Just checking in

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catluver96
catluver96 Member Posts: 73
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

As my Dad says when he calls, "just checking".

I'm still at St. Joseph's medical center.... since Tuesday night.

Had bone scan done. Needle biopsy of right hip.  Consult with  Rad oncologist. Two rads to large lesion in left side of brain.

Feel absolutely weak all afternoons. Don't even want to open eyes. And dizzy. Better in evenings, it seems.

Anyway, surgery Monday to drain and remove part of cyst that is putting pressure on my brain and making me feel so bad.

Neurosurgeon said it's near my left ear, not very deep. Mostly fluid. Take about an hour to remove from behind my ear. Not bad! Not very close to my brain either. 

So ready to feel better.

 Friday morning had new rad mask made. And mold for leg & pelvis. I think we start rads on Monday. 

Got some good news. This A.M. oncologist said chemo later and it won't be as hard as last time. Last time was rough treatment....his words. I don't know how I survived it. Just brutal. So so relived to hear this about chemo.

Please hold good thoughts for my surgery. I'm a bit nervous, but want to get better!

Taking it a moment at a time.

Vicki

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  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
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    Vicki,

    It must be rather quiet at this time in the hospital.  I started my cancer treatments with a 12 day (unexpected) stay in the hospital.  I went in for a colonoscopy, endoscopy and PEG insert and it screwed me all up.  I ended up watching TV all night and walking the halls (I could no sleep).

    It sounds like things went well so far, I hope they continue to be smooth for you.   I am glad the onc recommends a course of chemo which won’t be as difficult to handle.  I guess you have already started some treatments or are you still in planning phase?

    Wishing you well,

    Matt

  • catluver96
    catluver96 Member Posts: 73
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    CivilMatt said:

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    Vicki,

    It must be rather quiet at this time in the hospital.  I started my cancer treatments with a 12 day (unexpected) stay in the hospital.  I went in for a colonoscopy, endoscopy and PEG insert and it screwed me all up.  I ended up watching TV all night and walking the halls (I could no sleep).

    It sounds like things went well so far, I hope they continue to be smooth for you.   I am glad the onc recommends a course of chemo which won’t be as difficult to handle.  I guess you have already started some treatments or are you still in planning phase?

    Wishing you well,

    Matt

    I think you would say

    Thank you.

    I think you would say planning phase, but moving along...

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
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    Checkin In Too...

    Just a quick shout out your way...

    Thoughts & Prayers 

    John

  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
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    catluver96 said:

    I think you would say

    Thank you.

    I think you would say planning phase, but moving along...

    Vicki

    So glad they have a plan and wheels are in motion. If it is any consulation, I went thru traditional rads and Cisplatin in 2012,it was really really hard on me. This year I had percision rads at base of skull with virtually no side effects. I am currently on my 3rd session (had 7tx) of chemo w/ erbitux and taxol and it is no where close to first go around. I am pretty much doing all my normal activities. I have tx on Thursdays and a lazy day either Sat. or Sunday of each week, my hair thinned to where I had it cut to an inch and some acne but, like Matt had told me, nothing so embarassing to keep me from going out in public. Do you know what chemo they are going to give you?

    Candi

  • catluver96
    catluver96 Member Posts: 73
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    I don't know yet. Had

    I don't know yet. Had Cisplatin first time, too.

    Thank you for sharing this with me. Candi.   Helps.

    V

  • catluver96
    catluver96 Member Posts: 73
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    Undecided

    Removed duplicate post. 

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
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    vicki, i understand you being

    vicki, i understand you being nervous but i'm so glad they have a plan to help you feel better.  praying for you and sending postive mojo too.  monday will be here and over with before you know it.  its wonderful that they can give you different chemo that won't be so brutal.  you are gonna make it thru all this, Vicki, you just have to believe.  we will all be here cheering for you and sending lots of prayers.  get lots of rest and prepare for the fight.  you'll be thru the tunnel before you know it.

    God bless you,

    dj

  • catluver96
    catluver96 Member Posts: 73
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    debbiejeanne said:

    vicki, i understand you being

    vicki, i understand you being nervous but i'm so glad they have a plan to help you feel better.  praying for you and sending postive mojo too.  monday will be here and over with before you know it.  its wonderful that they can give you different chemo that won't be so brutal.  you are gonna make it thru all this, Vicki, you just have to believe.  we will all be here cheering for you and sending lots of prayers.  get lots of rest and prepare for the fight.  you'll be thru the tunnel before you know it.

    God bless you,

    dj

    comforting 
    Thank you ALL.
    V

    comforting 

    Thank you ALL.

    V

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
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    Keeping you in my prayers...

    and tucked into my pocket.  You're sounding like the fighter we all know and love....KEEP IT UP!!

    p

  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
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    Hi Vicki

     

    Will keep you in pray that all goes well tomorrow.

     

    God Bless

    Hondo

  • catluver96
    catluver96 Member Posts: 73
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    Brain surgery just hours away

    WOW. Just hours away now.....

    Little nervous. Anxious to feel better.

    V

  • cid817
    cid817 Member Posts: 58
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    Prayers

    Prayers and positive thoughts to you, Vickie.

  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
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    catluver96 said:

    Brain surgery just hours away

    WOW. Just hours away now.....

    Little nervous. Anxious to feel better.

    V

    Faith Hope Charity & Miracles

    Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

    Praying for you Vicki, God be with you my sister.

     

    Hondo

     

  • j4mie
    j4mie Member Posts: 218
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    Good luck!

    You're probably in surgery as I type this...Thinking of you today, and hoping that things continue to go well!

    Jamie

  • inittogether2
    inittogether2 Member Posts: 18
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    j4mie said:

    Good luck!

    You're probably in surgery as I type this...Thinking of you today, and hoping that things continue to go well!

    Jamie

     
    Prayers headed your way

     

    Prayers headed your way Vicki!

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