Break from chemo...
Scares me w/no chemo but also a relief. The UTI's may be something we deal with along with my body not absorbing (not new). Increased pain in spine, tailbone, legs and abdomen are most likely cancer, w/fatigue a combination of the treatment and cancer.
Advised having trouble adjusting the 'tude'. I am getting depressed (normally not an issue), offered anti-depression meds, I refused for now. Need to balance thyroid first, get body to absorb vitamins, and see if time off chemo helps first. I can't add more medicine till the ones I am on are working. The thyroid may be a huge cause of this!
It all sucks, but just saying.... rather have it all suck than the alternative. Now I have three weeks with lots of praying before the Pet Scan!
Time for a pill and funny movie. Good Night everyone.
Hugs and Prayers for all of you!
Carol
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Oh, Carol, you're going through so much
Sometimes you just get tired of "being strong and being brave." Funny--I just wrote that to a friend yesterday--One thing I know for sure, this ba***rd called breast cancer sucks!
You are trying to juggle so many balls in the air at once--it has to be overwhelming.
I find I can lose myself in a good movie (at least for an hour or two). However, this "thing" is always with you, isn't it?
Don't be afraid about taking that chemo break. Whatever is in there now is still working and maybe your body needs a good break to continue on. Also, the weekly Herceptin is still doing its job.
Another thing that's tough is that PET scan hanging over your head. As positive as we try to be, it's only human to have doubts. I'm praying right along side you that you get a good report.
Hang in there, Carol. You were such a comfort to me when I found out about my bone mets recently. I'm here for you.
Hugs, Renee0 -
Carolmissrenee said:Oh, Carol, you're going through so much
Sometimes you just get tired of "being strong and being brave." Funny--I just wrote that to a friend yesterday--One thing I know for sure, this ba***rd called breast cancer sucks!
You are trying to juggle so many balls in the air at once--it has to be overwhelming.
I find I can lose myself in a good movie (at least for an hour or two). However, this "thing" is always with you, isn't it?
Don't be afraid about taking that chemo break. Whatever is in there now is still working and maybe your body needs a good break to continue on. Also, the weekly Herceptin is still doing its job.
Another thing that's tough is that PET scan hanging over your head. As positive as we try to be, it's only human to have doubts. I'm praying right along side you that you get a good report.
Hang in there, Carol. You were such a comfort to me when I found out about my bone mets recently. I'm here for you.
Hugs, Renee
I read your posts and I don't know where you find the strength. I admire you and you do amaze me in all that you have gone through and still are. I applaud you pink sister!
I hate cancer!! I wish that somewhere, somehow, someday, someone would find something, anything to fight this horrid disease so that no one ever has to go through all of this ever again!
You certainly have my prayers for your PET scan. Praying that you will hear good news Carol!
The biggest hug to you,
Sue
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Carol, as always you are inRitzy said:Carol
I read your posts and I don't know where you find the strength. I admire you and you do amaze me in all that you have gone through and still are. I applaud you pink sister!
I hate cancer!! I wish that somewhere, somehow, someday, someone would find something, anything to fight this horrid disease so that no one ever has to go through all of this ever again!
You certainly have my prayers for your PET scan. Praying that you will hear good news Carol!
The biggest hug to you,
Sue
Carol, as always you are in my prayers.
I have always admired your strength from the first day I found this board and read your post. There was something about you that I knew I can get strength from and look up too. Stay strong my friend and also let it all out when needed, you have more than deserved and earned it.
With lots of hugs, prayers & thoughts
Eva0 -
I don't know if you are oneepark said:Carol, as always you are in
Carol, as always you are in my prayers.
I have always admired your strength from the first day I found this board and read your post. There was something about you that I knew I can get strength from and look up too. Stay strong my friend and also let it all out when needed, you have more than deserved and earned it.
With lots of hugs, prayers & thoughts
Eva
I don't know if you are one that doesn't like the word "warrior", but to me, that is what you are!
You have such strength and determination Carol.
I hope this leave from chemo will help you and I will be praying for you when you have your scan.
Hugs, Lex0 -
Oh, Carol, cancer sucks!!Alexis F said:I don't know if you are one
I don't know if you are one that doesn't like the word "warrior", but to me, that is what you are!
You have such strength and determination Carol.
I hope this leave from chemo will help you and I will be praying for you when you have your scan.
Hugs, Lex
Oh, Carol, cancer sucks!! Sending hugs and prayers and hoping a break from chemo will be just the thing you need. Rest, rest, rest, treats,treats, treats!
Love,
Angie0 -
Carol you have been through
Carol you have been through so much I hope the break does you well. Will pray that you petScan goes well. Take care.0 -
Takethe break and have some funmariam_11_09 said:Carol you have been through
Carol you have been through so much I hope the break does you well. Will pray that you petScan goes well. Take care.
You've been through a lot. Sending loads of prayers your way and gentle cyber {{{{{HUGS}}}}} !!!!!0 -
Hang on, limbo is hard
I understand about being worried that you are just sitting letting cancer grow while not doing chemo but it does sound like your body needs a break.
Sounds like you have a plan with the pills and funny movies, I will be thinking of you and praying for you,
Jennifer0 -
Thinking of you and prayingAngieD said:Oh, Carol, cancer sucks!!
Oh, Carol, cancer sucks!! Sending hugs and prayers and hoping a break from chemo will be just the thing you need. Rest, rest, rest, treats,treats, treats!
Love,
Angie
Thinking of you and praying for you.
Hugs, Leeza0 -
Try to rest but enjoy the break at the same time...You're going through a lot...please know that I keep you in my thoughts and prayers, daily....as I do all our pink sisters and brothers...I think, once again, we are stronger than we know....I go on Feb.14 to see my Oncologist...see what's in store next for me....dreading it...grams2jc said:Hang on, limbo is hard
I understand about being worried that you are just sitting letting cancer grow while not doing chemo but it does sound like your body needs a break.
Sounds like you have a plan with the pills and funny movies, I will be thinking of you and praying for you,
Jennifer
Wishing you peace and better days..
Big Hugs,
Nancy0 -
Nancy keep me posted!MAJW said:Try to rest but enjoy the break at the same time...You're going through a lot...please know that I keep you in my thoughts and prayers, daily....as I do all our pink sisters and brothers...I think, once again, we are stronger than we know....I go on Feb.14 to see my Oncologist...see what's in store next for me....dreading it...
Wishing you peace and better days..
Big Hugs,
Nancy
Hopefully you will get a good report... funny but it is at the point where I just dread all the appointments, but seem to be feeling better these last couple of days! Thanks for all of your support.
Sending hugs and prayers back to you.
Carol0 -
Thanks Eva and everyone!epark said:Carol, as always you are in
Carol, as always you are in my prayers.
I have always admired your strength from the first day I found this board and read your post. There was something about you that I knew I can get strength from and look up too. Stay strong my friend and also let it all out when needed, you have more than deserved and earned it.
With lots of hugs, prayers & thoughts
Eva
You are all so supportive, and I am forcing myself to stay up during the day so I sleep at night, so far so good. Getting tired during the day, but could not continue to sleep like I was. I am feeling a lot better the last 2 days, I think part of it is knowing that I am getting the break.
You are all amazing and always in my thoughts and prayers also.
Carol0 -
Carol .. You are one of the strongest andcamul said:Nancy keep me posted!
Hopefully you will get a good report... funny but it is at the point where I just dread all the appointments, but seem to be feeling better these last couple of days! Thanks for all of your support.
Sending hugs and prayers back to you.
Carol
bravest WARRIORS I know -- I wish I there was something I could do or say to
make your fears go away, but I do not. Darn it!
3 weeks of new projects, dinners with you boy's and family -- and body rejuvenation
is what your body, mind and soul requires at this point of treatment.
Hoping for success in thyroid adjustment, and absorption. I personally had thyroid
cancer 20 years, and had my thyroid removed along with radiation -- so I understand
the importance our thyroids have on keeping our body, mood, and PERSONALITIES in
check.
Gentle hugs, and prayers coming your way dear Sister, Carol.
Strength, Courage and Hope.
Vicki Sam0 -
I will be praying for youmariam_11_09 said:Carol you have been through
Carol you have been through so much I hope the break does you well. Will pray that you petScan goes well. Take care.
I will be praying for you Carol.
Hugs, Debby0 -
Carol I look up to you andVickiSam said:Carol .. You are one of the strongest and
bravest WARRIORS I know -- I wish I there was something I could do or say to
make your fears go away, but I do not. Darn it!
3 weeks of new projects, dinners with you boy's and family -- and body rejuvenation
is what your body, mind and soul requires at this point of treatment.
Hoping for success in thyroid adjustment, and absorption. I personally had thyroid
cancer 20 years, and had my thyroid removed along with radiation -- so I understand
the importance our thyroids have on keeping our body, mood, and PERSONALITIES in
check.
Gentle hugs, and prayers coming your way dear Sister, Carol.
Strength, Courage and Hope.
Vicki Sam
Carol I look up to you and Nancy like big sisters showing me how to deal with active stage IV...and here you are doing it again.
It sounds to me like you are taking the right steps...that break from chemo might be just what you need. And if it turns out you need the anti-depressant then take it. All these medicines were created so we can use them, it's just one more weapon in the arsenal.
Big strong healing hugs,
Linda0 -
Good luck to you Nancy atcamul said:Nancy keep me posted!
Hopefully you will get a good report... funny but it is at the point where I just dread all the appointments, but seem to be feeling better these last couple of days! Thanks for all of your support.
Sending hugs and prayers back to you.
Carol
Good luck to you Nancy at your appointment and I am glad you're feeling better Carol!
Love, Leeza0 -
Always thinking of you Carolgrams2jc said:Hang on, limbo is hard
I understand about being worried that you are just sitting letting cancer grow while not doing chemo but it does sound like your body needs a break.
Sounds like you have a plan with the pills and funny movies, I will be thinking of you and praying for you,
Jennifer
Always thinking of you Carol and praying for you.
Hugs, Noel0 -
I mean physical strength, you are one of the most emotionally strong people I know - or so it looks from this end of cyberspace. I hope the break will give your body an opportunity to get stronger again and provide an opportunity to deal with one thing at a time (thyroid).Noel said:Always thinking of you Carol
Always thinking of you Carol and praying for you.
Hugs, Noel
Sending hope,
Suzanne0 -
Hoping this break will beDouble Whammy said:I mean physical strength, you are one of the most emotionally strong people I know - or so it looks from this end of cyberspace. I hope the break will give your body an opportunity to get stronger again and provide an opportunity to deal with one thing at a time (thyroid).
Sending hope,
Suzanne
Hoping this break will be good for you and that you know how we are all supporting you!
Hugs, Diane0 -
Carol, I can only say that I
Carol, I can only say that I hope the break from chemo strengthens your body and mind to prepare for the ongoing battle. Enjoy your time off chemo and I hope it helps you to feel better physically and mentally. You are one strong lady and I truly admire you. I think you have had enough to last a lifetime and now it is your time to take that break and enjoy your loved ones. Sending strength, love and (((hugs)))!!!. Take care, Carol.0
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