Guest guest Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 Sharon I didn't have radiation so can't help you there, but I will keep you in my prayers. 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 Re: Re: Brain and : I to, have chemo brain...it's been a year and a half (?) and still having problems.....I have applied for SSD and had to hire a lawyer....., how long did it take for you to get the SSD, if that is what you got? Could you tell me more? "of all the things I've lost; I miss my mind the most" I could go on and on about this. It's been horrible for me........councelors, ect. Now I'm heading for a neuro eval this Fri. , I SO hear you!!!!!!! Things that used to be fun are now a chore because I can't concentrate or retain much.......My memory is like an alzheimers patient....and it too scares me.........Dr.s used to say "Oh, it will come back" it has only gotton worse.......I have just begun to see a physcologist that helps one "learn" to deal with pain.......she recently said to me "your memory concerns me" (this is after I told her about the chemo brain) DAH!!!!!! it concerns her? she doesn't get it. Not too many dr.s do unfortunatly. It's a battle I know for sure. Any info you have to share with me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much Sincerely, Darlene Malone wrote: I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.> Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206 Yahoo! PersonalsSkip the bars and set-ups and start using Yahoo! Personals for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 Sharon I didn't have radiation so can't help you there, but I will keep you in my prayers. 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 Re: Re: Brain and : I to, have chemo brain...it's been a year and a half (?) and still having problems.....I have applied for SSD and had to hire a lawyer....., how long did it take for you to get the SSD, if that is what you got? Could you tell me more? "of all the things I've lost; I miss my mind the most" I could go on and on about this. It's been horrible for me........councelors, ect. Now I'm heading for a neuro eval this Fri. , I SO hear you!!!!!!! Things that used to be fun are now a chore because I can't concentrate or retain much.......My memory is like an alzheimers patient....and it too scares me.........Dr.s used to say "Oh, it will come back" it has only gotton worse.......I have just begun to see a physcologist that helps one "learn" to deal with pain.......she recently said to me "your memory concerns me" (this is after I told her about the chemo brain) DAH!!!!!! it concerns her? she doesn't get it. Not too many dr.s do unfortunatly. It's a battle I know for sure. Any info you have to share with me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much Sincerely, Darlene Malone wrote: I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.> Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206 Yahoo! PersonalsSkip the bars and set-ups and start using Yahoo! Personals for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 I'm sorry Sharon. I hope everything is okay. Are there some meds you can take to help you get through the waiting? HUGS June - posting through my email site because for some reason all my posts from this group are getting dumped as spam so hopefully this will get it into my online box and it will register as good mail. :-/sharon coley wrote: Hello everyone & nne, I have a quesition for you guys. Today I went for my first radiation treatment that was easy. Then the radialogist came in and says he wants to do another ct scan a contract scan. Something look strange by my liver. What does that mean? It is not in my lymph nodes but yet there is something that is dense by my liver. So Monday I have to have an abdoman ct drink this liquid and with and iodine injection. Has anyone every had tthis? I am a worried mess- The person that treated me said no worry it happens all the time but that is what they said about my breat lump for the mammogram. So I am worried. Pleas let me know. Sharon & nne Svihlik wrote: Well I have had it for 15 1/2 years. It sure isn't getting any better. Hugs marianne 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 Re: Re: Brain and : I to, have chemo brain...it's been a year and a half (?) and still having problems.....I have applied for SSD and had to hire a lawyer....., how long did it take for you to get the SSD, if that is what you got? Could you tell me more? "of all the things I've lost; I miss my mind the most" I could go on and on about this. It's been horrible for me........councelors, ect. Now I'm heading for a neuro eval this Fri. , I SO hear you!!!!!!! Things that used to be fun are now a chore because I can't concentrate or retain much.......My memory is like an alzheimers patient....and it too scares me.........Dr.s used to say "Oh, it will come back" it has only gotton worse.......I have just begun to see a physcologist that helps one "learn" to deal with pain.......she recently said to me "your memory concerns me" (this is after I told her about the chemo brain) DAH!!!!!! it concerns her? she doesn't get it. Not too many dr.s do unfortunatly. It's a battle I know for sure. Any info you have to share with me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much Sincerely, Darlene Malone wrote: I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.> Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206 Yahoo! PersonalsSkip the bars and set-ups and start using Yahoo! Personals for free LICS June Be who you are, say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind - Dr. Suess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 I'm sorry Sharon. I hope everything is okay. Are there some meds you can take to help you get through the waiting? HUGS June - posting through my email site because for some reason all my posts from this group are getting dumped as spam so hopefully this will get it into my online box and it will register as good mail. :-/sharon coley wrote: Hello everyone & nne, I have a quesition for you guys. Today I went for my first radiation treatment that was easy. Then the radialogist came in and says he wants to do another ct scan a contract scan. Something look strange by my liver. What does that mean? It is not in my lymph nodes but yet there is something that is dense by my liver. So Monday I have to have an abdoman ct drink this liquid and with and iodine injection. Has anyone every had tthis? I am a worried mess- The person that treated me said no worry it happens all the time but that is what they said about my breat lump for the mammogram. So I am worried. Pleas let me know. Sharon & nne Svihlik wrote: Well I have had it for 15 1/2 years. It sure isn't getting any better. Hugs marianne 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 Re: Re: Brain and : I to, have chemo brain...it's been a year and a half (?) and still having problems.....I have applied for SSD and had to hire a lawyer....., how long did it take for you to get the SSD, if that is what you got? Could you tell me more? "of all the things I've lost; I miss my mind the most" I could go on and on about this. It's been horrible for me........councelors, ect. Now I'm heading for a neuro eval this Fri. , I SO hear you!!!!!!! Things that used to be fun are now a chore because I can't concentrate or retain much.......My memory is like an alzheimers patient....and it too scares me.........Dr.s used to say "Oh, it will come back" it has only gotton worse.......I have just begun to see a physcologist that helps one "learn" to deal with pain.......she recently said to me "your memory concerns me" (this is after I told her about the chemo brain) DAH!!!!!! it concerns her? she doesn't get it. Not too many dr.s do unfortunatly. It's a battle I know for sure. Any info you have to share with me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much Sincerely, Darlene Malone wrote: I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.> Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206 Yahoo! PersonalsSkip the bars and set-ups and start using Yahoo! Personals for free LICS June Be who you are, say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind - Dr. Suess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 I'm sorry Sharon. I hope everything is okay. Are there some meds you can take to help you get through the waiting? HUGS June - posting through my email site because for some reason all my posts from this group are getting dumped as spam so hopefully this will get it into my online box and it will register as good mail. :-/sharon coley wrote: Hello everyone & nne, I have a quesition for you guys. Today I went for my first radiation treatment that was easy. Then the radialogist came in and says he wants to do another ct scan a contract scan. Something look strange by my liver. What does that mean? It is not in my lymph nodes but yet there is something that is dense by my liver. So Monday I have to have an abdoman ct drink this liquid and with and iodine injection. Has anyone every had tthis? I am a worried mess- The person that treated me said no worry it happens all the time but that is what they said about my breat lump for the mammogram. So I am worried. Pleas let me know. Sharon & nne Svihlik wrote: Well I have had it for 15 1/2 years. It sure isn't getting any better. Hugs marianne 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 Re: Re: Brain and : I to, have chemo brain...it's been a year and a half (?) and still having problems.....I have applied for SSD and had to hire a lawyer....., how long did it take for you to get the SSD, if that is what you got? Could you tell me more? "of all the things I've lost; I miss my mind the most" I could go on and on about this. It's been horrible for me........councelors, ect. Now I'm heading for a neuro eval this Fri. , I SO hear you!!!!!!! Things that used to be fun are now a chore because I can't concentrate or retain much.......My memory is like an alzheimers patient....and it too scares me.........Dr.s used to say "Oh, it will come back" it has only gotton worse.......I have just begun to see a physcologist that helps one "learn" to deal with pain.......she recently said to me "your memory concerns me" (this is after I told her about the chemo brain) DAH!!!!!! it concerns her? she doesn't get it. Not too many dr.s do unfortunatly. It's a battle I know for sure. Any info you have to share with me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much Sincerely, Darlene Malone wrote: I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.> Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206 Yahoo! PersonalsSkip the bars and set-ups and start using Yahoo! Personals for free LICS June Be who you are, say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind - Dr. Suess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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