JudyB Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 Hi All, Actually I was rushed backed to the Cancer Center Fri afternoon. Had a fever of 103.8° was throwing up, and because of very low RBC had to have 2 bags of blood. They couldn't find anything in particular. Gave me IV antibiotics and lots of fluids. No blood infection. They think all this from the "easily tolerated chemos!" Gemzar/navelbine is killing me. Nausea, vomiting, extreme fatigue, and am losing my hair. Jeesch! I was also having pain at the top of my spine, so an MRI was scheduled yesterday at 5pm. My oncologist called this evening to tell me, "No new growth, and in fact a slight decrease in the size of my cyber-treated tumor. This must be from the chemo, cause C-K doesn't work this quickly! Anyhow, something is killing my memory. (And if anyone suggests Old Age I WILL track you down and kill you.) I totally forgot when I spend long times at my computer, I will get that pain! Duh! So, wish me luck with my continuing treatments. I hope I can do 5 cycles. I hope there is no more bad news on the board. The last time I was on, it seemed like most of the news was bad. I vote for 2004 to be a great year for ALL OF US! JudyB Quote
LindaMRG Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 Hi Judy, So sorry for your pain and how sick you are with the chemo. Im with you voting for 2004 to be much better! Quote
kimblanchard Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 Hang in there Judy B you can do it. All of us Mrs. B's are tough broads, it takes a lot to put us out of commission. Sounds like this chemo is a rough one, this disease sucks. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers Bess B Quote
Marie Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 Hey Judy, I'm with you. Here's to a great 2004 for all of us. Quote
cathy Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 Judy, I am sorry that you have to go through this. I hope your "easily tolerated" chemo gets easier too. You have been through alot its time for you to get a break and hopefully 2004 will bring you that much needed break. Will be thinking and praying for you............. Quote
David A Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 Hi Judy, I'm on Gemzar/ carboplatin and I'm here to tell you the gemzar kicks my butt everytime I get it, I get gemzar one week, them gemzar and carbo the next week , then a week off, had a three week vaction from it over the holidays and just went back on and i feel crappy already, just hope it is doing its magic! Best to you Judy B you aren't getting older you are getting better! Quote
Don Wood Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 Good to "see" you again, Judy, and to hear from you. Sounds like things are going as they should despite the side effects. Hope you continue to do well. Happy 2004! Don Quote
mhutch1366 Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 Hello Judy, Sorry you feel so punk. Have you asked to be premedicated for nausea and anxiety? I used to get them to load me up good, and I took zyban three times a day for a looong time. It kept things on a more even keel, I can testify to that. I echo your prayer that 2004 be good to us all. Love, MaryAnn Quote
Connie B Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 Hey Judy! I was just thinking this morning, " I wonder how Judy is doing cause she hasn't been on the board." NOW, I know you don't believe that statements, but my nose is NOT growing so therefore I am NOT telling a lie. Sorry to hear things haven't been going top notch, but knowing you, it won't be long before your back on top of the world. Gotta agree about that (AGE ISSUE THINGY)! For YEARS after Chemo, I blamed my memory problems on the CHEMO, now my doc's tell me I need to move on and find something else to blame it on. Chemo brain works the best. So go for it girlfriend!! Hope your feeling better real soon! Good news about MRI though. HOORAY!!!!!!! Quote
Ry Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 Judy Judy Judy, Come one girl, you can do it. Where's that cheerleader outfit??? Good to see you back on. Quote
bobmc Posted January 15, 2004 Posted January 15, 2004 Ahh Judy, So good to hear from ya, so very sorry your having a time with it yea, it really does suck, but yer a strong one, hang tuff, 2004 is gonna be a year of miracles, !!! God bless and know yer in my prayers Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 MRI's taken 12/18/03 - 2 brain mets found- named em Frick & Frack PET taken 1/5 - hot spot in mediastinum May be cancer?? "Absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote
Tiny Posted January 15, 2004 Posted January 15, 2004 Judy- So great to hear from you...so sucky that the blasted problems just won't go away and stay away. I second your idea that 2004 be much more positive for all of us. Stay strong and keep on keepin' on. Quote
SandyS Posted January 15, 2004 Posted January 15, 2004 Judy - Old age has nothing to do with it - once you've had cancer EVERY ache and pain MUST be a met!!!! It's impossible to not think that way, unfortunately. Sorry the chemo is beating you down - but I'm counting on you and BobM to kick some butt - you're pioneers here, and we simply WON'T accept anything else! Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote
JudyB Posted January 16, 2004 Author Posted January 16, 2004 Thanks everyone for your suggestions and prayers. All gratefully accepted.. Now I see a new problem. I'm looking at the leather sofa that I lie down on during the day. The pillow where I rest my head, is so full of hair, I half expect the dam sofa to sprout legs and charge out the door! HA! I would like to know if any of you have gotten the gemzar,navelbine combo, and have easily tolerated them!!! I'd like to know if my onc has any basis for saying this repeatedly! Just hanging in there--- JudyB Quote
MO_Sugar Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Judy, Prayers and best wishes being sent your way! God Bless, MO Quote
karen335 Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Judy, Prayers that the chemo will be gentle and kinder to you. Sorry to hear that you are feeling a little blue. Hope it means the chemo is doing it's thing and getting to those bad boys. Prayers for you. Hang in there and we're pulling for you... God Bless, Karen Quote
Guest DaveG Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Judy, Judy, Judy: Good to hear from you girl. Carbo/Taxol did a big number on me and from I gather, Gemzar is worse. Take those anti-nausea drugs. As far as the memory problem goes, I was going to tell you something, but I can't remember what I was going to tell you. Oh now I remember . It's CRS CAN'T REMEMBER shi_ Quote
cathyr Posted January 17, 2004 Posted January 17, 2004 Hi Judy, I just started Monday on Gemzar and Cisplatin. This is my first chemo ever and so far the week has gone alright. I have been very fatiqued but never have felt nausea until today for the first time. Actually, the lunch I ate was probably too heavy. On Tuesday, I get just the Gemzar and then a week off. Let's keep in touch and "compare notes." Hopefully, it will go better for you than what has been. How many more treatments do you have left? Also, my onc. told me most people do not lose their hair on Gemzar so I wonder if it's the other chemo that's doing it? She said Gemzar had less side effects than Taxol. I wonder if they really know anything! My thoughts, prayers, and love are with you, Judy. CathyR Quote
-Cheryl- Posted January 17, 2004 Posted January 17, 2004 Judy, Don't scare us like that again! So glad to hear from you. Chemo isn't for sissys. You take care and hang in there. cheryl Quote
ginnyde Posted January 17, 2004 Posted January 17, 2004 Judy, Don't leave us for so long, we worry. Earl's short and mid term memory are for shinola. We joke that he has not seen a rerun since he has gotten sick. And the chemo is tough, no doubt about it. Until you have it or see someone you love have it, I don't think you have any idea how tough it is. Hang in there. Ginny Quote
Remembering Dave Posted January 17, 2004 Posted January 17, 2004 Judy, sorry I do not have any experience with the chemo combo. . Hang tough. You can do it. David C Quote
stephnewyork34 Posted January 19, 2004 Posted January 19, 2004 yes, Mom you can do it, and I am always with you in spirit even from LA. BIG HUGS Quote
betplace Posted January 19, 2004 Posted January 19, 2004 JudyB, Sorry that you are feeling so bad! I know how you feel about the hair thing, I would stare at myself in the mirror and cry! so when it started coming out in handfulls I decided to forgo the trauma and went and got it all cut off, One last cry and then it was over with. Get a wig if you can find one that suits you, or a soft floppy hat. I just wear scarfs and bandanas and I am not shy about going out. I have noticed that a lot of people come up to me and say "I am a survivor and I just wanted you to know it can be beat!" Anyhow, hang in there, and talk to the Onc about meds to help you deal with the side effects. Prayers coming your way! Blessings Bettty Quote
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