So. The margins of the re-excision are still close. Not sure what that means surgery wise but my oncologist wants to start treatment so any further surgery will have to wait until afterwards. Wednesday I will start 4 cycles of AC every 2 weeks then go on to weekly taxol/herceptin for 12 weeks then switch to 3 weekly herceptin for the duration of the 12 months. I'll have a port put in just prior to cycle 3, not getting neulasta until cycle 2. I'll be pushing for a mastectomy post treatment. F$&k screwing around with this shite! While he's there he can whip the other one off and give me a new set of perky 20 year old boozies!

Hey Dan At least you have a plan now so you can start organising your life around your treatment. A hell of a lot of treatment happening for you baby. They not taking any chances with you so that is wonderful. They are definitely gunna get this mutha for you, which is great. I hope and pray that you sail through the rest of your journey. A port sounds a good idea. I haven't needed one thank god but I only having 6 chemo cycles and then 35 radiotherapy. I am sincerely wishing you lots and lots of energy through your journey as that is what gets me down the most (especially today). I have a sister who is 9 years older than me and she emails me every day telling me all the things she manages to do in her day (she has only one speed and it is full steam ahead). I guess this depresses me cause I am grateful if I manage to do one or two things in a day. I was puffing walking back from the letterbox today. You are much younger and definitely fitter and healthier than me so I know you will find it much easier. Keep smiling your beautiful smile and keep your chin up kiddo. I am here for you. Mich xoxo

Will be thinking of you on Wednesday and sending lots of support and hugs. They aren't wasting any time, that's for sure - sounds like you are in really great hands. Cycle 1 Wednesday, Cycle 2 Neulasta, Cycle 3 with Port - and jump the surgery hurdle when you come to it. Keep us posted, Dan - we are here for you - roll on Wednesday - love, Michelle xx

Thanks mich. Your beautiful words bring a tear to my eye. I know how you feel with your sister. Mine is currently facebooking every day about how hard her life is because she is moving to new town to be with her partner. I love her dearly but sometimes I just wanna say "who gives a toss! At least you don't have cancer!" I just skim over her stuff now, maybe you should do that with your sisters emails? Don't read them when you feel crap! Another way to look at it when you feel crap is to think if it makes you feel so bad then it's doing it's job! It will get better. Day by day. Keep your chin up chicken I am here for you also xxx

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Chrissys4
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14 years ago
Well I am back on here after quite a while and I want to say thank you to all of you. I have just read all the comments and I am feeling a lot stronger. I had my first cycle of chemo a week ago and I have had all the side effects. My cupboard is full of all the things I felt like and then couldn't eat when I tasted or got the smell of them. I was happy with my lemon tea and cans of Solo as water was so yuck, until I developed ulcers in my throat and everything I eat now causes heart burn. I have managed to combat the sickness with little snacks of either soup, scrambled eggs or mashed banana. Will I go through the same thing every cycle? It is nice not being on my own and being able to run away to be here with you all.
Neece
Member
14 years ago
I well remember my first chemo session nearly 3 years ago. The day before I was so scared. However after the first one, you at least know what to expect, and though it is hard, it is never as bad as you might dread it to be. Let your dr know how you travel with it, as they can often adjust the dose if required. You don't have to just put up with awful side effects. Good luck and hugs to all just starting the chemo journey.
Neece
Member
14 years ago
I well remember my first chemo session nearly 3 years ago. The day before I was so scared. However after the first one, you at least know what to expect, and though it is hard, it is never as bad as you might dread it to be. Let your dr know how you travel with it, as they can often adjust the dose if required. You don't have to just put up with awful side effects. Good luck and hugs to all just starting the chemo journey.
DansBoobs
Member
14 years ago
Good luck Lara! Sending you "clear nodes" vibes and healing energy. Big hugs Danielle
Mich_x
Member
14 years ago
Hi Lara

Your Wednesday isn't going to be a rosy one either is it hun. Wishing you all the best and hoping it all goes well on the day and sending you lots of healing hugs for a nice smooth recovery.

I know all your "Pink" Sisters out there will be thinking of you as well.

Mich xo
FD
Member
14 years ago
Hi I thought it was just me.... When I told my oldest sister that I had breast cancer the first words that came out of her mouth were "Oh yes well that would be your smoking". I haven't smoked for over 5 years - stopped when I was 35 but I would have thought you wouldn't even say that to someone diagnosed with lung cancer who was still smoking. Some people are just clueless don't waste your time or energy trying to work them out. Concentrate on yourself, doing the things that help make you feel better. Take care will be thinking of you Dan and Mich on Wednesday - I'm having bilateral mastectomies that day. I was packing my pants but to hear you want it Dan I know where you are coming from and thank my lucky stars I am able to. Just praying the sentinel node biopsy comes back all good. Take care Lara xx
FD
Member
14 years ago
Hi I thought it was just me.... When I told my oldest sister that I had breast cancer the first words that came out of her mouth were "Oh yes well that would be your smoking". I haven't smoked for over 5 years - stopped when I was 35 but I would have thought you wouldn't even say that to someone diagnosed with lung cancer who was still smoking. Some people are just clueless don't waste your time or energy trying to work them out. Concentrate on yourself, doing the things that help make you feel better. Take care will be thinking of you Dan and Mich on Wednesday - I'm having bilateral mastectomies that day. I was packing my pants but to hear you want it Dan I know where you are coming from and thank my lucky stars I am able to. Just praying the sentinel node biopsy comes back all good. Take care Lara xx
TonyaM
Member
14 years ago
Good luck to both of you for Wednesday-hope all goes smoothly for you. Hey,I have 2 sisters like that.They are at full throttle all the time,fit and healthy.I feel like I'm the sickly one. They like to sweep any problems under the carpet and walk everything else off.All these bc treatments take such a chunck of time out of your life.If anything,it teaches us to be patient and slow down.Nothing wrong with that Mich.I kinda like the slow lane now,you appreciate the scenary more.

love and hugs to you both,Tonya xx
Mich_x
Member
14 years ago
Hey Dan

You and I will be sitting in our chemo chairs on Wednesday in other parts of the country but my thoughts will definitely be with you on the day sweety. I will be thinking lots of healing thoughts for you.

Mich xoxo
Mich_x
Member
14 years ago
Hey Dan

You and I will be sitting in our chemo chairs on Wednesday in other parts of the country but my thoughts will definitely be with you on the day sweety. I will be thinking lots of healing thoughts for you.

Mich xoxo

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