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We just got back ...msg

Posted by Ann User icon on 8/14/2017, 4:58 pm

I have to have chemo.There is one small area that could cause a problem.Im not complaining though,Im alive.Gonna go eat and will post more later.

You are in my prayers. NM

Posted by Mcat User icon on 8/18/2017, 11:12 am, in reply to "We just got back ...msg "

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Author of Cat-House Sonnets, 100 poems celebrating cats.

Ann, not sure if you remember me...msg

Posted by RobinN User icon on 8/18/2017, 9:00 am, in reply to "We just got back ...msg "

I have not been here for awhile, just busy with summer and so on. But I wanted to tell you how very sorry I am for all you are going through. I believe in miracles, my husband is one of them after all he went through, and I am praying for the same for you. Keep strong in your trust in God. He will help you in it all. My prayers are with you. Heal up and be healthy.

"Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened." Anonymous

I gained a pound but still have...

Posted by Ann User icon on 8/16/2017, 11:59 am, in reply to "We just got back ...msg "

the dreaded diarrhea.My digestive system was re arranged and doesn't quite what to do with food.The Dr said it will get better over time.

OH Ann! (msg)

Posted by Judith User icon on 8/15/2017, 3:23 pm, in reply to "We just got back ...msg "

I was thinking of you just and the other day. This is not the news I'd want to hear but, yes, you are alive. God's blessings on you, my friend.

Its great to see your name here..msg

Posted by Ann User icon on 8/15/2017, 9:25 pm, in reply to "OH Ann! (msg) "

I think about you too.Im sure we all have many good memories from this forum.
Being alive is a gift that In grateful for.

Do you know which protocol?....msg

Posted by Ali's mom $<iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Ali\'s+mom' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ on 8/15/2017, 12:51 pm, in reply to "We just got back ...msg "

not that I am a chemo expert, but I am a big fan of erring on the side of caution - and it sounds like your doctors agree.

Re: Do you know which protocol?....msg

Posted by Ann User icon on 8/15/2017, 9:18 pm, in reply to "Do you know which protocol?....msg"

I know that its 24 treatments.I see the oncologist on the 24th and will let you know.I hope I dont lose my hair.

I hope so too ... msg

Posted by Ali's mom $<iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Ali\'s+mom' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ on 8/16/2017, 8:03 am, in reply to "Re: Do you know which protocol?....msg"

that was definitely one of the worst parts, but it was reassuring that the "carpet bombing" was obliterating every rapidly dividing cell.

24 seems a lot - I wonder if it will be weekly and/or a combo. While both of my regimens took around six months, some were weekly, some bi-weekly (and then the fun of radiation).

Bi weekly,24 doses in 48 weeks...msg

Posted by Ann User icon on 8/16/2017, 11:46 am, in reply to "I hope so too ... msg"

I guess I should start looking for hats,wigs and scarves.Its always best to be prepared.

not necessarily ...msg

Posted by Ali's mom $<iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Ali\'s+mom' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ on 8/17/2017, 11:53 am, in reply to "Bi weekly,24 doses in 48 weeks...msg"

I didn't lose my hair with my second protocol. Ironically, it included the same drug (Adriamycin) which is one of the most notorious for hair loss - however, in a different form, called Doxil. Because it is metabolized differently, it avoids most of the worst side effects, yet is highly toxic to cancer cells!

I just want the cancer gone...msg

Posted by Ann User icon on 8/17/2017, 2:54 pm, in reply to "not necessarily ...msg"

I can live without hair.

Exactly!!! nm

Posted by Ali's mom $<iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Ali\'s+mom' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ on 8/17/2017, 3:12 pm, in reply to "I just want the cancer gone...msg"

Re: Do you know which protocol?....msg

Posted by Owen'sMom User icon on 8/16/2017, 7:50 am, in reply to "Re: Do you know which protocol?....msg"

My mother had chemo for the same area. The doctor explained that kind doesn't make you lose your hair.
Hope you get through this rough patch well!

Your post is encouraging....

Posted by Ann User icon on 8/16/2017, 11:50 am, in reply to "Re: Do you know which protocol?....msg"

and gives me hope that my cats wont think they have been adopted by a bald stranger.

I will never forget ...msg

Posted by Ali's mom $<iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Ali\'s+mom' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ on 8/17/2017, 11:58 am, in reply to "Your post is encouraging.... "

(and it actually really upset me at the time) when I came home one day and took off my wig. I wouldn't say my cats freaked out exactly, but let's just say their reaction didn't do great things for my ego/self-esteem. I didn't think that they paid attention to such things!

The upside and funny part is that Ali, in particular, took to sleeping on my head from that point. It was so cute - and she continued long after my hair grew back. The unfortunate part was that with my horrific night sweats, I would wake up with my formerly bald head completely covered in cat fur stuck to it!

When I got home from the hospital...msg

Posted by Ann User icon on 8/17/2017, 3:23 pm, in reply to "I will never forget ...msg"

Our cats took turns smelling me,then ran.Ali knows who loves her.

Wishing you of the very best msg

Posted by Sheila in SA User icon on 8/15/2017, 5:32 am, in reply to "We just got back ...msg "

hope the chemo is not too brutal

Cats are like Potato Chips - you can't have just one

Thanks so much....msg

Posted by Ann User icon on 8/15/2017, 9:31 pm, in reply to "Wishing you of the very best msg"

I dont know anything about chemo but I'll soon find out.

Wishing you all the best with the chemo...nm

Posted by Barbara User icon on 8/15/2017, 1:42 am, in reply to "We just got back ...msg "

Thank you...nm

Posted by Ann User icon on 8/15/2017, 9:32 pm, in reply to "Wishing you all the best with the chemo...nm"

Forgot to say,the staples came out today,28 for an 8 inch incision....nm

Posted by Ann User icon on 8/14/2017, 5:12 pm, in reply to "We just got back ...msg "

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