Need to vent...I am so..

didn't have chemo
but had 2 surgeries and radiation. Be kind to yourself. Sleep when you need to. I would take it away if I could. All I can say it hang in there, beat this beast, vent when you need to. We are here for support. Personally, I don't know what I would have done without this site. It is my only support.

I'll be praying for you,
Betsy

Your body will recover
but it is important to will your body to recover. I have had chemo throughout this past year and I am
now almost done with it. Please don't forget chemo's effects are cumulative and it gets worse towards
the end. I know you are tired of being sick and tired. Find escapes- music, books or that season of
Sex in the city that you missed. Just get through it the best you can. And come here and ask for needed
support, we are always here. It's like an emotinoal seven eleven open 24/7.

I wish you much luck with your mastectomy and hope it will go all as planned. This will you also a break
from chemo, I know it's exchanging one evil for another but it will still let you recover from the effects
of the chemo. Please be prepared for chemo, I don't know if you have someone to take care of you but
if not then get your home ready. Prepare meals and put them in easy to open containers. Put some dishes
on the counter to use, you will have difficulty reaching. Put out some clothes that open in the front out.

I think that is enough for now.... I don't want to bore you -)

Hugs,
Ayse

cavediver said:

Yes, it sucks...but
you have finished chemo and that is one major step forward in the battle! I know how hard it is to face surgery and weeks of rads......but the road will end and it really does get better! I was dropped to my knees by chemo...and thought the treatments would never end.. but the rad weeks went by quickly and not as difficult as the chemo. Even the surgery was not as hard on my than the chemo. So, hang in there...fight the battle knowing you are almost to the end of the tunnel. Sending positive thoughts your way and hugs

I feel like you i feel so
I feel like you i feel so bad from the chemo I've been on it since the end of July and have one more cycle ending January 27.it does seem like nearing the end is rough the taste in my mouth and the smells are really taking a toll on me to, but the good news for you is the worst is almost over for you because I've had a mastectomy and that's a breeze i think they cut so many nerves you really don't feel anything i didn't take any pain meds afterwards.hang in there with the rest of us to bad we can't really be together going threw this but this site is all we have to connect so know your not alone we love you and most have been threw it and going to finish it and be fine and have stories to tell how we made it. Lots of hugs and kisses MollyZ

Glad you are done chemo,
but sorry you are feeling bad. I only had 4 treatments and it took me about 2 weeks after my last to begin to feel better. Since you had 16, I'm sure it will take longer for you to get it out of your system and feel better. Make sure you are still drinking lots of water to flush your system. I agree with you that cancer sucks. Good luck on your upcoming surgery. Will be sending positive thoughts & prayers your way.

xoxo
Jean

Vent Away
HI,
As hard as it is to imagine there will be a day when all this is over and you will go on with your life. Try to plan something to look forward to like a weekend away or a visit to a park. I went to Foxwoods with my friends when I was done, it was a blast.

Terry

vent all you need to
hang in there you are going though a lot at this time. it will get better try to take it one day at a time.the radiation was not bad on me i work every day i took rads but i hated to go every day but that did pass as well. keep your head up take ond day as it come it will come to a end. good luck hugs and love comming your was and we all in here care about you'.
CANCER SUCKS

disneyfan2008 said:

I didn't have chemo but so sorry to hear
you are going through all this....I hope things will go well and will be thinking of you

good luck
dear sister,
good luck with your surgery. wishing you easy time, clear margins and quick recovery.
try to rest, relax and make something pleasant for yourself.
hugs

You're right. It sucks! But
You're right. It sucks! But I would rather do surgery and rads than chemo again so perhaps the worst is over and each day/week you will feel better from the chemo. Your taste will come back, nausea will diminish and bits of energy will return. A great sister who doesn't post anymore once said, " they don't serve weak at this restaurant" and you will find out that you are stronger than you thought you were because you will see the other side to all this and look back and comment on what a crappy ride it was but at least it's done and you've done all you could. We will be here with you through all of it giving you tips and advice on how to make you more comfortable. Try to take a deep breath and know all the worry in the world will not change what's coming up except put you in a weakened condition when it arrives and destroy today. I honestly know how you feel. I tried getting out of my 3rd chemo and they had to cut it back to 75% because of se. I'm on the other side and I'm glad I did it. Hugs to you, hope you're feeling better soon.
jan

phoenixrising said:

You're right. It sucks! But
You're right. It sucks! But I would rather do surgery and rads than chemo again so perhaps the worst is over and each day/week you will feel better from the chemo. Your taste will come back, nausea will diminish and bits of energy will return. A great sister who doesn't post anymore once said, " they don't serve weak at this restaurant" and you will find out that you are stronger than you thought you were because you will see the other side to all this and look back and comment on what a crappy ride it was but at least it's done and you've done all you could. We will be here with you through all of it giving you tips and advice on how to make you more comfortable. Try to take a deep breath and know all the worry in the world will not change what's coming up except put you in a weakened condition when it arrives and destroy today. I honestly know how you feel. I tried getting out of my 3rd chemo and they had to cut it back to 75% because of se. I'm on the other side and I'm glad I did it. Hugs to you, hope you're feeling better soon.
jan

Chemo Sucks
It does but now you are finished with that part of treatment, and your body will slowly start to feeling better, it took me awhile but eventually I started to feel like my old self again, but I know this is the new me.
Please take it slow and easy dear sister and rest as much as you can.
Good luck with your surgery, and I hope it goes much better for you than Chemo.
Hugs Karie