I start chemo tomorrow.

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jamiegww
jamiegww Member Posts: 384
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I want to thank you all for bearing with me while I decided what to do. I will receive my first dose through a central line which my oncologist promised will be removed the same day and if I survive the first dose, I will get a port before the second dose is due. I'm not nearly as brave as the rest of you, but you have given me the courage to at least give it a try.

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  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
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    You are brave! And you are
    You are brave! And you are strong. You made this decision, didn't you? We are with you. Post after chemo (when you are able).

    Hugs and prayers,

    Sue
  • dyaneb123
    dyaneb123 Member Posts: 950
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    sbmly53 said:

    You are brave! And you are
    You are brave! And you are strong. You made this decision, didn't you? We are with you. Post after chemo (when you are able).

    Hugs and prayers,

    Sue

    Jamie no one walks in there
    Jamie no one walks in there the first time going la de da just another day....it is terrifying!!!But once you've done it, you'll see that it's not that bad.Look at the ladies who are in the middle of their treatment cyles...they are chatting, reading , eating, kidding around...they are not braver than you....they've just already faced the unknown and found that it's not so terrible after all.You'll be there too in a short while. So just take a deep breath and dive in there. We're all here to help you through each step.
    Dee
  • Taina
    Taina Member Posts: 166
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    we are all brave...
    Hello, Jamie....
    My prayers are with you...
    You are brave just like the rest of us....
    Remember to drink lots of water...
    I had 4 chemo tx's thru my veins and wished
    i had the port....
    Time will go so fast....
  • margo54
    margo54 Member Posts: 10
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    First day of chemo
    Hi Jamie,

    I know what you are going through, I get my first treatment tomorrow also. But, Jamie,
    you are stronger than you know.

    Everything will be good, be strong, be angry that this has happened to you and you will not let this get you.

    FIGHT!

    I am learning that with support, like the friends here and people we each know, you WILL get through this. I truly beleive it.

    Good luck to you and my prayers are with you.
    Margo54
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
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    Jamie, I'm glad you got your
    Jamie, I'm glad you got your way!! You will see, like the others have said, that it's really not that bad. Hoping you don't have any side effects. Drink plenty of water and rest and you'll be finished with chemo before you know it. Continue to post and let us know how you are doing. Good luck and take care!!
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
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    MyTurnNow said:

    Jamie, I'm glad you got your
    Jamie, I'm glad you got your way!! You will see, like the others have said, that it's really not that bad. Hoping you don't have any side effects. Drink plenty of water and rest and you'll be finished with chemo before you know it. Continue to post and let us know how you are doing. Good luck and take care!!

    To Jamie & Margo...
    Hoping all goes well for both of you today.

    Kind regards, Susan
  • lisamnovak
    lisamnovak Member Posts: 27
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    You are
    Stong and brave! It is very scary, and no one goes in the first time like it is no big deal. I cried. My husband had to stay home with my boys (they were all sick with the flu), so I stayed at my parents and my Dad dropped me off. I did not know how long it would take, so I didn't want him sitting around waiting for me, plus, my mom isn't so good, so I told him to go home and take care of her. I would call him when I was done. So, I was alone and scared. And you know what? When I stared to cry, the nurse sat down next to me, huged and talked to me. I thought I was alone, but all I had to do was look around. You will make it thru this! It changes you in many ways, and most of the changes are for the better. You will see. Prayers and hugs!
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
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    lisamnovak said:

    You are
    Stong and brave! It is very scary, and no one goes in the first time like it is no big deal. I cried. My husband had to stay home with my boys (they were all sick with the flu), so I stayed at my parents and my Dad dropped me off. I did not know how long it would take, so I didn't want him sitting around waiting for me, plus, my mom isn't so good, so I told him to go home and take care of her. I would call him when I was done. So, I was alone and scared. And you know what? When I stared to cry, the nurse sat down next to me, huged and talked to me. I thought I was alone, but all I had to do was look around. You will make it thru this! It changes you in many ways, and most of the changes are for the better. You will see. Prayers and hugs!

    Good luck to Jamie and
    Good luck to Jamie and Margo! Hoping that chemo goes smoothly for the two of you!
  • rrogers34
    rrogers34 Member Posts: 135
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    You are Brave
    Yes, You are VERY BRAVE. This is not easy, but it is very doeable. There are so many wonder ladies and men on this site to support you, Pray for you. I just had my second round of Chemo Tuesday and I have been at work Wed and today. I plan on working tommorrow. As you have heard, and will hear many times, drink, drink, drink lots of water. I have been very fortunate, I have had no nasuea (Thank the Good Lord for Ammend), I am just now loosing my hair, though I had it clipper cut on January 6th, I had my port in the 7th and my first round of chemo the 8th. I have had some heartburn, for that I take zantac. I got constipated for that I take a stool softener and if needed a laxative. The diagnosis alone is hard and knocks the breath out of you. Then the journey.... one thing you find, is how amazingly strong you are. God is awsome and he will not take you where he cannot get you through.
    You have alot of amazing people here for you, you are never alone.

    God Bless.

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