June 2007 Chemo

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  • honeygirl
    honeygirl Member Posts: 1,718
    edited June 2007
    Oh man, I just got done typing a page and it is gone! Why does that happen?! I'll try again.
    Pam sorry to hear you are sick. My onc kept me home from work yesterday and today. Also told me no crowds and more of less to stay home. My white blood count was low. Too low and not coming back up as fast as it should. My onc said because I was young , that is why he didn't give me a shot of neulasta. He thought my count would come back up faster than it did. But my blood work yesterday showed it on the up swing. So my tx #2 is Wed. the 20th and he is going to give me a shot then. Neulasta causes bone pain? Does aleve help? I feel fine. My temp is normal. Taking it three times a day.
    Well yesterday was day 14 after my first treatment and right on schedule , my hair is falling out!! I hate this! Cheryl ,Yes , you're right its Melody. I felt the same about cutting my hair , but when it started falling out I would gladly settle for short hair!
    Debbie , hope your thrush is getting better. Is it painful to have? Hope not.
    Kathy , glad your "back on track".
    Well , Good luck to those who are about to start treatment. God Bless. Melody
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  • SusieSwan
    SusieSwan Member Posts: 111
    edited June 2007
    Thanks everyone for your input....I see a new breast surgeon on Friday at 11:30. Unless he reveals something startling, I'm leaning towards the mast. My onc (I love him) called me again later yesterday afternoon and said he talked to the radiologist again and she said IT was there on my original mammo in April. I was concerned about this new tumor and here it's been there all along. Thank goodness I decided to go for a second opinion and they pushed for the MRI before treatment. I'm sure it's another invasive cancer as well as the radiologist and oncologist so surgeon tomorrow will probably have the same thoughts. I'll check in after that appointment and let you know what is going on.
    Hugs,
    Susan
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  • nurse2be
    nurse2be Member Posts: 4
    edited June 2007
    Hi everyone,

    Just got my first round of Adriomycin and Cytoxin on Tuesday 6/12/07, I just got a big headache when the cytoxin was finishing and a burning sensation on my picc line.
    I didnt eat at all the first day, but the next day had to go back to the city becuase my insurance would not allow me to take the neulasta at home, this day the only thing I ate was 6 quesadillas chicken, cheese and cream. authentic mexican food from some friends of my family.. I could believe at ate the whole thing.
    I was prescribed dexamethasone, but when I took it I thougt I was in a roller coaster ride, my stomach and body felt like this 4 hours, I then refused the 2nd dose and just took the compazine for nausea. Im doing pretty good so far, I did wake up this nausea this morning and pain on left arm where I had the neulasta shot.

    I guess im going to be lucky enough to get the bone pains...

    I havent cut my hair yet, im guess im going to wait till the end...

    Good luck to all of Us in June 2007.

    Love jeannette

    Stage 2, her2+, no lymph nodes involved..lumpectomy 4/27
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  • DebbieK
    DebbieK Member Posts: 116
    edited June 2007
    Susan, it's nice to hear you sounding better this morning. It really is amazing how all of us can bounce back and go on with this thing.....guess we have to, huh? Hope your meeting with the doc. on Friday goes well.

    My husband and I are heading off today for a motorcycle rally over the weekend. He will ride the bike and I will follow in my car. It is about 5 hours ride from here and I don't really feel up to that long on the bike so I will go in the comfort of the car. It should be a great weekend and then back for tx 2 on Monday.

    My thrush is going away with the med. my onc. gave me. It wasn't painful, just yucky feeling in my mouth. Seems like everything associated with cancer is painful, frightful, yucky or tastes bad!

    For some reason, ever since my first chemo I am craving chinese food! Anyone else finding they have odd food cravings?

    Well, I've got to go get ready to hit the road. Take care all, Debbie
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  • TerryNY
    TerryNY Member Posts: 603
    edited June 2007
    Susan, so sorry to hear your news but I'm glad the onc seems on the ball. I wish you all the best in your decision.
    Pam, hope you're feeling better soon. Seems I have a good day followed by a bad day, anyone else?
    Jeannette, the Neulasta pain for me was very manageable by Tylenol, it hurt in my lower back, tailbone and pelvic and the back of my neck..but minimally. Good luck with your treatment.
    Debbie, have a wonderful time on your trip! I haven't ridden a motorcycle in years. I'm glad the thrush meds are working for you.
    Melody, I have yet to start losing my hair but the closer it gets, the more upset I become. I never thought it would bother me and so far I've been very "accepting" of what's going on with my body but this is an actual visible to the world effect. However, I have a wig purchased that closely matches my natural hair, or so my daughter says. I might just be like Kathy and say 'screw it' when the time comes.
    I'm off to the doctor this afternoon as I woke up to vertigo, what an odd experience. Now I just feel weak and tired...again. Anyway, the nurse suggested they check me out 'just to be safe'.
    My son had his US yesterday for that lump on his back and it didn't show anything conclusive except, 'we know it isn't a cyst'...which promptly caused me to breakdown and cry. Those were the exact same words I heard four months ago...surely the gods wouldn't be so cruel. He goes for an MRI Monday AM, before my second tx. I insisted he have this done before so I could be coherent. Well wishes would be much appreciated as I'm very apprehensive about this.
    Hope everyone else is doing well!
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  • TerryNY
    TerryNY Member Posts: 603
    edited June 2007

    Ah, forgot about Debbie's food cravings question! The only thing I've been craving is food that is cold and soothing. Thank heavens for ice cream. :-)

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  • tos
    tos Member Posts: 376
    edited June 2007
    Susan isn't there a chance this new lesion could be b9?
    I'm so sorry you have more stress to deal with, bless your heart.
    I am wondering if you did do the ultrasound biopsy if it would be as painful as your core biopsy. I haven't had a core biopsy but when they found my lumps they used ultrasound to insert a needle to locate the tumor and then I was sent onto surgery.
    This last time while the Rad. Doc was placing the needle he did try seeing if he could extract any fluid, which he couldn't but I really didn't find any of this all that painful, more stressy than anything, so maybe this kind of
    biopsy wouldn't be as bad.

    I had a lumpectomy the first dx but this time when I was dx on the other side I opted for a bilateral mast..
    I was getting tired of the whole mess and being triple neg and having a heavy family history I decided that was what was best for me. Since then I've found out I'm brca 1 positive so I know I made the right decision.
    It is a very hard thing to decide on and take your time, do some reading, talk to people, family, loved ones, maybe get another opinion, talk to your Onc. I do not regret what I have done but then that is me and it is very personal.
    My daughter is 38, dx this last January and she had multi focal tumors on her right side and went w/a mast. and then when she is thru w/her treatments she'll have the other breast removed and do reconstruction. So reconstruction is always a good alternative.
    Best wishes on your decision, just take your time and make sure if you decide to go w/the mast that that is what you want to do.
    hugs,
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  • SusieSwan
    SusieSwan Member Posts: 111
    edited June 2007
    Oh ladies I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to have you guys to talk to.

    Pam, thanks for your input. I'm pretty sure it will be mast and later reconstruction. I'm also considering a propholatic of the right. How old were you when you were diagnosed the first time? Did you have a family history before your daughter was diagnosed or did you decide to have the brca testing after that? My material grandmother died of cervical/uterine/ovarian cancer when she was 31 years old. My Mom has not been diagnosed but I'm only 41 so I'm thinking there may be a genetic reason.

    Terry, I'm hoping all is well with your son. A girlfriend of mine also has a lump on her shoulder/back area. They can't figure out what it is so she is having an MRI or CT scan, I can't remember which. It is so scary, especially after our diagnosis and we want to think the worse but I'm sure it's just a weird growth. My brother just had a mass removed from his knee, it was fine and my daughter has had a couple of weird skin lesions removed and they were b9 as well. I figure I'm carrying that 20% malignant load for the family and they can all be the remaining 80% that are benign!

    Debbie - a motorcycle rally sounds like fun! I can't remember where you are located but it is going to be hot, hot, hot this weekend here so remember your sunscreen!

    Allgone, did both of your tumors end up being malignant?

    Jeannette, I'm also worried about that headache. I'm prone to many of them anyway so I was going to mention this to the nurse before the infusion and see if they can run it as slow as possible. Couldn't hurt.

    Hugs,
    Susan
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  • pstanislaus
    pstanislaus Member Posts: 15
    edited June 2007
    Hi Ladies,

    I need your help, my mom had her 2nd Chemo session last week and her hair is falling in clumps. My Mom is a 66-year-old Sri Lankan lady who has never had her hair short.
    She didn’t want to cut her hair and now she is refusing to go outside. I'm trying my best to keep her positive, I tell her it's the latest fashion to be bald like Britney Spears and that scarves are in fashion. I also tell her to think that every time a hair falls down she is killing her cancer cells. I don’t know what else to do, I’m going to go shopping today for some scarves and hats. What more can I do to help her?

    Patricia
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  • miknikmom
    miknikmom Member Posts: 31
    edited June 2007
    I had my first Chemo today. Of TC. I got the all the anti nausia meds and benadrial (SP?) then r=they said six drops of taxomere and saw floats circles then horribly stomach pain, then the hip and legs. They stopped everything and gave me stuff to sop this from all happening. Oncologist told me I am alleric and this will no langer be my treatment. I will be doign four treaments of AC, I feel like crying but dont want ta ask like a big baby.
    Diana
    So my new start is June 21 every two week.
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  • allgone
    allgone Member Posts: 16
    edited June 2007
    Hi Girls,

    Hope everyone is doing well....
    Patricia Cali... Its is very tramactic to be facing or dealing with hair loss. I did get my cut to just above my shoulders and I am just playing the waiting game now, and it is freaking me out!! My susggestion is to just be there for her, support her as you are doing. You are right because her hair is longer it is going to be more dramatic, and would probably be easier to "swallow" if it was shorter. Does she were traditional clothing (parden the expression)?? My neighbour is from Sri Lanka and she always has a scarf on, if she had no hair I wouldn't know. Maybe you could use this?? This might sound horrible but could be worth a shot... What if she was to go and get the remaining hair cut off and donate it to a childrens charity that makes wigs for young cancer patients in your area. This might make her feel like her loosing her hair will help someone so young to feel better about themselves, and her in return. See if there is a "Look Good, Feel Better" program in your area. It teaches make-up, ie penciling in eyebrows, and in general gives you a "boost" makes you feel more confident. Good luck and let her know "WE" are here for her if she wants to talk to us directly....sometimes listening (reading) what other people are going through makes what you are dealing with easier.Good luck and keep us posted!!
    Keep Smiling
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  • allgone
    allgone Member Posts: 16
    edited June 2007
    Susieswan...yes, the 2 liasons in my right breast were benign. The surgeon said "nothing to worry about" (I still have his voice on the machine) I will find out exactly what it was when I see my Onc on June 27th.
    TerryNY - any updates on your son??
    We are having a garage sale this weekend...all the baby stuff is going since we won't be having another baby because of the cancer. It is sad, but exciting...I can't tell you how much more room I have in my crawl space now!!
    I go for a final wig shop today. A wig store ordered in some wigs in my color so I could get a better idea. Hope I find something today since we are at day #8 post tx and I should start seeing some "thinning" soon.
    Well I should go wake up my "Peanut" for school, have a great day ladies!!
    Keep Smiling
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  • TerryNY
    TerryNY Member Posts: 603
    edited June 2007
    Susan, thanks for your reassurances on my son. It is just hitting a bit too close to home for me. I'm sure he's fine, he has to be!!
    Patricia, I am sorry your mom is having a difficult time. I think by being there for her and supporting her, you're doing the best you can. Let her make the first moves and at her comfort level, once she sees the scarves and hats, she might feel differently. I love Allgone's suggestion about donating for Locks of Love. Good luck to both of you.
    Susan, no updates on my son yet...his MRI is Monday morning before my second tx. We'll be busy that day, for sure.
    Have fun with the garage sale! Spend your earnings on something fun for you, you deserve it!
    Diana, it's ok to cry, really. No one will see you as a baby, trust me. I'm so sorry you had a reaction and now must change meds. Going down this road is difficult enough and then have an unexpected roadblock thrown in, it's ok to feel discouraged and upset. We've all been there.
    Keep us posted on how you're doing on your new regimen.
    Hope everyone has a terrific Friday!
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  • tos
    tos Member Posts: 376
    edited June 2007
    Susan I was 56 when the first time dx and 60 the second time. I did not do the brca testing the first go around, I was so clueless to what was going on and overwhelmed.
    I do have a very heavy family history, gmother died very young from bc, mother died at 46 from ovca and most of her family/siblings are gone from cancer at a young age.
    Then last January my 38yr old daughter was dx, she, my sister and I became more interested in the brca testing so I went first, tested positive, my sis is negative and my daughter is waiting on her results.
    This was all done after I had had my mastectomy in April. I was beginning to realize something was very wrong. Getting the result does nothing for me, already had the hyster and mastectomy, bc twice but it will be a big help for my children to decide if they want to be tested. I have a 20 yr old daughter who is now giving it some thought. She needed to know. Also have 2 grown sons and grandchildren to worry about.
    My daughter is closer to your age but she has already decided after her reconstruction she will get her ovaries out and that's probably a very good idea. She has 2 young boys but knows she doesn't want anymore children.
    But like I said this is all a very personal decision for everyone. Good luck to you in deciding, I went thru quite a time when I was considering the mastectomy, back and forth, lots of researching and asking questions until I knew for sure that's what I wanted to do.

    Patricia Cali your mother is lucky to have such a thoughtful and caring daughter. I think Allgone had some good suggestions for you and it is a good idea to sense her comfort zone, it is traumatic for her to loose her hair and we all have to find our spot somewhere that we can deal with it and then continue to get well.
    Good luck to you,

    Diana please don't feel bad about crying, you had a setback but things should settle down for you. We all have and will have bad days, tears, giggles, sadness, frustration, the whole works so you are not nor will you be alone in this, we are all right here and write and vent or cry anytime. We do understand.

    Allgone, good luck w/that garage sale! Hope you make lots of money and then treat yourself to some good shopping.
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  • kath11
    kath11 Member Posts: 102
    edited June 2007
    Hello to everyone,

    Terry, I just wanted to send some prayers and well wishes your way for your son and I'll be thinking of both of you on Monday and hope for good results from the MRI.

    Susan, I chose a bilateral mastectomy and thought it would be extremely emotional to lose my breasts but found that it really wasn't at all. Of course this is differnt to everyone, but I had immediate reconstruciton with tissue expanders and when I awoke from my surgery I had 200 cc's of saline and two small breasts. I just had my first fill last Thursday and had heard that the fill can be painful, but for me there was no pain. I'm really am happy with my decision and just wanted you to know for some of us it's an easy transition. Still it's such a personal decision and affects everyone differently. I'm just sorry for your delay and more surgery, but it's reassuring to know your doctor was making the right decisions.
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  • kath11
    kath11 Member Posts: 102
    edited June 2007
    Oops, I didn't mean to post quite yet. I had more to write....

    Thank you to Pam and Dawn for the nadir information. I knew nothing about it and the website on blood counts was really good information to have. Last Thursday was my day 10 after my first treatment and I traveled four hours for a follow up with my plastic surgeon in Orange County with my 20 year old daugher. After we were well on our way she began to feel ill. I had my thermometer with me and took her temp. It was 101.5. So she was miserable and we were together for a good eight hours in a small car. Thank goodness for my Neulasta shot. She continued the fever for three days, but so far I feel fine.

    Debbie K., I'm wondering about the thrush. I got that as well after my first treatment but the antibiotic got rid of it. Did your doctor tell you how to avoid it next time? I don't want that to happen with every treatment!

    So other than a little nausea, thrush with the bad taste in my mouth, and hemrhoids (sp?)from constipation, my first treatment was not too bad. I feel more confident starting my second treatment knowing that after a few bad days I'll feel good again.

    I hope all of you are having a great weekend and have a great Father's Day. Good luck to those of you getting started next week. And thanks for all of your posts. It's making this experience so much easier for me to know what to expect and know that I'm not alone!

    xoxo
    Kathleen
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  • tos
    tos Member Posts: 376
    edited June 2007
    Kathleen good grief, I hope your daughter is ok. Did you find out why her fever was so high?
    I have been reading about Neulasta since I get to have it Friday after my treatment and I hear it works for some but not all, oh boy hope all of us who take it have good results!

    Well I did it, I shaved my hair off yesterday. It was coming out pretty bad and I decided I could control this one. It was tough, no doubt about it but I feel so much better not having hair everywhere.
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  • kath11
    kath11 Member Posts: 102
    edited June 2007
    Good morning and Happy Fathers Day,

    Pam, my daughter went to the doctor, negative for step, so he says tonsillitis. I just don't know why the antibiotics haven't kicked in yet. I'm washing everything she touches and spraying Lysol wherever I can.

    I've been yanking on my hair every day to see if it was starting to come out. And up until today, nothing. But this morning I lightly brushed my hair and found many hairs on my bathroom counter. I guess the next experience is about to begin! Yikes! I will most likely get my head shaved in a few days as well! "Us bald girls rule!"

    xoxo
    Kathleen
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  • GracieM2007
    GracieM2007 Member Posts: 1,564
    edited June 2007
    Hi girls. I start chemo tomorrow, AC four rounds, two weeks apart, back up on Tuesday for IV fluids, Neulasta and anti-nausea meds. Am VERY nervous. I found a small lump right above my mastectomy line...very small, but very hard, I'll tell my onc about it tomorrow. I just had a PET two weeks ago and it came back clean, so hopefully this is just some scar tissue. Although, last week I had other tests and my surgeon felt it and said it was very hard, she thought it might be a lymph node...so we'll see. Hopefully the chemo will knock it out if anything is there. I'm drinking alot of fluids today. They didn't give me any meds to take before hand, I'll get all of that in the IV I guess.

    Suzy, I opted for mastectomy on the right side, but left the left side alone. I will probably go back in, in a year or so, after I've given my body time to heal and have a prophylactic mastectomy done on the left side. I do not want to have to do this again. And the only way I can try to avoid that, is to get the other side done too. I just couldn't do both at once...I had just had a complete hysterectomy about two months before my mastectomy and my body was healing very slowly, so I just did what I had to do. I wish the best for you.

    Kathleen, I'm such a worrier, I'd be sick by now, just for the worrying, not from the sore throat...that's something I"ve got to work on...

    Pam, I got my hair cut really short last week...I kind of like it...I've always had long hair, but this is much cooler...I expect not to have much hair in about two weeks. I think I'm ready for that, but a friend of mine, who went through it, says you can't ever really get ready for that until it happens, so I hope I will be ok with it

    Diana, I start AC tomorrow too...hang tough, girlfriend, we can do this...fists up.

    To everyone else, I know I have missed so many posts, but I really appreciate you all being here and all of the help, advice, and friendship that is offered. I'm praying for really good things for all of us.

    Hang tough.

    Gracie
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  • GracieM2007
    GracieM2007 Member Posts: 1,564
    edited June 2007
    Ok, I have a question Does everybody else have someone who is with them after treatment? I'm going to be home alone. I'm wondering if that's going to be a problem.... My husband will take me for treatment and the next day for IV fluids, but then he's got to go back to work. Do you think I'll need someone here on day three and four?

    Would appreciate any suggestions or thoughts

    Gracie
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  • kath11
    kath11 Member Posts: 102
    edited June 2007
    Hi Gracie,

    Everyone is different, but my husband was back at work and my daughter, who is home for the summer, went up to San Francisco on my days 4 and 5 of my first treatment. It was fine for me. I just took it easy and didn't really need much. The biggest challenge was trying to eat when nothing tasted good and I was a little nauseous. I kind of liked the quiet of the house while I wasn't feeling great, but I could take care of myself just fine. Hopefully the same will be true for you. Good luck and I'll be thinking of you.

    xoxo
    Kathleen
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  • Charlie451
    Charlie451 Member Posts: 69
    edited June 2007
    Hi all,
    Gracie, you might want to stock up on plenty of liquids that might appeal to you - for me it has been mostly apple juice, gatorade and tea. Also you may be napping alot which is OK to do home alone. Just keep the phone handy in case you need to call someone. I have greatly appreciated my eldest daughter being here during and after my 1st tx but honestly I think I would have been OK with no help.
    Kathleen, keep us informed on the effectiveness of Neulasta. I haven't needed it, yet. Hopefully not. I imagine your daughter feels badly about being ill around you just now.
    In a few days I will be home alone and keeping my granddaughter (6 yrs) and grandson (8 mo.) a couple of days a week as long as they are well. It sounds stupid but are any moms out there concerned about poopy baby diapers and bacteria?
    On another subject - I had my hair cut really, really short in preparation for losing it. I actually like it, well maybe a little longer, of course. Wind doesn't bother it, it is completely wash and wear, and works well with some grey, too.
    Keep on keeping on.
    Linda
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  • jsims2
    jsims2 Member Posts: 27
    edited June 2007
    Hi everyone...

    I had my first treatment of TAC on June 1st and I have now shaved my head because I just could not handle to hair just coming out in clumps. I put on my wig tonight to get ready to go back to work on Monday, first time back since the bilateral on May 1st and my husband told me I looked fine with just a hat on instead I am not sure what to do for work but I will figure it out... My next treatment will be on Friday, June 22nd and I did not really get sick so thank goodness for that... I just am really happy that I only have 5 more to go and then I can go on with my life.. Hope everyone else is doing fine with everything. My WBC count bottomed out the first week to 1.1 and on Friday it was back up to 5.5 the shot finally kicked in. The only really breakdowm I had was the hair thing.. So stupid I know it will grow back. I am kinda liking this bald thing now.. My 4 year old daughter just wants to touch my head and she tells me I am beautiful. Gotta love kids..

    Good luck to all on your treatments...

    Hugs...
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  • GracieM2007
    GracieM2007 Member Posts: 1,564
    edited June 2007
    Thanks Kath and Linda. I'm probably just being a baby about being alone. But truly, I am terrified. I'm very scared about tomorrow. I am going to have to rely on Ativan tonight, just to get calmed down, I'm not sure it will put me to sleep. I've been using just aobut every night since my diagnosis, otherwise, I wouldnt' have slept a wink in the last two months.

    Thanks for your encouragement. I'll probably be fine. I just wish I were more courageous.

    Gracie
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  • TerryNY
    TerryNY Member Posts: 603
    edited June 2007
    Gracie, good luck tomorrow! I had my first AC on June 4th and really felt tired for the first 4-5 days. Days 3 and 4 were the worst for me but I think I'd have been ok with no one around. Actually, I slept... A LOT! LOL My husband went back to work the following day but my daughter works nights so was here in the mornings in case I did need someone. Play it by ear and see how you do..is it possible for your husband to get home if you need him?
    As for the germs of diapers, I'd be more concerned about the shots the grandkids are getting. Remember, if they get any live vaccine, you must stay away from them for 6-8 weeks. My grandson is getting his MMR shot in two weeks so I've been giving him lots of loving to cover the next few months.
    I find it interesting to read about other's experiences in treatment. I was told I was getting Neulasta and that's that...not waiting till/if I need it. I'm glad it worked out that way as I'm fighting an infection in my right breast this weekend (that I hope they can do something about it tomorrow!) and I know that shot has kept me out of the hospital!
    Kathleen, hope your daughter is feeling better soon. We never stop worrying about them.
    I picked up my wig yesterday, it looks so silly to me! LOL I'm not sure I"m going to wear it that often but will be nice to have just-in-case I decide to.
    Good luck to those starting treatment this week. I'm hoping to finish number 2 tomorrow but we'll see what the onc says about the infection.
    Onward chemo sisters!
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  • idohair
    idohair Member Posts: 20
    edited June 2007
    WOW! i have alot to catch up on, i have not been on the compute rmuch the last little while, ive just lost interest in alot of things i used to love to do........ HMMMMMMMM go figure. i had to shave my head this week, my hair was comming out like crazy, every time i touched my head i had hair, it was all ove the floor, all over my bed, in our food, and my head was sooooooo sensitive i could barely touch my head let alone wash my hair, so i had my husband shave it off and my friend came over and we had a bottle of wine , that made me feel so much better. im getting used to the baldness, i am mostly wearing bandanas i wore my wig one day, but it was hot and itchy, ive gained a bit of weight, and i notice im still bloated, i am headed for my second treatment tommorw, but i went to get my blood tests done on thursday, they called me back on friday telling me that i had to redo my tests monday morning as my white blood count and neutrophils were lower than they like,
    so they have to go up by tommorw morning or i wont be albe to get my treatment, they told me i had plenty of time for it to go up still, so im really hoping they do........
    so im stressing tonight big time, drinking as much water as i can, i just want to go and get it done with , im almost as stressed about this treatment as i was the first one, i dontknow why, i thought it was supposed to get easier to go..... we will see how i feel about it tommorw though
    well wishes to everyone this week
    now i have to go and catch up on all of you
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  • Charlie451
    Charlie451 Member Posts: 69
    edited June 2007
    Terry,
    I hope the breast infection clears up ASAP. I asked my onc's PA about Nuelasta for me and she said they would watch my blood count so I guess my treatment (TC 4 to 6 tx) just bears watching the blood count. I am fortunate that my 2.1cm cancer was caught early on a mammo and had no node involvement. It is triple neg, thus the chemo. Nonetheless, it is a whole new world for me and this website is so helpful. Also thanks for the reminder about the immunization shots for grandkids and the 6-8 week waiting period. Now I remember something about that in the huge pile of of information you get. I hope your son has good MRI results and you have an easy tx #2.
    Linda
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  • lastminuteD
    lastminuteD Member Posts: 333
    edited June 2007
    Good morning everyone! I can't believe how many of us there are in this group! I can't seem to keep up with all the posts and I have everyone mixed up in my head....no surprise there but I'm trying!

    Friday was two weeks post A/C #1 and right on schedule my hair started coming out; Saturday and Sunday more and this morning I think I have about half left but no bald spots!! So, I decided tonight will be the shaving mom's head party...............my youngest (almost 17) wants to do the honors - wants to do a mohawk first, take a picture and then shave the rest. Not sure I even want to look in the mirror!! I'll throw on a cap or scarf and head out the door for DH's bday dinner (what a gift for him!!). At least my shower in the morning will be much less eventful.

    allgone - good news whenever we hear benign! Take a deep breath! how did the garage sale go?

    GracieM - good luck on your treatment today!

    Idohair - think positive that those counts will have climbed over the weekend!! Good luck w/treatment tomorrow!

    DebbieK - how was the rally?

    Terry - what's up w/the vertigo? My prayers are with you and your son today with the MRI AND your treatment!

    Have a good day everyone!!!

    Dawn
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  • TerryNY
    TerryNY Member Posts: 603
    edited June 2007
    Well, no chemo for me today. The onc won't give it to me till I've been fever free for 48 hours. The surgeon is sending me for an US this afternoon to see what's up with the infection in my breast. I am so not in the mood for surprises.
    To top it all off, the two offices are putting me in the middle, the surgeon is blaming the chemo for this and the onc is saying it's a surgery complication. I've had continual drainage since the surgery and mammosite, albeit it was always a very small amount and happened only 4 times since March 29th. I didn't think anything of it but guess I should've been more concerned, it's biting me in the butt now.
    Anyway, I'm on antibiotics and hopefully at the US today they can drain some of it off, it HURTS!
    My son's US was early, early this morning and I know lack of sleep is putting me in a more sour mood. We'll get results of that this afternoon too.
    As for the vertigo, I"m wondering if that was my body's way of trying to fight this infection before it became apparent to me. Who knows??? I have not had an episode since Friday night when the first symptoms appeared.
    Yeah, it was great dealing with this over the weekend when all the dr's offices were closed.
    I hope everyone else is on schedule today with their treatments. I'll try to have an attitude adjustment before I post again.
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  • joanne_elizabeth
    joanne_elizabeth Member Posts: 499
    edited June 2007

    Anybody know why some people get AC then T and others get TAC?

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