Cancer Support and Caregivers Who Are Trail Blazers!

Tommi · 06-21-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

Thanks, Tommi and Lady Snow. I appreciate it.

I wasn't aware how much I was holding my breath until it was over!

I get it.

7AM tomorrow, 7 year checkup.. So tonite NetFlix & popcorn.

DapperButch · 06-21-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommi

I get it.

7AM tomorrow, 7 year checkup.. So tonite NetFlix & popcorn.

Good Luck, Tommi. positive thoughts coming your way!

Novelafemme · 06-22-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tommi

I get it.

7AM tomorrow, 7 year checkup.. So tonite NetFlix & popcorn.

Good luck, Tommi!!!

YAY, DAPPER!!!!!!

deb_U_taunt · 06-23-2011, 12:49 PM

I have been diagnosed with invasive ductual carcinoma (right breast), stage 2B, grade 3, triple negative.
I have my second of eight chemo treatments tomorrow. Today, lots of hair in my brush. My partner and I both have joined support groups and hoping to continue to be healthy enough to attend.
I am having a hard time moving today. Not in pain or anything, just a sad day. I am crying easy.
My partner is scared of me and started sleeping in the other room. He thinks he might accidently roll over on me at night. My first treatment, he left to put new front tires on my car while I was dozing. Typically guy to the core. Can't fix it and is fixing what he can.

Novelafemme · 06-23-2011, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Debby

I have been diagnosed with invasive ductual carcinoma (right breast), stage 2B, grade 3, triple negative.
I have my second of eight chemo treatments tomorrow. Today, lots of hair in my brush. My partner and I both have joined support groups and hoping to continue to be healthy enough to attend.
I am having a hard time moving today. Not in pain or anything, just a sad day. I am crying easy.
My partner is scared of me and started sleeping in the other room. He thinks he might accidently roll over on me at night. My first treatment, he left to put new front tires on my car while I was dozing. Typically guy to the core. Can't fix it and is fixing what he can.

{{{{{Debby}}}}} you are not alone, dear one. one thing i can say from experience is that it's ok to just plop into a pile of mush after chemo. cry, sleep, snuggle...whatever your body intrinsically tells you it needs - listen and give. and don't forget to put a hand on your heart and tell yourself how much you love YOU. this is your one beautiful life and there are times you/we have to fight like hell for it!!

deb_U_taunt · 06-24-2011, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Novelafemme

{{{{{Debby}}}}} you are not alone, dear one. one thing i can say from experience is that it's ok to just plop into a pile of mush after chemo. cry, sleep, snuggle...whatever your body intrinsically tells you it needs - listen and give. and don't forget to put a hand on your heart and tell yourself how much you love YOU. this is your one beautiful life and there are times you/we have to fight like hell for it!!

Thank you Novelafemme,

I do feel blessed at the love and support I have from family and friends.
I have learned to put myself first. Sad it took a life changing event to learn to say NO, but its been a great lesson. I have told everyone, I will be in chemo coma all weekend and if they need to talk call my partner.
My sweetie cut all my hair off last night and told me I have a perfect head and my bald head is sexy. He is a keeper.

deb_U_taunt · 06-25-2011, 11:00 AM

I only have 6 more chemo treatments left.

I feel much better this time then the first one. I did the claratin first and didn't get the sinus headache for HOURS. Didn't even get one at all! Just bald and my brain is a bit fuzzy. Sure makes this heat easier to deal wih.

Random thought, breast cancer has to be timed with menopause? Really what kind of joke is that..lol

Andrew, Jr. · 06-25-2011, 11:32 AM

Debby,

So many of my close friends who endured chemo all have what they labeled as "chemo brain". They start talking and loose track of their thoughts. Others around them help them finish their sentences or ask them something to keep it going.

I can tell you that my sister had it as well. Everyone around her helped her out with conversations. And it does get better after the chemo stops.

She too lost all of her hair, and when it came back it was curly like a poodles. And she loved it! For once she was able to get the look she wanted without a ton of time spent in the bathroom trying to style it.

One day at a time. You are a gift from God and a treasure to all of us here. Never forget that.

I wish you much peace and tons of love,
Andrew

06-23-2011, 12:49 PM	#4
deb_U_taunt Senior Member How Do You Identify?: ........ Join Date: May 2011 Location: ....... Posts: 1,748 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,324 Thanked 5,256 Times in 1,361 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I have been diagnosed with invasive ductual carcinoma (right breast), stage 2B, grade 3, triple negative. I have my second of eight chemo treatments tomorrow. Today, lots of hair in my brush. My partner and I both have joined support groups and hoping to continue to be healthy enough to attend. I am having a hard time moving today. Not in pain or anything, just a sad day. I am crying easy. My partner is scared of me and started sleeping in the other room. He thinks he might accidently roll over on me at night. My first treatment, he left to put new front tires on my car while I was dozing. Typically guy to the core. Can't fix it and is fixing what he can.

06-25-2011, 11:00 AM	#7
deb_U_taunt Senior Member How Do You Identify?: ........ Join Date: May 2011 Location: ....... Posts: 1,748 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,324 Thanked 5,256 Times in 1,361 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I only have 6 more chemo treatments left. I feel much better this time then the first one. I did the claratin first and didn't get the sinus headache for HOURS. Didn't even get one at all! Just bald and my brain is a bit fuzzy. Sure makes this heat easier to deal wih. Random thought, breast cancer has to be timed with menopause? Really what kind of joke is that..lol

06-25-2011, 11:32 AM	#8
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	Debby, So many of my close friends who endured chemo all have what they labeled as "chemo brain". They start talking and loose track of their thoughts. Others around them help them finish their sentences or ask them something to keep it going. I can tell you that my sister had it as well. Everyone around her helped her out with conversations. And it does get better after the chemo stops. She too lost all of her hair, and when it came back it was curly like a poodles. And she loved it! For once she was able to get the look she wanted without a ton of time spent in the bathroom trying to style it. One day at a time. You are a gift from God and a treasure to all of us here. Never forget that. I wish you much peace and tons of love, Andrew