Lou Ann updating update

Lou Ann M
Lou Ann M Member Posts: 996 Member

Avastin infusion want well and the side effects seem minimal for now.  The fatigue is there and it is causing some digestive issues, no appitite, a little constipatio, and a little nausia.  I have a little pain in my lower right abdomaen and the area were I have a couple of tumors.  I had a visit with a orthopedist yesterday and she did come up with a plan. I can't remember the name.  On May 10 a radioloigist is going to inject me with a steroid with the help of imaging.  It may last for several months or as short as 4 weeks.  Sounds a lot like the shot you get for siaticaiatica.  It has to be more preside if a radiologist has to do it.  Also I have a list of a whole of blood thinners. I am not to use for a few days before.

Enough about me.

I have been trying to keep up with everyone. Often get tired before I finish though.  

Cheese Queen. I am glad you got a port it will save you much during chemo.  I didn't really have a back ache after my hysterictom, but I have had a lot of problems with my back since I had the external radiation.  I did have burning and itching along the incision that ran from my belly button to the top of my pelvis.  I had metal staples and at the me of each one I ended up with an infection.  When my Gyn-Onc/surgeon saw me at 2 weeks he said those staples were supposed to be non allergenic "hhmmm ". He told me to rub that area with vitamin e oil. And that actually worked.

I really have enjoyed looking at all the new pictures.  Ladies you are looking good.  

Hugs and prayer to all of you, Lou Ann

Comments

  • ncg007
    ncg007 Member Posts: 138 Member
    Lou Ann

    Happy to hear you are handling the Avastin well and you have a plan to get you some pain relief.  Hang in there.  Hugs!

    Nancy

  • CheeseQueen57
    CheeseQueen57 Member Posts: 933 Member
    Hugs

    Hugs to you Lou Ann. Hang in there warrior!

  • How great to hear from you

    I almost sent a shout out yesterday to you and cucu me, also Debra just to let you all know I'm thinking about you.  I'm so happy that you're tolerating the latest, and hopefully the greatest treatment to put you stable.  Hugs Nancy

  • TeddyandBears_Mom
    TeddyandBears_Mom Member Posts: 1,814 Member
    unknown said:

    How great to hear from you

    I almost sent a shout out yesterday to you and cucu me, also Debra just to let you all know I'm thinking about you.  I'm so happy that you're tolerating the latest, and hopefully the greatest treatment to put you stable.  Hugs Nancy

    Lou Ann, such good news you

    Lou Ann, such good news you bring to us tonight. So glad to hear from you. I'm so hopeful that this will be your magic bullet to get those darn tumors to disappear. I hope the pain meds also give you some major relief.

    Take care of yourself. You continue to inspire all of us.

    Love and Hugs,

    Cindi

  • EZLiving66
    EZLiving66 Member Posts: 1,483 Member
    I'm glad to hear you've come

    I'm glad to hear you've come up with a new plan.  Hopefully this will do the trick and in addition, your pain can be controlled.  (((Lou Ann)))

    Love,

    Eldri

  • molimoli
    molimoli Member Posts: 514
    LouAnn so nice to hear you

    and you have come with great news, I hope , pray and wish that the new treatment leads you right to NED. You are a brave warrior but we all wish you didn't have to be battling so many times. Keep strong my sister and nourish the body even when you dont feel like eating, sustaining the good cells aide's your fight. Oh how I wish I could physically hug you and whisper my appreciation for you teaching us that even when the going gets tough we must never give up fighting as there is good life to be lived amidst the mental and physical challenges  of stinking Cancer.

    You inspire and strengthen me for my fight ahead. Much thanks.

    Moli-stay courageous LouAnn, You are loved.

      

  • Soup52
    Soup52 Member Posts: 908 Member
    molimoli said:

    LouAnn so nice to hear you

    and you have come with great news, I hope , pray and wish that the new treatment leads you right to NED. You are a brave warrior but we all wish you didn't have to be battling so many times. Keep strong my sister and nourish the body even when you dont feel like eating, sustaining the good cells aide's your fight. Oh how I wish I could physically hug you and whisper my appreciation for you teaching us that even when the going gets tough we must never give up fighting as there is good life to be lived amidst the mental and physical challenges  of stinking Cancer.

    You inspire and strengthen me for my fight ahead. Much thanks.

    Moli-stay courageous LouAnn, You are loved.

      

    Hugs Lou Ann! Here's hoping

    Hugs Lou Ann! Here's hoping your new treatment will lead you to NED!

  • Editgrl
    Editgrl Member Posts: 903 Member
    You are such a warrior, Lou Ann

    Here's hoping the Avastin works for you and leads you to NED.  And it's great to hear there is finally a plan to get you some pain relief.

    Peace and strength to you!

    Chris

  • cindy0519
    cindy0519 Member Posts: 173
    edited April 2016 #10
    Indeed you are a warrior and

    Indeed you are a warrior and a shining example for the rest of us!  Sounds like you have a plan in place - many, many prayers that it keeps the tumors at bay or shrinks them and keeps your pain under control!