shelliemacs Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 today was my sisters 6th chemo. hopefully her last. She has scans in March and then the first of 3 surgeries to try to reconstruct her somewhat. her oncologist said she would start her Tamoxifen in 60 days. I asked how will they know if the cancer comes back, or if its even gone? she said she was not sure, she will see the onc. every 3 months for 3 years she was told. Not sure if this is good or bad. They say there is no blood test for breast cancer, but if it becomes metastic, it should show in blood, i think. she has been vomiting for about 3 hours now. they told her this last one would kick her *ss and it is. I think about mom and dad allot lately, watching everyone here who is getting bad news and remembering what I fealt like when I neared the end with them both. dad went very quick, mom a little slower. Cancer is an ugly horrible nightmare. why can't it be cured?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Shellie, I am glad your sister is done and hope she has a clear road to recovery! What happened to your friend's daguther who you said was sick? I hope she is well by now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Shellie, So glad your sister is done with the terrible chemo treatments. Hoping she starts feeling better in no time. You have been through so much with this ugly disease. Your family is blessed to have your support. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Shellie, Glad to hear your sister is done with chemo. My sister is right behind your sister. She will finish her 6th of 6 treatments on Thurs. and be re-checked again in March. My thoughts are with you both. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Shellie, Thank goodness she's done with that. All that sick stuff is just awful. Poor thing. Sending her a BIG hug. You're a good sister, Shellie! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Hey Shellie, I'm glad your sister is finishing up with chemo. It's certainly nothing anyone would want to volunteer for, but if it keeps her from a recurrence, then it will be worth it. I have been taking tamoxifen for almost 4 years. It's a good preventative medicine, and although it's not without it's side effects, I'm going to finish up my five years. My onc told me that with five years of tamoxifen therapy, the benefits would extend out 10-15 years. That makes it all worth it to me. Good luck to both of you. I bet once this last barrage is over, she will start feeling better very quickly. I know I was really doing well about two weeks after my final chemo. Stay in touch. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Wishing the best for you and your sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Shellie, my mom, the colon cancer patient, is also a breast cancer survivor, and she has mammagrams every six months. she's a six month survivor and still has them that often. that is one good way to follow up. your sister is a real trooper. I know you are very proud of her. and Shellie, make sure YOU get all the screenings and scans you can for all these cancers, since they all run so rampant in your family. one thing we found out from my mom's double cancer, is that if you've had breast, colon, cervical or ovarian cancer, you're more likely (than the general population) to get one of the other three. I'm so glad she made it through, that's a huge milestone! God Bless, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Shellie...I'm so glad your sis' chemo is done! She'll continue to get my good vibes for staying CLEAN and CLEAR. You guys have been through a lot....so my wish for both of you from here on out is GOOD HEALTH, dagnabbit! Give your sis our best....eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Yeah this stuff does suck! It seems like it is a never ending roller coaster. Hopefully your sister is on the road to recovery now. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Shellie, you are a good sis to stand by her as she moves through her treatments. All my best to you for your own emotional recovery. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Shellie, Glad your sister finished her chemo, glad also for you, now both of you should look for better days. Hugs J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I am so glad the chemo is over for her. I hope she's on the recovery road soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 So glad your sister is finished with her chemo. I will be holding good thoughts that she won't ever need it again! I wish it could all be cured and none of us had to suffer with this horrible disease!! All my best to you Shelly. I think of you often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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