    edited February 2013

    Hello!

    What is SCR that you all have talked about?

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  • Skigirl72
    Skigirl72 Member Posts: 478
    edited February 2013

    Sitting here in my chair. Almost done at the bar. Cytoxan is on a 1 hour drip (the 45 min was too fast for my sinuses). Then we are outta here!! My nurse gave me a afghan blanket. A member of her church knits like a crack monkey. I guess she completes like 1 a day. So everyone of her patients get a blanket. So sweet. We brought her wine (reisling) and chocolates (Vosges). We brought another box of chocolates for the others too. There is a sign in the chemo room door that says "NO GIFTS". Whatever...They are so under appreciated. They are huge part of treatment and recovery! I was never one to follow all the rules anyway...

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  • smethot
    smethot Member Posts: 161
    edited February 2013

    SCR is a Shannon-grow-your-own term back on pg 67- "Right now, my focus is obliterating the nasty through SCR- surgery-chemo-rads- and i'm going to give it my all."

    The discussion was of alternative therapies/treatments and peoples' (bewildering) insistence that they knew best what we need to do to destroy our insurgents. 

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    InspiredbyDolce Member Posts: 1,181
    edited February 2013

    Urgent Cauliflower Question:  Ironically, this is about cauliflower.  LOL  I've been getting our cauliflower from Trader Joe's - the organic florets in a bag.  Sometime (like just now) there is brown at the end of the flower part.  Is that mold or dirt? We didn't even have the bag opened yet. Today is only the 15th and the bag has the 2/23 date on it.  We keep our fridge extra cold.  What is going on?  Do you all know what that is? I threw out half of it, salvaged part of them, scrubbed them again (although they are supposed to be already cleaned) and then I cut the strange part off of them. I've got my veggies steaming now.  Do I eat it?  LOL

    Duh moment - regarding the SCR term.  I love it, and thank you for filing me in!

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  • InspiredbyDolce
    InspiredbyDolce Member Posts: 1,181
    edited February 2013

    Where do you buy Vosges chocolate?

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