Friday hello

forme
forme Member Posts: 1,161 Member
in Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin) #1
Hi All,

I just wanted to say that I am thinking about you all. I hope that everyone is feeling okay. Have a lovely fall weekend.

Lisha

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  • jimwins
    jimwins Member Posts: 2,107
    #2
    Hi Lisha !
    Great to hear from you!
  • allmost60
    allmost60 Member Posts: 3,178 Member
    #3
    Thanks..
    Hi Lisha,
    Thanks, sweet friend...it's always nice to be thought about! Spent the day getting summer clothes put away and winter clothes sorted through..."Whew"!!...glad thats done! Going up and down the stairs working bewtween 2 closets sure took it's toll on me. Dang energy just isn't what it use to be. Anyways...you have a "great" fall weekend my friend, and know you are also being thought about! xoxox..Sue (FNHL-2-3A-6/10)
  • COBRA666
    COBRA666 Member Posts: 2,401 Member
    #4
    Right Back At Ya'
    Lisha,
    I don't post a lot anymore but I read the post everyday. Hope you are doing fine. Think about you a lot. I had my 3 of 4 R infusion today and it all went well. Just wore out from the benedryl. John
  • jimwins
    jimwins Member Posts: 2,107
    #5
    COBRA666 said:

    Right Back At Ya'
    Lisha,
    I don't post a lot anymore but I read the post everyday. Hope you are doing fine. Think about you a lot. I had my 3 of 4 R infusion today and it all went well. Just wore out from the benedryl. John

    Hi John
    Wish you would post more :). I do appreciate your point of view on things.
    Hopefully the benedryl wears off soon. I think I may finally be coming down
    from the prednisone - just about in time for the neulasta to kick in.
    But, thank goodness, it's the last of each I hope for a very long time.

    I look forward to having some energy to get some much needed things done
    around here. Of course, the holidays are about to hit and the craziness
    with that.

    Hope you're doing well.

    Jim
  • COBRA666
    COBRA666 Member Posts: 2,401 Member
    #6
    jimwins said:

    Hi John
    Wish you would post more :). I do appreciate your point of view on things.
    Hopefully the benedryl wears off soon. I think I may finally be coming down
    from the prednisone - just about in time for the neulasta to kick in.
    But, thank goodness, it's the last of each I hope for a very long time.

    I look forward to having some energy to get some much needed things done
    around here. Of course, the holidays are about to hit and the craziness
    with that.

    Hope you're doing well.

    Jim

    Jim
    I used to post all the time and at times I got a little wild with my point of view. I was feeling really comfortable with all the people so I posted what I felt and tried to offer support at the same time. There was one on here that was constantly reporting me as offensive. It took a while to narrow it down to who it was.It really ticked me off at first,but after thinking I felt it was their right if they felt it was offensive.I only posted what I felt and sometimes that post got reported as offensive. It was removed and I was starting to feel like Big Brother was way out of line. Like I was saying I do read the post everyday. I haven't gone anywhere.I see a lot of post from some new people that I would like to support and tell my feelings.Its hard for me to do one and not the other. Just saying part of what I am feeling leaves me thinking like I can not express what I am trying to get across. I could start talking about cures and that would lead to another expression that if I post would be reported as offensive. The last post that was pulled was a couple of months ago and I could not even get on the site for a few days. A lot of people never give cancer a second thought till it hits home. Then they start to research more than ever and come across some facts. They start to put 2 plus 2 together about treatment vs. cure. Better stop or this will be pulled as well. Thanks for replying and keep posting.You have a great sense of humor. John
  • allmost60
    allmost60 Member Posts: 3,178 Member
    #7
    COBRA666 said:

    Jim
    I used to post all the time and at times I got a little wild with my point of view. I was feeling really comfortable with all the people so I posted what I felt and tried to offer support at the same time. There was one on here that was constantly reporting me as offensive. It took a while to narrow it down to who it was.It really ticked me off at first,but after thinking I felt it was their right if they felt it was offensive.I only posted what I felt and sometimes that post got reported as offensive. It was removed and I was starting to feel like Big Brother was way out of line. Like I was saying I do read the post everyday. I haven't gone anywhere.I see a lot of post from some new people that I would like to support and tell my feelings.Its hard for me to do one and not the other. Just saying part of what I am feeling leaves me thinking like I can not express what I am trying to get across. I could start talking about cures and that would lead to another expression that if I post would be reported as offensive. The last post that was pulled was a couple of months ago and I could not even get on the site for a few days. A lot of people never give cancer a second thought till it hits home. Then they start to research more than ever and come across some facts. They start to put 2 plus 2 together about treatment vs. cure. Better stop or this will be pulled as well. Thanks for replying and keep posting.You have a great sense of humor. John

    Hesitant to comment...
    Hi John,
    I remember how hurtful the situation was for you when your posts were being removed. Pi$$ed me off royaly! I just want you to know that the support you give is needed and very much appreciated. You were the first person to respond when I joined this group back in July of 2010. You and others got me through a very scary period during my early days after diagnosis. I totally understand your feelings about being hesitant to post, because certain people may start the "silly flagging" game again. With so many new folks coming to the group, your insight and support is still needed and will once again be appreciated. Maybe our resident flagger has seen the light and has learned some tolerance. I for one would very much miss not seeing your comments and words of support here at CSN. Keep posting my friend...you are needed. Glad to hear your R infusion went well...kind of a bummer we have to keep doing these infusions for 2 years, but....if it keeps us stable, then we do what we must..like it or not. My next R is on Oct 25th..UGH!..ha! Sue
    (FNHL-2-3a-6/10)
  • jnyb2020
    jnyb2020 Member Posts: 10
    #8
    allmost60 said:

    Hesitant to comment...
    Hi John,
    I remember how hurtful the situation was for you when your posts were being removed. Pi$$ed me off royaly! I just want you to know that the support you give is needed and very much appreciated. You were the first person to respond when I joined this group back in July of 2010. You and others got me through a very scary period during my early days after diagnosis. I totally understand your feelings about being hesitant to post, because certain people may start the "silly flagging" game again. With so many new folks coming to the group, your insight and support is still needed and will once again be appreciated. Maybe our resident flagger has seen the light and has learned some tolerance. I for one would very much miss not seeing your comments and words of support here at CSN. Keep posting my friend...you are needed. Glad to hear your R infusion went well...kind of a bummer we have to keep doing these infusions for 2 years, but....if it keeps us stable, then we do what we must..like it or not. My next R is on Oct 25th..UGH!..ha! Sue
    (FNHL-2-3a-6/10)

    Hello, Sue! and John too!
    As an old timer, new to this site, first, I hope your treatment went well yesterday!!
    I read the previous John's post, and I can see his frustration. I can also see how some expressions can be misconstrued as "offensive"! But what the flagger needs to understand, is that this is an ordeal that makes people angry, frustrated, emotional, to extremes!
    I thought this was somewhere where one could tell and talk to others who may be feeling the same way. Sometimes, just knowing that you are not alone, at particular times, is a tremendous support. And some feelings should not be sugar coated. If that is the rule, why bother?
    I am sure that if I told some stories of what went on during my treatments in 1983-84, I know I would be flagged!, But I won't just because of my concern for others who are there now, and I would like to be more like Jim, with a more upbeat tone.
    I really believe that if this CSN was around in my time, it would have helped when I really needed it! Or if I had known about it, it may have helped my wife and I during her recent ordeal!
    But I am passing the word! I have met and know some survivors who may not be aware of this, and the benefits it and they may provide.
    I am so behind the curve when I read about treatments, so I have some research to do. I am sure my "CHOP" has changed too. (It was called "antique" back then!) (but I am still here! ;-) )So, again, Sue, I may not know what your treatment is, yet, but I hope it went, and keeps going well!!
    John
  • allmost60
    allmost60 Member Posts: 3,178 Member
    #9
    jnyb2020 said:

    Hello, Sue! and John too!
    As an old timer, new to this site, first, I hope your treatment went well yesterday!!
    I read the previous John's post, and I can see his frustration. I can also see how some expressions can be misconstrued as "offensive"! But what the flagger needs to understand, is that this is an ordeal that makes people angry, frustrated, emotional, to extremes!
    I thought this was somewhere where one could tell and talk to others who may be feeling the same way. Sometimes, just knowing that you are not alone, at particular times, is a tremendous support. And some feelings should not be sugar coated. If that is the rule, why bother?
    I am sure that if I told some stories of what went on during my treatments in 1983-84, I know I would be flagged!, But I won't just because of my concern for others who are there now, and I would like to be more like Jim, with a more upbeat tone.
    I really believe that if this CSN was around in my time, it would have helped when I really needed it! Or if I had known about it, it may have helped my wife and I during her recent ordeal!
    But I am passing the word! I have met and know some survivors who may not be aware of this, and the benefits it and they may provide.
    I am so behind the curve when I read about treatments, so I have some research to do. I am sure my "CHOP" has changed too. (It was called "antique" back then!) (but I am still here! ;-) )So, again, Sue, I may not know what your treatment is, yet, but I hope it went, and keeps going well!!
    John

    Went well..
    Hi John,
    My treatment went very well yesterday. I go in every 2 months and get my Rituxan maint infusion...(2 year maint..had my 5th many to come). It is designed to target any cancer hanging out in the body. It's suppose to keep me stable/remission...I didn't quite reach the remission stage after finishing my chemo, but very close. Still have one pesky tumor under my colar bone, but so far it hasn't changed in size which means the Rituxan is keeping it in check. I was super tired yesterday because they put the Rituxan in faster than usual and increased the benedryl. Got home and slept most of the afternoon and evening and then slept all night. I feel good today except for my shoulders feeling achey which might be from sleeping so long. Guess we just take the good with the bad...ha! Thanks for asking and welcome to our wonderful group. Hope everything is going ok with your wife(recent ordeal), and I will keep you both in my prayers. Best wishes...Sue
    (Follicular NHL-stage3-typeA-grade2-diagnosed 6/10-age 61)
  • catwink22
    catwink22 Member Posts: 281
    #10
    allmost60 said:

    Went well..
    Hi John,
    My treatment went very well yesterday. I go in every 2 months and get my Rituxan maint infusion...(2 year maint..had my 5th many to come). It is designed to target any cancer hanging out in the body. It's suppose to keep me stable/remission...I didn't quite reach the remission stage after finishing my chemo, but very close. Still have one pesky tumor under my colar bone, but so far it hasn't changed in size which means the Rituxan is keeping it in check. I was super tired yesterday because they put the Rituxan in faster than usual and increased the benedryl. Got home and slept most of the afternoon and evening and then slept all night. I feel good today except for my shoulders feeling achey which might be from sleeping so long. Guess we just take the good with the bad...ha! Thanks for asking and welcome to our wonderful group. Hope everything is going ok with your wife(recent ordeal), and I will keep you both in my prayers. Best wishes...Sue
    (Follicular NHL-stage3-typeA-grade2-diagnosed 6/10-age 61)

    Hi Sue
    Hi Sue!
    I'm happy the Rituxan is keeping you in check, I start my last round of Rituxan maintenance on Tues the 1st, once a week until the 22nd and hopefully that is it (two years goes by quick)! I still have one tiny spot under my arm that is being stubborn and won't go away, but I'm thinking maybe it's a good marker to watch if anything were to start again. I'm curious if you know why they increased your Benedryl and ran the Rituxan faster? I start at a slower drip and am increased gradually over the 4 hours. Does running it faster make it work better? Hope you are feeling better soon!
    Take Care!
    Cat
  • anliperez915
    anliperez915 Member Posts: 770
    #11
    allmost60 said:

    Went well..
    Hi John,
    My treatment went very well yesterday. I go in every 2 months and get my Rituxan maint infusion...(2 year maint..had my 5th many to come). It is designed to target any cancer hanging out in the body. It's suppose to keep me stable/remission...I didn't quite reach the remission stage after finishing my chemo, but very close. Still have one pesky tumor under my colar bone, but so far it hasn't changed in size which means the Rituxan is keeping it in check. I was super tired yesterday because they put the Rituxan in faster than usual and increased the benedryl. Got home and slept most of the afternoon and evening and then slept all night. I feel good today except for my shoulders feeling achey which might be from sleeping so long. Guess we just take the good with the bad...ha! Thanks for asking and welcome to our wonderful group. Hope everything is going ok with your wife(recent ordeal), and I will keep you both in my prayers. Best wishes...Sue
    (Follicular NHL-stage3-typeA-grade2-diagnosed 6/10-age 61)

    Hi Sue
    Hi Sue,
    Hope your feeling better today! You're such an inspiration to me! Whenever I read any of your posts, I just feel all warm and fuzzy inside,lol...seriously! I really think you're a wonderful person. I get a lot of strength from your words of wisdom. Thank you Sue for existing...take care of yourself.

    Sincerely,
    Liz
  • allmost60
    allmost60 Member Posts: 3,178 Member
    #12
    catwink22 said:

    Hi Sue
    Hi Sue!
    I'm happy the Rituxan is keeping you in check, I start my last round of Rituxan maintenance on Tues the 1st, once a week until the 22nd and hopefully that is it (two years goes by quick)! I still have one tiny spot under my arm that is being stubborn and won't go away, but I'm thinking maybe it's a good marker to watch if anything were to start again. I'm curious if you know why they increased your Benedryl and ran the Rituxan faster? I start at a slower drip and am increased gradually over the 4 hours. Does running it faster make it work better? Hope you are feeling better soon!
    Take Care!
    Cat

    Don't know...
    Hi Cat,
    I don't know exactly why they gave it to me faster this time. They started the Rituxan at 10:30 and the next thing I knew they were waking me up at 12:30 saying I was all done. It usually takes 4 hours. I asked the chemo nurse why it went so fast and she said my doctor had written the order on the script and also wrote to up my benedryl by 25mg. She said it's not uncommon to do it faster when a patient hasn't had any problems with prior infusions. She said they monitored me very closely while I slept and I didn't have any problems. I was too groggy and tired to discuss it in detail, but plan to ask my doctor about his decision to speed it up when I go back on Dec 20th for my next dose. Knocked my socks off for the rest of the day and all evening, but I felt just fine today and even babysat my 6 month old grand baby Lizzy from 7 this morning until 5 this evening. Still feel pretty good tonight. You would think "SOMEONE" should have told me about the change, but I guess they figured I would be ok. Anyways...alls well that ends well! Love...Sue
    (FNHL-2-3A-6/10)
  • allmost60
    allmost60 Member Posts: 3,178 Member
    #13
    anliperez915 said:

    Hi Sue
    Hi Sue,
    Hope your feeling better today! You're such an inspiration to me! Whenever I read any of your posts, I just feel all warm and fuzzy inside,lol...seriously! I really think you're a wonderful person. I get a lot of strength from your words of wisdom. Thank you Sue for existing...take care of yourself.

    Sincerely,
    Liz

    So sweet...
    Hi Liz,
    Thank you Liz..thats so sweet of you to say. I know how scared I was a year ago, so now it's my turn to pay it forward for those just starting their cancer journey. I love this wonderful group and plan to stay with it for many many years to come. We will all exist and thrive together. You take care of yourself also. Much love...Sue
    (FNHL-2-3A-6/10)

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