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Tina
Friday, December 07 2007
Hi all, Hugs to everyone. Round 2 was done, and on to round three last week, but to my surprise my counts became low and they decided to delay for a week and give me GCSF (white blood cell booster shots in the tummy) Then for a few days, my bones hurt...especially my legs. And I had to stay home and wear masks..etc. My kids were wondering... Read more
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Tina
Wednesday, November 14 2007
Hi all, Update, the first round went fine, the second round part A CAF is making me tired...But Im hanging in there. My kids are used to my new spikee look, I had my head shaved and then it went patchy. Somedays, I just dont look in the mirroe, but my kids keep me going. They kiss me all the time. Who needs meds??? Sometimes, I wonder.... Read more
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Tina
Friday, October 12 2007
Did all my routine today, but drank a bunch of liquids-something Im not used to. No nausea thanks to a lot of ani-nausea meds. Kids followed me around took a lot of energy. A little heartburn during the day came and went. I think I might have gained weight already-or can I blame all the water etc Ive been drinking to flush out the effects of... Read more
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Tina
Thursday, October 11 2007
I have been diagnosed with 3a breast cancer. I am 40 years old.Health-wise very good, and so it came as a total shock. Did a mastectomy and recovered well. Nodes 4/19 positive so a CAF plan and radiation and Taxol on the agenda. First shots of 5FU and adriamycin Day 1. No problem. And Cytoxan 3/day. No side effects on Day 2.... Read more