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    does a port hurt

    in LC SURVIVORS

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    I have had mine for 4 1/2 years, so you are asking my memory to work. I do not remember much pain. The most discomfort was when my seat belt laid against it. I also have excellent veins, but my first chemo ate through my vein. It was a low dose because I was getting daily radiation. After it burned through my vein they had to give my 10 injections around the area to counter act the chemo. I have the kind of veins they can hit from ten feet. My port was put in two days later. I had a local to get it. Mine is on my left side. Also make sure you get the numbing cream and apply it to the area one hour before use. Good luck. John

    Question about Taxotere

    in NSCLC GROUP

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    Terrye,

    I got really bad leg cramps for a few days after each treatment of Taxotere. I recommend drinking lots of water or fluids the day of treatment and at least three days after. Your mother may not have this problem. As far as nausea is concerned I do not remember what I had. I was giving some anti nausea medications IV through any chemo treatment they felt was necessary. I also had copazene(not sure on spelling) to take as needed. I did use it during some of the chemos, but not often and do not remember which ones.

    It sounds like she has a good treatment plan. I wish her luck going through this.

    John

    What happened to my eyebrows?!?!

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Aaron,

    This how I looked at the whole hair loss thing. Hey no nose hair, ear hair, seldom shave, washing hair easy. The most important is you are in a fight of your life, how you look doing it is really no big deal. People that know you and care about are really proud of you.

    John

    A Quick Update on Frank L.

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    Frank,

    I too was hoping for better news for you. I am sure the doctors will get a good pan going for you. We will definitely be sending well wishes your way.

    Hey, if it wasn't for spell check the chicken cult would be all over me, and I live with one of them.

    My best to you and Connie.

    John

    question about chemo and alcohol

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    I drank through all my chemos no mater what it was. There some chemos that I just did not feel good enough to drink much. It was one way to keep my weight up. Good luck with Taxotere. I drank lots of water with that one, because it gave me leg cramps.

    Just got on this roller coaster

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

    Posted

    Liz,

    I see my wife has already responded. My treatment was the same as yours in the beginning except the the surgery. The daily (5 X a week) and the carboplatin/taxotere once a week (Wednesday) worked well for me. It was quite doable. The chemo would have me down a bit Saturday, but I managed to get out on Saturday night.

    I too was a smoker, although I quit 4 years prior do diagnosis. I used welbutron to help me quit. It is also used for depression. It might be worth a try to make it a little easier. Talk to your doctor.

    Good luck with everything. John

    Numb feet as a side effect

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    I do have neuropathy in my feet but I have had it before my diagnosis. Various chemo's have increased it, but it usually goes back to what I had before. The Avastin has increased it slightly it seems. I have a very slight rash in my hair, slight fatigue right after treatment. The Avastin has been one of the easiest chemos I have had.

    Good luck with it all. John

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    in JUST FOR FUN

    Posted

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    wheels have always been on the ground. I use it as a cruiser/commuter. I'm

    selling it because it was purchased without proper consent of a loving wife.

    Apparently "do whatever the hell you want" doesn't mean what I

    thought.

    Call me, Steve (801)867-8292

    Avastin-Tarceva Question

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Wendy,

    I have been on both drugs, but not at the same time. I am currently on Avastin. I have had it every three weeks since June. I have not experienced side effects like yours. I do have neuropathy in my feet but I have had it before my diagnosis. Various chemo's have increased it, but it usually goes back to what I had before. The Avastin has increased it slightly it seems. I have a very slight rash in my hair, slight fatigue right after treatment. The Avastin has been one of the easiest chemos I have had.

    Good luck with it all. John

    Applying for Disabillity

    in SCLC GROUP

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    Bobby,

    The way it worked for me was, I collected disability insurance from my company, then SS took effect after six months. The disability insurance company helped me file. It was to their advantage, because they did not have to pay as much when I went on SS. It was 9 months after my diagnosis that I filed. SS paid me back money to the 6 months, but not for the first 6 months, I had to pay the disability company the back pay I got.

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