Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Hi there everyone, Its Friday night here in Australia and I've had a good week. My operation was on the 15th May and just over 3 weeks later I was back at work. I'm a deli manager and as its a small supermarket i usually work by myself from 6am to midday but my boss put someone on with me so I wouldn't have to lift heavy things. I went to the physio on Monday arvo and she said that I have a cord, I was wondering why something felt like it was pulling. The physio showed me how to massage the cord and my scar,she also showed me how to massage the groin lymph glands and the left arm lymph glands etc so the body will learn to go to those places instead of where my missing glands are. I went to the chemo doctor yesterday.The male doctor that I was referred to was away in America on a conference {I didn't like him at all} I like the Lady Doctor that I went to instead so I asked if I could stay with her . I thought that I would have to have chemo 5 times but she told me I only have to have it 3 times at intervals of 3 weeks .Its called AC. The hospital hasn't called yet so I'm not sure when I start treatment. I'm going to buy a wig as I have ears that stick out lol and there's no way that I could lose my hair with those ears haha. I'm feeling positive and looking forward to getting over the first chemo session which hopefully will be in a couple of weeks. Hope that you are all doing well. God Bless. from down under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Hi I had AC back in 1991, along with another drug called 5FU. You're right, you will be loosing your hair. I found the wig to be hot and uncomfortable and usually just wore scarves around the house. It's winter down under though, right? So you might be comfortable in a wig. I'm so glad they showed you some massage. I developed lymphedema (because of the removal of the lymph nodes) and had to have PT and learn how to do the massage. Sounds like they are on top of things where you are getting treatment! Let us know when you are going to start the chemo. Prayers in hand, Pam > Hi there everyone, > Its Friday night here in Australia and I've had a good week. > My operation was on the 15th May and just over 3 weeks later I was > back at work. I'm a deli manager and as its a small supermarket i > usually work by myself from 6am to midday but my boss put someone on > with me so I wouldn't have to lift heavy things. > I went to the physio on Monday arvo and she said that I have a > cord, I was wondering why something felt like it was pulling. The > physio showed me how to massage the cord and my scar,she also showed > me how to massage the groin lymph glands and the left arm lymph > glands etc so the body will learn to go to those places instead of > where my missing glands are. > I went to the chemo doctor yesterday.The male doctor that I > was referred to was away in America on a conference {I didn't like > him at all} I like the Lady Doctor that I went to instead so I asked > if I could stay with her . > I thought that I would have to have chemo 5 times but she > told me I only have to have it 3 times at intervals of 3 weeks .Its > called AC. > The hospital hasn't called yet so I'm not sure when I start > treatment. > I'm going to buy a wig as I have ears that stick out lol and > there's no way that I could lose my hair with those ears haha. > I'm feeling positive and looking forward to getting over the > first chemo session which hopefully will be in a couple of weeks. > Hope that you are all doing well. God Bless. > > from down under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Hi I had AC back in 1991, along with another drug called 5FU. You're right, you will be loosing your hair. I found the wig to be hot and uncomfortable and usually just wore scarves around the house. It's winter down under though, right? So you might be comfortable in a wig. I'm so glad they showed you some massage. I developed lymphedema (because of the removal of the lymph nodes) and had to have PT and learn how to do the massage. Sounds like they are on top of things where you are getting treatment! Let us know when you are going to start the chemo. Prayers in hand, Pam > Hi there everyone, > Its Friday night here in Australia and I've had a good week. > My operation was on the 15th May and just over 3 weeks later I was > back at work. I'm a deli manager and as its a small supermarket i > usually work by myself from 6am to midday but my boss put someone on > with me so I wouldn't have to lift heavy things. > I went to the physio on Monday arvo and she said that I have a > cord, I was wondering why something felt like it was pulling. The > physio showed me how to massage the cord and my scar,she also showed > me how to massage the groin lymph glands and the left arm lymph > glands etc so the body will learn to go to those places instead of > where my missing glands are. > I went to the chemo doctor yesterday.The male doctor that I > was referred to was away in America on a conference {I didn't like > him at all} I like the Lady Doctor that I went to instead so I asked > if I could stay with her . > I thought that I would have to have chemo 5 times but she > told me I only have to have it 3 times at intervals of 3 weeks .Its > called AC. > The hospital hasn't called yet so I'm not sure when I start > treatment. > I'm going to buy a wig as I have ears that stick out lol and > there's no way that I could lose my hair with those ears haha. > I'm feeling positive and looking forward to getting over the > first chemo session which hopefully will be in a couple of weeks. > Hope that you are all doing well. God Bless. > > from down under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Hi I had AC back in 1991, along with another drug called 5FU. You're right, you will be loosing your hair. I found the wig to be hot and uncomfortable and usually just wore scarves around the house. It's winter down under though, right? So you might be comfortable in a wig. I'm so glad they showed you some massage. I developed lymphedema (because of the removal of the lymph nodes) and had to have PT and learn how to do the massage. Sounds like they are on top of things where you are getting treatment! Let us know when you are going to start the chemo. Prayers in hand, Pam > Hi there everyone, > Its Friday night here in Australia and I've had a good week. > My operation was on the 15th May and just over 3 weeks later I was > back at work. I'm a deli manager and as its a small supermarket i > usually work by myself from 6am to midday but my boss put someone on > with me so I wouldn't have to lift heavy things. > I went to the physio on Monday arvo and she said that I have a > cord, I was wondering why something felt like it was pulling. The > physio showed me how to massage the cord and my scar,she also showed > me how to massage the groin lymph glands and the left arm lymph > glands etc so the body will learn to go to those places instead of > where my missing glands are. > I went to the chemo doctor yesterday.The male doctor that I > was referred to was away in America on a conference {I didn't like > him at all} I like the Lady Doctor that I went to instead so I asked > if I could stay with her . > I thought that I would have to have chemo 5 times but she > told me I only have to have it 3 times at intervals of 3 weeks .Its > called AC. > The hospital hasn't called yet so I'm not sure when I start > treatment. > I'm going to buy a wig as I have ears that stick out lol and > there's no way that I could lose my hair with those ears haha. > I'm feeling positive and looking forward to getting over the > first chemo session which hopefully will be in a couple of weeks. > Hope that you are all doing well. God Bless. > > from down under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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