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Feb 26, 2001 - 10:49 pm
Hi, I am new to this group and just been dx 2 weeks ago. Waiting now to set up my chemo treatment, the waiting part is having its toll on me. This is very frightening. I have a Stage 3, Invasive Ductal Cancer, with many lymph nodes involved. I am very thankful for support groups like this. |
Joined: Aug 2000
Good morning Florence, Enjoyed talking to you on the chat last night. When I first started all this, I set up a notebook binder for all my blood count reports and other information I wanted to keep. You will have your blood checked every week while on chemo and they will give you a copy of that count. It's good to have your copies to compare one week to another. I found with the A/C, my white blood count dropped a lot in 8/15 days, but this Taxol is not effecting my blood counts very much. I get it checked every Monday and yesterday I expected it to be low and it was strong and good. So I went shopping and out to lunch.. Welcome to the site, you will get much support from all of us here. Love to you, Nancy
Joined: Feb 2001
Hi Nancy,
Thanks so much for your kind thoughts. Well Thursday is my first day of chemo. As much as I am anxious to start I am also afraid. I too have put together a notebook and take it with my for all my appointments. I would be lost without it. What did they do when your count dropped? Talk to you soon and thanks again.
Joined: Jan 2001
hello florence!
i,too found this network just after i was diagnosed. i was scared out of my mind. there's alot the medical profession doesn't tell you. i agree that the waiting was murder. i think that i went into a shock of sorts from diagnosis time til the surgery. this group is a godsend because they are so ready to help. they helped me thru some very rough spots. i'm doing my treatment backwards from the way most people do. surgery,radiation and then chemo. i'm about halfway thru radiation and will have 9 months of chemo. feel free to ask me anything. it's ok to use the email system to reach me. hugs,cj
Joined: Feb 2001
Hi CJ,
Thanks for responding. I too never realized how many people are here for you 24/7, I too hope that I can also help, that is also part of our healing I think. What Stage was your cancer?
Joined: Nov 2000
Hi Florence, The waiting part of all this certainly can take it's toll on you. Just try to stay busy, anything to keep your mind occupied. That helped me anyway. All the ladies here are great & the love & support they give you certainly will help you through this. Keep a positive attitude. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers. I wish the best for you. Judy
Joined: Feb 2001
Hi Judy. Right now I find it difficult to focus on anything but this. Where are you at this point? I just found this site yesterday and the support I have received is incredible. Thank you so much. I wish you the best too.
Joined: Feb 2001
Hi, Florence!!
Welcome to the group. I have only been on with this group for a week, but feel so much love and support. Just let your feelings known and you will get much help.
I was diagnosed with Stage 3-A Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma with Squamous Metaplasia, 4