Stage II w/Lymph Node Involvement

Yes, here's to 2014! My dad passed away when I was at the height of my chemo. I had to be driven for 24 hours to his death bed while I felt like I was on mine. I was some of the sickest of my life the day after he passed away in a hotel room. But I got to hold his hand before he went. Damn Cancer!! My mom is hanging in a day at a time. She doesn't eat much so I just try to make her feel good as many days as I can in some way. And that makes me feel good too. Every day of our life matters! Here is to 2014 being a great year!

Finally 2014! This will be a great year for all of us!

Warrior, you are almost done! Yay!

Here's to 2014

It is heart wrenching to hear such sad life events gals. I am sorry to know what each of you are going through. 

I for one am sick of being ill.  I had a set back right after Christmas and yesterday started feeling a little better. My potassium level was way Low.  Who knew?  Been coming out both ends, not to be totally gross.  Very weak but starting to feel better now as I am on extra pills to combat my throwing up & potassium issues.

One more Taxol to go and I am done...DONE!!! Hip Hip Hooray

furfriend so good to hear from you, but not so good that you've been sick. Make sure u eat bananas they have potassium. Dont worry this will all be over soon. You're almost done taxol. Yah. I did #5 last thursday and even though the sides are not as bad as AC i still find that sides from taxol are not that great. I woke up this morning with a swollen knee, cannot  bend it too much, where did that come from i dont know almost like i wrenched it. Anyone have this? Also my skin is terrible, i have these little red marks coming out on my legs looks like a rash but not lifted or itchy. Anyone have that?  Right now if anyone saw me in shorts they'd run i hope this is all going to go back to mormal once im done. Its pretty scary.

My hair is really growing, ok i don't know if you can call it hair, but black and white fuzz, also scary, lol.

I guess being on taxol your hair grows back. Brows and lashes not yet .

Well ladies were still hanging in, too bad we're all scattered around the country, be nice to get together and vent, laugh and compare notes and maybe have a latte that tastes like a latte!  

Have a good day and dream on......      Cheryl

warrior, too funny, ok black and white fuzz is hair, at least i keep my family entertained with my fuzz growth they check everyday to see the progress.

I have another symptom woke up yesterday with swollen knee cant bend it and i dint remember twisting it dud you experience any if that? 

Im with you warrior g0 49ers. Even though were canadian we enjoy NFL, my husband is a diehard raiders fan for years i dont why! But his man cave in the basement is decked out with raiders everything lol snd i usually see very little of him during playoffs.  So yah im with you warrior will be rooting for SF gotta love kapernick right!

Hi Gals,

Hope you all had a good week

Mine was up n down. I was a bit moody this week for some reason. Work n people getting on my last nerve. Weather has been a fierce challenge this week to boot.

I am feeling much better with my potassium meds plus diarreha is finally done, yeah!!! I put on 3-4 lbs in the past 7 days.  Been eating much better.

Meceded/Warrior -Joint pain sucks and I have it also with Taxol.  Hair is not growing back in fact more of my eyelashes have fallen out in the last two weeks My face looks so broken out- very rashy looking and a bit itchy.

Maria/Headeast how it is going?

I had started a Cancer journal but haven't been diligent with my writing, anyone else doing this? 

 I recently have been reading up on breast cancer and eating better for the future which has touched base with me.  My overall health/wellness needs to improve. I am VERY concerned about weight gain with the ongoing therapy drugs. Anyone else share in my concern?

Excited about going to my company holiday party this weekend even if I do feel ugly!

Hugs to each of you fine n lovely ladies

Furifriend,

Like you, I am thinking about the future.  The Anticancer book Gracers mentions is excellent for information on nutrition and wellness.  I read it and will read it again.  It is an easy read.  The doctor advocates for a plant based diet with minimal meat.  Since my cancer is hirmine driven, I am staying away from foods that have hormones in them.  I am not a big read meat eater, but I like chicken.  I am looking for a place that sells free range chickens that are hormone free.  I know diet may not be the absolute answer, but at least I feel,it gives me a little control.

Just an FYI - In the united states, its actually illegal to give hormones to poultry and to pork.

Hooray for the end of chemo, Furfriend!  I'm right after you...Jan. 30!

Fruifriend, congratulations on final chemo!

Jeannie, how is the tamoxifen doing for you?  Any side effects?  There was a study that arimidex (or any arimitose I inhibitor) is better for lobular, but my onc won't put memo none until I have been through menopause.  One full year without a period and he will,switch me.  

Thank you for your encouragement Jeannie57.  This too shall pass.

Hi BCO Gals,

Last chemo today spent with my mom  1/13/2014

furfriend, i love the pic, you look great and i think itsso special that you have your lovely mom with you on this day. 

I am so happy for you a d now i know what u look like.  

Cheryl. Xxxxxxx

I have a question... maybe some of you have more info.

I had 24 nodes removed and some main nerve cut, which left my upper arm, shoulder & back numb.  Surgeon said should come back in approx 6 months.  It's been 9 months - it is better - but still very numb in a large area.

Anyone else experience this for an extended period? If so, how long before it was back?

It really bothers me, when someone bumps into me or comes up from behind me... and being a commuter, I feel stressed everyday going to & from work.

Thanks for your help!  Hugs to all!