Starting Chemo September 2019

Hey all,

The weekend is here, and 5 days until ac treatment number 3. I feel loads better and the weather has cooloed down some, grocery shopping this weekend and cleaning. Leaves are all brown looking because of the drought, my wig is a short pixie brownish color, wanted a neon pink...lol

Hope every one has a great weekend

3rd AC in the books. Just found out that a review of my medical records by Mayo has led to them wanting me to come to MN for a consultation. I’m scared that they will want to change what I’m doing or tell me it isn’t effective and I’ll have to start over. And I hate the idea of leaving my kids for a week+. My youngest is not going to handle it well and that upsets me.

Hi mandymaybe

My second round ACwent good tired more the first day. But had a bra fitting before the appointment. You will have burst of rests. But felt good on Thursday had lunch with a friend. Friday another good day. Stay on nausea med for 6- 7 days works for me. Sunday was worst last time. Then Monday mouth sores. Off week is almost normal. Bone pain started day 8 for me. I hope you are doing good your first go around. Working from home betw en rest may help. My mind was lost the first time. Chemo head. I am early retired but read and. Play words games. Takes it as it comes. They gave me activan which helps with the buzzing at night in the head and mood when irritable. Let me know how you are doing this week.

Prayers to all the pink ladies.

Floridaliving, You mention a buzzing in your head at night. Do you know what causes it? I also get it but when I told my MO he didn’t seem to have heard of it happening.

Mandamaybe, I found that resting more reduced the chemo fog for my second cycle. I hate the idea of being sick and needing rest but it seems that’s what my body needs. I am in awe of you and everyone else that is working during chemo.

Hope everyone has a good weekend. Thinking of you all!

LMS so precious!!!!

Posting these pics for 2 reasons.

One, so you can put a face to who's behind these posts.

Two, for those who are cold capping, you can see where I'm at after 2 out of 4 treatments. The first pic is me just before diagnosis. The second pic of me is today. I have a lot less hair, but my only bald spot is a strip on the top of my head. The pic of the pile of hair is what came out today with one combing.

Yes, will continue to grow until chemo reaches every little hair follicle, you might have some patches that are smooth, so proud of you all, just please be careful when you using a razor, also use if scalp becomes dry use a small amount of lotion or oil,

Licsensed Hairdresser in Kentucky 40 plus, worked with Cancer Center program for years, at that time it was called Look Good Feel Better, we would have private parties for Ladies going through chemo, offer suggestions on wig options, I would cut the wig if it needed, show how to care for the wigs, we also had makeup kits, tricks on how to do eyebrows, moisturizer for the skin is one of the biggest issues from having chemo, every inch of your body just dries out, even nails, will get dry and brittle, I have stepped away from the salon to focus on myself, so I am here if you need me

Hugs we got this

Linda

Me Today,, this fight is hard!!!

Hi Linda! We'll be stronger for this, that's for sure!

Any recommendations on how to fill in sparse eyebrows? Or what to use on nails? I moisturize every day and drink lots of water, but any hints would be appreciated.

Hope everyone is doing well. 😊 I was able to get out of the house yesterday and today to watch my youngest play in a volleyball tournament and it felt so good to feel normal. First chemo was 9 days ago and though I'm still a bit tired, I have felt good the last couple of days. I have to do at home injections for 9 days of every cycle as well to rebuild WBC as I'm on the dose dense every 2 week chemo. Last injection for this cycle was today until next chemo on Thursday. Though my mind was a lot better today, I'm already dreading next chemo, as I was pretty sick from the first one. I need to just focus on feeling good and accomplishing things for the next 4 days, I know. Ever since diagnosis in August, I have struggled mentally so it's been a huge challenge. I haven't been able to work since, but I stopped by my office today to forward some emails and it felt so good! Not sure what the point of this post is, just rambling I guess. 😜

Ange

Hey all

Spent the morning with my 5 of my grandbabies, i have 7 total, it was so nice to be around all that joyous energy. It helps prepare for the chemo week and being almost a shut in..lol. I hope to eat different this time, mostly no cooking, that really bother me this time, ive got plenty of sports drinks and water and tea. Shaved my head today also my 2 year ol granddaughter said she didnt like it...lol bless her she is veey opinionated. Hope everyone is having a good day

Hi Mandamaybe

Glad you are doing good. You are so strong to try to work. We are amazing women. Chemo head was more for me the first session of AC This second session felt tired day of and Saturday and Sunday the worst sick feeling Sunday a little diarrhea. Hair started falling out Thursday shaved head today feels better. I Will miss the hair for the holiday pictures this year or model the wig. Too hot here for wigs now. So. Wearing beanies. I tried to walking mornings and evenings for energy. I hope next week is better for you.

Prayers to all you amazing women this week. For healing and better days soon.