are you done with treatments or are you still in the process? sorry to hear you are feeling low.
I don’t think there is enough pity in the world for us NOT to feel sorry for ourselves
we just can’t live there all the time, but hey we are allowed to feel bad cause our lives are upside down
I am ok, in deep pain from the rads, but they are done now so it should only get better
going in to see the rad onc tomorrow for a “skin check” to make sure it doesn’t get infected
other than that, good
hey AJ!!!
how are you doing? I am off work today so decided to jump in and say hello…didn’t expect a response tho!
I’ve got to more lots of tax to get then 5 weeks of rads. will or should be finished by Christmas.
Sorry your in pain Em, hope they can give you something for it. x
woo hooo then…focus on Christmas
it will be a super holiday for all of us since it will mark the end of the treatment era (hopefully) and the new year that will come shortly thereafter of NEW STUFF!!!
How is tax treating you? I had a hard time with rads but most folks sail right through it so think on that.
yes, I am on pain meds…every 6 hours and I don’t forget it!
hug
Emily
xxx
a’m not having a very good time with tax - a lot of bone and muscle pain wich not pain killers help so i just have to suffer it.
my nail are going brown aswell.
I am at work so shouldn’t really be on but what the heck.
The sun is actually shining bright today so it is a shame to be stuck in the office.
OH is working in the Lakes this week so I am very jealous, however we will all be there together soon and it will be a blast.
Big hugs to Ann too, its a sh*t time but you will do it somehow. Christmas will be great for you, I am really looking forward to it this year. I should have been done by Christmas last year but 4th TAX went wrong so got delayed and didn’t finish rads till early Jan so this year will be better.
sorry your treatment has went on this long AJXXX.
We should all toast each other over the table at Christmas (i don’t mean litarelly).
yes, indeed, great idea Ann
an international toast to good health for the new year and great job done for the old…
I hardly know how to help you since the pain is evident with tax
but perhaps you can take heart in the fact that my fingernails were purple/black
and I have been able to trace the darkness rising to the tops so now they have just a thin band at the top where the rest of the nail grew in normal…defo cause for celebration! I guess the point is that in time, it will heal…
AJ so you can be happy in that this year will be all clear…NO treatments or delays…just maintenance if you have that and it is easy… good for you
I am going to log off and work on a few things…not work-related…and log on later in the day.
hugs – have a grand day —
Emily
xxx
Aww Ann - so sorry to read you are suffering with tax - it really is a vicious beggar. My nails are coming loose in the nailbeds (two big toenails and one index finger are bad) and the muscle pain is still bad. I went for physio the other day and the therapist was gobsmacked. Apparently my muscles are “tight as drums” - I can’t even bend my knees properly now.
But you will get there. All these side effects are temporary, but last long after the chemo finished, unfortunately. Even your sense of taste will return! You have my thoughts and sympathy coz tax is horrific.
I plan on having MUCH more than toast for christmas! However, remembering each other and lifting a glass is a nice thought.
so… the beer is lacking in evidence - tho my boy was not sold at market!!!
take care all. expect an email soon j x
he’s not home already is he Jen?
thanks for your comments Em & Sue, sorry your having a tough time on tax aswell. i was starting to think it was just me and maybe i’m getting to be paranoid with each ache and pain thinking the cancer has spread.
although i can’t taste food it doesn’t stop me from eating, i’ve put on 2 stone since i started chemo - hope i loose it just as quick ; )
Westside - I agree that tax is vicious, i think it’s worse than fec and my onc registrar told me that it wouldn’t be, she’s obviously not tried it. when i get it i can’t even do buttons and bumping my finger tips causes a lot of pain.
only two more lots to go.
Hi voddy ann - my sis had fec followed by tax and she thought fec a doddle - lol she kept her hair… weight? does it matter… we need to be well balanced!!!
hope everyone feeling ok today. did u have a good time in e’bro last night??
the barman is back from playing at pigs and sheep and while he’s not quite wandering round the back gareden i do think he misses Justin the orphan calf… and i had to refuse to bring a lonely gilt home! he was well looked after and no… we are not buying a small holding just yet!
son has now got a six month job…
the tellie is bust - everyone has blue lips and green faces… hey fine by me - if it changes again we can pretend we are smurfs.
tc j x
Hi rjen, (and anyone else around,) your posting sounds like something out of the Archers! And yes, I’m afraid I di listen!
Sorry to hear you’ve all been having chemo problems, hugs and a couple of stif drinks all round on me.
love Silver
Hey Ladies
Its Friday, yippee. Although in a moment of complete madness I offered to work tomorrow as we have a stand at a local homes show, I can’t believe I did that so will have to stick to virtual drinks tonight.
A bottle of very cold Budweiser and a seat by the fire [can we light the fire yet, is that Ok]
Sunday Morning…wow…been awhile! Only 6 am here but can’t sleep
Hi AJ, Silver, Jen, Vodka & Westie - hope you have all been well.
How are you doing Vodka? Last time we were in this lil pub, you were not feeling so hot…any better I hope???
this weekend is streaming by…just realized yesterday that life is getting calmer so that’s a good thing
stirs up a batch of pancakes for all of us…
??? adds blueberries to mix and butters the griddle till it sizzles
gets the Sunday paper and starts to read as the pancakes start to bubble
>>>>will be a grand day
how bout you???
Hi Em
I’m better (don’t want to tempt fate). I’ve been up since 6am - hot flushes kept wakening me. Get my 2nd last tax on Wednesday, not long to go now.
How are you? You’ve put me in the mood for pancakes now, i think i’ll go and make some (as if my tummy isn’t big enough). i can just taste them now Mmmmm
Hope everyone is ok. It’s a lovely day here in west lothian. hugs to all xx
hi ann-
glad to hear you are feeling better and all toughed up for the next round…you go girl!
Just think, after Weds it will be over!
Have a celebration even if it just a good glass of wine or a chocolate…tis a milestone!
I am about to get dressed and ready for the day here…its now a late nearly 7 am…lol!!!
Made myself hungry for the pancakes too…with some vermont maple syrup…good idea!
Em
xx
that’s me just eaten a few pancakes and pilled on a few more pounds but i don’t care the pancakes were delicious. (still liking my lips - i should have made more)