Valerie Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Hello Group: My name is Val I ‘am a 45 years old mother of 2 teenagers a daughter and a son,I have a wonderful husband who wouldn’t go near my computer with a ten foot pole except to play solitaire and live in a small community in the Comox Valley of Vancouver Island, BC where the weather is beautiful most of the time. I have been dropping by this web site for some time now and have to let you know it has been a blessing in finding you all and although you weren’t aware of it before now you have all helped me over so many of the new hurdles I have had to face .You have provided me with the much needed support by answering so many important questions that had been on my mind. Presently I’m having a bit of pre-chemo jitters over some of the side effects of Taxotere which I will start next week, they sound just awful but I’m hopeful I won’t be unfortunate enough to get them all , I weathered extremely well with my first Chemotherapy using the drugs Venorelbine/Cisplatin and not a bit of nausea or anything except my taste went south and haven’t returned even yet. Well I’m not much for writing very lengthy letters but did want to introduce myself and thank you for being here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Hi, Valerie, and welcome! Glad you decided to post and let us know about you. Hang in there -- you have a lot of support here. Keep us posted on your progress. I have been to Vancouver and it is beautiful Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Hi Valerie, I am glad you came out of hiding. Taxotere was not bad on my husband at all, hopefully you will do fine and get good results. Wishing you all the best. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Welcome Valerie, You will find a lot of information in this forum, give us news as your treatments progress. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Hi Valerie. Welcome. now that you have come out of the shadows, please keep us posted on how you are doing. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyPardonMe Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Welcome and glad you came out from hiding. Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Hi Valerie, WELCOME!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Welcome, Valerie! I'm glad that we could help even before we knew you were there! Wishing you all the best in your upcoming treatments. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Welcome Valerie, cant answer that as I had diff chemos combined w/radiation.I did want to welcome you tho.You will find lots of caring & knowing people on this site.Glad it has been helpful to you already.Good luck on remaining treatment & please keep us informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Valerie, Welcome. My husband and I came to the conclusion that they tell you every side effect they can possibly think of 'just in case'. Fortunately, we have found that the side effect list may be the scariest part of the treatment. Earl tolerated Taxotere very well. Good wishes for an easy treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brm1949 Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Welcome Val, from what you already been through you have shown that you are fighter and I'm sure you'll do well with this treatment also. You found a great place for support. Keep us updated and my prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBBailey Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Hi Val, Just a note to let you know that you are not alone in this. Family can offer their support and love, but no one knows what emotional effects Cancer can bring, along with changes in your body, and the fact that it can shake one faith. Val, we are all here for you, in support and love. If you need someone to talk to, or simply to use as a sounding board, just e-mail me or anyone on this list I know we all are willing to help. God Bless, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Jim had Taxotere three times. His taste went funny and he had some odds and ends long bone pain but not bad at all. No nausea. It did mess with his bloodwork. He needed 1 Neupogen shot for white blood cell counts, then several Procrit shots for red blood cells. When his WBC dropped so low he got an infection - pneumonia. That cleared up with an antibiotic. This was his reaction, it might not be yours. The best I can advise is take your temp frequently so you can head off any infection right at the start. Jim had weekly bloodtests and you may as well, so they can catch and correct any deficiencies fairly rapidly. Others have said drink a lot of water, seems like that is always good advice. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerie Posted July 5, 2004 Author Share Posted July 5, 2004 Thankyou for your advise and reply to my introduction it is great to know others care. Now I must learn how to navigate the site have been getting a little mixed up with it . Wishing everyone a great day !...........................Val Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Welcome Valerie! Good luck with your new chemo. I am glad you decided to speak up and join us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Hi Valerie and WELCOME! I'm so glad you decided to leave the lurking phase and sign on. We're so glad you found us. You will find the support for you to be awesome. Most have tolerated Taxotere very well and it is a dynamite chemo for knocking those cancer cells to la-la land. Keep us posted on your progress. God bless you, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinsdakota Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Hi Valerie, welcome...look forward to sharing with you and all.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Welcome Valerie, I am so glad that you came out of the woods to join us and didnt lurk forever. I know that many people lurk and I am glad that they get the help they do from it but you will see that posting to others is also good therapy for yourself and what makes others feel better makes you feel better. As you have seen we are a family here and we care about each other. A better place you could not have found. Welcome aboard!! God Bless you, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Welcome Valerie, I am sorry you have to be here but glad you found us. It sounds like you have already been through the ringer a few times. I can't help you about the taxotere but wanted to tell you I wish you the best . Keep us posted. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Welcome, Valerie-- XOXOXOXOX Prayers Always, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Welcome, and sorry we had to meet like this. Glad you found us though. Let me know if I can be of any help. love elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Valerie, WElcome! Sorry you have to be here, but glad you found answers that you needed... God Bless and prayers, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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