Scary Doctor visit this morning UPDATE

Scary Doctor Visit
I'm sorry it's been rough for you. Unfortunately everytime we have to do scans the stuff we drink always taste like crap!! lol I tell my Dr all the time with everything they can do medically today, you would think that they would come up with something that tastes at least a little better. You were right, maybe you should have waited for the scan when you were feeling better but I'm sure you did it because you were nervous about what it was. Unfotunately, once we go thru this lousy cancer, every ache and pain, we right away think the worst. I had alot of tenderness alittle below my bellybutton and to the right for a long time after surgery. It didn't have to be touched to hurt, sometimes I would just feel sharp pains when I was standing. It was scar tissue that formed from surgery plus I have a slight hernia, which is common after surgery. You were lucky that it was only 21/2 hrs at chemo, I usually spent that amopunt of time normally and then when I became allergic to the chemo and needed steroids first, I spent 4-5 hrs there! I can relate to the hot flashes and I have alot of sympathy for you. I had already been thru menopause before cancer,and had been taking hormone replacement beforehand (my gyn said they usually lower the risk of getting cc.... apparently NOT), which I stopped after my diagnosis. Of coure the hot flashes started again but on chemo, I wouldn't even know how to explain HOW HORRIBLE they were. Not only at night but during the day. My onc gave me Effexor which is an antidepressant that is being used for hot flashes,so I'm actually killing two birds with one stone. I call it my two in one pill! lol It helped the depression faster than the hot flashes, but eventually I noticed that they disappeared also HURRAY!!! I have noticed since chemo my overall body temp has changed I'm warmer than I used to be so the cold doesn't bother me quite as much. Is the cure worth it all.....when going thru it sometimes I didn't think so either. I thought 6 months of chemo was forever, but now looking back it went by pretty fast. Now possibly having to go back on chemo, I'm not happy, and I hope I don't have to.But this time I'll know what ot expect, and this time I won't think is it worth it. I know now it most definately is!!!! My thoughts are with you as you going this horrible time. Good luck

msccolon said:

awful day!
I am so sorry to hear about the HORRIBLE experience with the scan ... you'd think they could come up with something that's easier to tolerate, especially since we go through ENOUGH CRAP!!!! I do remember the tech saying the sweeter the stuff you drink the higher likelihood it's coming back up, which is why the only stuff they offer is the yummy (?!) banana smoothie! I hope they were thinking about what product they offer while they were cleaning up the mess! I would have loved to see the looks on the faces of the other people in the waiting room with you when you blew! Classic deer in headlights! I know, I get joy out of the weirdest things, but you have to take it where you can get it! I sure am praying that you have a better week on treatment; hope the added fluids help and that if the medication you are on for controlling nausea and vomiting aren't working they can get you something that DOES work. You have been through it and I know you are just wishing for ONE DARN GOOD DAY!!!! Stay strong, gal
mary

Vicki
I am so sorry to hear of the trouble you had with your scan. You have been through so much. I hope you feel better soon. Kim

Nasty Stuff
Wow, Vicki, so sorry you had such a bad experience with the scan....
hope the results are good when you get the report.

I once did have a throw up from the stuff I had to drink for a CT
scan; first time it ever happened and this was after I had had
several scans over the past year. I had to drink it there in
the clinic and then they gave me an injection also. You have
a choice of cherry or grape.....well, I did ok until I got home,
then, like you, I pitched all over the place and had to clean it
up. I also had the shakes and could not get warm. Bad time.

From now on I think I will be getting PET/CT scan, that's what
the docs want instead and for that they only give me an injection,no
stuff to drink. Goes easier.

Wishing the best for you,
Barbara

That's awful
Oh, man. Sounds like you had such a tough day. I'm so sorry. We'll be praying for wonderful results.

*hugs*
Gail

VickiCO said:

Thanks
Yes, I had to take a deep breath. ?the most likely scenario is hernia...my surgery was Feb 4, so almost 3 months. I just was alone and letting my imagination run.

I appreciate all of the support. Whatever it is, we can fix it.

Many hugs, Vicki

picture
if that picture by your name is your baby, then yes "this cure is worth it." My son is what kept me going so many times. So many people, I am sure, love and need you Vicki.
Try to hang in,
Pam

VickiCO said:

THANKS
I have had the worst week. The chemo reaction is so bad I am still bedridden. I have had 5 different anti-nausea drugs pushed in, plus one orally. They stopped the chemo Thursday. I can't even walk right now. A few more days, they say, and I'll turn around. Dr says next month we will change the dose and try a few other things. But I truly don't know if I can do this again.

GOOD NEWS is the scans were clear! No mets, no blockage, just radiation after effects showed up, so it looks like a hernia or scars.That we can deal with.

Thanks for listening. Vicki

Glad to hear GOOD news
Vicki Alright more good news congrads. You deserve good news, now get out and enjoy this spring weather I am happy for you enjoy

Sheri22

oh Vicki
Dear Vicki,
I am so sorry to hear that you have had such a hard time. I hope and pray that it goes better for you next round.
At the same time it is so good to hear that your scan was good! Yes!
We are thinking about you and we are with you.
Aloha,
Kathleen

VickiCO said:

Thanks Kathleen
Yes, as my chemo nurse said today, I got my a$$ kicked this time. But the doctor is working up a reduced plan for next time. I can't quit...I'm too close to the finish line. Only two more rounds and I am done.

Funny thing, not much stays down during this time, but today I got a craving for, of all things, Trix cereal! I haven't eaten that for years. Hubby went out and bought some and I had two big bowls...and it stayed with me! **** looked at me and said "You're not pregnant are you???" LOL! Whatever it takes.

Many hugs, Vicki

cravings
Hi Vicki,
2 more rounds... you're almost there.!

Funny thing about cravings.... **** is craving a Bob's Pizza about 4 days a week. (Mind you, before chemo he was eating a strict anti-cancer diet but now he is eating what he can eat.) The owner of the pizza place has caught on that we are buying 4 pizza's a week and he found out why. He's discounted ****'s pizza's until he is done with chemo. I just love the goodness of people. Enjoy your Trix!!
Aloha,
Kathleen