Last treatment for me
I believe that Linda is due for her last one next week am I correct? I hope all goes well for everyone today. It is cold and very sunny here in Oregon but I love it.
How is everyone doing?
Living with hope,
Sharon
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My last chemo is scheduled for 3/16, but I think it'll be 3/23
CONGRATULATIONS, Sharon!! Last chemo day is a BIG DEAL and I am so happy for you! I'm tentatively scheduled for my 6th (last!) round of chemo on Monday, but if things go as they did in the last 2 rounds, my blood counts will push my chemo back until the 23rd. I had to go over to the cancer clinic today because my feet and ankles swelled up the last 2 days. When I called in that new development to my chemo nurse, my oncologist phoned back and wanted to check me for blood clots. But I'm okay. Apparently if one leg swells more than the other, and the swelling doesn't go down when you elevate your legs, or if you have pain at the back of your calf, THAT's when you really need to get over and be checked for a blood clot. But I didn't have any of those other symptoms, just thick ankles and chubby feet at the end of the day!0 -
last treatmentpjba11 said:Congrat!!
Job well done. Celebrate.. Remember.. Fight back. Heal in Jesus name. Peggy
Well thank you so much for your caring thoughts. I am in it for the fight now, going through 6 rounds of chemo was very doable and if I have to have any more treatments I'm going for it. I had all the side effects from the treatments but as it went along you learn how to cope with it. I didn't gain to much weight because I had bowel issue so that my food just went through fast and didn't digest well. I have always had stomach problems so I was use to that. My rb counts were low but they gave me a booster shot with the treatment today so it should come up soon. I have the Neulasta shot tomorrow afternoon (bone aches) for the wb it was low too.
I hope you have a great day tomorrow.
Thanks again.
Sharon0 -
last chemolindaprocopio said:My last chemo is scheduled for 3/16, but I think it'll be 3/23
CONGRATULATIONS, Sharon!! Last chemo day is a BIG DEAL and I am so happy for you! I'm tentatively scheduled for my 6th (last!) round of chemo on Monday, but if things go as they did in the last 2 rounds, my blood counts will push my chemo back until the 23rd. I had to go over to the cancer clinic today because my feet and ankles swelled up the last 2 days. When I called in that new development to my chemo nurse, my oncologist phoned back and wanted to check me for blood clots. But I'm okay. Apparently if one leg swells more than the other, and the swelling doesn't go down when you elevate your legs, or if you have pain at the back of your calf, THAT's when you really need to get over and be checked for a blood clot. But I didn't have any of those other symptoms, just thick ankles and chubby feet at the end of the day!
You sound just like me and my side effects. I had the one leg swell (left) and I was told to watch it for blood clot also but it went down after a while and not to much pain. It seems to happen every time I have a treatment about 2 weeks later. I now massage my leg in one direction to keep the fluid moving. How is the feelings in your feet? I get the numbness and it last for about 3 weeks and then it goes away. My hands were not too bad.
Have you had a transfusion at all and if so did it help you? I know that the booster is the only thing that can get your marrow to produce more rb cells, at least that's what I was told. I hope your counts come up so you can get your last one too.
Have a great day
Thanks for the congrat's
Sharon0 -
Hooray Sharon!fuzzytrouble said:last chemo
You sound just like me and my side effects. I had the one leg swell (left) and I was told to watch it for blood clot also but it went down after a while and not to much pain. It seems to happen every time I have a treatment about 2 weeks later. I now massage my leg in one direction to keep the fluid moving. How is the feelings in your feet? I get the numbness and it last for about 3 weeks and then it goes away. My hands were not too bad.
Have you had a transfusion at all and if so did it help you? I know that the booster is the only thing that can get your marrow to produce more rb cells, at least that's what I was told. I hope your counts come up so you can get your last one too.
Have a great day
Thanks for the congrat's
Sharon
Congratulations on your last treatment, I am so happy for you and look forward to the day I have my last treatment! I know you probably won't feel great the next few days, but it will surely be easier to tolerate knowing you are finished. Good luck with the Neulasta shot and wishes for no bone pain. I think the Neulasta is harder than the chemo.
Linda, I pray that your counts will be good and you will get your last treatment as scheduled. Sending positive thoughts your way...
Hugs to all,
Deanna0 -
Congrats Sharondeanna14 said:Hooray Sharon!
Congratulations on your last treatment, I am so happy for you and look forward to the day I have my last treatment! I know you probably won't feel great the next few days, but it will surely be easier to tolerate knowing you are finished. Good luck with the Neulasta shot and wishes for no bone pain. I think the Neulasta is harder than the chemo.
Linda, I pray that your counts will be good and you will get your last treatment as scheduled. Sending positive thoughts your way...
Hugs to all,
Deanna
I'm am so glad to hear you are finished with your chemo. I know how exciting this is and what a relief. HUGS!!!!!
It will be two months for me since chemo, still having side effects and frustrated. My hands have been swollen for over a month, my neuropathy acts up when I get really physical and my bones still ache. I went to my regular doctor to get her updated to where I am and she did all kinds of blood work. She is feeling I have a B-12 defiency even though I take vitamins. Thinking I might have to have B-12 shots.
On a brighter note, I don't have to wear a hat anymore. My hair is about a 1/2 inch and is looking great, salt and pepper. My eyebrows are back, my leg hair is lighter and finer and the underarms are taking a little longer.
Linda, you're almost there and I pray you get your last treatment when scheduled.
Deanna you're day is coming quicker then you think.
Peggy, how are you and how is you husband doing?
MIND, BODY AND SOUL.
Hugs.0 -
salt and pepper hair hair hair.... it's reeaalllyyy hair!!shortmarge said:Congrats Sharon
I'm am so glad to hear you are finished with your chemo. I know how exciting this is and what a relief. HUGS!!!!!
It will be two months for me since chemo, still having side effects and frustrated. My hands have been swollen for over a month, my neuropathy acts up when I get really physical and my bones still ache. I went to my regular doctor to get her updated to where I am and she did all kinds of blood work. She is feeling I have a B-12 defiency even though I take vitamins. Thinking I might have to have B-12 shots.
On a brighter note, I don't have to wear a hat anymore. My hair is about a 1/2 inch and is looking great, salt and pepper. My eyebrows are back, my leg hair is lighter and finer and the underarms are taking a little longer.
Linda, you're almost there and I pray you get your last treatment when scheduled.
Deanna you're day is coming quicker then you think.
Peggy, how are you and how is you husband doing?
MIND, BODY AND SOUL.
Hugs.
I like your picture. Salt and pepper hair just in time for the Easter dress up. It will be interesting to see if you get the curls too!! Sorry to hear about the neuropathy. The B12 is supposed to really help. Soon Linda will have that last treatment and will be sprouting for spring..... curls galore!! How are the rest of you doing?? I just have a minute here, then off to the Dr again. G is having his surgery on the 19th. Unless one more scan that the results are out on yet comes back bad. Otherwise I have hopes of seeing another Easter!! Have been given the assignment of publicity chair for the Relay and I see the 25th hour will be part of the programs this year. So glad to see all of your posts especially when they are happy or help is found. CRFB!! (Relay terms; Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back.) It fits. My prayers to all. Peggy0 -
I had 1 blood transfusion after Round 4
Hi, Sharon! So far I've had to have 1 blood transfusion, a week after Round 4. My platelet and Red-Blood counts really started to tank with each chemo infusion after Round 3, and for the last 2 rounds I had to take an extra week and have my chemo 4 weeks apart instead of 3. I have a few drug allergies, so my oncologist tries to use time and blood instead of the shots to get me safely through my chemo. I will be SOOOOO glad when I have the next (LAST!) chemo round in me and can move on to the radiation phase. (& be even MORE glad when that is behind me and I can take a LOOOOONG break from treatment, hopefully a 'FOREVER' break!)
My very early 'species' crocus bloomed in an especially sunny spot in my garden, with their promise of spring. It's only 20 degrees outside now, and my crocus and daffodils ALWAYS get snowed on every year. But their pastel beauty is so cheery, and I hope this 'winter of my discontent' is almost over.0 -
transfusionlindaprocopio said:I had 1 blood transfusion after Round 4
Hi, Sharon! So far I've had to have 1 blood transfusion, a week after Round 4. My platelet and Red-Blood counts really started to tank with each chemo infusion after Round 3, and for the last 2 rounds I had to take an extra week and have my chemo 4 weeks apart instead of 3. I have a few drug allergies, so my oncologist tries to use time and blood instead of the shots to get me safely through my chemo. I will be SOOOOO glad when I have the next (LAST!) chemo round in me and can move on to the radiation phase. (& be even MORE glad when that is behind me and I can take a LOOOOONG break from treatment, hopefully a 'FOREVER' break!)
My very early 'species' crocus bloomed in an especially sunny spot in my garden, with their promise of spring. It's only 20 degrees outside now, and my crocus and daffodils ALWAYS get snowed on every year. But their pastel beauty is so cheery, and I hope this 'winter of my discontent' is almost over.
Hi Linda, first off hooray for the crocus showing their beautiful colors for you. Here in Oregon the buds are out and we are still in the 20's at night but in the 5o's during the day. Spring is almost here.
I see now why you don't get the shots, I just had my Nulasta shot today and now the bone aches. I will pop a few extra strength Tylenol for it and if that does not work I take the pain meds. I don't like to depend on them but you gotta do to function.
My Dr. says you can't run a car on empty and that's what our blood counts have just about done to us. I seem to bounce back in around 3 weeks just in time for another treatment but this time I should be feeling so much better. I am also waiting for the break and looking for a good ct scan.
Have a great night Linda.
Living with hope,
Sharon0 -
Just hit "REFRESH' & can see MARGE's HAIR!!shortmarge said:Congrats Sharon
I'm am so glad to hear you are finished with your chemo. I know how exciting this is and what a relief. HUGS!!!!!
It will be two months for me since chemo, still having side effects and frustrated. My hands have been swollen for over a month, my neuropathy acts up when I get really physical and my bones still ache. I went to my regular doctor to get her updated to where I am and she did all kinds of blood work. She is feeling I have a B-12 defiency even though I take vitamins. Thinking I might have to have B-12 shots.
On a brighter note, I don't have to wear a hat anymore. My hair is about a 1/2 inch and is looking great, salt and pepper. My eyebrows are back, my leg hair is lighter and finer and the underarms are taking a little longer.
Linda, you're almost there and I pray you get your last treatment when scheduled.
Deanna you're day is coming quicker then you think.
Peggy, how are you and how is you husband doing?
MIND, BODY AND SOUL.
Hugs.
Do I look Green with Envy??? HAIR! I'm really so happy for you, Marge. You, Peggy and Deanna have been with me since the very beginning of my cancer journey, and I love you, girl. The B-12 shots sound like a good thing. As soon as I get past my chemo, I'm going to look into supplements to build myself back up (like Peggy's recommended 'Z's'), and once I recover from the radiation I'm re-joining the gym to get strong again.
PEGGY: Prayers for Garth. Hugs for you.
Today when I went to pick the grandkids up at school (something I do so rarely now!) the local RELAY for LIFE team chairwomen pulled me aside and invited me to a Survivor's Dinner, so it looks like I'll at least be taking a lap during the Relay.0 -
swollen handsshortmarge said:Congrats Sharon
I'm am so glad to hear you are finished with your chemo. I know how exciting this is and what a relief. HUGS!!!!!
It will be two months for me since chemo, still having side effects and frustrated. My hands have been swollen for over a month, my neuropathy acts up when I get really physical and my bones still ache. I went to my regular doctor to get her updated to where I am and she did all kinds of blood work. She is feeling I have a B-12 defiency even though I take vitamins. Thinking I might have to have B-12 shots.
On a brighter note, I don't have to wear a hat anymore. My hair is about a 1/2 inch and is looking great, salt and pepper. My eyebrows are back, my leg hair is lighter and finer and the underarms are taking a little longer.
Linda, you're almost there and I pray you get your last treatment when scheduled.
Deanna you're day is coming quicker then you think.
Peggy, how are you and how is you husband doing?
MIND, BODY AND SOUL.
Hugs.
I am so sorry to hear of your hands being swollen, I never had that happen to me. I did however get the shooting pains in my hands especially if they got cold. My feet and one leg is my problem but after 3 weeks it seems to clear up. I hope I don't have it happen forever.
I heard that our vitamin B's are very important to us and I take a super complex every day to try to keep them up. Let us know how the shots work.
Glad to hear the hair is growing back, did you have the salt and pepper before chemo?
I always had fuzzy stuff on my head and then after treatment some of it would break off, but not all of it so maybe mine will grow back faster. I always wore it short anyway.
Good luck with your shots.
Living with hope,
Sharon0 -
Neulasta shotsdeanna14 said:Hooray Sharon!
Congratulations on your last treatment, I am so happy for you and look forward to the day I have my last treatment! I know you probably won't feel great the next few days, but it will surely be easier to tolerate knowing you are finished. Good luck with the Neulasta shot and wishes for no bone pain. I think the Neulasta is harder than the chemo.
Linda, I pray that your counts will be good and you will get your last treatment as scheduled. Sending positive thoughts your way...
Hugs to all,
Deanna
I am with you on the shots I will feel it tomorrow but I take extra strength Tylenol 500mg to help with the pain and sometimes I need the pain meds. It takes a few days then I am o.k. again. With the red blood booster shot I seem to feel better after the treatments so when they are down I can really feel it. I hope your week is better.
What a great group we have here. I feel better when I talk to you all.
Have a great night.
Living with hope,
Sharon0 -
Congrats Sharonfuzzytrouble said:transfusion
Hi Linda, first off hooray for the crocus showing their beautiful colors for you. Here in Oregon the buds are out and we are still in the 20's at night but in the 5o's during the day. Spring is almost here.
I see now why you don't get the shots, I just had my Nulasta shot today and now the bone aches. I will pop a few extra strength Tylenol for it and if that does not work I take the pain meds. I don't like to depend on them but you gotta do to function.
My Dr. says you can't run a car on empty and that's what our blood counts have just about done to us. I seem to bounce back in around 3 weeks just in time for another treatment but this time I should be feeling so much better. I am also waiting for the break and looking for a good ct scan.
Have a great night Linda.
Living with hope,
Sharon
Hi All,
Congrats to Sharon on last treatment. I am 3 weeks post my last treatment - it really is a good feeling to have that behind you.
I am still dealing with some neuropathy and lack of stamina (I get winded very easily). I have not had blood work or scans yet to find out how all went - Still appealing insurance company - hopefully this will be resolved soon.
Linda, I'm sending positive vibes to you that your treatment goes on schedule next week:)
Love and prayers to all.
Mary Ann (aka Daisy)0 -
insurance companydaisy366 said:Congrats Sharon
Hi All,
Congrats to Sharon on last treatment. I am 3 weeks post my last treatment - it really is a good feeling to have that behind you.
I am still dealing with some neuropathy and lack of stamina (I get winded very easily). I have not had blood work or scans yet to find out how all went - Still appealing insurance company - hopefully this will be resolved soon.
Linda, I'm sending positive vibes to you that your treatment goes on schedule next week:)
Love and prayers to all.
Mary Ann (aka Daisy)
Daisy, I think it is so wrong for the insurance companies to deny a ct scan to make sure all is well after treatments with chemo. You can drive yourself crazy wondering if it's gone or is it still there. I would hound them until they at least gave you one. Here's hoping they come through for you.
Sharon0 -
I was told I'd have a CT-scan 2 weeks after my last chemo.fuzzytrouble said:insurance company
Daisy, I think it is so wrong for the insurance companies to deny a ct scan to make sure all is well after treatments with chemo. You can drive yourself crazy wondering if it's gone or is it still there. I would hound them until they at least gave you one. Here's hoping they come through for you.
Sharon
I have 1 more chemo round to get still, but was told that I would have a CT-scan again 2 weeks after my last chemo. This will be my 3rd CT-scan, with the first 2: NED. Maybe I am getting this CT-scan because I still have all of my radiation to do yet, and they want to see if there is something specific they need to 'aim' at (Please, GOD, don't let there be anything there!). So my CT-scan may not be considered 'follow-up' to my chemo as much as it is a prelude to my radiation.0 -
scan post chemolindaprocopio said:I was told I'd have a CT-scan 2 weeks after my last chemo.
I have 1 more chemo round to get still, but was told that I would have a CT-scan again 2 weeks after my last chemo. This will be my 3rd CT-scan, with the first 2: NED. Maybe I am getting this CT-scan because I still have all of my radiation to do yet, and they want to see if there is something specific they need to 'aim' at (Please, GOD, don't let there be anything there!). So my CT-scan may not be considered 'follow-up' to my chemo as much as it is a prelude to my radiation.
Hi all,
Thanks for your feedback. If this PET scan doesn't fly I will get CT scan hopefully this week, which will be 4 weeks post last chemo. I may get radiation too depending on result. When I do my visualizations, I AM NED!! It would be nice to get medical confirmation of this.
Peace, hugs and prayers. Mary Ann (Daisy)0 -
CAT scan prior to radiation treatmentlindaprocopio said:I was told I'd have a CT-scan 2 weeks after my last chemo.
I have 1 more chemo round to get still, but was told that I would have a CT-scan again 2 weeks after my last chemo. This will be my 3rd CT-scan, with the first 2: NED. Maybe I am getting this CT-scan because I still have all of my radiation to do yet, and they want to see if there is something specific they need to 'aim' at (Please, GOD, don't let there be anything there!). So my CT-scan may not be considered 'follow-up' to my chemo as much as it is a prelude to my radiation.
Linda my onocologist told me the radiation therapist may do a CAT scan prior to beginning radiation therapy just to see how your anatomy is to make sure that the radiation is being directed where they need to go. I have not had any CAT scans yet. So I aksed him when my first one would be done. That is when he told me aoubt one possibly being done prior to radiation therapy. I hope you continue to have NED. I would feel good if I could get that report also.
Hope you are able to get your last chemo this week, that your blood counts are good, and you are feeling well.0 -
nurse question!?Ro10 said:CAT scan prior to radiation treatment
Linda my onocologist told me the radiation therapist may do a CAT scan prior to beginning radiation therapy just to see how your anatomy is to make sure that the radiation is being directed where they need to go. I have not had any CAT scans yet. So I aksed him when my first one would be done. That is when he told me aoubt one possibly being done prior to radiation therapy. I hope you continue to have NED. I would feel good if I could get that report also.
Hope you are able to get your last chemo this week, that your blood counts are good, and you are feeling well.
Ro you are a nurse and Deanna you are a nurse? My daughter is 12. Friday she fell during gym class and had to go to the school nurse to call us because her foot was badly hurt. I had just gotten back to our farm from town and her dad was still in town so he went right up to the school and took her to the clinic. After an extended wait she was x rayed. The PA told my daughter and my husband (after they took the x ray) that the radiologist was not in and that they would call us Mon. My daughter left the clinic in a black boot looking brace. Now it is Mon and no call. I did call 2 times to the clinic and finally the radiolgy gal took the read report (wasn't read yet at noon but this is the 3:00 call) to the clinic and had the PA call me. Luck is finally with us ... only a sprain. But the PA wanted her back in 2 weeks to re check it. I said I don't think we will be coming back there... first we spent a lot of time this week end stressed because her foot was numb, her pain level was getting worse and we had no idea if her foot was broken. I also told the PA that I thought it would have been more professional to have told my husband and daughter before the X ray that it would not be read until Mon. ( maybe we would have taken her to a different clinic that could read it that day... but we surly would not subject our daughter to another xray and more radiation..) the PA snarled at me..."Mame if you are not happy with the situation call the director of nurses" ... them she slammed the phone down. Any comments??0 -
Unprofessional!pjba11 said:nurse question!?
Ro you are a nurse and Deanna you are a nurse? My daughter is 12. Friday she fell during gym class and had to go to the school nurse to call us because her foot was badly hurt. I had just gotten back to our farm from town and her dad was still in town so he went right up to the school and took her to the clinic. After an extended wait she was x rayed. The PA told my daughter and my husband (after they took the x ray) that the radiologist was not in and that they would call us Mon. My daughter left the clinic in a black boot looking brace. Now it is Mon and no call. I did call 2 times to the clinic and finally the radiolgy gal took the read report (wasn't read yet at noon but this is the 3:00 call) to the clinic and had the PA call me. Luck is finally with us ... only a sprain. But the PA wanted her back in 2 weeks to re check it. I said I don't think we will be coming back there... first we spent a lot of time this week end stressed because her foot was numb, her pain level was getting worse and we had no idea if her foot was broken. I also told the PA that I thought it would have been more professional to have told my husband and daughter before the X ray that it would not be read until Mon. ( maybe we would have taken her to a different clinic that could read it that day... but we surly would not subject our daughter to another xray and more radiation..) the PA snarled at me..."Mame if you are not happy with the situation call the director of nurses" ... them she slammed the phone down. Any comments??
To say the least, the PA's behavior was unprofessional. If I were you I would call and speak with the director of nurses. I would explain exactly what you wrote above, that if you had known that the xray was not going to be read, you could have opted to go to another clinic or emergency room. Certainly let them know about the behavior of the PA and being hung up on. As far as the sprain, unfortunately, sometimes sprains are more painful than breaks and take a long time to heal. If it were me, I would take an anti inflammatory, like Ibuprofen or aleve and ice it several times a day, and just take it easy on it. Partial weight bearing until it is less painful, if she stops using it, it will just get stiff and more painful.
You all are just having some tuff luck lately. How do you keep your sanity. How is your husband feeling? Have you found out anything? I am saying extra prayers for you and your family. Take Care of yourself.
Love and Hugs,
Deanna0 -
I agree with Deanna that it was handled very poorlypjba11 said:nurse question!?
Ro you are a nurse and Deanna you are a nurse? My daughter is 12. Friday she fell during gym class and had to go to the school nurse to call us because her foot was badly hurt. I had just gotten back to our farm from town and her dad was still in town so he went right up to the school and took her to the clinic. After an extended wait she was x rayed. The PA told my daughter and my husband (after they took the x ray) that the radiologist was not in and that they would call us Mon. My daughter left the clinic in a black boot looking brace. Now it is Mon and no call. I did call 2 times to the clinic and finally the radiolgy gal took the read report (wasn't read yet at noon but this is the 3:00 call) to the clinic and had the PA call me. Luck is finally with us ... only a sprain. But the PA wanted her back in 2 weeks to re check it. I said I don't think we will be coming back there... first we spent a lot of time this week end stressed because her foot was numb, her pain level was getting worse and we had no idea if her foot was broken. I also told the PA that I thought it would have been more professional to have told my husband and daughter before the X ray that it would not be read until Mon. ( maybe we would have taken her to a different clinic that could read it that day... but we surly would not subject our daughter to another xray and more radiation..) the PA snarled at me..."Mame if you are not happy with the situation call the director of nurses" ... them she slammed the phone down. Any comments??
I am so sorry about your daughter's fall. It must still be painful for her, and you too. I am sure you would have gone elsewhere if you knew you could not get x-ray results until Monday afternoon. When your child hurts, you certainly hurt, too. Sometimes a fracture does not show up right away, but two weeks is a long time to wait for another x-ray. I am so sorry you and your family has had such a hard time with everything. I would complain to the clinic about the delay and how you were treated. I hope you got the PA's name, too. Hope they told you to give her some Ibuprofen and ice over the weekend and to keep the foot elevated. Hope you and Garth are doing better, too. I will say some extra prayers for you and your family. HUGS to all of you. Sorry I did not see this post last night.0
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