lynn1950

Hi Lynn I have been reading your story. You have that determination or quality, to choose not to wear a wig. I wish I could get to that point. I have been without hair for a month now. Just diagnosed last Sept. I have been having trouble finging sources, that do not charge an arm or leg for hats, scarves etc. I have insurance but most sources want payment up front. Can you give me some ideas?

Hi Jenny, Thinking of you. Hope you are on the mend from your last treatment. xoxoxo Lynn

Wow, Dispatcher. I was so glad to see your post and know that you are finishing the A/C. The S/Es of your last four treatments will be different. I remember that instead of the Neulasta shots that I had with the A/C, I gave myself Neupogen shots with the T. In terms of nausea, the T was much easier for me. On the other hand, my nails and skin were affected by the T, so be sure to be generous with lotion.

Cancer sucks. And one of the worst things about it is the emotional roller coaster ride. Here is a ((((hug))))). It does get better. xoxoxo Lynn

Hi Jenny - I don't remember my throat muscles feeling any differently during chemo. hmmmm...maybe someone else will chime in.

Losing one's hair is a difficult part of chemo. Even though my chemo was during the summer months, my head would be cold at night. I wore a snuggly hand knit cap that a friend gave me. I really wasn't one for wigs, so I wore mostly scarves during the day.

Your family sounds wonderful and that says good things about you, too!

Hi Jenny. I am stage III as well. It is about 4 years since I was first diagnosed (Feb. 08). Your writing is so evocative - it brings back memories of those first days and reminds me of the kindness and professionalism that I experienced.

My treatment schedule was very much like yours. Right now you are probably feeling the effects of your second infusion. Just think...you are halfway finished with the A/C part of chemo!

Like you, I had times of major meltdown; I think it is part of the cancer package. Be sure and let your caregivers know. Your emotional well-being is also their concern.

Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any help. xoxoxo Lynn

Thanks for sharing your experience with Arimidex. Maybe some of the aches I'm experiencing are not age, but side effects of the drug. I agree with you, "Keep the monster at bay!" Good luck to you in your continuing recovery.

Hi Lynn...thank you for your support. I am at the waiting stage from surgery to being referred to the oncologist. I will have an appointment set up on Tuesday when I go back to the surgeon. Once the PET scan is complete I'll know more of exactly what I am fighting. *fingers crossed*

Hi dispatcher. I live in Idaho, too. My diagnosis is IIIa (in 2007) and I am 61 years old. Just want to say that YOU CAN DO THIS! If I can help, please let me know.

Lynn

Thanks for the info about Susan, I did not go on-line. I am glad for email and good
Ineews

Hello Lynn,
Thanks for your comment.
Do you know how Susan is doing after her lumpectomy?
Please say hello to her and my best wishes for quick recovery.
Hugs

Hi, Traci, my cyber walking buddy.

Lynn, Thank you for being one of the first to join the WhatNext network and taking the time to share your story and help others on the site. I saw the Update you posted on Zometa. I would recommend you post it as a question via our "Ask Network" feature that is on your WhatNext home page or you can find by clicking on the "Questions" tab at the top of the page. When you post a question via our "Ask Network" feature your question gets distributed throughout the entire WhatNext network, whereas when you post an "Update" only people who are following you or who happen to be browsing your profile will see it. I hope this helps. David, WhatNext, Founder.