Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Wow Joy! I have NO DOUBT that with your attitude, you ARE a survivor! I hope that you can keep this great attitude - it will go a long way towards your recovery. Happy Thanksgiving! Hugs! Ellen > > Had my first chemo appointment yesterday. Glad to have done that > because as you all said...it's not as bad as you think it might be. > Had a combination of Taxotere, Cytoxan and Adriamycin with a little > Dexamethazone thrown in for good measure. Having a bit of a problem > sleeping. I think the Daxamethazone is making me somewhat hyper. > They gave me a prescription for a sleeping pill, but I hate the > thought of taking yet another drug. The anti-nausea meds seem to be > working (knock on wood). > > I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Your posts truly > reminded me of all the blessings I have been given. Strange as it > may sound, the cancer has even been somewhat of a blessing. It has > taught me that I need to slow down and really start taking care of > myself. I can't do it all and it was a good wake-up call to remind > me not to. I enjoy the little things in life that I kept saying I > can enjoy later. The sky is bluer, the birds sing sweeter and that > first cup of coffee in the morning is really enjoyable! I focus, > really, really focus on the little conversations with my family and > friends. I smile more, shed a couple tears here and there, and laugh > a lot at the irony of the whole thing. I don't really care if my > hair is perfect anymore...it will be gone in the next two weeks > anyway. In some respect I am more comfortable with myself. I'm okay > with the diagnosis and I'm confident that I will beat this disease. > When I'm tired, so will the cancer be tired. It's a win-win > situation. I'm learning to be really creative tying scarfs around my > head. All my mom's old funky pins look really great on the two hats > I found. > > Cancer is a journey and a quest. I'm going to make my quest one of > courage, dignity, humor and a lot of laughter and prayers. You all > take care and stay strong. You are all important to me! > > Hugs, > Joy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Joy You are truly an inspiration I hope if I have to face what you are facing I can do it with your positive attitude Just the testing and stuff I am going through has made my mind whirl If I truly have a problem I hope I can be as strong as you are Wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Joy You are truly an inspiration I hope if I have to face what you are facing I can do it with your positive attitude Just the testing and stuff I am going through has made my mind whirl If I truly have a problem I hope I can be as strong as you are Wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Joy You are truly an inspiration I hope if I have to face what you are facing I can do it with your positive attitude Just the testing and stuff I am going through has made my mind whirl If I truly have a problem I hope I can be as strong as you are Wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Now I know why your name is " Joy " ---you are the sheer essence of the word. I am new to this group since the middle of October, 2006. I am waiting for a mastectomy on December 11, 2006. I have my first appointment this coming Monday with my oncologist and a follow up appointment with my surgeon to make sure my husband and I have all questions answered before surgery. I love your attitude and you give me hope that this breast cancer is beatable. I know each situation is different but the comradery and the sisterhood in all of this is very helpful. Take care and I will keep you in my prayers. Happy Holidays and God bless you. Jan Koelsch jkoelsch1950@... > > Had my first chemo appointment yesterday. Glad to have done that > because as you all said...it's not as bad as you think it might be. > Had a combination of Taxotere, Cytoxan and Adriamycin with a little > Dexamethazone thrown in for good measure. Having a bit of a problem > sleeping. I think the Daxamethazone is making me somewhat hyper. > They gave me a prescription for a sleeping pill, but I hate the > thought of taking yet another drug. The anti-nausea meds seem to be > working (knock on wood). > > I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Your posts truly > reminded me of all the blessings I have been given. Strange as it > may sound, the cancer has even been somewhat of a blessing. It has > taught me that I need to slow down and really start taking care of > myself. I can't do it all and it was a good wake-up call to remind > me not to. I enjoy the little things in life that I kept saying I > can enjoy later. The sky is bluer, the birds sing sweeter and that > first cup of coffee in the morning is really enjoyable! I focus, > really, really focus on the little conversations with my family and > friends. I smile more, shed a couple tears here and there, and laugh > a lot at the irony of the whole thing. I don't really care if my > hair is perfect anymore...it will be gone in the next two weeks > anyway. In some respect I am more comfortable with myself. I'm okay > with the diagnosis and I'm confident that I will beat this disease. > When I'm tired, so will the cancer be tired. It's a win-win > situation. I'm learning to be really creative tying scarfs around my > head. All my mom's old funky pins look really great on the two hats > I found. > > Cancer is a journey and a quest. I'm going to make my quest one of > courage, dignity, humor and a lot of laughter and prayers. You all > take care and stay strong. You are all important to me! > > Hugs, > Joy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Now I know why your name is " Joy " ---you are the sheer essence of the word. I am new to this group since the middle of October, 2006. I am waiting for a mastectomy on December 11, 2006. I have my first appointment this coming Monday with my oncologist and a follow up appointment with my surgeon to make sure my husband and I have all questions answered before surgery. I love your attitude and you give me hope that this breast cancer is beatable. I know each situation is different but the comradery and the sisterhood in all of this is very helpful. Take care and I will keep you in my prayers. Happy Holidays and God bless you. Jan Koelsch jkoelsch1950@... > > Had my first chemo appointment yesterday. Glad to have done that > because as you all said...it's not as bad as you think it might be. > Had a combination of Taxotere, Cytoxan and Adriamycin with a little > Dexamethazone thrown in for good measure. Having a bit of a problem > sleeping. I think the Daxamethazone is making me somewhat hyper. > They gave me a prescription for a sleeping pill, but I hate the > thought of taking yet another drug. The anti-nausea meds seem to be > working (knock on wood). > > I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Your posts truly > reminded me of all the blessings I have been given. Strange as it > may sound, the cancer has even been somewhat of a blessing. It has > taught me that I need to slow down and really start taking care of > myself. I can't do it all and it was a good wake-up call to remind > me not to. I enjoy the little things in life that I kept saying I > can enjoy later. The sky is bluer, the birds sing sweeter and that > first cup of coffee in the morning is really enjoyable! I focus, > really, really focus on the little conversations with my family and > friends. I smile more, shed a couple tears here and there, and laugh > a lot at the irony of the whole thing. I don't really care if my > hair is perfect anymore...it will be gone in the next two weeks > anyway. In some respect I am more comfortable with myself. I'm okay > with the diagnosis and I'm confident that I will beat this disease. > When I'm tired, so will the cancer be tired. It's a win-win > situation. I'm learning to be really creative tying scarfs around my > head. All my mom's old funky pins look really great on the two hats > I found. > > Cancer is a journey and a quest. I'm going to make my quest one of > courage, dignity, humor and a lot of laughter and prayers. You all > take care and stay strong. You are all important to me! > > Hugs, > Joy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Now I know why your name is " Joy " ---you are the sheer essence of the word. I am new to this group since the middle of October, 2006. I am waiting for a mastectomy on December 11, 2006. I have my first appointment this coming Monday with my oncologist and a follow up appointment with my surgeon to make sure my husband and I have all questions answered before surgery. I love your attitude and you give me hope that this breast cancer is beatable. I know each situation is different but the comradery and the sisterhood in all of this is very helpful. Take care and I will keep you in my prayers. Happy Holidays and God bless you. Jan Koelsch jkoelsch1950@... > > Had my first chemo appointment yesterday. Glad to have done that > because as you all said...it's not as bad as you think it might be. > Had a combination of Taxotere, Cytoxan and Adriamycin with a little > Dexamethazone thrown in for good measure. Having a bit of a problem > sleeping. I think the Daxamethazone is making me somewhat hyper. > They gave me a prescription for a sleeping pill, but I hate the > thought of taking yet another drug. The anti-nausea meds seem to be > working (knock on wood). > > I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Your posts truly > reminded me of all the blessings I have been given. Strange as it > may sound, the cancer has even been somewhat of a blessing. It has > taught me that I need to slow down and really start taking care of > myself. I can't do it all and it was a good wake-up call to remind > me not to. I enjoy the little things in life that I kept saying I > can enjoy later. The sky is bluer, the birds sing sweeter and that > first cup of coffee in the morning is really enjoyable! I focus, > really, really focus on the little conversations with my family and > friends. I smile more, shed a couple tears here and there, and laugh > a lot at the irony of the whole thing. I don't really care if my > hair is perfect anymore...it will be gone in the next two weeks > anyway. In some respect I am more comfortable with myself. I'm okay > with the diagnosis and I'm confident that I will beat this disease. > When I'm tired, so will the cancer be tired. It's a win-win > situation. I'm learning to be really creative tying scarfs around my > head. All my mom's old funky pins look really great on the two hats > I found. > > Cancer is a journey and a quest. I'm going to make my quest one of > courage, dignity, humor and a lot of laughter and prayers. You all > take care and stay strong. You are all important to me! > > Hugs, > Joy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Joy, Glad you put it into words. I too have found that the things I used to stress over not being done don't bother me anymore. I enjoy sitting and chocheting with my mom during the day or laying down to rest and read a book. I hadn't had time for either is a long while and you never know how much longer yur loved ones will be with you. My mom is 90 and I enjoying not going to work and just being with her more. I think if I hadn't been diagnosed I would have stressed out at work very soon. God knows what we need and when, so I follow Him and let Him show me the way. God Bless you. Smile and have fun with something everyday. Make good memories. Sue R. > > Had my first chemo appointment yesterday. Glad to have done that > because as you all said...it's not as bad as you think it might be. > Had a combination of Taxotere, Cytoxan and Adriamycin with a little > Dexamethazone thrown in for good measure. Having a bit of a problem > sleeping. I think the Daxamethazone is making me somewhat hyper. > They gave me a prescription for a sleeping pill, but I hate the > thought of taking yet another drug. The anti-nausea meds seem to be > working (knock on wood). > > I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Your posts truly > reminded me of all the blessings I have been given. Strange as it > may sound, the cancer has even been somewhat of a blessing. It has > taught me that I need to slow down and really start taking care of > myself. I can't do it all and it was a good wake-up call to remind > me not to. I enjoy the little things in life that I kept saying I > can enjoy later. The sky is bluer, the birds sing sweeter and that > first cup of coffee in the morning is really enjoyable! I focus, > really, really focus on the little conversations with my family and > friends. I smile more, shed a couple tears here and there, and laugh > a lot at the irony of the whole thing. I don't really care if my > hair is perfect anymore...it will be gone in the next two weeks > anyway. In some respect I am more comfortable with myself. I'm okay > with the diagnosis and I'm confident that I will beat this disease. > When I'm tired, so will the cancer be tired. It's a win-win > situation. I'm learning to be really creative tying scarfs around my > head. All my mom's old funky pins look really great on the two hats > I found. > > Cancer is a journey and a quest. I'm going to make my quest one of > courage, dignity, humor and a lot of laughter and prayers. You all > take care and stay strong. You are all important to me! > > Hugs, > Joy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Joy, Glad you put it into words. I too have found that the things I used to stress over not being done don't bother me anymore. I enjoy sitting and chocheting with my mom during the day or laying down to rest and read a book. I hadn't had time for either is a long while and you never know how much longer yur loved ones will be with you. My mom is 90 and I enjoying not going to work and just being with her more. I think if I hadn't been diagnosed I would have stressed out at work very soon. God knows what we need and when, so I follow Him and let Him show me the way. God Bless you. Smile and have fun with something everyday. Make good memories. Sue R. > > Had my first chemo appointment yesterday. Glad to have done that > because as you all said...it's not as bad as you think it might be. > Had a combination of Taxotere, Cytoxan and Adriamycin with a little > Dexamethazone thrown in for good measure. Having a bit of a problem > sleeping. I think the Daxamethazone is making me somewhat hyper. > They gave me a prescription for a sleeping pill, but I hate the > thought of taking yet another drug. The anti-nausea meds seem to be > working (knock on wood). > > I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Your posts truly > reminded me of all the blessings I have been given. Strange as it > may sound, the cancer has even been somewhat of a blessing. It has > taught me that I need to slow down and really start taking care of > myself. I can't do it all and it was a good wake-up call to remind > me not to. I enjoy the little things in life that I kept saying I > can enjoy later. The sky is bluer, the birds sing sweeter and that > first cup of coffee in the morning is really enjoyable! I focus, > really, really focus on the little conversations with my family and > friends. I smile more, shed a couple tears here and there, and laugh > a lot at the irony of the whole thing. I don't really care if my > hair is perfect anymore...it will be gone in the next two weeks > anyway. In some respect I am more comfortable with myself. I'm okay > with the diagnosis and I'm confident that I will beat this disease. > When I'm tired, so will the cancer be tired. It's a win-win > situation. I'm learning to be really creative tying scarfs around my > head. All my mom's old funky pins look really great on the two hats > I found. > > Cancer is a journey and a quest. I'm going to make my quest one of > courage, dignity, humor and a lot of laughter and prayers. You all > take care and stay strong. You are all important to me! > > Hugs, > Joy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Joy, Glad you put it into words. I too have found that the things I used to stress over not being done don't bother me anymore. I enjoy sitting and chocheting with my mom during the day or laying down to rest and read a book. I hadn't had time for either is a long while and you never know how much longer yur loved ones will be with you. My mom is 90 and I enjoying not going to work and just being with her more. I think if I hadn't been diagnosed I would have stressed out at work very soon. God knows what we need and when, so I follow Him and let Him show me the way. God Bless you. Smile and have fun with something everyday. Make good memories. Sue R. > > Had my first chemo appointment yesterday. Glad to have done that > because as you all said...it's not as bad as you think it might be. > Had a combination of Taxotere, Cytoxan and Adriamycin with a little > Dexamethazone thrown in for good measure. Having a bit of a problem > sleeping. I think the Daxamethazone is making me somewhat hyper. > They gave me a prescription for a sleeping pill, but I hate the > thought of taking yet another drug. The anti-nausea meds seem to be > working (knock on wood). > > I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Your posts truly > reminded me of all the blessings I have been given. Strange as it > may sound, the cancer has even been somewhat of a blessing. It has > taught me that I need to slow down and really start taking care of > myself. I can't do it all and it was a good wake-up call to remind > me not to. I enjoy the little things in life that I kept saying I > can enjoy later. The sky is bluer, the birds sing sweeter and that > first cup of coffee in the morning is really enjoyable! I focus, > really, really focus on the little conversations with my family and > friends. I smile more, shed a couple tears here and there, and laugh > a lot at the irony of the whole thing. I don't really care if my > hair is perfect anymore...it will be gone in the next two weeks > anyway. In some respect I am more comfortable with myself. I'm okay > with the diagnosis and I'm confident that I will beat this disease. > When I'm tired, so will the cancer be tired. It's a win-win > situation. I'm learning to be really creative tying scarfs around my > head. All my mom's old funky pins look really great on the two hats > I found. > > Cancer is a journey and a quest. I'm going to make my quest one of > courage, dignity, humor and a lot of laughter and prayers. You all > take care and stay strong. You are all important to me! > > Hugs, > Joy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Joy, You have the right attitude for this - keep your chin up and you'll make it to that 6th treatment. Don't worry about taking yet another drug to help you cope with the symptoms - its hard to go through this without help, even from the occasional pill that lets you relax. I, too, had the TAC 'cocktail' and I can tell you that in my third week after the first treatment, my hair fell out and all 'hell' broke lose. But I kept my chin up, maintained a positive attitude, and by the last treatment (though I was begging for no more treatments!) I was soo happy to see it all over with. Take care and good health! Kelley --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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