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11-08-2012
06:27
Now seriously, if one more person tells me how well I look, I'll get out that thwacking ladle...! Argh!!!
On top of that my Onc was as jolly as Santa Claus, pointing out how well I am doing 'being half way done with chemo' -
hold on right there - I still have to get through the next 2 weeks and finish this cycle, before I reach the halfway point!
Mentioning that my last treatment should be on Oct 8 she happily declared 'it's August, only 2 more months and you're done.'
No, chemo doesn't end on the day of the last treatment, there are 3 weeks of crappiness following and even after that I'll be far from my pre-chemo self!
I guess, I teleported to the 'mightily pissed off' bench. Hoping there are lots of cushions available...
Sorry for the outburst and thanks for listening to me ranting away! xx
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10-08-2012
08:40
Thought I pop in and see what's been going on in Benchland.
FF - I hope your (ex)friend apologised for the highy insensitive comment. I am all for using the thwacking ladle.
Sorry, but all that talk about snails and froglegs is making me a bit queezy... Am not usually that squirmish so will blame it on the chemo.
Been absent for quite some time, turning into a bit of a hermit. At the end of the second chemo cycle last week things started finally catching up with me, going all emotional. Luckily I had a friend drag me out of the house and we enjoyed a lovely Sunday with a visit to the Edinburgh Fringe, lunch at a restaurant - no cooking for me! - and a glass of bubbly (first one since treatment started) - well deserved if you ask me to celebrate the 1/3 mark of chemo in style.
Had my third treatment on Monday, but felt rougher than last time, so more reclusiveness and plenty of rest to have enough spoons for the one fun outing of the week (which was last night and absolutely worth it). Also bummed I haven't been able to enjoy all the lovely sunshine we've been having - better not dwell on it and chuck the guilt in the lake, watch out...!
Had a quick visit to the 'pissed off' bench - thanks to the benefts' people... (don't get me started).
Now on the 'am not quite sure how I am feeling' teeter totter - as I have my appointment with the Onc later today.
Not sure what to expect...
Hope you all have a good Friday and wonderful weekend! xx
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17-07-2012
09:28
Had my second session yesterday.
Had low neutrophils middle of last week so wasn't sure how much they'd recovered. They did blood work again yesterday before the session and count had gotten up from 0.35 to 3.42!
Everything went smoothly and now it's waiting and seeing how things go this time round.
Hair started thinning slightly around day 16, on Friday (day 18) I started shedding. Had is cut quite short. Discovered bald patches on Sunday morning and the itching was driving me crazy. In the shower handfuls started coming off and that was just enough! There was no way I'd walk around like that or leave the house so took matters into my own hands, cut off the tufts and shaved it all. What a relief!
All the best for you ladies out there! 🙂 xx
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07-07-2012
11:11
I too am on FEC-T, 3 of each.
I had a grade 3 IDC, had a lumpectomy and SNB at the end of March. Then ANC at the beginning of May (11 nodes, all clear).
Had my first FEC on June 25. The first few days were not too bad, was tired but no nausea or sickness. After the first couple of days I had plenty of appetite and weird cravings which I am blaming on the steroids. Around day 7 things changed, no energy, super tired, appetite gone (I guess that's when the steroids were out of my system) and I got my period (which didn't help). Over the last 4 days things have improved very slowly, am now doing ok.
Apart from the achy knees (and occasionally back) that keep me from sleeping through the night.
I am not using the cold cap. So far hair is doing alright and hanging in there (though I think the nasal hair is already thinning). Had long hair until 2 weeks ago when I got it cut to a bob. A couple of days ago I went to get a pixie cut, now it's just waiting for the inevitable to happen...
Considering the current weather I wonder if instead of cute summer hats I should be looking for woolly hats...
Wish all of you a good weekend xx
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05-07-2012
07:57
Hello ladies 🙂
For quite a few days now I keep having crazy aching knees, like when having growing pains as a kid.
Is anybody else on FEC experiencing something similar?
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04-07-2012
11:37
JCJ, thank you for the hugs! 🙂 Spoons and virtual cake seem to be helping, am slowly improving.
RevCat, well done and thanks for making benchland safer! It looks like some of my lost items have been retrieved too, what a relief! Also wanted to put in a request for a thwacking ladle, could come in very handy me thinks...
Foxy, I'd like some of your knitted bags of motivation please! 🙂
Choccie, congrats on your exoneration!
Not such a bad day after all. Hoping for an even better one tomorrow... Night night, Benchlanders!
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02-07-2012
07:38
LOST:
Energy, Appetite & Sense of Humour
Last seen during first chemo session 8 days ago.
If found, please return asap.
You find me on the CBA beanbag unless I am feeling too sorry for myself envying everybody who has their OH or other family taking care of them right now...
Congrats on the performance everybody! Sorry, I was missing in action...
xx
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02-07-2012
07:07
It's day 8 today, first chemo was last Monday. Finally got hit by the tiredness at the weekend and today my period started. I am super crampy and have a headache an the digestion is iffy, not to talk about my appetite disappearing again. Not allowed Iboprofen or Paracetamol according to the docs and really don't want to take Codeine. Hot water bottle and tea only go so far...
So first minor meltdown today.
Envy all of you who have family living with them. Could do with the distraction and somebody doing the cooking for me. Ok, moan over.
Hoping for a good night's sleep and improvement tomorrow.
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25-06-2012
10:04
Hello everybody, thanks for thinking of me today!
It all went considerably well, took a long time though as they had to do blood work first.
Not too bad right now, just very very tired...
xx
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25-06-2012
10:02
Hello everybody, thanks for thinking of me today!
It all went considerably well, took a long time though as they had to do blood work first...
Not too bad right now, just very very tired - the dance routines will have to wait a bit. 😉
xx
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25-06-2012
10:15
Thank you, thank you! *curtsy*
Ladies, I feel honoured to be offered the lead! 😄
Am off now for the first chemo, will keep you posted how things go, and I gues it won't be long until my head really fits the part... 😉
Hugs to you all xx
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24-06-2012
07:24
Hello ladies! 🙂
I just got back from holidays last night and thought it would be a good idea to join this thread. I am having my first chemo session tomorrow (3 FEC + 3 T) and am getting a bit nervous (that might be the understatement of the year)...
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24-06-2012
12:52
Hello ladies! 🙂
I am back from my holidays and thought I check in to see what's new in Benchland. As it seems I've been missing a lot...
Let me know if there are any parts still available in your show. As I am starting my chemo tomorrow - yikes - I can't yet tell you what special talents I can bring to the mix...
After unpacking and cleaning the fridge I am better off now to enjoy my last day of freedom... 😉
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06-06-2012
08:08
Thank you RevCat, katytc and foxyferret! 🙂
I am so looking forward to 2 weeks in the sun with dear friends. I got everything ready in time but now have no energy left whatsoever... Just have to crawl on that plane tomorrow morning...
Take care, ladies of Benchland! xx
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05-06-2012
09:21
Had a very constructive conversation with my oncologist last week during which she kind of surprised me by saying: "Well, you're young, you could not wear a wig and just make it a fashion statement."
I was truly baffled but actually managed a reply to that ("I know the way my head is shaped does not really suit being bald.") instead of my usual reaction - smiling politely while very slowly nodding my head.
Today when stocking up at Tesco the cashier - very young lad trying to make polite conversation, bless him - asked if I was off work for the long weekend... "Yes, I am." was all I said, smiling politely, taking my bag and walking away...
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05-06-2012
03:36
Got over the initial shock of finding out my chemo starts on Monday, June 25 - just 2 days after I return from my much needed holidays. As I am leaving this Thursday morning the fact that I had to prepare and organise for my holidays and chemo both within 3 days sent me very close to the edge - hence the extra marbles rolling around Benchland.
Also the letter makes it very real now and it feels like life as I know it will end at the same time as my holidays... sigh.
On the plus side I got my marbles back, and miraculously retrieved some extra energy... Laundry and cleaning (!) are done, suitcase getting packed. A few more errands and I am ready to go!
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04-06-2012
09:51
Sleepless night. Loosing my marbles. Running round like a headless chicken. Too tired to type or make sense of anything anymore today...
Need a good night's sleep and no more 'good news' or appointments of any sort for a while.
Night night, Benchland..
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02-06-2012
06:17
JCJ and foxyferret - I join you on the CBA bench, nice to have some company. 😉
Had a long and productive chat with my oncologist yesterday regarding my upcoming chemo and afterwards physio for the cording in my arm. I am slowly starting to feel like I live at the hospital...
Had a pesky migraine sneaking up on me afterwards. Hoped an early night would help but I woke up after 4 hours (that's the usual for a not so good night...) still with a headache. Took forever to go back to sleep and oh, was I pleased when the headache was still there in the morning. Head started feeling better around lunch time (am still mushybrained though) but I don't have any energy whatsoever...
So it's me on the sofa again with tea and a movie. Hoping for a better day tomorrow.
xx
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02-06-2012
01:57
I was diagnosed in March, had WLE, SNB and ANC. Am now getting ready to start chemo, then most likely rads and Tamoxifen for 5 years.
I am 36 years old and don't have any children yet. Both my cousins had a baby earlier this year. 4 of my female friends are currently pregnant, all of them announced their 'good news' around the time I was being given the breast cancer diagnosis. Now as their bellies are growing I am facing all these treatments with a high possibility of being infertile afterwards.
Oh, and as I currently don't have a husband or partner the NHS can't do anything for me in terms of preserving eggs for the future...
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