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  • LauraW68
    LauraW68 Member Posts: 100
    edited December 2014

    Thank you SpecialK! It concerned me for sure. The benadryl is helping and it looks much better this morning.


    Farmdau56, ask your treatment center or your Medical Oncologist's office. Sometimes the hospital will have a cancer support unit there to give at least one free wig to a patient. My hospital does. They also have hats. The treatment center had baskets of hats as well as my breast cancer center had a boutique with free hats, wigs, bras, and more in for the patients.

    Also you can check your local American Cancer Society branch office. Ours gave a friend and I a free wig and 3 free hats. We just had to fill out a one page sheet for them. You can also look into their Look Good Feel Better event. When you attend that, you'll receive a makeup bag filled with name brand makeup and hands on makeup advice. It's free too.

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited December 2014

    Here is some hat/wig/scarf info:

    This is a site that will send you a free scarf:

    http://www.goodwishesscarves.org/

    I had very long hair and cut it short prior to chemo - I sent the ponytails to this company and had a hairpiece made from my own hair (I could not donate to Locks of Love because my hair was heavily highlighted).  This is called an "underhair" and has to be worn under a hat but it was so much more comfortable.  They have some other products as well.  They can use your hair, or their own supply of real or synthetic hair.

    http://www.hatswithhair.com/

    I would advise trying wigs on, finding what you like, then checking online to see if it is less expensive.  I bought a great wig in a specialty salon but it was covered by insurance.  I found the same wig later for much less online.  I also advise taking any wig to your hairdresser so it can be a little bit customized for you - many hairdressers don't charge for this - or for shaving your head.

    Look Good Feel Better:

    http://www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsservices/look-good-feel-better

    I ordered these scarves - they are great.  They are pre-gathered in back so you don't have to tie them:

    http://www.4women.com/


     

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  • Siren40
    Siren40 Member Posts: 31
    edited December 2014

    Laura I hope you're doing well! I go tomorrow for my first AC and I'm so nervous right now!

    In addition to the advice about wigs, I ordered one from vogue wigs online. It hasn't come yet but they came highly recommended so my fingers are crossed. I called them for help and the girl was wonderful. She told me everything to get and gave me some great tips. It comes with a return label and free returns if I don't like it. It should arrive by Monday so I'll let you know!

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  • Cjfishergal
    Cjfishergal Member Posts: 33
    edited December 2014

    Hello Ladies,

    My name is Connie and I am starting Chemotherapy on Monday, December 8. 4 rounds...Today my husband and I are going to "Chemo Classes" offered by the Cross Cancer Institute where we live.

    I am absolutely terrified...we have two children, ages 6 and 8.


    Looking forward to meeting all of you in the next few weeks.

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  • fightergirl
    fightergirl Member Posts: 7
    edited December 2014

    So, I have my MUGA scan scheduled for Dec 9th. I still have to have my port put in. I'm hoping to schedule that before the 10th because that's the day I meet with my oncologist. I'm hoping at that appointment, I'll know a start date for chemo. I'm a little nervous because he said my white blood cell count was low & now I'm worried about being able to work through chemo or having to change the chemo that he was planning on giving me. I'm an elementary school teacher and originally he said I should be able to work - I'll just be tired. Now I'm worried that he'll say I can't. Which is fine, but I would hate to use my sick days if I don't have to. Silly to worry about I know, but I am. The whole idea of chemo scares me. Laura, how long did your first session take?

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  • TTfan
    TTfan Member Posts: 176
    edited December 2014

    i'm only about one week ahead of you, and many of us are getting different kinds of treatment so can't really offer advice. . But I wanted you to know that after much fear and trepidation I went to chemo class and came out feeling so much better. The chemo nurse gave me tons of meds for whatever SE might come up and basically said never to hesitate to use them even for twinges of nausea. These days vomiting on treatment is really rare when people take the meds. I had my first treatment yesterday, Taxol and Herceptin, completely uneventfully. I am feeling great today (no meds needed other than Tylenol for a mild headache) and able to go off to work. I know some of that is the premedication steroid high and I will likely be more tired in a couple days. But today is a good day! I met several women further along into tougher treatment than mine, smiling and chatting, no misery to be seen anywhere in the chemo room! Very reassuring for this newbie!

    Wishing you and all of us easy and effective treatments!

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  • rosiesgirl
    rosiesgirl Member Posts: 89
    edited December 2014

    Getting my MUGA scan and Mediport tomorrow. Chemo class is next week. I also have my 2nd opinion appointment at U of Michigan on Monday. So much so fast. Good luck to everyone! Scheduled to start Chemo 12/17 unless I switch my treatment to U of M.

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  • sophie14
    sophie14 Member Posts: 44
    edited December 2014

    Hi ladies ... port cath and checking lymph nodes day will be here soon. I have to go tomorrow for pre-op, surgery will be Monday. I have had a cold for a week and a half now. It's the cold that never goes away. The nurse said I could still have the surgery as long as I didn't have fever. The good thing is she said they will be putting me to sleep to do the surgery ! .. I don't think my nerves can handle being awake. Doe anyone have terrible nightmares about chemo ? ...I guess it's to be expected on this scary journey. Take care..

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  • farmdau56
    farmdau56 Member Posts: 42
    edited December 2014

    Hello all. Just got home about an hour ago from my port placement--since they gave me general for it I was there over 4 hours, but all went well. My neck is sore (like a stiff neck) but only taking tylenol. Surgeon says I should be good to go back to work in the am.

    While in recovery a wonderful nurse told me she had breast cancer 29 years ago (we are the same age) and she is doing great. So encouraging to talk to others who have been through it! Note to Cjfishergal: I hope you feel less scared after having your chemo. classes. My "chemo teach" certainly helped me feel calmer and more prepared.




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  • WheelyGirl
    WheelyGirl Member Posts: 181
    edited December 2014

    Hello Blueflowers,  I was freaked out over the hair loss thing too, I have always had long hair so can't imagine what I will look like with it short.  Everything that I have read indicated that it will start to fall out around 14 days after the first treatment so I am having it cut at my already scheduled appointment on the 8th to donate to "Locks of Love"  Already purchased a wig from a terrific wig boutique, you would be surprised at how closely they were able to match it to my own hair.  I didn't feel good about purchasing on line since all head sizes are different and I knew if it didn't fit right I would not wear it. 

    I had my first treatment of Taxotere/Cytoxin yesterday.  It really wasn't as bad as I thought.  The nurse had a little trouble finding the center of the port since it is still very swollen, she said that would get better once the swelling goes down (hopefully by the next treatment on 12/24).  Other than that just a slight sinus type headache but as soon as my husband told the nurse she slowed the drip down and it was gone almost immediately.  Felt a little weird last night, I think more to do with the antinausea and steriod drugs than anything else.  Came to work at 5:30 this morning and other than being a little tired and not really wanting to eat anything I feel pretty good.  Hope this last but the nurse burst that hopeful bubble yesterday when she said the side effects wouldn't kick in until the drugs wore off in a day or two.  I am still holding out hope...I am 1 chemo down with 3 to go and then on to radiation.

    Thank you all again for sharing your experiences it sure helps when you have no idea what to expect.

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  • scrapinappie
    scrapinappie Member Posts: 1
    edited December 2014

    Hi everyone! Today is my big day. Picked out a wig on Monday, had my port placed on Tuesday and am starting chemo today. I will have 4 treatments of the AC once every other week and then 4 treatments of the Taxol/Herceptin combo once every other week. I am so ready to get this journey started so it can be over with. I feel like I am wishing my life away but I am so ready to get things back to normal for my kids sake. Thanks for starting this group!!

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  • Siren40
    Siren40 Member Posts: 31
    edited December 2014

    I'm heading out now for my first AC. nervous but ready to get this started! I'll check in later and update. Scrapinappie good luck to you too!

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  • Dakotawoman
    Dakotawoman Member Posts: 6
    edited December 2014

    Thanks for starting this forum!


    The more I read the more confused I get...... It's just the differences between where/how treatments are scheduled and it seems that so many of you have so much more information going into this than I do......

    I start TC chemo next Tuesday, 12/9 and will have 4 rounds, 3 weeks apart. They aren't placing a port for me.....just said I'd get an IV the day of the infusion....which scares me because I have really bad veins.....they always end up having to go directly in the crook of my arm because it's the only place they can get a vein... I just wonder if this is going to inhibit my ability to do things for the 5+ hours of being hooked up??? (I like to cross-stitch)....

    So far, I've not been told to do anything prior to my infusion.... I keep reading folks who are taking things ahead of time....and wonder if I'm missing something or if it's just the difference in where we're being treated or should I expect a phone call before Tuesday telling me more? I'd like to be prepared ahead of time with anything/everything I need.....

    As for my story.... I was diagnosed on my 45th birthday after not having a mammogram for 3 years (due to a completely unexpected pregnancy at 42).... I've had fertility issue my entire life and they REALLY didn't think I could get pregnant again, so as much as I love my 2 year old....he was definitely a huge surprise! I'm a married mother of two (9 and almost 2). I'm married to my high-school sweetheart, although we didn't marry until I was 36. I have a 2 year old son AND a 5 year old step granddaughter.....so my son's niece is older than him... :) I work as an IT specialist at the University of Michigan Health Systems. I've worked there for 27 years.... The joke in my office is that I'll be eligible to retire in 4 years, with 31 years of service and will have a son starting kindergarten....lol Time to look into that second career!

    I'm also a HUGE advocate for all forms of routine screen exams as this is the THIRD time they've likely saved my life..... At 24 I had stage IV dysplasia of my cervix (one stage from cancer) and had half of my cervix removed. At 35 my aunt died at the age of 48 of colon cancer, so I went in for a colonoscopy and they removed 3 polyps..... Now, I've been diagnosed with BC as a result of a regular screen mammogram! Get your routine exams!!! :)

    Looking forward to the support this site is likely to give us all during this trying stage of our lives!

    -Lori

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited December 2014

    Dakota - don't be worried.  Different doctors have different philosophies regarding a lot of this.  I would imagine that because you are only having 4 infusions your oncologist felt that port placement is unnecessary.  Depending on what type of breast cancer is being treated there are differing treatment regimens - some are six infusions, some are eight, some are twelve, and some are for a year (if Her2+) and some of those combinations involve drugs that are vessicants, so less safe without a port.  Doing four TC by IV should be fine. Some doctors like to give steroids before, during and after infusions - others don't - or won't unless you experience allergic reactions, because steroids have side effects also.  Some doctors routinely give Neulasta injections, others wait to see if your WBC drops enough to warrant it.  Also, remember that oncology nurses are very experienced with setting IVs - they do it all day long.  If you hydrate prior to infusion and put a warm towel on your hand it will help.  They will usually start low because they can move up your arm, if they start high they can't move down your arm.  If you have a port you are still hooked up, but the line goes to your chest instead of your arm - during the year I was receiving infusions I saw about a half and half mix of ports and IVs in my center.  You should be able to cross stitch without a problem.

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  • Dakotawoman
    Dakotawoman Member Posts: 6
    edited December 2014

    Good luck to you siren and scrapinappie!

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  • fightergirl
    fightergirl Member Posts: 7
    edited December 2014

    Good Luck to siren & scrapinapple!

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  • mauisurfgirl
    mauisurfgirl Member Posts: 3
    edited December 2014

    Good luck to you siren40 and scrapinappie too. I am also heading to my first TC now.

    Was recommended that I shouldn't go in with empty stomach so I ate & took Dexamenthasone and Claritin hoping they will make my first fews days go easy.

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  • bonnied
    bonnied Member Posts: 74
    edited December 2014

    Good luck with your first chemo today ladies! Share your progress here with all of us peeps who are right there with ya. Today is day three since chemo one for me and all is good so far. No crazy SEs, just subtle things like white noise in ears, tight jaw, a little fuzzy in the head but otherwise fairly uneventful and that's a good thing.

    My wig arrived today to. Vogue wigs Rachel Welch Sparkle is the one i got. I set it up on its stand so i could make friends with it first. It looks good and i think it will be perfect. I bought the gel strip but not sure how it works. Didn't get a mesh cap but might be good for underneath. I love our support group here. Lots of great energy.

    I signed up for a Look Good Feel Better class for Dec 13. I think it will be fun..


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  • WheelyGirl
    WheelyGirl Member Posts: 181
    edited December 2014

    Good luck to you Siren40 and Scrapinappie.  Bonnied glad your wig arrived and you are happy with it.  I too have mine sitting on the dresser with curlers in the front and bang area so I can style it like my real hair.  I also signed up for the Look Good Feel Better class but we did not have one in our area until January 12th, I think I will invite my 37 year old daughter to go with me, she is having a very hard time dealing with the diagnosis so I try to include her a lot for the stuff that sounds like fun.  I took her wig shopping with me because I knew she would be brutally honest and it gave us a great opportunity to talk without her 3 young sons along.  We are trying to avoid telling them unless it becomes necessary.  I am glad I found this discussion board also, it is full of positive energy.

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  • leftyloo
    leftyloo Member Posts: 23
    edited December 2014

    i had my first (very dealable) chemo day today after a very tense and weepy wednesday of running around. i was told on tuesday that i would be starting thursday at 9:30 am so a flurry of getting work notes, giving blood and urine for a cancer study, getting groceries, picking up a lot of drugs at the pharmacy, etc ensued, and then my last task of the day was the hair chop. i think someone from these forums mentioned chemodiva.com (where you chop your hair before chemo and send it away to be woven around a sort of cap... you still need to wear a headcovering, but it's your own hair underneath ... kinda like self esteem in a bag, i thought.) so i went to my local aveda salon which turned out to be a very lovely and compassionate space/atmosphere for cutting your long hair that you've had no shorter than a bob ever....

    image

    to this:

    image i call the chop a cross between rosemary's baby

    and dykey metrosexual !!

    image

    and here's the self esteem on its way to chemo diva tomorrow!

    image

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  • mauisurfgirl
    mauisurfgirl Member Posts: 3
    edited December 2014

    Bonnied good to hear you don't have crazy SE's! I too ordered wig and signed up for Look good feel good on 12/8 hoping I get get good tips on how to wear them in warm climate.

    leftyloo you have a beautiful face short hair look great on you. I didn't save my hair for hat extension but chopped it all off for metrosexual look today too. I already like the fact I don't need much shampoo & dries w/o hairdryer. I too had to run around the town yesterday since I had such a short notice.

    My first TC day went good with very little SE's. The only time I had call nurse was 3 minutes after Docetaxel started I experienced pain in where IV was put on back of my hand. Fingers started to tingle. She slowed down the speed and gave me a warm pad on hand which seemed to help.

    Here are few things (I think) helped me get through on first day;

    1. I did my exercise(rehab after mastectomy) and 10min meditation before I headed to cancer center. I was feeling good and went in with calm mindset my nurse decided not to give me Lorazezepan and Zofran. Less IV's is good!?.

    2. I wore Yoga pants and casual top. Even though they provided me comfy pillows & blankets I was sitting on chemo chair for good few hours (kind of like sitting on airplane seat for 3hours) I'll continue to wear same outfit for next 3rounds.

    3. After chemo, I went straight to Acupuncture app. My MO doesn't want me to take any supplements until chemo is done but gave me a list of Alternative treatment list which helps to ease SE's. Acupuncture scored A so I decided to give it a try. My therapist told me best time to get it is right after the chemo session. I had a slight headache and upset stomach after chemo but they seemed to ease after needle session.

    4. Went for 30 min walk before sunset. I was mentally drained from eventful day even though everything went pretty good. I even run for 10 minutes and it calmed my mind.

    8hours later I have zero appetite but no nausea or vomiting. My head is fuzzy but able to move around like normal. Hoping everyone's journey is going with peace, too.

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  • goldenpawsKim
    goldenpawsKim Member Posts: 165
    edited December 2014

    Hi Dakotawoman: I saw my oncologist for the first time yesterday to discuss treatments. I'm also having 4 treatments (every 3 weeks). She also said I did not need a port. I'm happy about that but nervous because I always hate the IV needle since they have trouble finding a good vein. I have 3 kids (11 and 8 year old twins) so my doc said I could start my treatments after the New Year so I'm not stressed or feeling crappy for the holidays. Happy about that but still nervous as hell :( I'm also thinking of getting the Cold Cap. Since I'm only doing 4 treatments, she recommended it if we can afford it. So I'm looking into it .... I'll pay anything if I don't have to lose all my hair! Looks like you had your surgery only a week or so before me. I"m also 45 and this cancer thing really stinks :( Let me know how things are going.

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  • Siren40
    Siren40 Member Posts: 31
    edited December 2014

    first AC down and three to go! The treatment itself was completely uneventful, thankfully! Had a killer headache and dizziness last night (think worst hangover ever) but it wasn't anything Tylenol and compazine couldn't handle. I think the steroids have me wired, but I'm not complaining :). I'm sure the crash is coming. Took my Claritin for my neulasta shot later today so hopefully it works with bone pain. All in all, not so bad. I know I have a long road but I feel so much more positive with one under my belt! Good luck to everyone starting soon. We can do it!

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  • bonnied
    bonnied Member Posts: 74
    edited December 2014

    Great news Siren! Hangover doesn't sound great but sounds like it was smooth sailing otherwise for you. I keep forgetting to take my temp two times a day and mark it in my book. I guess if I can get my temp once a day I'm doing good. Feeling kinda spacey on day 4 and a bit tired this afternoon, so decided I'd had enough of work today. Think I'll take a nap!


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  • tangandchris
    tangandchris Member Posts: 1,855
    edited December 2014

    Hello ladies :):)

    I just wanted to say hello and give ya'll some support as you start this part of your treatment. I completed 6 rounds of TAC in June and I'm getting back to "normal" more and more each day. These groups are great and invaluable for getting thru this. ((hugs)) to everyone here! PM if you need to talk or have any questions. ask here too :)

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  • Cjfishergal
    Cjfishergal Member Posts: 33
    edited December 2014

    Hello Everyone!

    I just want to say I admire those women who are continuing to work throughout their treatment. You are true soldiers and I wish you lots of support and hugs...all the best and no massive yucky side effects. I am fortunate enough that my employer is providing me the time off...

    Chemo class was great. I feel much better about the SE's...they sure put the fear of God into you about fever! I too am having 4 rounds and no port/etc. I will hydrate the heck out of myself on the weekend to prepare for my first session on Monday. I was also given prescriptions to fill for the day before, day of, start of day 5 and nausea meds. One of them - can't remember which one - the pharmacist said will give me freaky dreams and make me a bit loopy/giddy. Like I've had a few too many glasses of wine. Excellent!

    There is a study which I have decided to participate in about fitness and the long term effects of BC. I am totally not a fit person by any means...but this life event has made me rethink my priorities and stop making excuses for sitting on my butt! If you are interested - it's called the Amber Study.

    I can't remember which member of the forum talked about day 14 is when we will loose our hair...I had heard something similar in class - day 17. I liked the short pixie cut - you are a brave woman for taking control! Good for you!

    I'm really thankful that you all have chosen to share with us your first impressions! From what I have read - it doesn't sound as scary as I made it out to be in my mind. Thank YOU!!! I will share with you all too!

    A survivor had told me that when I am receiving the chemo to imagine tiny little soldiers travelling through my body kicking ass...she did this and it helped. I am oddly excited to begin to "fight back."

    Best wishes to those ladies who have received their first round. Happy


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  • Akitagirl
    Akitagirl Member Posts: 142
    edited December 2014

    Hey everyone!

    Just checking in. I know most of us are in discussion over on FB, but just in case...

    Had my first chemo on Thursday. I actually felt pretty good yesterday. Only woke up with a nasty headache due to low blood sugar. The night of chemo was when I felt very "strange". Felt pins and needles under my skin and also felt very random 'sharp' pains - almost like I could imagine the cells being killed at each moment...I know, dramatic - but a true statement.

    Today, after the Neulasta shot yesterday, I am still feeling no nausea...just kind of yucky with low energy. Of course, I didn't help myself yesterday by stopping by the PS office and getting 100 cc's added to my TEs! Wow! Instant boobs!!! :-) These are very foreign to me, as I have never really had boobs, and now I feel like I have two tennis balls under my pectoral muscles. Not the brightest idea...however, I also didn't want to wait until week two to get any shots, as that is when our WBCs are the lowest.

    Here are my thoughts as to why I am actually feeling fairly well. I know everyone is different, but it might interest you to hear how I have been preparing:

    1. I ultra-hydrated the day before and the day of chemo and continue to down lots of fluids - mostly water, but if I start feeling a wee bit queasy, I drink some natural ginger ale from Trader Joes. I also ate very lightly and mostly veggie the day before, the day of and even today, mostly fruits and veggies. There are some very interesting articles about fasting prior and during chemo that really make sense, and I might even try more the next round. In other words, just taking fluids the night before, fluids the day of and then lightly eating veggies until day 5. We'll see..

    2. I did not consent to receiving ANY steroids as prophylaxis. I think that has helped me stay more steady, not go psycho and be able to control all side effects. Remember, although it is part of protocol, you can decline meds that you are not comfortable with. Now, I am sure there will be a lot of arguments with this decision. I also don't think that everyone should decline steroids. However, if you have done the research, understand your body and understand the potential pros and cons - you can make your educated decisions. I absolutely cannot stand/tolerate any steroids. Now, if my body absolutely needs them, then I will not be stupid and let them give it to me, but otherwise...no thank you. Sorry - obviously I have a very strong opinion about this type of medication.

    3. I also have gone into this with a "mind over matter" attitude. I strongly believe in the connection of brain, body and spirit and have seen some amazing results in my life, previous patients, friends, family,etc...from really approaching challenges with a healthy, calm and positive perspective. In other words, when I sat down in that chair for chemo, I just took some deep breaths, closed my eyes and envisioned a very nice, calm next few hours and said out loud that this will be nothing, a piece of cake. No problem. I am also one who prays, and I prayed in the car with my friend for protection and strength. Even though I had the common SEs of the herceptin, it still went okay and I think my attitude and approach really helped.

    4. Finally, I have taken all my anti-emetic medications around the clock - regardless of whether I am feeling nauseated or not. Remember that if we can stay on top of it and NOT let it even start, then we are winning that battle. Just like pain meds - take them until we know we should not need them. I will probably stop on day 4.

    I do not intend for this to be a lecture to anyone - and trust me, I am certainly not feeling my normal self. However, I am very grateful for how I am feeling and hope that perhaps any little step I have taken might help someone else. Of course, we are all not on the same medication regimen and I am not having to take "the red devil". I have heard nasty things about adriamycin and pray that all who are taking it, are doing okay and hanging in there.

    Finally, this morning is the first time I have noticed any change in my tastebuds. Coffee? Blick. Apples? Tasted very weird. So, I figure it will be a lot like during pregnancy, try lots of different things until you find what tastes good and then eat what you can.

    I hope everyone is doing well. Again, I want to encourage everyone who has not started yet...go into this with a positive attitude and expect the best outcome! You'll be surprised how that might help. :-)

    All my best,

    Akitagirl

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  • bonnied
    bonnied Member Posts: 74
    edited December 2014

    Akitagirl, Your attitude is truly the best it could be. We have to stay positive thru it all and not let the seriousness of it get the best of us. It has helped me to share with others, family, friends and coworkers and let them know its ok to talk openly about it. (I work with a bunch of tree guys so that can be a little weird). I hope i have the guts to walk into dispatch at 6AM one morning and sit down at my place and say "Whew! its so hot in here! " and just pull off my hat and show my bald head for the first time (maybe in a week or so). I keep fantasizing their looks when I do that and chuckle about it. Lots of support with my guys though, we are all a family. I have been there 14 years and i"m the only girl. One guy brought in his hair clipper set for me to borrow last Friday. It is their way of showing they care. We are planning a holiday party on the 19th that should be fun..usually a pot luck of some sort. The guys love that. My team is about 15 tree guys, 3 sales guys (I'm one of them), sales manager and office manager (Paige is awesome. She schedules my life.)

    I am lucky that this past week went well with work. I had no down time and planned light schedules. I ride around in a car all day looking at trees so bundle up when it is cold and meet with clients. Lots of long term clients want to know how I am doing too. It is nice when folks take time to ask about you. It just makes you more human..and them too.

    Last night I was washing my hair for the first time in a few days and was imagining the hair hurting but it was OK.. Just practicing I guess. I like my hair now and haven't had it cut knowing it would be coming out anyway. My rachel welch sparkle wig sits on its little stand where i can make friends with it. Maybe I can take it to a salon and have someone style it on my head so i know what to do.

    There are a lot of cool you tube vids on scarf tying..that is cool. Some women look just beautiful in headwear and scarves. I know all of us are too. <3

    I am happy to have our groups here and FB to share our thoughts, SEs and feelings openly and what is going thru our minds. We are a pretty nice bunch of ladies from many places with one thing in common that we didn't choose. Why were we chosen? Is it a gift? Sounds crazy, but I have wondered if it is a gift to be chosen like this. We touch so many other lives by going thru this each in our own ways. Just know that you touch others by all you go through and so many care and pray for you or have you in their thoughts (whatever they do….pray or thoughts). We have all the prayer warriors in our family working overtime and I am truly grateful for their love and care and am lucky they have also touched my life too. Praying for all my BD peeps here that you have smooth sailing on this journey. xoxo

    bonnie

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  • sophie14
    sophie14 Member Posts: 44
    edited December 2014

    Thank you for this post Bonnie. Take care !

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  • Akitagirl
    Akitagirl Member Posts: 142
    edited December 2014

    Bonnie,

    That was such a wonderful sweet note...you just made my day! Well, today is day 3...still feeling okay. Just "ick" still. Got in the shower and, ouch!!! My scalp hurts! Kind of like you wore a hat all day and now trying to comb it a different direction. Sure enough...when I was combing, a few more than usual strands came out. Really strongly considering just shaving right now. Letting that feeling pass. ;-)

    Tomorrow is the big day - back at work. My husband is in the U.K. starting today for the entire week, so I have the whole load on my shoulders. Two choir concerts, three gymnastics practices, 2 soccer practice and a partridge in a pear tree! I am praying for super strength to overcome me and for the cape to come flying! SuperMom to the Rescue!!!!!

    Ashley's State Gym meet is next Sunday. Oh, that's another thing to add. I promised to sing/play next week. Okay, add 1 music practice to the previous paragraph. That should do it.

    Resting today for sure. :-)

    Hope all is well!

    R.

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