tdbones Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Just to inform you all that I'm in my 2nd week, and still feeling tried but things seems pretty good over all. I'm still doing radiation 5 x wkly and Chemo 1 x wkly. I can feel the effects but I try to push my way thru and fight sleeping. I didn't return to work because of who I work with, I'm an drug counselor and some of my patients are from the streets and have not saw a doctor in years, the concern was that I could pick up something based on my system being weaken form my treatment. Try it again next week. Just an update TBones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyka69 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 I'm so glad you're tolerating your treatments so well. You definitely made the right decision about work. Given the environment you work in, it would have been risky. I hope you continue to feel well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Great to read your update. That is a good call not to go in to work. I teach high school and was told to not go in for work for the same reason. All turned out well for me and I pray that it will for you also. Be sure to drink lots of water while you are on chemo. Prayers for complete healing continue for you. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbara5452 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Good to hear that you are tolerating things well, It is looking as though I will be going through the same thing before long. It was very promising for me to hear you are doing well with treatments it makes it a little easier to face what I may be going through. Thanks so much for posted this. Best of luck to us ALL ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 I'm glad things continue to go well for you. Good idea not to go into work -- why take any chances. Hope the remaining treatment goes well. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 T- I am glad you are doing well-- you need to pace yourself and take it easy. Radiation and chemo take a toll...give yourself some time to build yourself up before returning to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Glad things are going well for you. Do pace yourself on the fatigue factor...nothing wrong with a nap here and there as your body needs some restful recoup time. Sounds like a smart move to delay going back to work. Keep us posted. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Hang in there Terry. I am so happy to hear this. Great going. Be sure to take your Metamucil if you need it. The treatments really clogged me up. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyD Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 So glad to hear you are doing well. Take it easy on yourself, your body is going through a lot and you need to treat it as nicely as you can. Hang in there! Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary colleen Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Good move not to go back to work during this. I'm happy to hear that you are doing ok. Would love to see you take a nap if you need one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Terry, Glad you are doing so well. Good move to stay away from anyone that might have anything. You need to be real careful while your resistance is low. Looking foward to some good scans. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Glad the treatment is being tolerated reasonably well, I have found that a part of the new normal (after cancer) extra sleep is just a requirement. With radiation, it's even more necessary. And please take some time off from work. Much too high a risk of germs. When I was really low, I tried to stay home or go someplace when they first opened, do my business and then leave. I no longer shake hands or hugs and kisses to the family. We throw kisses and do air hugs! They know I still love them - but I take no chances. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy-OK Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 TBones that is great that you are tolerating treatments well. I was never a person that could take a nap during the day because I always woke up with a headache. Well guess what .... somewhere during those 35 radiation treatments I certainly learned how to take one and not even feel bad about it. Our bodies tend to do a lot of healing and repair when we sleep. Not sure what chemo cocktail they have you on but be sure you drink lots and lots of water and get any rest your body wants because it truly knows what it needs to feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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