The Chemosabe March Cruise

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  • Keenie
    Keenie Member Posts: 258
    edited July 2007
    Hey Angel,
    Don't worry - your hair, eyebrows, and lashes will be back in no time! And, I had to shave my legs once a week when I was in tx, so I must be a hairy-er girl than you!
    Have a great day, everyone!
    Christine
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  • playwriter
    playwriter Member Posts: 316
    edited July 2007

    Christine, you are beautiful. there are some ladies who wear their hair that length on purpose! i can't wait!

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  • BettyeE
    BettyeE Member Posts: 267
    edited July 2007
    Ok girls, I'm excited. I had TX #3 yesterday and today I am feeling ok so far. No headache or nausea. I know this can't last, but I am enjoying it for now.
    Some tell me how to get a picture up here. I have A BEAUTIFUL one I just must share. I look a lot like ET. HA Bettye
    Good luck to every body. I wonder how many of the March cruise are finished. I will be finished Aug 2......yahoo
    Bettye
    Terri, I'll see you in Aug. I hope. Anybody else in Houston? Let me hear from you.
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  • playwriter
    playwriter Member Posts: 316
    edited July 2007
    bettye, to upload yr photos, go to photobucket.com and register (free)
    upload yr photos
    below each photo will be three hoohahs: a URL link, a HTML tag, and an IMG code.
    open up another window and come to breastcancer.org and the Chemosabe March cruise.
    write yr post and preview yr message
    under "Instant UBB Code" click on "Image". a popup window will appear
    go back to photobucket and copy the IMG code under the photo u want to post
    paste the IMG code into the popup window and click on OK (or whatever it says)
    voila! u can post multiple pics obviously, but u have to do it one at a time.
    am looking forward to seeing you too! when in august will u be here?
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  • Keenie
    Keenie Member Posts: 258
    edited July 2007
    Bettye,
    Terri,
    That's an amazing and remarkably clear set of directions. Of course, I just had my 13 year old do it and it took her about, hmm, 11 seconds!
    Christine
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2007
    Hi everyone,
    I'm back and we had a great time. My friend drug me to the exercise room both mornings an I actually had enough energy to do a little time on the bike!

    We enjoyed the jacuzi in the room, as well as the one down the hall with the pool. We read and played some Scrabble and went out to eat a couple of times. Of course it was over way too soon.

    Tomorrow morning I will see my med onc and get my first BIG 3 week dose of Herceptin. In the afternoon, I will get two more rad tatoos and my first radiation tx. I have been feeling really good for the last few days. I feel like ME again!

    Keenie, you are absolutely adorable. I should have known. I'm glad your 13 yo understood my instructions.

    Bettye, I'm looking forward to seeing your pic, too!
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  • pmarsh34
    pmarsh34 Member Posts: 108
    edited July 2007
    Bettye, I am glad to hear you are doing good so far. I hope it continues.

    Who else still has treatments left? There's a few people that haven't checked in for a while. I pray that everyone is well.

    I never think about having pictures taken. I think bald is beautiful and we all prove that!!!!!!
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  • Keenie
    Keenie Member Posts: 258
    edited July 2007
    Hi Miss S,
    Yes, the instructions (both yours and Terri's) to post via Photobucket were great, but, honestly, it was easier to get my dd to do it!

    But sometimes, between the chemopausal mother and the brain fairy'd teenaged dd, we're both useless. Poor husband and daddy!

    What are the se of Herceptin? Hopefully nothing to wreck your back-to-yourself feeling. I must say, my energy is returning too and it's a treat. The Lord is good!

    Wondering about Taurie - how are you, girl?
    Christine
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2007
    Patti, Not quite ALL of us prove bald is beautiful. But there has to be an exception to every rule. LOL I meant to tell you how much I appreciated that prayer you posted back on July 12. It was just what I needed and still do! Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

    Keenie, I think the most common SE of Herceptin are a drippy nose and damage to the heart muscle. I have read a few comments about other stuff, but so far for me I can only notice a dripping nose. I will be getting my first large dose tomorrow. [I was getting it weekly, but will be switching to every 3 weeks at this point.] Hopefully, I will continue to do well this way. It saves me money, so I am all for that!

    Miss S
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  • rosebud1962
    rosebud1962 Member Posts: 196
    edited July 2007
    Sounds like everyone is getting along with their treatment and back to a somewhat normal life..Yippie! I'm almost done with rads now, I'm on 26 out of 33, with the last 7 being boosts to the tumor site. Guess I wasn't one of the lucky one cause my skin has now blistered and is painful under my breast and collar bone. But, after they stop treatment to those sites, they should heal up after 3 days. This is still better then my worse day of chemo! What we have to go through! I'm ready for this all to be done now so I can get back to norm.
    I'm off for the weekend now, heading to Michigan International Speedway for a car show and a few laps around the track. My car club..www.roadrodz.blogspot.com will be going so I am going to have my first celebrator drink (margarita) since my treatment started. I figured it was about time to celebrate and what better time then that? Hope everyone has a great weekend and start to feel back to norm...rosebud
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  • taurie
    taurie Member Posts: 84
    edited July 2007
    Hi girls,
    I am ok I guess, had some boil on my stomach that turned into a big infection, and finally opened. Now dealing with those SEs. I hsve elephant feet. The swelling doesnt stop. But other than that I am kinda proud of myself. One week out, I was moving, got the new house pretty much together. I have pushed myself so much and even have some hair sprouts now at two weeks out. THEY ARE COMING IN WHITE. OMG> oh well, it is hair, right? Glad everyone is a bit cheerier as alot of us are ending the chemo phase of this cruise.
    Hope all is well everywhere.
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  • playwriter
    playwriter Member Posts: 316
    edited July 2007
    have fun, rosebud!
    taurie-- did yr onc prescribe some lasic for the swelling? that's what i got. you moved? wow! what an accomplishment! glad u have hair, no matter what color it is!
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  • Keenie
    Keenie Member Posts: 258
    edited July 2007
    Hi Girls,
    Here's a link for an article my girlfriend sent to me today. She's a one year bc survivor and she's certainly a great support and encouragement for me.

    http://body.aol.com/conditions/seven-for-2007-seven-things-you-should-know-about-breast-cancer-risk

    The article is pretty good. Nothing we all probably don't already know, but it makes me feel more empowered when I read. It reinforces, for me, the healthy lifestyle we all need to adopt to keep the beast at bay. And helps me stay focused when I really want a hot fudge sundae instead of those awesome, fresh cherries. Actually, I want both.

    Glad to hear from Taurie! You have been so busy - hope your new house is a haven for you soon.
    Christine
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  • jacqniel
    jacqniel Member Posts: 720
    edited July 2007
    I step up to the bar again this Monday. I also will find out if the spots on my lungs that were reported as 'new' on my last scan were truly new or the radiologist was just too lazy to check my old scans. I am hoping for lazy!

    Taurie - so good to hear from you. Did you just change neighborhoods or did you change cities, too? A boil in the stomach does NOT sound pretty. Sounds like you are handling it well!
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  • GrammyNancy
    GrammyNancy Member Posts: 666
    edited July 2007
    MissS....hope you had a wonderful time on your trip...we all need to get a way.

    Rosebud, hope you have a fun at the speedway...enjoy that margiruetta!

    Keenie, thanks for the article, my onc and PT have both said and given me articles saying that 120-180 minutes of arobic exercise a week decreases reoccurance rates by 50%.

    Taurie....nice to hear from you...so sorry about you boil...sounds painful. Moving....not sure I would have the energy to do that right now. Hope you enjoy your new place. By the way how is your father doing?

    Jacque, sorry that you have been carrying around the worry on the scan for so long....prayers for a lazy radiologist!

    Feeling better...no more fever. Start Herceptin on Tuesday. Very small prickly white hairs coming in.

    Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

    Nancy
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  • playwriter
    playwriter Member Posts: 316
    edited July 2007
    My onc said the equivalent of 6 hours of brisk walking a week is what's recommended.
    Big D is still with me, despite some Immodium. Had to run to the Target bathroom twice yesterday! Of course I was at the opposite corner of the store....
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  • GrammyNancy
    GrammyNancy Member Posts: 666
    edited July 2007
    Bar Reservations July 23 -27

    Monday: Jacque


    Prayers for smooth sailing.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2007
    Hi Gals,

    Sorry to hear the D is giving you a hard time, terri. Immodium works like magic for me. I normally don't have to do more than two doses. Hopefully that has resolved by now.

    I think I can manage walking. I don't know how brisk it will be, but any walking has got to be better than chillin on the couch.

    Jacque, thinking of you today as you step up to the bar. What news did you get about your spots? All good, I hope.

    I am on my way out to visit my Mom, then I have an appointment to get my arm measured AGAIN. I think everything is approved and rolling for my sleeves now, though.

    This evening I'll go for my third rad. So far, so good, and the people there are very sweet.

    Missing you all!!

    Miss S
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  • jacqniel
    jacqniel Member Posts: 720
    edited July 2007
    Today, I am doing the happy dance! My oncologist, is back after an extended health issue (he had to have a foot amputated) and it was so good to see him. He is quite the trooper - still in a wheelchair and hopping around on one leg to do the exam. Hopefully, for his sake, he will be getting around on his new prosthesis soon - it has to be exhausting to hop!

    Now, on to the happy dance! I had a lazy radiologist! The 'new' spots he reported on my last scan were actually the old ones from four years ago. Now, I would LOVE to give that guy thirty lashes with a wet noodle - but hey - I am THRILLED that they aren’t new spots! This means that my scans were ALL good news! Whew!
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2007
    Jacque,
    What wonderful news! You made my day! Dancing with you!!

    Yay!!!

    Miss S
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  • LisaSDCA
    LisaSDCA Member Posts: 2,230
    edited July 2007
    Jacque, I answered in your other thread, but this is just the best-est news! Anytime possible, maybe-mets turn out to be NOT mets is a day for big celebrations! I am SO happy for you!

    Lisa
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  • pmarsh34
    pmarsh34 Member Posts: 108
    edited July 2007

    I am so glad that you don't have to wait and wonder anymore Jacque!!!!!!! Happy dances all around!!!!!!11

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  • Keenie
    Keenie Member Posts: 258
    edited July 2007
    Dear Jacque,
    Fantastic news!! What a great relief and an answer to our prayers!!
    Christine
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  • playwriter
    playwriter Member Posts: 316
    edited July 2007

    YAY!!!! I've been praying! Booo to the lazy radiologist!

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  • maxgirl
    maxgirl Member Posts: 407
    edited July 2007
    I was thinking about you all day, Jacque. Fantastic news!!! Can we form a conga line here for all the happy dancers? Your onc sounds fabulous.

    Nancy: Good to see that fever finally disappeared. Hope you're feeling better all around.
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  • rosebud1962
    rosebud1962 Member Posts: 196
    edited July 2007

    Congrats Jacque! I'm so happy for you dear. What great news and what a relief! Hugs..rosebud

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  • GrammyNancy
    GrammyNancy Member Posts: 666
    edited July 2007
    Jacque...prayers have been answered! Dance girl dance! That rad onc should definitely get 30 lashes.

    Hugs to you,
    Nancy
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  • HollyHopes
    HollyHopes Member Posts: 497
    edited July 2007

    YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Jacque!!!

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  • playwriter
    playwriter Member Posts: 316
    edited July 2007

    i get my port out on Friday. i talked to my surgeon, and he said he'd recommend traditional rads rather then the APBI. dang it. 2x/day for 5 days is MUCH more convenient than daily for 6.5 weeks.

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  • rosebud1962
    rosebud1962 Member Posts: 196
    edited July 2007

    The time does go pretty fast playwriter. Plus it will be easier for your skin and body to handle. I've got 3 more to go now and it did go very fast. I've already had my port out and he did it in about 10 mins. What took an hour to put it just comes out poof. Good luck on Friday, I hope everything goes well..rosebud

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