Cancelling vacations not due to flu...:(

[bezerk]

Thanks katiemack, and IreneLF and all of you...you have all certainly been there for me, and you have no clue how much it means and has meant to me.......

So far, the magic wand is working day 3 after chemo and just small irritants, passing nausea etc.....hope it stays like this....but if not least i had 3 good , easy days right!!!

Okay great idea....next treatment, taking my pink laptop with me to chemo and goign to look at all my vacation pics.......memories.....

You are all to be commended for being such caring, supportive people.......hugs to all!!

[IreneLF]

You're more than welcome Pam and I"m glad Katie's magic wand is working. Hope it keeps its power and you get through this round with just 'minor annoyance'.
Your pink laptop sounds very appropriate, colorwise, and a great idea -- you can view pictures and let your memories take you back to the places.

[Kay H]

Glad to hear that things are going well so far. Keep up the good work. I'll have to remember Katie's magic wand ig I ever need it. You go girl!

[bezerk]

Thus far Katie should sell the magic wand....sure hope she keeps using it on me for now though......biggest complaint as of now.....lingering pain but tolerable and tiredness....increasing....but all is do-able....

Who would have known, I have a love of pink, laptop, cell phone, lap top case, hats, clothes etc.......

I am hanging in there...thanks to all once again......

[bezerk]

Originally Posted by bezerk

Thus far Katie should sell the magic wand....sure hope she keeps using it on me for now though......biggest complaint as of now.....lingering pain but tolerable and tiredness....increasing....but all is do-able....

Who would have known, I have a love of pink, laptop, cell phone, lap top case, hats, clothes etc.......

I am hanging in there...thanks to all once again......

Katie sorry but get rid of that magic wand....day 5-10 were horrific...you tried though so I do appreciate it.

Met with DR. today, numerous changes in meds and chemo etc.....some good and well some sad....increased my number of treatments...ugh...due to my body's inability to handle some of the drugs......so what I thought was 6 and would be done by Aug. 11, is now a total of 16 treatments......

Only good thing about it and it is a biggie is my prognosis with this plan is real good.....high 80 percentile for a cure, first time a DR. has actually used the word cure.....so good and bad news at same time.....

My hair is falling out like crazy..... sure is sad but it goes with the chemo territory for my chemo drugs and well this cancer world..which by the way sucks......

I am fortunate my oncologist is a TRAVELER so he is going to work with me on some short or week long vacations despite the changes for the fall....

Had my second treatment today....am loaded up with meds for side effects and well I am fighting....and hanging in there....

Just wanted to let you all know the update, cause you have all helped me so much with your support.....I am trying to stay in touch when I can.....so bear with me....

Take care all, stay healthy, vacation lots and check and recheck those breasts, men and woman... I have already talked quite a few woman into doing so, which makes me happy....early detection is the key....do it..the self checks and mammograms......and if you do not know how, then get your DR. to show you, or a nurse, or there are sites on line that even show you how......may you all be free and clear of any lumps ie: malignant, ones.

Cancer sure sucks.....but I shall survive and be posting and vacationing up a storm as soon as possible, no doubt on that one...Thank you all again....my cyber family..you are the best.....people, good people can be just amazing.....si...

[shaggy]

Hang in there!! It's tough. I think of you often. shaggy

[Mybobalong]

Never done self checking before but thank you Pam---I've started now. You will not be alone going thru the treatments,all your cyber friends will be with you in spirit.....Angie

[susieq]

Pam,

Good to hear from you ~ and sounding so positive too. Your news is a trade off ~ extra treatments as opposed to a CURE ... a no brainer huh!! Keep focusing on those vacations and that new grandbaby ~ and stay positive. We're all pulling... and praying... for you!

Sue

[Hophop4]

Pam...

I know you are going to beat this and keep thinking positive. I went through two days of very very strong chemo treatments in the hospital during my transplant and in 4 days lost all my hair. I now have a collection of hats and head scarfs. A wig was not an option since we live in Houston where it is so humid, it would be hot. Anyways 3 months after, my hair is starting to come in a little. Hoping you will have good results after all this is finished.
Take care,

Hop

[bezerk]

hophop4....I sure hope all is well with you now...you are in my thoughts and prayers.

I am having a few good days just before my next treatment on tuesday June 30th......lookin gforward to day when there are more good days than bad......thanks for all being with me.....I knew it was crowded in my chemo room last time LOL......thanks to you all!