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
thanks for thinking of me, the chemo is part of the package, seems not many get away without some discomfort, I could think of better things to do in London tomorrow lol.
Dot- hope everything went ok for you today and your not to bad over the next week, hang in there your half way though!!!!!!!!! Will be thinking of you on the 17th.
Eileen - good luck with the house move, it will be nice to be somewhere both new and warmer! Sorry to hear about the tum, I do find the contrast with the ct scan can do that but it normally settles quick (next day). Hope you continue to improve and get some good news next week.
I to had CT yesterday but won't get the results till next Fri, I not expecting them to be bad Rose as my muscles have improved so it must be working! Mouth looks like its about to come back on-line thou its still a bit sore at the mo. Have had a good week energy wise so fingers crossed for next week which would mean the triedness from last time was a one off! Seem to be bleeding nicely at the moment so shouldn't have to worry about clots for another few weeks! Not posting that much at present as I find my eyes are very watery and I get headaches if I use the computer, this seems to have been a problem since the second dose and I don't really know whats causing it (apart from the obvious chemo!), will try and remember to discuss it next Fri lol.
Long time since we heard from Jayne I do so hope and pray she's ok.
it was a long day yesterday, seems the lab was very busy had to wait two and a half hours for the results of bloods, all in all I was there nine hours lol. My husband took the car this time and managed to park but was only allowed four hours and not to return to any of the bays in that section, he had to move three times, we went through the congestion zone and had to pay that, but they said we may be able to claim some back. We didn't mind as taking the car was half the price of a taxi and we had the comfort of our own car, it also kept hubby busy lol.
I asked about my sore scalp and I have an infection in the hair follicles, I now have cream for that.
I have a very dry mouth this time, kicked in last night, nothing else much at the moment.
Jackie I hope your eyes sort themselves out, I had that for a short while last time and I too can't sit at the computer for very long, but mainly because of the aching legs lol I sound like a hypochondriac.
Eileen Rose and anyone I have missed hope you are hanging in there. I do worry about Jayne too Jackie, it is a very long time since we heard from her.
You poor thing its bad enough having to go to these places but having the hassle trying to park is a pain. I have a blue badge now as I can't walk far. You should get one as you / we all need as much help as we can get. Speaking of help There is a fantastic Cancer Care organisation here in Cardigan its run by a Lady who lost her husband when he was in his 30s, its over 20 years ago and she does great work with about 6 other ladies.
I hope this treatment isn't to bad on you. I am still feeling sick after 6 weeks and very low most days. I just said to my partner I am fed up with complaining but when they ask how you are you tell them. ( I suppose I should say I am ok ) I don't know about all of you but the road to recovery seems to be getting longer. Sorry for moaning Dot as you are having it tougher than me.
Anyway Jackie hope your eyes get better and Rose hope you are doing ok. Sorry if I forgot anyone and Love to you all..:love: Eileen xxxxxx
I think you are having a rough deal and I have nothing compared to what you are going through, I have small irritations but whining about them often helps lol, there is no way that you should keep these things away from others thinking you are moaning, the fact you are having trouble walking shows what a bad time you are having. I hope things start looking up for you, like you said in your mail the road does seem to be getting longer but we do what we have to do.
I know I don't have a very good prognosis but you know my state of health at the moment doesn't give me cause to worry, I will hear more after the ctscan but have decided I will go off how I am feeling and not what they are saying, lol call me an ostrich if you like lol.
I am hoping you are now on the mend Eileen, you deserve it after all the strugging.
I to think your both having a much harder time than I am! I think we accept our own symptoms but when we read about other think how horrible that sounds!
Like you Dot my prognosis is poor, and I think you summed it up really well. Its not being an ostrich if you accept whats said and temper it with how your feeling (in my opinion anyway). Apart from chemo signs my body feels fine thank you and if this doesn't fit with the prognosis thats there problem :) when the time comes I'll know and I'm sure you will too. I refused an actual prognosis as I don't want to live ticking each day off preferring to live each day as it comes but I accept my time is limited.
Hopefully we'll all have a good week with our various appoinments, as Rose says good news only.
Hi to you brave ladies. Just thought I'd post to tell you all that mum (Jayne) lost her battle with cancer on the 3rd of September. She was diagnosed in July. I'm always reading the thread and it's amazing how strong all you ladies are. Ben x
I am so sorry Ben.I hope you will remember her as the person she was and eventually the memory of her illness will fade.Thank you for contacting us and come back to let us know how you are getting on.
