Cancer Survivors Network

I'm behind you. Number two next week unless doctor holds me back because of wbc. Glad to hear everyone is moving ahead well.

becky

All of you are amazing and such an inspiration to me. I'm not facing chemo yet, still on Femara waiting to see if my tumors have shrunk any the next time I see my onc. Laurissa, glad to hear your tumors have shrunk, that's good news. I fear chemo so much but watching and seeing how you're all handling it makes me think its doable. My problem right now is just waiting. The next step will be surgery, either masectomy or I pray, Lumpectomy. It feels like its been a lifetime since I was dx, but its only been a couple of months. Glad to hear you're all working your way thru this and hoping the light at the end of the tunnel is getting close for all of you. Much love, Sunrae

with the next 2 tuesday devoted to Herceptin .. week #11 and #12 out of 18 continuous weeks of chemo. I've decided that I will now refer to myself as a Chemo Queen - as I am more than 1/2 way thru my 18 weeks of chemo.

Neulasta shot tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. -- then only 24 hours of normal behavior until I become Cybil for the next 8 to 10 days. I will have to go back to eating yogurt, soups, banana's, cottage cheese for 10 plus days, as my taste buds are starting to leave me tonight. day 3 to 7 (getting longer as my poor body does not have any weeks off to recover) .. bone tired and acky .. I take claratin and advil, now I have ib 800 mg, I pray that this will help with bone pain .. all 206 bones.

I am hoping for the best, tear dripping, twitching eyes and all.

Love, prayers and strength to you Chemo Chicks -- on cycle #3.

VickiSam

That should be our new headline...Dear Chemo Chicks and Queen,

My daughter is doing worse, and is now on Tamiflu. i go in to chemo tomorrow. I've been given strict instructions to stay away from her - I won't sit and snuggle but I will NOT treat her like a leper.

Good news: I have lots of new drugs to help with the acne on head, sores in throat, and nausea!!!

I'll keep you posted but please don't be surprised if you don't hear from me this weekend. I plan to get lots of rest and water. I'll try to type you a note after one of many bathroom breaks!!!

All the best,
Pitt

Wishing you a peaceful weekend. What kind of new med did you get for nausea? I've had a real problem with nausea. Zofran isnt doing the job for me, besides it causes slight headaches. Please take care and healthy wishes for your daughter.

natly, Zofran caused debilitating headaches for me. Definitely tell your onc about your headaches and see if you can get something else. They took the Zofran out of my pre-chemo cocktail and replaced it with something else. As for taking at home, I use Compazine and it works great! Good luck! Pitt

So sorry to hear about your daughter. I know that has to be tough. I hope she is feeling better real soon. I haven't been able to see my grandson for almost 2 weeks because he has been sick. He brings such joy into my heart as do our children-until they turn into teenagers that is! (sorry-couldn't resist) I have 2...that's good news about the new meds. I hope they bring you much needed relief. Good luck on tomorrows Chemo and if we don't hear from you-have a nice peaceful,relaxing weekend!
Hang in there
Cathy

You have so earned the title of "Queen"! Along with the bows you should wear a crown!(That was you wasn't it?)It just amazes me at your strength & courage after I read your posts. And yet still find humor throughout all your setbacks!
What do you mean your tastebuds are leaving you? You mean you get yours back?! I'm envious! I haven't had any tastebuds since the day after my first treatment. Cybil-that's funny & quite a blast from the past.
I hope the best for you also.
Prayers & Hugz,
Cathy