Tomorrow's the day the "games" begin...:(

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MAJW
MAJW Member Posts: 2,510 Member
in Breast Cancer #1
New treatment plan starts tomorrow.....Xeloda twice a day and radiation once a day, ...both for 6 weeks....now....aren't I going to be a real peach to live with? I feel so bad for my sweet husband....At least my kids and grands won't have to be around me on a daily basis! I see me turning into a real bi@@h.......but if that's what it takes to get through this, so be it....My friends, real friends, that is, have circled the wagons and are taking care of meals 3 days a week for the next 6 weeks..... Amazing and humbling....

So my pink sisters, that 's the plan, Stan!

Wishing all who are fighting the first, second, third time of this nasty disease better days....we can do it! Won't be easy but we can.....
Hugs, Nancy
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  • camul
    camul Member Posts: 2,537
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    Nancy
    how wonderful that you have such caring friends. I am sure your husband is more than happy to be your rock! I will be thinking of you and sending prayers. And yes you are right you can do it, and with the support of all of your pink sisters!

    ~Carol
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
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    You can do it Nancy! Good
    You can do it Nancy! Good luck tomorrow Nancy!


    Hugs, Jan
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
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    survivorbc09 said:

    You can do it Nancy! Good
    You can do it Nancy! Good luck tomorrow Nancy!


    Hugs, Jan

    I'll be there in spirit, Nancy
    I love your attitude. Your situation stinks but you still have a sense of humor and lots of fight in you. Good for you! So glad the real friends are circling the wagons and pitching in--one less thing you have to deal with. I'm sure your husband is going to step right up to the plate and take good care of you too.

    Take good care and give us an update.
    Hugs, Renee
  • TraciInLA
    TraciInLA Member Posts: 1,994 Member
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    Don't tell Sister Mary St. Victor on me...
    When I was a little girl in Sunday school, Sister Mary St. Victor used to tell us that we were never supposed to use the words "hate" or "damn."

    But I hate -- really, truly, completely HATE -- that you have to go through chemo and radiation at the same time, Nancy, and wish there was some way to damn those cancer cells to hell without putting your body through hell at the same time.

    (I don't think we were supposed to use the word "hell," either, come to think of it.)

    I am just a wee bit jealous of all those homecooked meals you're getting -- dare I say, I "covet" them, which is another word we Catholic girls weren't supposed to use? :-) I hope they're a bright spot for you for the next 6 weeks. If you feel up to it, give us weekly updates on what kind of yummy food you're getting!

    Let us know what we can do to help you through this, Nancy -- and don't tell Sister Mary St. Victor on me!

    :-) Traci
  • grams2jc
    grams2jc Member Posts: 756
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    So sorry you are going to have to do this
    But thank goodness for your hubby and good friends. Those meals will sooo take some of the stress off of your hubby and you.

    I wish you the best possible outcome with the very least number of side effects during this looooong 6 weeks.

    Get the marker out to X out the days as they go by, I always liked noting what percent I had finished... you can do this!

    Jennifer
  • Mitzi333
    Mitzi333 Member Posts: 511 Member
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    grams2jc said:

    So sorry you are going to have to do this
    But thank goodness for your hubby and good friends. Those meals will sooo take some of the stress off of your hubby and you.

    I wish you the best possible outcome with the very least number of side effects during this looooong 6 weeks.

    Get the marker out to X out the days as they go by, I always liked noting what percent I had finished... you can do this!

    Jennifer

    Sending positive vibes your way...
    Wishing YOU all the BEST for your new regime. Yes, YOU CAN... Do it!!!

    You're in my thoughts and prayers!!!


    Hugs~
    Mitzi ;0)
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
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    You can do it!!
    Nancy, we know it's not going to be easy, for anyone. Thankfully, you have your family and friends to help. Your humor will also take you far. Hoping for excellent results and minimal side effects. (((Hugs)))
  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
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    Oh, Nancy,
    I'm sorry that you have to do this. What wonderful friends you have! And we here will be with you every step of the way, too. Post when you can, dear one.

    Sue
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    MyTurnNow said:

    You can do it!!
    Nancy, we know it's not going to be easy, for anyone. Thankfully, you have your family and friends to help. Your humor will also take you far. Hoping for excellent results and minimal side effects. (((Hugs)))

    Nancy,
    Prayers and high hopes that this treatment does the trick ...Keep your positive energy going -- as it has served you well in the past ...and will keep the darkness at bay.

    We will holding you close to our hearts, and here for you anytime of the day.

    Hope, Strength, Courage and Peace.

    Vicki Sam
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
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    Xeloda is one of my
    Xeloda is one of my treatment options too~ I send you kick-butt strength and courage on the days you don't feel up to it!

    As for your friends who are going to bring meals etc??? They are only reacting in kind to the type of friend and neighbor you obviously have always been to them. It is wonderful to see your loving-kindness being repaid when you need it most. You are blessed...as are your friends. It is a loving circle...

    Hugs, Chen♥
  • gami43
    gami43 Member Posts: 281
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    chenheart said:

    Xeloda is one of my
    Xeloda is one of my treatment options too~ I send you kick-butt strength and courage on the days you don't feel up to it!

    As for your friends who are going to bring meals etc??? They are only reacting in kind to the type of friend and neighbor you obviously have always been to them. It is wonderful to see your loving-kindness being repaid when you need it most. You are blessed...as are your friends. It is a loving circle...

    Hugs, Chen♥

    Nancy - I wish you didn't
    Nancy - I wish you didn't have to go through both tx at
    one time; but girl hang in there....you not only have the
    love and support of your hubby and friends there, but we
    are always here for you too. Sending love & prayer your
    way.

    Hugs
    Teresa
  • mamolady
    mamolady Member Posts: 796 Member
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    6 weeks
    Nancy,
    6 weeks will be over before you know it. I am sure your husband will be marking off the days with you. It's awesome that everyone will be pitching in to help out. It never ceases to amaze me how people really step up when you need them.
    All the best in the weeks to come!

    Cindy
  • sinee
    sinee Member Posts: 196 Member
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    Holding on to you
    In thought and prayer. Wishing you the best possible outcome. You can do it Nancy. Get as much rest as you can and that will ease the B@@ch feeling. At least it has for me. When I don't get enough rest I am very difficult to be around. At least now I recognize the problem and go off to rest, sometimes I just need a good cry too. Whatever it takes, to get you through the day. Love to you. Sinee
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
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    Dear Nancy, This plan may
    Dear Nancy, This plan may feel like it's kicking your butt, but the deal is: You are kicking cancer's butt. A situation like yours can bring out the best in people. Your friends will feel good knowing that there is something that they can do for you and your family. Six weeks is not forever. You can do it! xoxoxoxo Lynn
  • butterflylvr
    butterflylvr Member Posts: 944
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    lynn1950 said:

    Dear Nancy, This plan may
    Dear Nancy, This plan may feel like it's kicking your butt, but the deal is: You are kicking cancer's butt. A situation like yours can bring out the best in people. Your friends will feel good knowing that there is something that they can do for you and your family. Six weeks is not forever. You can do it! xoxoxoxo Lynn

    Nancy,
    I so admire your strength and I know you will find it deep within to get through these next 6 weeks. So put on those pink gloves and go easy on those rad techs. We can't be in the rad room with you because we all glow enough already, but if you listen closely you can hear us chanting just outside your door.

    You are truly amazing...
    Hugs,
    Lorrie
  • pinkkari09
    pinkkari09 Member Posts: 877
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    Keeping you in my thoughts
    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Nancy. Hope the Xeloda is good to you and that it does the trick. May your radiation treatments go smoothly and your side effects be minimal.
    ~Kari
  • LoveBabyJesus
    LoveBabyJesus Member Posts: 1,679 Member
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    Good luck to you dear Nancy.
    Good luck to you dear Nancy. Thank you for inspiring all of us. You are in my prayers.
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
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    LoveBabyJesus said:

    Good luck to you dear Nancy.
    Good luck to you dear Nancy. Thank you for inspiring all of us. You are in my prayers.

    Go get 'em Nancy!
    Hope everything goes well today. My goodness, is this an all-day ordeal? It sounds like the medical profession will own your time for the next 6 weeks, but that also means they'll be watching you every single day.

    Sending hugs and prayers.

    Suzanne
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
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    Mitzi333 said:

    Sending positive vibes your way...
    Wishing YOU all the BEST for your new regime. Yes, YOU CAN... Do it!!!

    You're in my thoughts and prayers!!!


    Hugs~
    Mitzi ;0)

    Wishing you lots of luck
    Wishing you lots of luck with your treatment!

    Hugs, Leeza
  • dyaneb123
    dyaneb123 Member Posts: 950
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    Double Whammy said:

    Go get 'em Nancy!
    Hope everything goes well today. My goodness, is this an all-day ordeal? It sounds like the medical profession will own your time for the next 6 weeks, but that also means they'll be watching you every single day.

    Sending hugs and prayers.

    Suzanne

    We'll be helping you count
    We'll be helping you count doen those weeks Nancy. Sounds like they will be keeping you hopping with 3 treatments a day!
    Dee

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