I was diagnosed with Cancer in March and although we knew it was Cancer its still a shock to be told it. I have had 2 chemo cycles now and have my 3rd at the end of the month. I would love to chat about the chemo side affects to anyone..
HI ALL - Well, I had my scan yesterday and I AM IN REMISSION!!! Now, I of course am THRILLED and am sure you are ALL happy for me, however I have had a hard time posting this with the bad news...BUT, then I said to myself - If I can just let them know there is HOPE!!!! AND THERE IS - I am keeping it short as there is not more for me to say...Docotr every 3 months, my port flushed every 6 weeks - I asked for a blood test in six weeks, when port is flushed, and my nurse is more than happy to do so...that way I have a clue of where my #'s are as well as if anything is "off" - I will know then - I will still be here to offfer my prayers, my thoughts, my aches and pains, and best wishes for ALL of you....XXXXXXXOOOOOOOO - Becky
I am now one of the monks! Though I do need my mate to finish work to get the bits I've missed!!!!
I remember the Kung Fund series and Grasshopper so it can't be that long ago :devil:
you both seem to have problems with cold sweats while I still sleep with a fan on How different these drugs affect us all. I seem to be going down the horrible mouth which is getting very sore again (must be the Doxil as didn't have it on the Tax), can't find anything to cover the taste and most things seem to make it worse, ah well I could do with losing some weight but 'missing' my coffee big time!!!! Apart from that feel better today thankfully, not used to being that tired
When are you contacting the hosp re your next chemo Eileen? Hope it goes well.
Hi Eileen and ladies,Becky,I hope you are on holiday or something because we havent heard from you for a while.
You are really having a bad deal Eileen but as you say when you start to feel better you think its not so bad after all.Like childbirth that way !!Any news of the baby?Ours is 9 days overdue now and being induced tomorrow so fingers crossed.Hope things get better soon,you dont deserve this.
Dot,you look like a smilie !!:cool: Its fab,I love smilies.
Its a little Girl, well not so little she was 8lb 8oz and arrived at 1: 40 this morning after 18 hours of labour.....
I phoned the Hospital yesterday and they said I was down for a CT scan on the 30th but said I need a break. So I have a week off now, my next one is 24th so my scan will be put off for another week...We are hoping to go up to see the Baby next week, its about 4 hours drive but will try to get there and see her. The Boys are going to Ireland for a week so it will be quiet in the house......
Glad to invite you Jackie to the mad monk society. Get your pic on here so we can see you......Hope all your treatments are going ok. Rose it is like child birth you do forget how bad you feel and every day you start to feel that bit better......
Love as alway's Eileen. xxxxxx
Congratulations Eileen! bet your looking forward to seeing her, that should give you the energy for the journey!
Didn't think they'd put it off for long but hey a week feeling better in yourself and getting to see grandchild should be worth it. Then you just need to dig in and get it over with cos believe me if you think you feel better in week 4 you don't compared to what you do as time goes by without the chemo!
Hope your enjoying what's left of the week Dot before your next big day on Friday! Just imagine with time next week it will be 2 down and one to go before checking progress (which I'm SURE will be good), before you know it we're half way there!
Rose - congratulations to you as well.
Would be nice to hear how Jayne's doing but as she wasn't really well enough for chemo but had it anyway, I assume its taken its toil and we will have to wait patiently, thinking for you though Jayne.
Congratulations Eileen,you must be so thrilled.Im hoping I will be in the same situation tomorrow as Rhian is being induced tonight
Im glad you are having a break from your treatment.You must be torn between not wanting any more and wanting to get it over with.A visit to see the baby is just the ticket.Feet up while the boys are away,you could even have the TV remote to yourself!!
Good luck for tomorrow-another one out of the way.
I remember Kung Fu (I remember his dad Big hairy man called Kung Kong)There were so many good programmes then.Champion the wonder horse,Fury and I loved Flipper..Do you remember The Thorn Birds? Very naughty in its time.
Anyone know what happened to Becky (Vermont)?Perhaps she will write soon
Thanks Rose for thinking of me, another chemo another step along the way.
I do remember the Thorn Birds, yes, naughty for it's time, nothing compared to what is out there now lol.
Thanks for the link Rose, I will check it out. I have a lovely wig but at the moment don't feel the need to wear it, but my trip tomorrow on the tubes to London might make me want to wear it lol. I shall wait and see how I feel, I think it might be a bit drafty on the stations lol.
Just wishing you luck for tom. It's interesting going out without hair! Last time I covered my head (bandana) everyone was more polite/helpful than usual but that was tempered with seeing what they were thinking (thought it was me being sensitive but not so such now) this time went out bald, everyone was more polite and chatty, as in jovial its like they are not sure if its a problem or a fashion statement!!!!
I would advise if you want a seat on the tube go for a scarf otherwise try the bald monk approach!!
thanks for thinking of me, I am tempted to go out in monk fashion hahaha, not sure if I will yet, depends on if I can get my eye makeup just right lol, at my age I have to put in a lot more effort lol.
thanks for thinking of me, I am tempted to go out in monk fashion hahaha, not sure if I will yet, depends on if I can get my eye makeup just right lol, at my age I have to put in a lot more effort lol.
