[Chemo induced arthritis?]

Hi Jen,

I also got many aches and pains after starting chemo and I still have them. My first bone scan showed the beginning of arthritis and my doc told me that the chemo probably escalated the progress of the arthritis causing the aches and pains. The chemo also sent me into menopause. This week the pain has been in my shoulder. I hate taking meds also so if it gets really bad I take motrin and try to just keep on truckin!

I hope you feel better soon!

BJ

[Side effects of CPT-11/Camptosar only-not combo infusions]

Hi Jen,

I received cisplatin & camptosar (cpt-11) on day 1 and just camptosar on day 8 & 15. It took about an hour alone just for the camptosar. It never really hit me until the next day then I would get tired. As long as I took my anti-nausea medicine on time I did not get sick, just felt tired. I recovered about 2 days after.

Hope this helps.

BJ

[A Christmas Letter]

This is so beautiful and touching......

BJ

[CPT 11 and cisplatnim]

Hi Sharyn,

I had the combo of cisplatin/cpt-11 (I believe it is also called camptostar). It is a heavy duty combo, and after the first dose I did

get sick, but the anti nausea drugs do a great job, but you have to be proactive and take them on time. I usually took them the day of the chemo after returning home and for the next 3 days. I was tired and napped alot. Lost weight at first, but then got it back and some.

The chemo did the trick. I hope it works as well for your Dad.

BJ

[Chemo Break is Over]

Hi Jim,

I had the cisplatin/camptostar combo and it worked very well for me. I hope you get great results also!

BJ

[ct results]

I'm sending up a prayer that your father doc's get the right combo of meds to relieve his pain.

BJ

[Would I be welcome here?]

Hello Oncodoc!

As you have already seen, your more that welcomed here.

I just want to add my WELCOME also.

BJ

[HELP]

Hi David,

I had the same combo your on now (cisplatin and camptostar) so I have a good idea of how your feeling. Sending up prayers that it washes out quickly, and I want you to know that it will get better. Stay on top of the anti nausea pills, stay hydrated and just rest.

I hope it works as well for you as it did for me.

I often see cpt-11 posted, but I never knew it was camptostar...Thank You!

BJ

[New Member of the Empty Head Club!]

YOU GO GIRL!!!

BJ

[More bad news-- the unthinkable...]

Kitty, I'm so sorry to hear this. I will keep you and your family in my

prayers.

BJ

[Update on Hubby (Scott), 08/17/04]

YYYYAAAAAAYYYYY!!!!!!

This is wonderful news! I am happy for both of you!

BJ

[Duke of Earl - The Final Chapter]

Ginny,

I am so, so sorry for the lost of your Duke. My deepest sympathies

to you and your family.

BJ

[Duke of Earl - Chapter 73 - Winding Down]

Ginny,

I have often thought of you and Earl and wondered how he was doing.

I'm sorry to hear he is not doing as well, and I will continue to keep you both in my prayers.

BJ

[3 month scan results are in]

Well I got the results from my ct yesterday and there is NO CHANGE! I am so relieved. It feels like I have been holding my breath since yesterday. My hubby and I are going to Las Vegas Saturday and now I can go with no clouds hanging over our heads! YIPEEEEE!

Can I get a hall pass??

BJ

[Dolores Berhow]

Paige,

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathies to you and your family

and prayers of strength for the days ahead.

BJ

[I need to go for a while.........]

Hi Jane,

Please go an have a good, relaxing time. I hope you can find peace

of mind and peace within yourself.

BJ

[It's Baaaaacccckkkk! :(]

Betty,

I'm sending up a prayer for you and I'm so happy it was caught

early.

BJ

[1 year, 11 months, and 15 days...]

Donna,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sympathies.

BJ

[Tuesdays With David A]

Although I never met him, just reading his post made you like him.

It has saddened me more that I imagined, so I know it must be hard for those who really knew him. The procedure was suppose to help him, not take him away. It's so sad and so scary also.

BJ

[UPDATE ON HUBBY AND BROTHER]

Hi Charolette,

I'm glad to hear you and your hubby are feeling better, and I hope

for the best on your brothers pet scan!

BJ

[David A]

I am so saddened to hear about David A. He is at peace now and I pray that his family gets the strength needed to get through.

This is such a sad, sad, surprise.

BJ

[New here]

Hi Jasmine and Welcome.

I believe we all lurk before joining. I still find myself lurking at times.

There is a lot of info and support here. Please keep us posted.

BJ

[Hi Everyone]

Welcome back and I know its always good to be home.

Hope you get better and better with each day. I'm also happy

to see NED with you!

BJ

[devastated...]

Welcome, and I too am sorry you have to be here, but this is a good place to be. There is a lot of knowledge and unmeasurable support here.

Please keep us posted.

BJ

[My husband Tom]

Cindy,

I will put you both in my prayers. I am saddened to hear this.

BJ