Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Thank you Lu!! Yes, I am very happy to be "done" with this phase. Was a tough one. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Thank you Lu!! Yes, I am very happy to be "done" with this phase. Was a tough one. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Thank you Lu!! Yes, I am very happy to be "done" with this phase. Was a tough one. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Hi Janie! I had four rounds of AC, one every other week - biggest complaint was metallic mouth taste, nausea, which was controlled with anti-nausea drugs, and a bit tired. I'm 45 years old. I know you have some health issues that you are worried about "adding" chemo to, but I'm sure your Oncologist knows what your body can tolerate. I actually sat with a woman last time who was a diabetic and was doing fine on chemo. Look, Janie - I know you haven't made your decision yet, but really think about it. I's added insurance to your surgery. It's imporant to have chemo relatively soon after surgery - you don't want those evil cells building a network in there!! A lot of my friends were confused about why I needed chemo and radiation when they took both breasts along with 26 lymphs. The explanation is that cells "break off" from the original tumor (4.4cm + 6 positive lymphs) and travel to other parts of the body. Give yourself all the ammunition girl that you need to beat this thing!!!!!! I drive myself to chemo about 13 miles one way each time - during the 2 1/2 hours of AC, I was a little "loopy" in the middle of treatment, but by the time I was ready to leave, I was fine. You can rest there and leave when you're ready to drive back. There isn't a support group in your area where you can put your name on a list for a voluteer driver? You should ask your Oncologist's office if they know of one. I hope this helps - please feel free to email me anytime I can help you more. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Hi Kerri, We are doing Making Strides here too at Beach in Long Island, NY. Will think of you on Sunday! Have 15 friends/relatives including my 12 year old daughter going...raised $1,600 so far and really feel good about doing it. Never did it before, but after I had double in June, followed by chemo (ended today!!!) and radiation 11/1, I feel compelled to "give back" somehow...to protect the future of these women and especially my daughter. Good luck on Sunday and look forward to your report next week on how it was! Best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Hi Kerri, We are doing Making Strides here too at Beach in Long Island, NY. Will think of you on Sunday! Have 15 friends/relatives including my 12 year old daughter going...raised $1,600 so far and really feel good about doing it. Never did it before, but after I had double in June, followed by chemo (ended today!!!) and radiation 11/1, I feel compelled to "give back" somehow...to protect the future of these women and especially my daughter. Good luck on Sunday and look forward to your report next week on how it was! Best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Hi Kerri, We are doing Making Strides here too at Beach in Long Island, NY. Will think of you on Sunday! Have 15 friends/relatives including my 12 year old daughter going...raised $1,600 so far and really feel good about doing it. Never did it before, but after I had double in June, followed by chemo (ended today!!!) and radiation 11/1, I feel compelled to "give back" somehow...to protect the future of these women and especially my daughter. Good luck on Sunday and look forward to your report next week on how it was! Best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 congratulations . Doesnt it feelk good. doing the happy dance for you. Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 congratulations . Doesnt it feelk good. doing the happy dance for you. Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 congratulations . Doesnt it feelk good. doing the happy dance for you. Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 yes!yes!yes! you are out....so, next week same time you have done your chemo, same day, go coffee with a girlfriend......go shopping, go treat yourself. OHBABYI'MSO HAPPYFORYA!!!!! kisskisskiss!!! SMACK! Lussist@... wrote: Well girls, I've done it...last 4 hours of chemo completed today. Needless to say, I'm thrilled and sad, all at the same time. I left the office with tears welling in my eyes, could barely say goodbye to the wonderful girls in the doctor's office. They hugged and kissed me - they were just great. This part of the journey has been an uphill struggle. I think the sadness evokes from the fact that this has been a battle, and although this faze is done, I still had to go through it...NO ONE should have to go through this, which is why I choose to do the Walk on Sunday in New York. Just remember, I couldn't have gotten this far, nor done it without all of you...you're the best and I love you all for all your encouragement and help... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 yes!yes!yes! you are out....so, next week same time you have done your chemo, same day, go coffee with a girlfriend......go shopping, go treat yourself. OHBABYI'MSO HAPPYFORYA!!!!! kisskisskiss!!! SMACK! Lussist@... wrote: Well girls, I've done it...last 4 hours of chemo completed today. Needless to say, I'm thrilled and sad, all at the same time. I left the office with tears welling in my eyes, could barely say goodbye to the wonderful girls in the doctor's office. They hugged and kissed me - they were just great. This part of the journey has been an uphill struggle. I think the sadness evokes from the fact that this has been a battle, and although this faze is done, I still had to go through it...NO ONE should have to go through this, which is why I choose to do the Walk on Sunday in New York. Just remember, I couldn't have gotten this far, nor done it without all of you...you're the best and I love you all for all your encouragement and help... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 We are so on chemo at the moment and it gives me a chance to see, since I am waffling around about whether to have it with my clean surgery (no nodes) but aggressive tumor. They have offered me 4 rounds of A/C, one every three weeks. (Then tamox. or arimidex for 5 years.) Could you tell me what chemo you had, how often, how old you are? Thanks. Janie > > Well girls, I've done it...last 4 hours of chemo completed today. Needless > to say, I'm thrilled and sad, all at the same time. I left the office with > tears welling in my eyes, could barely say goodbye to the wonderful girls in > the doctor's office. They hugged and kissed me - they were just great. This > part of the journey has been an uphill struggle. I think the sadness evokes > from the fact that this has been a battle, and although this faze is done, I > still had to go through it...NO ONE should have to go through this, which is > why I choose to do the Walk on Sunday in New York. > > Just remember, I couldn't have gotten this far, nor done it without all of > you...you're the best and I love you all for all your encouragement and help... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 We are so on chemo at the moment and it gives me a chance to see, since I am waffling around about whether to have it with my clean surgery (no nodes) but aggressive tumor. They have offered me 4 rounds of A/C, one every three weeks. (Then tamox. or arimidex for 5 years.) Could you tell me what chemo you had, how often, how old you are? Thanks. Janie > > Well girls, I've done it...last 4 hours of chemo completed today. Needless > to say, I'm thrilled and sad, all at the same time. I left the office with > tears welling in my eyes, could barely say goodbye to the wonderful girls in > the doctor's office. They hugged and kissed me - they were just great. This > part of the journey has been an uphill struggle. I think the sadness evokes > from the fact that this has been a battle, and although this faze is done, I > still had to go through it...NO ONE should have to go through this, which is > why I choose to do the Walk on Sunday in New York. > > Just remember, I couldn't have gotten this far, nor done it without all of > you...you're the best and I love you all for all your encouragement and help... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 We are so on chemo at the moment and it gives me a chance to see, since I am waffling around about whether to have it with my clean surgery (no nodes) but aggressive tumor. They have offered me 4 rounds of A/C, one every three weeks. (Then tamox. or arimidex for 5 years.) Could you tell me what chemo you had, how often, how old you are? Thanks. Janie > > Well girls, I've done it...last 4 hours of chemo completed today. Needless > to say, I'm thrilled and sad, all at the same time. I left the office with > tears welling in my eyes, could barely say goodbye to the wonderful girls in > the doctor's office. They hugged and kissed me - they were just great. This > part of the journey has been an uphill struggle. I think the sadness evokes > from the fact that this has been a battle, and although this faze is done, I > still had to go through it...NO ONE should have to go through this, which is > why I choose to do the Walk on Sunday in New York. > > Just remember, I couldn't have gotten this far, nor done it without all of > you...you're the best and I love you all for all your encouragement and help... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 , What walk are you doing this Sunday? My friend & I are doing the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk here in Detroit on Belle Isle! Kerri On Tuesday, Oct 12, 2004, at 18:42 America/Detroit, ssist@... wrote: > Well girls, I've done it...last 4 hours of chemo completed today. > Needless to say, I'm thrilled and sad, all at the same time. I left > the office with tears welling in my eyes, could barely say goodbye to > the wonderful girls in the doctor's office. They hugged and kissed me > - they were just great. This part of the journey has been an uphill > struggle. I think the sadness evokes from the fact that this has been > a battle, and although this faze is done, I still had to go through > it...NO ONE should have to go through this, which is why I choose to > do the Walk on Sunday in New York. >  > Just remember, I couldn't have gotten this far, nor done it without > all of you...you're the best and I love you all for all your > encouragement and help... >  > >  >  > <image.tiff> > > <image.tiff> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 , What walk are you doing this Sunday? My friend & I are doing the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk here in Detroit on Belle Isle! Kerri On Tuesday, Oct 12, 2004, at 18:42 America/Detroit, ssist@... wrote: > Well girls, I've done it...last 4 hours of chemo completed today. > Needless to say, I'm thrilled and sad, all at the same time. I left > the office with tears welling in my eyes, could barely say goodbye to > the wonderful girls in the doctor's office. They hugged and kissed me > - they were just great. This part of the journey has been an uphill > struggle. I think the sadness evokes from the fact that this has been > a battle, and although this faze is done, I still had to go through > it...NO ONE should have to go through this, which is why I choose to > do the Walk on Sunday in New York. >  > Just remember, I couldn't have gotten this far, nor done it without > all of you...you're the best and I love you all for all your > encouragement and help... >  > >  >  > <image.tiff> > > <image.tiff> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 , What walk are you doing this Sunday? My friend & I are doing the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk here in Detroit on Belle Isle! Kerri On Tuesday, Oct 12, 2004, at 18:42 America/Detroit, ssist@... wrote: > Well girls, I've done it...last 4 hours of chemo completed today. > Needless to say, I'm thrilled and sad, all at the same time. I left > the office with tears welling in my eyes, could barely say goodbye to > the wonderful girls in the doctor's office. They hugged and kissed me > - they were just great. This part of the journey has been an uphill > struggle. I think the sadness evokes from the fact that this has been > a battle, and although this faze is done, I still had to go through > it...NO ONE should have to go through this, which is why I choose to > do the Walk on Sunday in New York. >  > Just remember, I couldn't have gotten this far, nor done it without > all of you...you're the best and I love you all for all your > encouragement and help... >  > >  >  > <image.tiff> > > <image.tiff> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Janie, My mom had the 4 rounds A/C chemo & she did fine. She also had rads after the chemo. As matter of fact, the day she started rads, it was the same day we declared the attack on Afghanistan after 9/11/01. Kerri On Tuesday, Oct 12, 2004, at 19:08 America/Detroit, janie8002000 wrote: > > > > > We are so on chemo at the moment and it gives me a chance to see, > since I am waffling around about whether to have it with my clean > surgery (no nodes) but aggressive tumor. They have offered me 4 > rounds of A/C, one every three weeks. (Then tamox. or arimidex for > 5 years.) > > Could you tell me what chemo you had, how often, how old you are? > > Thanks. > > Janie > > > > >> >> Well girls, I've done it...last 4 hours of chemo completed today. > Needless >> to say, I'm thrilled and sad, all at the same time. I left the > office with >> tears welling in my eyes, could barely say goodbye to the > wonderful girls in >> the doctor's office. They hugged and kissed me - they were just > great. This >> part of the journey has been an uphill struggle. I think the > sadness evokes >> from the fact that this has been a battle, and although this faze > is done, I >> still had to go through it...NO ONE should have to go through > this, which is >> why I choose to do the Walk on Sunday in New York. >> >> Just remember, I couldn't have gotten this far, nor done it > without all of >> you...you're the best and I love you all for all your > encouragement and help... >> >> > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Janie, My mom had the 4 rounds A/C chemo & she did fine. She also had rads after the chemo. As matter of fact, the day she started rads, it was the same day we declared the attack on Afghanistan after 9/11/01. Kerri On Tuesday, Oct 12, 2004, at 19:08 America/Detroit, janie8002000 wrote: > > > > > We are so on chemo at the moment and it gives me a chance to see, > since I am waffling around about whether to have it with my clean > surgery (no nodes) but aggressive tumor. They have offered me 4 > rounds of A/C, one every three weeks. (Then tamox. or arimidex for > 5 years.) > > Could you tell me what chemo you had, how often, how old you are? > > Thanks. > > Janie > > > > >> >> Well girls, I've done it...last 4 hours of chemo completed today. > Needless >> to say, I'm thrilled and sad, all at the same time. I left the > office with >> tears welling in my eyes, could barely say goodbye to the > wonderful girls in >> the doctor's office. They hugged and kissed me - they were just > great. This >> part of the journey has been an uphill struggle. I think the > sadness evokes >> from the fact that this has been a battle, and although this faze > is done, I >> still had to go through it...NO ONE should have to go through > this, which is >> why I choose to do the Walk on Sunday in New York. >> >> Just remember, I couldn't have gotten this far, nor done it > without all of >> you...you're the best and I love you all for all your > encouragement and help... >> >> > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Janie, My mom had the 4 rounds A/C chemo & she did fine. She also had rads after the chemo. As matter of fact, the day she started rads, it was the same day we declared the attack on Afghanistan after 9/11/01. Kerri On Tuesday, Oct 12, 2004, at 19:08 America/Detroit, janie8002000 wrote: > > > > > We are so on chemo at the moment and it gives me a chance to see, > since I am waffling around about whether to have it with my clean > surgery (no nodes) but aggressive tumor. They have offered me 4 > rounds of A/C, one every three weeks. (Then tamox. or arimidex for > 5 years.) > > Could you tell me what chemo you had, how often, how old you are? > > Thanks. > > Janie > > > > >> >> Well girls, I've done it...last 4 hours of chemo completed today. > Needless >> to say, I'm thrilled and sad, all at the same time. I left the > office with >> tears welling in my eyes, could barely say goodbye to the > wonderful girls in >> the doctor's office. They hugged and kissed me - they were just > great. This >> part of the journey has been an uphill struggle. I think the > sadness evokes >> from the fact that this has been a battle, and although this faze > is done, I >> still had to go through it...NO ONE should have to go through > this, which is >> why I choose to do the Walk on Sunday in New York. >> >> Just remember, I couldn't have gotten this far, nor done it > without all of >> you...you're the best and I love you all for all your > encouragement and help... >> >> > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 , Big congratulations!! Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com End of the Chemo Road Well girls, I've done it...last 4 hours of chemo completed today. Needless to say, I'm thrilled and sad, all at the same time. I left the office with tears welling in my eyes, could barely say goodbye to the wonderful girls in the doctor's office. They hugged and kissed me - they were just great. This part of the journey has been an uphill struggle. I think the sadness evokes from the fact that this has been a battle, and although this faze is done, I still had to go through it...NO ONE should have to go through this, which is why I choose to do the Walk on Sunday in New York. Just remember, I couldn't have gotten this far, nor done it without all of you...you're the best and I love you all for all your encouragement and help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 , Big congratulations!! Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com End of the Chemo Road Well girls, I've done it...last 4 hours of chemo completed today. Needless to say, I'm thrilled and sad, all at the same time. I left the office with tears welling in my eyes, could barely say goodbye to the wonderful girls in the doctor's office. They hugged and kissed me - they were just great. This part of the journey has been an uphill struggle. I think the sadness evokes from the fact that this has been a battle, and although this faze is done, I still had to go through it...NO ONE should have to go through this, which is why I choose to do the Walk on Sunday in New York. Just remember, I couldn't have gotten this far, nor done it without all of you...you're the best and I love you all for all your encouragement and help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 , Big congratulations!! Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com End of the Chemo Road Well girls, I've done it...last 4 hours of chemo completed today. Needless to say, I'm thrilled and sad, all at the same time. I left the office with tears welling in my eyes, could barely say goodbye to the wonderful girls in the doctor's office. They hugged and kissed me - they were just great. This part of the journey has been an uphill struggle. I think the sadness evokes from the fact that this has been a battle, and although this faze is done, I still had to go through it...NO ONE should have to go through this, which is why I choose to do the Walk on Sunday in New York. Just remember, I couldn't have gotten this far, nor done it without all of you...you're the best and I love you all for all your encouragement and help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 - HURRAH!!!! Congratulations on finishing chemo! My oncology dept. gave me a graduation, (complete with diploma signed by the Drs. and nurses) after my last A/C...(wish my chemo brain knew where I put it!). After 5 years, I still get the heebie-jeebies every time I have to go there for a checkup. One thing that nobody told me was that you may feel helpless after treatments have ended......like you're no longer doing all you can to defeat the cancer and panicky that maybe it's not all gone. I understand now that nearly everyone goes through that feeling, so don't be upset when it hits! Big hugs, ssist@... wrote: Well girls, I've done it...last 4 hours of chemo completed today. Needless to say, I'm thrilled and sad, all at the same time. I left the office with tears welling in my eyes, could barely say goodbye to the wonderful girls in the doctor's office. They hugged and kissed me - they were just great. This part of the journey has been an uphill struggle. I think the sadness evokes from the fact that this has been a battle, and although this faze is done, I still had to go through it...NO ONE should have to go through this, which is why I choose to do the Walk on Sunday in New York. Just remember, I couldn't have gotten this far, nor done it without all of you...you're the best and I love you all for all your encouragement and help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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