What a rough last few days, Having touble sleeping since my work mate passed away from cancer saturday morning. On top of 3rd round chemo and thinking about my own mortality. Trying to wrap my head around why Ken. Trying to think about all I have to look forward to like seeing my children and grand babies and my lovely teddy bear hubby who adores me. You all just realise I'm just babbling on and getting it all out, hopeing it will make me feel better so I can move on out of this dark place into the shining light.I think I have a lot of crying to da in the mean time. Any words of advice will be gratefully accepted. Love you guys Chrissy D xoxox

I really appreciate you sharing your story of your dad. I did have a good cry after reading your reply and I and going to "toughen up princess" right now. I just spoke to my eldest daughter. They are coming to visit (live in Rocky) on the weekend of the 19th Feb just b4 my next round. She has given me an assignment to scrapbook my two grand daughters albums. So I will have a project to keep my occupied and thniking forward. She has thousands of photos to choose from so I will be engrossed in my beautiful grand daughters for some time to come. I hope you feel better soon. How are you feeling eith your chemo. I'm not real good this time. but its my last FEC round then I start Doxcetaxel + Herceptin. Have to have ECG b4 as it Herceptin affects your heart and they want to see how it is b4 starting and eill do them every 3 months for a year. Has your hair fallen out yet? I'm thanking god I have air conditioning as I would be not a happy person without it at the moment. How you getting on with your doctors and treatment? I think I am repeating my self. Forgive me My little brain is a mess at the moment. Take care of your self Chrissy D xoxox :) Keep smiling she says with tears in her eyes.

Hi Chrissy, I know how you feel and I think every other person in our situation feels the same. I am lucky in that I haven't had to have chemo but because I still look "normal" my treatment is ignored. I am on Arimidex and I get quite angry and hot flushy at times. I have found that talking to others is a great help as it makes me feel I belong somewhere. All the best, Lyn

Hi Chrissy, So sorry to hear about your friend.Ofcourse you'll be feeling down and even more so with chemo.It can do your head in trying to figure out why awful stuff happens to nice people.I've come to the conclusion that crap just happens! All you can do is make informed decisions then fight the fight and maybe pray. Lie low when the miseries hit you and then pick yourself up.You will perk up with a visit from your daughter.Am sending you hugs and positive cyber vibes! You are so thoughtful and caring to us all here in internet land. Tonya xx

So sorry to hear you are feeling low Chrissy but it happens to us all - I know it won't last long for you though because you are a cheery person. Just remember we all need time to grieve - for losing others and also for losing part of ourselves to bc. I have found so many positives from bc though. Just today I "lost it" so after my specialist's appt I went shopping. I love this because I always run into long lost acquaintances. Everyone is telling me how well I look - and I do but I am starting to get "twitchy". Next Monday will be my first radiation appt; I will be away from home for 6 weeks (including away from hubby) and TREATMENT will have commenced. I went to see where I will be having chemo at the Rockhampton Mater Hospital on my return from Brisbane. Reality is really setting in for me!!!! I also have the "reason" of mood swings from being on Arimidex. My body is changing and there are many more changes before all my treatment is OVER. And your body is going through lots of changes as well. But it is very sad to lose someone close from the same disease that you yourself are fighting. Thinking of you mate but let the tears flow when you need to - tears are our release valve! Will chat again soon. XLeonie

That is the same as I feel. Sometimes I think I am being self centred and then I think.."No way! This is absolute c--p and if I want to be miserable I will be. It doesn't take long to come out of it again and then I am fine. It is crazy talk but I'll bet you are feeling much better now!!! I know it helps me. Is there a group anywhere near where you live? If not try and start one yourself. Just talking to others is amazingly therapeutic Love, Lyn

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Christine_Denni
Member
15 years ago
I got Endone for the painful feet and legs. have thrush under my breast so I got caneston cream and also maxalon for nausea ans endone can cause some nausea. So I have taken an Endone and the pains have gone so now I can get some sleep. yay!! Nightnight every one of you lovely ladies.

Chrissy D :) xxxoox
Christine_Denni
Member
15 years ago
I got Endone for the painful feet and legs. have thrush under my breast so I got caneston cream and also maxalon for nausea ans endone can cause some nausea. So I have taken an Endone and the pains have gone so now I can get some sleep. yay!! Nightnight every one of you lovely ladies.

Chrissy D :) xxxoox
TonyaM
Member
15 years ago
Yes chrissy,glad you are going to hospital to get checked out.You can't afford to sit on these chemo side effects.It maybe nothing but it could be serious - your neutriphils may have hit rock bottom.Fingers crossed for the latter.Let us know how you get on.

Tonya xx
Lyn11
Member
15 years ago
That sounds bad! Let us know as soon as you get back...and ..GOOD LUCK!! We will be thinking of you
TonyaM
Member
15 years ago
DON'T GET ME STARTED!!!!! That Docetaxil was cruel.My muscles and joints were aching +++(esp.legs)and I had the worst headache that went on for days. I feel so sorry for you Chrissy.I ended up taking panadiene which helped abit more than panadol.Maybe when you see your doc.he can recommend something or change your chemo dose.It shouldn't have to be so hard on you.Just rest and get waited on.

Tonya xx
Christine_Denni
Member
15 years ago
PS. Yes it is my teddy bear hubby who keeps me sane.
Christine_Denni
Member
15 years ago
Hugs accepted. I have cried and moved on. It is really good to cry and get it all out. This latest lot of chemo is horrendous. The pain in my joints and muscles is huge. No pain killer seems to stop the pain so just taking panadol. Docsetaxel and Herceptin was my last (#4) chemo and 2 more to go. Has anyone else had the same side effects. I'm just looking for the light at the end of the tunnel.

Chrissy D :) xoxo
hollyr
Member
15 years ago
Oh Chrissy isn't life a bitch sometimes. Have the biggest cries maybe it'll help you sleep a little better always used to wear me out. Love your photo is that you teddy bear hubby? Always nice to have someone you love around with you while your going through this.The girls have covered all but I'll give you a hug from here now if that's ok...here goes there hope that helps. Keep your chin up!
Dot42
Member
15 years ago
I love the new photo. Its beautiful. :)
Dot42
Member
15 years ago
I love the new photo. Its beautiful. :)

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