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Kind of excited

biz
biz CSN Member Posts: 60 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Call me weird, but I'm kind of excited to get started with my first chemo treatment tomorrow. I got my port put in Tuesday and it feels better today. Maybe it's the prayers of my friends and family, but even though I am nervous I feel full of joy about the experience that is ahead of me. I know I will have terrible days, don't get me wrong. But isn't it wonderful that we live in a time with great medical advancements? Isn't it wonderful that we have each other and friends and family? I feel so incredibly happy!

Today I pray for each of you!
Love,
Biz
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  • buckeye2
    buckeye2 CSN Member Posts: 428 Member
    #2
    You certainly bring the
    You certainly bring the right attitude to the table for this challenge. Good luck.
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  • jjaj133
    jjaj133 CSN Member Posts: 867 Member
    #3
    that is am amazing
    that is am amazing attitude.Good Luck, our prayers are with you.
    Hugs Judy
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  • lisa42
    lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #4
    Wow
    Wow- may God bless you for your attitude! I hope and pray that all goes well for you. Yes, I do feel thankful for the time we live in, as I know if I had been diagnosed with stage IV cancer several years back, that I wouldn't be here today.

    Best wishes to you-
    Lisa
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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,754 Member
    #5
    Treatment
    Keep up the great spirit. You will get through this. Hope your treatments go well.

    Kim
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  • yoga
    yoga CSN Member Posts: 87
    #6
    Annabelle41415 said:

    Treatment
    Keep up the great spirit. You will get through this. Hope your treatments go well.

    Kim

    welcome
    Your enthusiasm is wonderful . . . . I fully understand your excitement about treatment - we really are blessed to be living in a time when there are possibilities! Imagine the the time in the future when all children will be able to be vaccinated for this horrible disease.
    I am sorry that you too have to be on this board but I do believe that you enthusiasm and love of life will be welcomed by all.
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  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea CSN Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #7
    ok your weird
    Just goodluck with chemo, I hope they all go well, search our archives for milk thistle.
    Hugs,
    Pete
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  • biz
    biz CSN Member Posts: 60 Member
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    pete43lost_at_sea said:

    ok your weird
    Just goodluck with chemo, I hope they all go well, search our archives for milk thistle.
    Hugs,
    Pete

    Made it through my first chemo!
    The 5 hours in the infusion room were a breeze--a kind, competent nurse, a great view out the window, and a wonderful husband by my side. I hardly even felt the needle going in. I think I'm going to like this port, by the way.

    In the middle of the night, though, it was a different story. Terrible nausea and head/face ache. But life always looks brighter in the morning, and it did today. I'm learning to make sure the water is really warm before I wash my hands. And I'm trying to figure out healthy, easy foods to keep in my stomach.

    You guy are great examples of endurance!
    -Biz
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