tdbones Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I want to thank all of you for the support, It was not as bad as I thought it would be, the 5xwkly Rad and 1xwkly chemo. It did seen like an long time about 3 hours of chemo. I didn't have many side effects from it, I just hopes this works for me. I plan to return to work in about an week, I want to work 4 days wkly, just taken off the days I have both Chemo & Radiation, due to the distance I have to drive to the clinics. Again thank you Terry Bones (Tbones) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Terry, Glad you checked in with the update. Keep up the good work and positive attitude. Now that you have made it through your first week at least you know what to expect and those fears can be dropped. Take care and say hi to Mrs. Bones! Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Terry, It sounds like you are tolerating the treatment well. Usually if you don’t get sick the first time from chemo, you won’t get sick the next time. I don’t know about the radiation. I never had it. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Terry- They will speed up the infusion later-- they always do a slow trip the first time to make sure you don't have a reaction. I hope you keep tolerating things well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Hi Terry, I see your docs have a good plan to shrink and then remove the tumor. This is excellent news that you are tolerating treatments so well. You are very strong. I know some people get Chemo on Friday afternoons and radiation early mornings. That way they can work M-Th, but it is hard. The chemo and radiation really started to tire me out beginning week 5. So eat up, rest up best you can now and hope reserves will carry you through those last treatments. Prayers, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary colleen Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Terry, I'n glad you're doing ok. My husband has found that working about 4 days weekly, and some weeks 3 days (if not feeling too well) is about right. Keep an open mind as this moves forward about how much you can work, and be flexible with yourself when it is just not feasible. Thanks for keeping us posted. Mary Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Hi, Glad the chemo/radiationwasn't too much. The radiationdoes catch up and hit you again later - just being tired. I have the luxury of working part time - at my choice of schedule, from home. But I did find that sleep was something I need more of than before cancer. Not sure if it's the cancer or the treatments. Do try to schedule some extra sleep. And be aware that the radiationhits a second time - for me it was about 2 months after the radiation. Best wishes. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Hi Terry, I'm so glad you were able to tolerate radiation and chemo so well. Keep drinking plenty of water and feel free to eat everything in sight! Keep us posted. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I am very glad to hear that chemo went okay for you. It sounds like your doctors have you on the treatment path that leads to surgery, recovery, adjuvant chemo and NED (No Evidence of Disease). God Bless you and your family. Be sure to drink lots of water while on chemo. Just make it a habit to have a water bottle with you all of the time. Prayers Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyka69 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I was so glad to see your post. I've been thinking of you. It's wonderful news that you tolerated your treatments so well. I'm also happy to hear that you will be returning to work. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts. All my best to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Glad to hear you are moving forward. Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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