jolene
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Post by jolene on Feb 18, 2009 8:01:40 GMT -5
Good morning all, Wanted to let you know that I spent another 6hrs at the oncologist office again yesterday. Oh JOY! Everything went well - all my blood work was good and I had no problems with the treatment - it just takes FOREVER to get it all.
Quick run down
Get there at scheduled time 10:30 wait in waiting room forever to get called back wait my turn for vitals (all good) move to exam room to see nurse - (quick check up, answer questions etc.) Move to chemo treatment room Get all hooked up to port Draw blood to test Results all good - so they start mixing my meds 12:00 - finally ready to start chemo Take tylenol, benadrly and 2 antinausa meds - then start on the 4 ivs of chemo and HER2 drugs 5pm - finally done for the day "YAWN" what a long day!
then I had to go pick up my meds from the VA and get my lil men from the sitters house.
I go back tonight at 5pm for the nulasta shot (to stimulate white blood cell growth) It was quite painful last time - so I'm anticipating lots of pain killers and sleep for tomorrows schedule.
thanks for the prayers in advance - I only had about 4 bad days first time around - so I'm hoping for the same this time also
~Jolene
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Post by Mary on Feb 18, 2009 8:52:14 GMT -5
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jolene. I had neupogen shots instead of nulasta, but with the same results. Hang in there, and just picture that chemo. attacking the cancer cells and blowing them up, all of them, right out of your body. Remember to keep drinking lots of liquids today too. Love and hugs, Mary
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Post by Ruth on Feb 18, 2009 9:21:28 GMT -5
Jolene,
I got tired just reading about your day yesterday.............I sincerely hope that you are not feeling too poorly today.
This beast is bad enough for everyone, but young survivors, especially those with small children, have it particularly rough.....I'm hoping and praying that you have plenty of help with your kids......That means soooo much. It is so difficult to care for your little ones when you are feeling crappy most of the time.
Take care.......and remember, we're here for you.
Hugs, Ruth
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jolene
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Post by jolene on Feb 18, 2009 16:40:07 GMT -5
Thanks guys for the support and understanding I'm doing good today - just a bit tired. I added the same basic story as above to my blog along with a few pictures - you can see that at: mommyeyes.blogspot.com/~Jolene
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Post by Grits on Feb 18, 2009 19:06:47 GMT -5
Jolene...wow...that was a looooong day for you...do you have any "regulars" with you in your treatments? I was pretty fortunate in that I had two ladies that had the same day as me and we became good friends and passed the hours sharing tips and making each other laugh. Of course my Chemo nurses became great friends too...but no matter what, the thought of sitting in that chair having "poison" pumped into your body and smiling and saying "thank-you's" does seem a little wacky at times! Well you just take heart Sweetie...that poison is going right for the drat cancer cells and knocking them for a loop....so just see who gets the last laugh! My prayers continue for you and your precious family...drink lots of fluids...hugs, Jane
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jolene
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Post by jolene on Feb 18, 2009 21:08:10 GMT -5
Jane -- yep they are very LONG days. I have 4 more long sessions then I will just be doing just the HER2 drugs for the rest of the year. So far, I haven't really had the same people around me (other than staff) This week was a different day than the last treatment and because my treatments are so long, the people around me come and go while I get to sit there (forever) Lucky ME! Thank you for the prayers - I try to stay postive about the whole thing and remember this is just a short period of time in my life.
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Post by babe on Feb 18, 2009 21:21:58 GMT -5
Hi Jolene!
Wow those days are so exhausting aren't they??? They really take a lot of you, just the waiting. You are sounding very positive, hang in there, this will be over before you know it!
Love n hugs, Colleen
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