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  1. Debi, Great News! I'm so happy for you. Take care, Rachel
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    Angry!

    Ned, Thank you for your very honest post. You are a very good writer. I admire how candid you were and especially admire you for being at peace with having this disease. I strive for getting to that peaceful place someday. As Jamie reminded me and something I try to do everyday is enjoy all those little things that so many people take for granted. I will keep on Keepin'on because quitting is not a luxury I have. I hope your scan is stable and you can continue with Avastin. Take Care, Rachel
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    Angry!

    Thank you all for your words of encouragement and understanding. It's a rough road we are on and sometimes I fall and I need someone to pick me up. Thank you Jamie for your wonderful words...so true about the hugs from your kids and all the everyday things that have taken on such greater meaning. I'm feeling a little bit better this morning. I went to volunteer in my daughters pre-school this morning and being around all those little ones had to make me smile. Hugs to all of you. Rachel
  4. Jim, You have had a rough road lately. God bless you for being there for your friend. I hope you start to feel better soon and get some good news. Keep us posted and take care. Rachel
  5. Aaron, Congratulations! I'm so happy for you both! Take Care, Rachel
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    Angry!

    Hello All, I am so angry right now and I'm not even quite sure what brought it on. Tonight my husband and I went to a Boy scout meeting with my son. I have been feeling good so I went. Over the course of the evening I started to feel some nausea but thought it was maybe from skipping dinner. But then my mind starts to work overtime. Is it from skipping dinner or is it the medication or is this stupid cancer. I hate this disease. I see all the "normal" moms enjoying the evening and it makes me angry. Angry that I don't know if I'm going to be here to see the next years calendar of events that they passed out tonight. I look at my son's beautiful face with his front tooth missing and I wonder what would happen to him if I weren't here? I'm Angry that my husband and I have always planned on growing old together. Next week is going to our 13 year anniversary. It used to seem like a long time to be married but now I want so much more. I try not to let the anger consume me but I will tell you what...some moments I just have to rage. The tears are flowing as I write and I must say I'm starting to feel a little bit better. It helps so much to come to a place where so many others understand. I'm going to bed now and hopefully wake up with an attitude adjustment in the morning. Take Care, Rachel
  7. Bobbie, Great News! So happy that they can operate. Keep us posted on how you are doing. Take Care, Rachel
  8. Nonni, Keep on dancing! What a wonderful milestone. I hope there are many more. Take Care, Rachel
  9. Patty, I'm happy to hear the first chemo went well. Now you know what to expect and the subsequent times won't be so bad. I actually got to a point that I looked forward to going to chemo!? Where I get my infusion we have wonderful recliners, movies and volunteers that wait on you hand and foot. This cancer journey has really helped me to see how many wonderful angels are in our day to day life. I'm so thankful for that. Hope you are gaining your energy back! Take Care, Rachel
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    Cruised out!

    Ernie, Welcome back! Glad to hear you had a great time. Take Care, Rachel
  11. Nonni, I'm am so happy to read your post. Congratulations. Go out and celebrate. Take Care, Rachel
  12. Aaron, It is so nice to hear from you! I'm happy to hear that you are planning the wedding and keeping your chin up. Keep on Keepin' on is what I like to say. Live each day and enjoy all the beautiful moments. Hope the new medication is working and enjoy the wedding. Take Care, Rachel
  13. Creekgirl, I had the seeing tiny lights reaction to Taxol but not until my last two cycles of it. I started to see little flashing lights and told the nurse right away and she stopped the drip immediately and told me I had to eat something. I did that and then they slowed down the drip and I was fine for the rest of the infusion. It was a really weird experience and I'm sorry you had to go through it. I hope the next thing doesn't cause any problems. Take Care, Rachel
  14. Kerri, What a wonderful family you have! You and your mom's beautiful spirits show through in your emails. I was so worried after having my first chemo (almost one year ago) that I was going to have nausea but thankfully I had none throughout all my cycles of chemo. I also had the Carbo/Taxol combination. The only difference was is that I also had Avastin added to my regime. What I noticed after chemo was that the first day I was exhausted but I don't think it was from the chemo but from the marathon day of being at infusion and the benadryl they give you. The next day after chemo I felt "normal" and that second and third day after chemo I experienced some extreme fatigue but like I said earlier I was sooooo thankful not to have nausea and vomiting. I took a ativan and Zofran the day of chemo and for two days after whether I was feeling nausea or not. I think that really did the trick for me. The subsequent days after that 3rd day of chemo I begin to get more energy and quite honestly maintained a fairly "normal" lifestyle. I say fairly because I have two small children and I had help taking care of them. I just know with your mom's positive attitude, faith in God and with you all by her side she will do just fine. Wishing you all the best. Take Care, Rachel
  15. It seems like when it rains it pours. I'm sorry to hear you have hit yet another bump in the road. Sending prayers that everything will fall into place for you. Hang in there! Take Care, Rachel
  16. Trudy, Welcome! The tears are normal and sometimes can be very healing. When I was first diagnosed I was so angry and incredibly sad. I would stay up at night and watch my kids sleep and ball my eyes out. No one knew I was up at night....just me. The days go by and we develop a thicker skin and dig in and fight. I still have my bad days and I allow myself that. I'm glad you found us. There is so much hope here. Take Care, Rachel
  17. Ned, Very well said! I really enjoyed reading it and what a beautiful orchid. I too look back on the last year and am often reminded of how much my life has changed and not all for the worse. I have a deep appreciation for all the day to day things in my life. Enjoying every moment! Take Care, Rachel
  18. Patty, Welcome to the group although I really wish you didn't have to find us. I was also angry after my diagnosis and honestly I still get angry. I really try to limit the bad days as those aren't going to help me in this journey. Hope is what gets me up every morning and my kids fuel my desire to keep fighting. I'm almost a year out of my diagnosis and I intend on being around a lot longer! Allow those tears to flow but get up the next day and fight, fight, fight! Take Care, Rachel
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    The Good/The Bad

    Nyka, It's hard to read the bad but it is so wonderful that you also look at the good. Focus on the good. Although it's awful you lost your job and insurance it's wonderful that you can be at home with your husband. I praying that he will have some good results soon. Take Care, Rachel
  20. I have now been on Tarceva for over a month now and haven't had the rash come back...yet but I'm dealing with the dry skin. Just wondering what others may be using to keep the dry skin in check. Right now I use a Lubriderm lotion several times a day. I also use Vaseline on the super dry spots...my neck, shoulders and lower back. I don't mind the dry skin and am managing it the best I can. Just wanted to know if anyone had something specific they use that might be better. Thanks, Rachel
  21. Julie, Stable is wonderful! glad to hear that there were some small shrinkage as well. I hope your mom continues to have good results. Take Care, Rachel
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    Thank You All

    Tom, I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this very difficult time. I lost my sister in a car accident almost 5 years ago. At the time I didn't know how I would ever be able to go on but I leaned on my family and friends and took it one day at a time. Cry when you need to cry and remember the good times you had. Take Care, Rachel
  23. Ernie, Thanks! I needed a laugh today. Take Care, Rachel
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    Rib Mets?

    Tom, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. May God be with you in this very difficult and trying time. Rachel
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    Scan results

    Ernie, God Bless you and your wonderful positive attitude! I hope the chemo and radiation to the trick for you. Take Care, Rachel
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