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janaes

I just got done with my

I just got done with my second chemo.  I feel fine just like i did last time on this day. I guess what I wanted to say is i called my boss today and told her what was going on with me.  I told her i was doing chemo and hoped to stil be able to work.  I told her a few more details and she told me that we will plan on me still working.  I told her i woul have to miss a few days to do my chemo.  She will probably call her boss which im a little nervous about.  But im glad i did something about it and i dont have to worry about what my boss is going to say.  Right now is still have a job starting Augast 10.  Yea.

beccabtown

That's great news, Janae!

That's great news, Janae!

janaes

Thanks beccabtown.  How are

Thanks beccabtown.  How are things going for you?

beccabtown

I've been feeling good for 5

I've been feeling good for 5-6 days. But just in the last two days my hair has started coming out--not in big handfuls, but if I run my fingers through it several strands come out every time. So here we go! I have some caps and turbans that I ordered from ACS, so I hope I'm prepared. My 2nd chemo will be a week from today. 

janaes

beccabtown said:

I've been feeling good for 5

I've been feeling good for 5-6 days. But just in the last two days my hair has started coming out--not in big handfuls, but if I run my fingers through it several strands come out every time. So here we go! I have some caps and turbans that I ordered from ACS, so I hope I'm prepared. My 2nd chemo will be a week from today. 

Thanks for sharing your info.

Thanks for sharing your info.  My hair now has a few bald spots.  Its really thin on top.  i havent cut it off yet mostly because im afraid if i cut it off the little 1/4 inch peices of hair will make a bigger mess than my current hair.  I just comb it at night and in the morning and put it in the garbage.   I cryed and felt sad when i was loosing my hair.  I tried to have fun with it too though.  One day when i was sad about my hair my 10 year old daughter grabbed a white grocery bag and tied it around her head so she looked bald.  I took a picture of it and it just helped me feel better.

janaes

NoTimeForCancer said:

Jana, I worked the entire

Jana, I worked the entire time.  Now, my job is mainly a desk job but I did do traveling - as it is part of my job, but I realize your job involves lifting, moving, standing, etc...  Certainly your work knows what you are going through and may be able to work with you on doing a different part of your job.  The best thing to do is to talk to your work.

As for the pain in your joints, yes, I had that and was told to take Tylenol - not aspirin.  I had the pain in my joints after treatment ended and I asked my sister to see if she could find something out there.  She read where EGGSHELL MEMBRANE was supposed to help.  I tried it - and it worked within days.  You can buy it in capsule form at Vitamin Shoppe, online, probably GNC...it was like a miracle for me.  Now that was me, and we all are different, but I was willing to try something to help me move better.  I really was not interested in any prescription pain med.  IMO doctors are creating the drug problem in this country and we have to say NO to them too.  (Just my opinion)  I also thought it was important to keep moving as much as possible.  Muscles tend to forget what you need them to do for you and that isn't good either.  Everyone is different and just because you are experiencing it today doesn't mean it will last after treatment ends.  

As for help with the neuropathy from chemo you also might like to read through this link:
http://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/side-effects/peripheral-neuropathy

Again, I think the best thing to do on the work front is to talk to them.  I have employees and if they don't tell me what is going on in their lives I can't do  anything to help.  

Hey notimeforcancer, I talked

Hey notimeforcancer, I talked to my doctor about doing natural medicines for my mucsle and joint pain.  He didnt care if i did it.  he suggest ibrupofin but since he was okay about the natural stuff, i ordred some of the eggshell membraine stuff.  Im not sure when it will get here but wanted to ask you a few questions.  How many miligrams did you take and were there any side effects to the stuff?  Do you still take it now that you are done with chemo?  by the way thanks for your help with this.  I hope this works for me too then there will be two of us.

with great love, Janae

Kvdyson

janaes said:

I just got done with my

I just got done with my second chemo.  I feel fine just like i did last time on this day. I guess what I wanted to say is i called my boss today and told her what was going on with me.  I told her i was doing chemo and hoped to stil be able to work.  I told her a few more details and she told me that we will plan on me still working.  I told her i woul have to miss a few days to do my chemo.  She will probably call her boss which im a little nervous about.  But im glad i did something about it and i dont have to worry about what my boss is going to say.  Right now is still have a job starting Augast 10.  Yea.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Hi Janaes, I'm no lawyer but I believe that the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) might protect you from losing your job over your diagnosis and/or treatment. Here is some information from the website Cancer and Careers:

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

- protects eligible cancer survivors from discrimination in the workplace, 

- requires eligible employers to make “reasonable accommodations” to allow employees to function properly on the job. Accommodations may include modifying work schedules, reassigning an employee to a less physically taxing position or providing a more comfortable chair,

- ensures that employers must treat all employees equally.

 

NoTimeForCancer

janaes said:

Hey notimeforcancer, I talked

Hey notimeforcancer, I talked to my doctor about doing natural medicines for my mucsle and joint pain.  He didnt care if i did it.  he suggest ibrupofin but since he was okay about the natural stuff, i ordred some of the eggshell membraine stuff.  Im not sure when it will get here but wanted to ask you a few questions.  How many miligrams did you take and were there any side effects to the stuff?  Do you still take it now that you are done with chemo?  by the way thanks for your help with this.  I hope this works for me too then there will be two of us.

with great love, Janae

Good for you!  Eggshell

Good for you!  Eggshell membrane is all natural vs ibrupofin - which can cause damage to your body.  The box tells you how much to take - I thought it was one a day - as it comes in capsules.  Follow the instructions on the box or bottle and that will be fine.  I took it for a few years and felt good so I tried not taking it and I feel fine.  If I ever had the pain again I would take it again.  

Janae, just remember, you are putting your body through some pretty rough stuff right now, so there will probably be somethings that just can't be 'fixed' right away.  There is no guarantee that there isn't some discomfort with this all, but you'll make it through.  

EZLiving66

brissance said:

Hair

Not the right place to comment but fingers can't help it- Eldrie, I LOVE LOVE LOVE you hair!  Envious but happy for you!!!!!!!

Thanks, Patti!!!  I've never

Thanks, Patti!!!  I've never had short hair before but it sure it's easy to take care of.

Love,

Eldri

janaes

Kvdyson said:

Americans with Disabilities Act

Hi Janaes, I'm no lawyer but I believe that the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) might protect you from losing your job over your diagnosis and/or treatment. Here is some information from the website Cancer and Careers:

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

- protects eligible cancer survivors from discrimination in the workplace, 

- requires eligible employers to make “reasonable accommodations” to allow employees to function properly on the job. Accommodations may include modifying work schedules, reassigning an employee to a less physically taxing position or providing a more comfortable chair,

- ensures that employers must treat all employees equally.

 

Kvdyson  thanks so much for

Kvdyson  thanks so much for your information.  I looked up that web site and looked around a bit.  It could be very valuable as i go forward in thisn journey. its so nice to know where i can look.  thanks for the time you put into looking for that. lots of love janae

janaes

NoTimeForCancer said:

Good for you!  Eggshell

Good for you!  Eggshell membrane is all natural vs ibrupofin - which can cause damage to your body.  The box tells you how much to take - I thought it was one a day - as it comes in capsules.  Follow the instructions on the box or bottle and that will be fine.  I took it for a few years and felt good so I tried not taking it and I feel fine.  If I ever had the pain again I would take it again.  

Janae, just remember, you are putting your body through some pretty rough stuff right now, so there will probably be somethings that just can't be 'fixed' right away.  There is no guarantee that there isn't some discomfort with this all, but you'll make it through.  

Thanks for the info. 

Thanks for the info. 

sunflash

Hi Jana,

Hi Jana,

I just wanted to let you know that I, too, have had cancer twice. Once in 2007 (vaginal cancer) and again in 2011 (UPSC) I'm a teacher and worked through both treatments. I had chemo on Friday and took off Friday and Monday during chemo week. The last two treatments were harder on me, so I took off 4 work days and with the weekend had a total of 6 days to recover. I'm very glad I worked during treatment because it gave me something to focus on and took my mind off my problems. My sister who is a retired teacher became my sub during both both cancer treatments, so I knew my class would be in very good hands. This helped my emotional state and enabled me to have some peace of mind while I was at home. I was a little concerned that I'd catch some sort of illness from my students...I was exposed to flu, stomach virus and strep throat, but my school nurse told me to send the students to her if they even complained of a headache, and I didn't even catch a cold during this time. I had bone and joint aches from the Taxol, and took ibuprofin for that. It was gone by the time I returned to work.

I just wanted to let you know that it is possible to work during treatment. My doctor recommended that I work, telling me I'd just be sitting at home freaking myself out over what I read online if I didn't. She knows me well!! LOL! This was definitely the right decision for me.

Good luck while you go through treatment.......it really does go by quickly and it'll be over before you know it.

Hugs to you!