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Hey Sarah & Max,
Wow.. small world i am a nurse too :o) I am a clinical nurse working in infectious diseases. I haven't worked since just after my first chemo! Lucky for me i had heaps of leave up my sleeve!! I am hoping to go back in the next few weeks!! YEAY!!! I plan on starting with 3 days a week, then building back up to full-time. Isn't it funny... when ur there... u don't want to be... and when you're not there.... and just want to be part of it all!! HAHa
Which hospital are u at?? My twin works at PAH in the spinal ward.
I had nuelasta too, but when i was on the FEC. Maybe its the cyclophos component?? I am sooo happy ur nails didn't fall off!! Crossed fingers mine dont either. I've just started using Dr Lewinn's nail strengthener... it was recommended on a few breast cancer forums... but i wasn't given or advised anything from my chemo place!! What was the product u'rs gave u?
Thank you for the confidence with the babies too! I saw my onc yest... his happy (well, sort of) for my to do some egg harvesting in december..and i may have to have radiation... but wont be seeing the radiation specialist till after my 4th taxol/carbo. I guess radiation is a breeze..compared to chemo!!
Like you, i met my partner (hubby to be) with his dog (Major - a boxer). Thats how i fell in love with the breed.. and my fiance ;o) But, poor Major got liver cancer when he was 9. We too tried chemo... it was working for a little while.. but then he started struggling with breathing (tumour on the lung)... thats when we chose to relieve him of his suffering. Sadest day in my life, but also the most rewarding... i felt blessed to have known him, and even more blessed i had the ability to save him for further pain & suffering! I hope Australia works out euthanasia (would need tight controls & guidelines).
Big kiss & cuddle to u both
p.s Boston weighs 42kg!! BIG lean boy
Cheers
Michelle