6 down, 6 to go
Haven't been on the board in a while but just wanted everyone to know I"m halfway done with my treatments! Got unhooked on Friday and today I'm starting to feel Abby Normal (Mel Brooks reference) again. Session #5 was terrible with the nausea but this one (6) was pretty mild. Just tired a lot which I'll take. Some neurapathy in the feet but it's been in the 80's here so I've been able to wear flip flops which is nice. My onc seemed to think that the rest of my sessions the symptoms should stay about the same. I sure hope so. I was able to go into work on Thursday with my lovely fanny pack on. Oh, and I have great news. I've been taking vacation for my chemo sessions (50 hours so far) but just found out thru my H/R department that I'll get reimbursed for all my vacation hours and will get paid for all remaining sessions. Don't have to use vacation. Whoo hoo!!!
Cynthia
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Wonderful
Half way is always good. You've been through it this far and now can count down to 0. Hoping that the symptoms don't get worse for you but subside and are minimal. Good job on keeping with the plan
Kim
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Thank you all. Sometimes its
Thank you all. Sometimes its hard keeping the positive attitude but I will get thru this! I'm walking a Colon Cancer walk this Saturday and have already raised $500. Very excited to have my family walking with me too.
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Cynthia ... What wonderful news and how great to see your
beautiful smile again. I know you are relieved to be halfway through and also to have such good news about your vacation time. Getting used to the fanny pack takes a bit of time but sounds like you are adjusting well. All the best to you. ~ Cynthia
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Well to recap, come to find
Well to recap, come to find out I won't get reimbursed for my vacation and will have to use vacation for the rest of my sessions. Stinks but I guess I should be grateful I have vacation to use rather than no pay. Stinking company I work for!!
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Have you checked out your benefits under the FMLA?Coloncancerblows said:Well to recap, come to find
Well to recap, come to find out I won't get reimbursed for my vacation and will have to use vacation for the rest of my sessions. Stinks but I guess I should be grateful I have vacation to use rather than no pay. Stinking company I work for!!
I am going to post some info on a new post Cynthia. I don't know the size of the company you work for, but maybe the information will help you, or others in a similar situation. You may be utilizing the FMLA already. ~ Best from one of the other Cynthias
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Congratulations on half-way!
And it's great that they will be paying you back for the time you've taken off. It's kind of adding insult to injury when you have to use vacation days to do chemo. When this is all over, you should take a nice trip! Hugs~AA
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Terrrific!!! I will have my
Terrrific!!! I will have my 11th tx Friday and feel great!
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Thank you Cynthia. Mydevotion10 said:Have you checked out your benefits under the FMLA?
I am going to post some info on a new post Cynthia. I don't know the size of the company you work for, but maybe the information will help you, or others in a similar situation. You may be utilizing the FMLA already. ~ Best from one of the other Cynthias
Thank you Cynthia. My company is pretty big so FMLA is an option but in order to do that, I have to use up all my vacation first. The way it stands now, I should have enough vacation to last my 6 more sessions.
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Ann,annalexandria said:Congratulations on half-way!
And it's great that they will be paying you back for the time you've taken off. It's kind of adding insult to injury when you have to use vacation days to do chemo. When this is all over, you should take a nice trip! Hugs~AA
We already have ourAnn,
We already have our vacation booked in September to go to Sedona, Arizona. Absolutely beautiful place there and I can't wait!!
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That is great! congrats towawaju04976 said:Terrrific!!! I will have my
Terrrific!!! I will have my 11th tx Friday and feel great!
That is great! congrats to you!!
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Fabulous
You are at the top of the hill, now coming down the other side. Half done is terrific!!!!!
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