Chemo postponed until Tuesday

Aortus
Aortus Member Posts: 967
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
We met with the Onc today and when Moop reported some shortness of breath, he decided to order precautionary tests to make sure there is no blood clot. He doesn't think there is any problem, but he wants to make sure. So Moops is getting a CT scan today and another scan Monday. Better safe than sorry!
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  • mimivac
    mimivac Member Posts: 2,143 Member
    Definitely. It's good to be
    Definitely. It's good to be cautious, but I am sure it is nothing. Treat Moopy to a nice weekend. All my love,

    Mimi
  • creampuff91344
    creampuff91344 Member Posts: 988
    mimivac said:

    Definitely. It's good to be
    Definitely. It's good to be cautious, but I am sure it is nothing. Treat Moopy to a nice weekend. All my love,

    Mimi

    God bless those doctors who
    God bless those doctors who are cautious with our precious souls. Moopy is on my calendar for Tuesday, and she will be in my thoughts. Thanks for the update, and have a good weekend. Hugs,

    Judy
  • tgf
    tgf Member Posts: 950 Member

    God bless those doctors who
    God bless those doctors who are cautious with our precious souls. Moopy is on my calendar for Tuesday, and she will be in my thoughts. Thanks for the update, and have a good weekend. Hugs,

    Judy

    Moopy
    Thanks for letting us know about Moopy's treatment being postponed. She's been in my thoughts ... and will continue to be.

    Have a wonderful ... relaxing weekend. :-)

    hugs.
    teena
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    Sending gentle hugs
    Let Moopy know she is in my prayers! Keep us posted and enjoy your weekend together!

    Hugs,

    RE
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    Yes, for sure - better safe than sorry!
    Hello, Mr. Professor. Thanks so much for the update on your lovely wife. She & Kourtnee were foremost on my mind today; and, I'm - unfortunately - just checking in. For whatever it's worth - I'm confident Moopy's symptoms are due to the cumulative effects of chemo. (No, I'm certainly not a doctor. But, I've been there*, exactly where she is now...) Nevertheless, I'm also really glad her doctor is ordering the tests. No such thing as too much precaution, in my humble opinion.

    Try not to worry. :-) As I'm sure you probably already know, a few days of delay won't diminish the effectiveness of her chemo. Try not to be too disappointed that it's not yet over & done. Have a restful & relaxing weekend. Moopy probably just needs to gather up a little more strength before that final treatment. I'm really glad you'll be around, to be with her.

    Please be sure to keep us posted. Thanks, again.

    Kind regards, Susan

    * = FYI: For me, total TAC dosage average 10-12 treatments @ 3 weeks apart. I got it all in only 6 treatments, about double-dosed...
  • Aortus
    Aortus Member Posts: 967

    Yes, for sure - better safe than sorry!
    Hello, Mr. Professor. Thanks so much for the update on your lovely wife. She & Kourtnee were foremost on my mind today; and, I'm - unfortunately - just checking in. For whatever it's worth - I'm confident Moopy's symptoms are due to the cumulative effects of chemo. (No, I'm certainly not a doctor. But, I've been there*, exactly where she is now...) Nevertheless, I'm also really glad her doctor is ordering the tests. No such thing as too much precaution, in my humble opinion.

    Try not to worry. :-) As I'm sure you probably already know, a few days of delay won't diminish the effectiveness of her chemo. Try not to be too disappointed that it's not yet over & done. Have a restful & relaxing weekend. Moopy probably just needs to gather up a little more strength before that final treatment. I'm really glad you'll be around, to be with her.

    Please be sure to keep us posted. Thanks, again.

    Kind regards, Susan

    * = FYI: For me, total TAC dosage average 10-12 treatments @ 3 weeks apart. I got it all in only 6 treatments, about double-dosed...

    All good...
    We're back from the hospital now, and I can report that the Moopster's CT scan came out completely clear. The oncologist pointed out that some side effects of chemo are cumulative, so you get extra credit for reading his mind. And four days' delay is a little annoying, especially since we were so looking forward to being done. But it's nice to know that our onc has no problem ordering tests, and nicer still to know that Moopy's lungs are great.

    Thank you ALL for your concern!

    Joe
  • rjjj
    rjjj Member Posts: 1,822 Member
    Glad your being safe
    Thanks for letting us know. Moopy, i'll still be here with my flashlight on for Tues. I also reported SOB but they didn't say to much. Just that it is a side-effect for some. And that my energy would return in time. Maybe its a good thing they are doing these scans. Now i am worried also. Let us know as soon as you can. The last time i had my blood drawn i got very short of breath and had to go sit outside for awhile (i was light headed also.) They just thought i was anxious and having a panic attack. That could have been. But it is very smart to make sure. Wish they would have for me.

    Give Moopy my love and i will be praying that all is well for Tue. Keep us Posted Joe.
    love and hugs
    jackie
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    Aortus said:

    All good...
    We're back from the hospital now, and I can report that the Moopster's CT scan came out completely clear. The oncologist pointed out that some side effects of chemo are cumulative, so you get extra credit for reading his mind. And four days' delay is a little annoying, especially since we were so looking forward to being done. But it's nice to know that our onc has no problem ordering tests, and nicer still to know that Moopy's lungs are great.

    Thank you ALL for your concern!

    Joe

    I am RELIEVED!
    Thanks, again, for the update, Joe. I truly felt via my "gut instinct" (and per my own personal chemo experiences) that Moopy's OK - but, am now so very relieved by the test results.

    :-)

    Kind regards, Susan
  • bfbear
    bfbear Member Posts: 380
    rjjj said:

    Glad your being safe
    Thanks for letting us know. Moopy, i'll still be here with my flashlight on for Tues. I also reported SOB but they didn't say to much. Just that it is a side-effect for some. And that my energy would return in time. Maybe its a good thing they are doing these scans. Now i am worried also. Let us know as soon as you can. The last time i had my blood drawn i got very short of breath and had to go sit outside for awhile (i was light headed also.) They just thought i was anxious and having a panic attack. That could have been. But it is very smart to make sure. Wish they would have for me.

    Give Moopy my love and i will be praying that all is well for Tue. Keep us Posted Joe.
    love and hugs
    jackie

    For Moopy & Aortus
    SO sorry about the postponement (I can identify...I have another week and a half to go until surgery, and I've already waited two months...it's killing me!!!! no pun intended).

    But I'm glad there are no problems other than the cumulative affects of chemo. All this information is so good to have. I feel as though I am prepared for anything that may happen in the not too distant future, thanks to this board. I am so grateful for your posts.

    I hope your weekend is calm, uneventful, and maybe even fun! Know that you are loved and that you are in my prayers.

    Hugs and healing prayers,
    Debi
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    rjjj said:

    Glad your being safe
    Thanks for letting us know. Moopy, i'll still be here with my flashlight on for Tues. I also reported SOB but they didn't say to much. Just that it is a side-effect for some. And that my energy would return in time. Maybe its a good thing they are doing these scans. Now i am worried also. Let us know as soon as you can. The last time i had my blood drawn i got very short of breath and had to go sit outside for awhile (i was light headed also.) They just thought i was anxious and having a panic attack. That could have been. But it is very smart to make sure. Wish they would have for me.

    Give Moopy my love and i will be praying that all is well for Tue. Keep us Posted Joe.
    love and hugs
    jackie

    Hello, Jackie!
    How are YOU doing? I bet you're really glad chemo is over & done. :-)

    Kind regards, Susan
  • mimivac
    mimivac Member Posts: 2,143 Member
    Aortus said:

    All good...
    We're back from the hospital now, and I can report that the Moopster's CT scan came out completely clear. The oncologist pointed out that some side effects of chemo are cumulative, so you get extra credit for reading his mind. And four days' delay is a little annoying, especially since we were so looking forward to being done. But it's nice to know that our onc has no problem ordering tests, and nicer still to know that Moopy's lungs are great.

    Thank you ALL for your concern!

    Joe

    Great to hear this!
    Very happy and relieved that Moopy is completely in the clear. I had shortness of breath during chemo as well. It is frustrating that there is a delay, but maybe you can use this weekend to do something fun instead. Sending all my love,

    Mimi
  • mmontero38
    mmontero38 Member Posts: 1,510
    Better safe than sorry Joe,
    Better safe than sorry Joe, I'm glad the oncologist is looking into this. But tell Moopy that the magna light will still be shining. And....... I will be doing the happy nekkid dance. Yikes!!!!!!!!! At least you get a break from seeing me nekkid. LOL. Hugs to Moopy. Lili
  • JoyD
    JoyD Member Posts: 81
    Shortness of Breath = Anxiety Attack for me
    Say HI to Moopy!

    Hope is all well. I have a similar experience - what happened with mine is that my good arm (right side) had about 3 Phlebitis and I was scared about the Pulmonary Artery (this is in connection to the clinical study drug)....so last Friday, I started having shortness of breath and had to be rushed to the Oncologist office....he asked me several questions on when it started - told him a week ago. He tried to call the insurance to get authorization for me to get the CT scan for the lungs...no luck as the insurance was moving their office last friday - april 17. Oncologist gave me a prescription called Xanax as he thinks I am having an Anxiety attack due to the Phlebitis - too much thinking and imagining. If needed, I should take it at least 2x a day....also, told me to go to ER for the tests. Just like Moopy, my lungs are clear of the blood clot but it was a pain to go through those tests - Chest Xray, CT Scan and blood test. Anyway, I take the Xanax drug at times that I feel I am going to have the anxiety attack.....and what it does, it really helps me relax.

    Hope my experience helps you too.

    Joy
  • JoyD
    JoyD Member Posts: 81
    Shortness of Breath = Anxiety Attack for me
    Say HI to Moopy!

    Hope is all well. I have a similar experience - what happened with mine is that my good arm (right side) had about 3 Phlebitis and I was scared about the Pulmonary Artery (this is in connection to the clinical study drug)....so last Friday, I started having shortness of breath and had to be rushed to the Oncologist office....he asked me several questions on when it started - told him a week ago. He tried to call the insurance to get authorization for me to get the CT scan for the lungs...no luck as the insurance was moving their office last friday - april 17. Oncologist gave me a prescription called Xanax as he thinks I am having an Anxiety attack due to the Phlebitis - too much thinking and imagining. If needed, I should take it at least 2x a day....also, told me to go to ER for the tests. Just like Moopy, my lungs are clear of the blood clot but it was a pain to go through those tests - Chest Xray, CT Scan and blood test. Anyway, I take the Xanax drug at times that I feel I am going to have the anxiety attack.....and what it does, it really helps me relax.

    Hope my experience helps you too.

    Joy
  • JoyD
    JoyD Member Posts: 81
    Shortness of Breath = Anxiety Attack for me
    Say HI to Moopy!

    Hope is all well. I have a similar experience - what happened with mine is that my good arm (right side) had about 3 Phlebitis and I was scared about the Pulmonary Artery (this is in connection to the clinical study drug)....so last Friday, I started having shortness of breath and had to be rushed to the Oncologist office....he asked me several questions on when it started - told him a week ago. He tried to call the insurance to get authorization for me to get the CT scan for the lungs...no luck as the insurance was moving their office last friday - april 17. Oncologist gave me a prescription called Xanax as he thinks I am having an Anxiety attack due to the Phlebitis - too much thinking and imagining. If needed, I should take it at least 2x a day....also, told me to go to ER for the tests. Just like Moopy, my lungs are clear of the blood clot but it was a pain to go through those tests - Chest Xray, CT Scan and blood test. Anyway, I take the Xanax drug at times that I feel I am going to have the anxiety attack.....and what it does, it really helps me relax.

    Hope my experience helps you too.

    Joy
  • Ltalcott
    Ltalcott Member Posts: 119
    JoyD said:

    Shortness of Breath = Anxiety Attack for me
    Say HI to Moopy!

    Hope is all well. I have a similar experience - what happened with mine is that my good arm (right side) had about 3 Phlebitis and I was scared about the Pulmonary Artery (this is in connection to the clinical study drug)....so last Friday, I started having shortness of breath and had to be rushed to the Oncologist office....he asked me several questions on when it started - told him a week ago. He tried to call the insurance to get authorization for me to get the CT scan for the lungs...no luck as the insurance was moving their office last friday - april 17. Oncologist gave me a prescription called Xanax as he thinks I am having an Anxiety attack due to the Phlebitis - too much thinking and imagining. If needed, I should take it at least 2x a day....also, told me to go to ER for the tests. Just like Moopy, my lungs are clear of the blood clot but it was a pain to go through those tests - Chest Xray, CT Scan and blood test. Anyway, I take the Xanax drug at times that I feel I am going to have the anxiety attack.....and what it does, it really helps me relax.

    Hope my experience helps you too.

    Joy

    But we can't tell
    Shortness of breath and chest pain can be an anxiety attack or a plumonary embolism, or in my experience, three weeks after my mastectomy surgery, pneumonia. WE CAN'T TELL, and that's why we go in when we have those kind of symptoms!

    They did a CT scan, chest x-ray, blood work, and sent me home with antibiotics. Once I knew what it was--the pain almost went away. Fear of the unknown.

    Lisa
  • tasha_111
    tasha_111 Member Posts: 2,072
    Ltalcott said:

    But we can't tell
    Shortness of breath and chest pain can be an anxiety attack or a plumonary embolism, or in my experience, three weeks after my mastectomy surgery, pneumonia. WE CAN'T TELL, and that's why we go in when we have those kind of symptoms!

    They did a CT scan, chest x-ray, blood work, and sent me home with antibiotics. Once I knew what it was--the pain almost went away. Fear of the unknown.

    Lisa

    Moopy
    Moopy and My Joe, I'm just glad you are both ok. Jxxxxxxxx
  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 Member Posts: 1,751 Member
    mimivac said:

    Definitely. It's good to be
    Definitely. It's good to be cautious, but I am sure it is nothing. Treat Moopy to a nice weekend. All my love,

    Mimi

    Thank You My Friends
    Thank you for your messages, everyone. You comfort and cheer me, as ever.

    Maybe it is anxiety as Joy experienced. Still, I know it is good that my doctor is cautious and not hesitant to order tests. On Monday I get an echocardiogram. If that is ok, then I can have chemo on Tuesday. Of course, any test is cause for nervousness, so I will be relieved to have it done on Monday.

    I will hold your congratulations and best wishes on finishing chemo in my heart til then. Mimi and Jackie, I can see your new flashlights waving at the end of that tunnel with all our sisters. Joy, you will get there soon. And I will have a flashlight waving for you then!

    Tasha Julia girl, I like the comical Mr. Banana tableau but miss our Turquoise Girl. Hope she will be back sometime. Did you see your Clydesdale in the rotation on the ACS homepage??

    Wishing you all a good weekend.
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    Moopy23 said:

    Thank You My Friends
    Thank you for your messages, everyone. You comfort and cheer me, as ever.

    Maybe it is anxiety as Joy experienced. Still, I know it is good that my doctor is cautious and not hesitant to order tests. On Monday I get an echocardiogram. If that is ok, then I can have chemo on Tuesday. Of course, any test is cause for nervousness, so I will be relieved to have it done on Monday.

    I will hold your congratulations and best wishes on finishing chemo in my heart til then. Mimi and Jackie, I can see your new flashlights waving at the end of that tunnel with all our sisters. Joy, you will get there soon. And I will have a flashlight waving for you then!

    Tasha Julia girl, I like the comical Mr. Banana tableau but miss our Turquoise Girl. Hope she will be back sometime. Did you see your Clydesdale in the rotation on the ACS homepage??

    Wishing you all a good weekend.

    Although I didn't do chemo,
    Although I didn't do chemo, I am glad that you are coming out of the tunnel. I think that I will wave one of those big lights they use to advertise with. A giant beacon burning bright for all of my friends who have passed plateaus and are moving forward. Yea Team!!
    Stef
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    Shortness of Breath
    As Scarlett O'Hara said, "Fiddle-de-de!!!" Had I been paying attention, I could have told you right away that your symptoms were only a clear sign that you were excitedly breathless about finishing chemo!!! We all know that nervous and excited feel exactly the same way! No, you weren't overly anxious, and didn't have an embolism~ you were simply anticipating the end of chemotherapy! YAY!!!! I won't hold my breath until Tuesday, as blue is really not my best color, but I shall be thinking of you!

    Hugs,
    Claudia