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Completed treatment!!

Jamie_Ann
Jamie_Ann CSN Member Posts: 35
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Hi everyone! Just wanted to let everyone know I FINALLY finished chemo/rads on Wednesday! I managed all 3 rounds of cisplatin (last 2 at a reduced dose) and 35 rads. Had a couple delays due to chemo related side effects, a few shots of nupagen, a unit of blood, a bout of pneumonia, a couple hospital stays, and one ugly invasion of thrush... but I have to say that I feel pretty good (or at least not as bad as I thought I would at this point!). I had some chicken soup today and could actually sort of taste it! The pain is manageable throughout the day with a few advil but I have taken a dilaudid a few times at night to help me sleep. My rad onc tells me that I'm very lucky in that my skin tolerated radiation very well. No burns or pain....it just looks like my neck went to the bahamas and left the rest of me behind... hehe. I'm hopeful that as the days go by, things will start to settle into my new "normal". I'm just really chomping at the bit to start eating some decent food again!! Patience isn't my strongest trait..

I have been reading through everyone's post throughout and wish that I would have more time to comment on them, but being a single mom with three little munchkins didn't allow much time (or energy) throughout treatment for extra stuff. One day it took me 3 hours to fold a load of laundry...at least an hour and a half of that was just mustering up the energy to actually start folding. LOL

My prayers go out for everyone and their caregivers daily.
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  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 CSN Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #2
    Awesome...
    Man if you can actually taste something this soon out that is totally awesome....

    My wife makes great chicken noodle soup....for close to a year and a half, it just tasted like chicken fat in water....

    Finally after two years it started tasting pretty good again.

    Best,
    John
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  • ratface
    ratface CSN Member Posts: 1,337 Member
    #3
    Let the fireworks fly
    I'm impressed Jamie-Ann. My hat is off to you. I had a hard enough time doing this without young kids and my wife holding my hand the entire time. You did great!!! I've got to go start laundry now, thanks for the reminder.
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  • Greend
    Greend CSN Member Posts: 678
    #4
    ratface said:

    Let the fireworks fly
    I'm impressed Jamie-Ann. My hat is off to you. I had a hard enough time doing this without young kids and my wife holding my hand the entire time. You did great!!! I've got to go start laundry now, thanks for the reminder.

    Welcome
    Welcome back!!!!! I too amd amazed at how you did. Give munchkins a hug from all of us, I know they are happy.

    Denny
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  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 CSN Member Posts: 3,228 Member
    #5
    Greend said:

    Welcome
    Welcome back!!!!! I too amd amazed at how you did. Give munchkins a hug from all of us, I know they are happy.

    Denny

    Wishing you speedy healing!
    Woooo-hooo! Congrats, Jamie Ann.
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  • CajunEagle
    CajunEagle CSN Member Posts: 408
    #6
    Don't get crazy, Jamie.
    Just because you're through with treatment doesn't mean your shrimp ain't still boiling. I'm probably telling you something that you already know........but, I'll tell you anyway. Continue to focus on getting well. Start getting as much excersise time as you can tolerate, and rest whenever you feel that you need it. This is a critical time period for you to work on your healing, both mentally and physically........so take it one day at a time.

    Larry
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  • Pam M
    Pam M CSN Member Posts: 2,196
    #7
    Way To Go
    Glad you've tolerated treatment so well so far - hope it keeps up for you. Very nice that you can enjoy chicken soup - it makes such a difference to be able to eat AND taste something.
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  • connieprice1
    connieprice1 CSN Member Posts: 300 Member
    #8
    Congrats Jamie_Ann, It's
    Congrats Jamie_Ann, It's great that you are trying to eat so soon, also very beneficial. Keep up the good work and don't forget to rest when you need to. Everyone here is proud of you. Outstanding, Homer & Connie
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  • ian1511
    ian1511 CSN Member Posts: 42
    #9
    Congratulations
    Jamie_Ann! It sounds like you were able to eat through your treatments. Great that you are able to taste so soon. I hope your recovery continues smoothly. Way to go!

    Darren
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  • Hondo
    Hondo CSN Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #10
    Hi Jamie
    I am in the mood for dancing tonight thanks for the good news.

    Hondo
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  • hawk711
    hawk711 CSN Member Posts: 566
    #11
    Hondo said:

    Hi Jamie
    I am in the mood for dancing tonight thanks for the good news.

    Hondo

    Jamie
    You are better than most of us doing treatment and taking care of 3 kids...Good Job. Well done.
    Keep plugging and have patience...
    all the best,
    Steve
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  • Jimbo55
    Jimbo55 CSN Member Posts: 590
    #12
    Outstanding
    So glad to hear your treatment is completed. Stay strong Jamie and hope your recovery period is short and sweet. Amazing to have gone through all this with the 3 munchkins to take care of also. Cheers.

    Jimbo
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  • rozaroo
    rozaroo CSN Member Posts: 665
    #13
    Jimbo55 said:

    Outstanding
    So glad to hear your treatment is completed. Stay strong Jamie and hope your recovery period is short and sweet. Amazing to have gone through all this with the 3 munchkins to take care of also. Cheers.

    Jimbo

    Congratulation's Jamie!
    You are doing so well! Plus caring for three children! I thought I was managing pretty well but you are amazing! Keep on trucking!
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  • josh r.
    josh r. CSN Member Posts: 264 Member
    #14
    Jamie-Ann,
    This all is great news. You are another wonderful inspiration. All the best, josh r.
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  • osmotar
    osmotar CSN Member Posts: 1,006
    #15
    Congrats
    I'm just starting this journey. Reading your post shines a positive light for me for the days, weeks, and months to come.

    Linda
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  • D Lewis
    D Lewis CSN Member Posts: 1,579 Member
    #16
    Congratulations!
    Good working! Now let the healing begin.

    Deb
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  • VancouverGirl
    VancouverGirl CSN Member Posts: 27
    #17
    Congratulations!
    Good to hear, praying for your continual healing process. I have 3 children myself and know that you are an amazing woman to hold up so well!
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