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    My First CHEMO

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    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

    Effective Laxative and update

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    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

    MY reaction to Taxol...blew my mind! Anyone else have one?

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    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

    My new diagnosis

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

    Posted

    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

    stupid cancer

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    Don,

    I totally agree! Stupid Cancer! Simple but so true. I am happy to hear that you have a plan in mind that you feel comfortable with. That is one of the biggest issues. Figuring out what you want to do and then going for it. Hoping the primary tumor shrinks and the little one just goes away. Hope the Pneumonia goes away soon too.

    Take Care,

    Rachel

    A horrible day...

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    Ry,

    So sorry that you and John had to go thru all that and then have to do it all over again....days like these are best forgotten. I hope things go better the next time around. Sending you and John extra prayers.

    Take Care,

    Rachel

    I just joined the lung cancer club

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

    Posted

    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

    A Year Like No Other

    in LC SURVIVORS

    Posted

    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

    My new diagnosis

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

    Posted

    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

    The Good/The Bad

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    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

    Dry skin w/Tarceva

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    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

    Here's the scoop on Mom...

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    I'm so sorry to read your post. Just gut wrenching....It sounds like your mom has a great doc and I hope Alimta gives you some good results. In these times of despair we need to dig really deep and find that strength that is alive in all of us. You are a wonderful daughter. Make sure you are taking care of yourself as well.

    Take Care,

    Rachel

    Update

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    Rochelle,

    Thanks for the update. I'll keep you in my prayers. I hope John feels better soon. Sometimes these things just seem to take so long. Hang in there.

    Take Care,

    Rachel

    Results are back..so scared

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    Nonni,

    I'm thinking of you and praying that it is nothing. There are a lot of great replies to your post. Try to focus on the best results....although I know how hard it is. Try to do something you enjoy this weekend and put that scan on the back burner for now. I read a saying about worry one time and I have always remembered it--worry is like a being in a rocking chair. It keeps you busy but you don't get anywhere!

    Take Care,

    Rachel

    My terrific day...UGH!!

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    Nonni,

    I'm sorry you had to go through all that today. I really hate those machines too. I'm not sure why the ct and mri other than maybe one offers more angles. I think your doc just wants to cover all the bases. I will put in a special prayer for you and let us know when you hear anything.

    Take Care,

    Rachel

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