Starting Chemo in April 2014

It still may be nothing,  I know this stinks but try not to panic, ha!  My dr just called me a "panicker".

I think we're entitled to panic at this point, better than letting things go.  But this may just be an infection or something  I had a lump under my arm when I was pregnant with my daughter and it turned out to be nothing,

Try to wait until you know more,  Easier said than done!

Thanks ladies!!  I knew you would keep me sane    Yeah I am hoping that it is just a normal lymph node compensating for the ones I am now missing!  Before cancer it took me 3 weeks to get in for an ultrasound, now I get in at 8 am tomorrow morning...lol #cancerperk

  While we're in panic mode....my big toe has been infected since Friday.  I've been on antibiotics since Sunday.

And as I sit here I'm watching the whole foot turn crimson.  Has anyone else had this happen?

I'm freaking out and going to the dr 8:30 tomorrow.  I tink I may be on the wrong antibiotic.  Missing nodes, diabetes and post chemo infection=panic!

Just took a Xanax.  

Hugs, Clarnn and Timbuktu.  Check in tomorrow please so we aren't worrying about you!

Hoping we hear good news from Clarrn and Timbuktu today. 

I'm two months PFC and have noticed mild tingling in my feet recently. I had no signs of neuropathy during chemo. My toenails are in bad shape and haven't grown at all since August. My new MO is practically useless. I guess the next stop is a podiatrist.

Thanks, Linda. I've been getting the 30 minute Herceptin since April and only now noticed mild tingling. If it gets worse, I'll ask about slowing it down.

Woohoo Timbuktu!!!  So glad it's good news and a great doc!!  My appt got moved, so I am just sitting in the waiting room now.    

And the verdict is MUSCLE!      A weird little pea sized bit of muscle.  They aren't sure why it's there or why it hurts but I am so glad

Yay to Clarn and Timbuktu!  So happy for you both.

Anyone one else having tongue neuropathy? Mine is getting worse, not better.  And, that awful metallic taste in my mouth has returned. It gets worse as the day goes one.

I know I shouldn't Dr Google but I did and Burning Mouth Syndrome sounds similar to what I am feeling.  Could be chemo pause induced.  Haven't called the onc yet.  Was hoping it was a phase that would go away.

Still have a little neuropathy left in my index fingers and toes once in awhile.  Otherwise I feel great and got some good workouts in as well.  Oh and day 4 of rads!

Woo hoo for muscles and irritating toenails!!!

Hey girls!!!

Sorry I don't get a chance to come around too much and check in!!! But I wanted to extend the invitation to a closed/private fb group we created for some of us girls from this april chemo thread who became close and chat often (outside of this site). The fb group just seems to make it easy to all stay connnected and in touch - there's about 10 of us now but if anyone else would like to join, just send me a message or request to join the group. It's called My Sweet Survivor Sisters . Just an easy way for us to update our journey and keep in touch!

And to the other girls doing their year of hereception - I too have mild tingling in my hands and fingers. It's very mild so I can't complain, but I do notice from time to time.

Hoping everyone has a great weekend!!!

Ps - finally got my date for my exhange surgery! Jan 22nd !!!

Xoxo

Jen

Jen I sent a request to join. .

Trina - the request didn't come through - can you try again? Or find me on fb and I'll add you (Jen Elkins Massinger) :-)

EF- I am with you. I want mine back I am tired of the looks and stares. I go topless all the time except to events that I photograph. Even a pixie cut will do...

this is my second week without a wig at work. Feels soooo good! And, liberating! Really don't care too much any more about what others think about it. Typically, it has turned into a non-event. Go for it!