Just finished cycle 1 of 8 of gem/cis

Hi Shari. I must say, keep that attitude. It truly helps. I’ve always had an upbeat attitude & tried to laugh as much as I could through many adversities. I was also on the same chemo as you. The only side-effect I had was fevers. I didn’t really have any hair thinning until the end of my treatment, which I believe was when I approached the 4th month. I didn’t even take the anti-nausea meds. They made me feel sicker. I never had any nausea or vomitting. They said it was a harsh type of chemo, but other than a few days with fever & exhaustion, I would bounce right back. I wish you luck with it. I certainly don’t want to make you lose your focus, but the regimen didn’t work for me. Luckily I found a surgeon who removed my tumor when no one else would, so I feel blessed. I’ve been told that I’m a miracle. I’ll believe that when all of my scans come back normal. I don’t think I’ll ever feel completely cancer-free even if they say I am. I don’t think the feeling ever leaves you. However, I know I’m alive today & not many believed I would be, so here’s to miracles. May you be one of those miracles too, along with everyone else on this site. Keep up the great work. I know you will receive good news! Just keep fighting all the way!! My prayers are with you. Keep us posted.

Congratulations on near completion of cycle 2. My husband felt good on chemo. After a fulfilling and busy holiday season, perhaps you are ready for a little extra rest and some time to do things that matter to you. Enjoy some quiet days and re-energize. Blessings, Susan

Sharimay I will certainly share your chemo experience with my mom. I don’t want to persued her to take the treatments if she really doesn’t want to. I have read your’s and others experience with chemo. I’ve told her that if after 1 five or even ten treatments that she wants to stop she can. I just want every minute I can with her and think down the road she might wonder what if I tried the chemo. Spending the day in the kitchen with my mom, sister and brother. It’s going to be a wonderful day. Thanks for sharing with me Sharimay. Have a wonderful day yourself.

Tracy

Today is day two since we were told about the disease. We went to see another doctor today. He basically just confirmed what we were told yesterday. My mom’s initial reaction was that she wasn’t going to take chemo because she’s watched in horror two family members get really sick from the treatments. Today she is contemplating taking the chemo and if she is really sick then she can stop it. It’s really helped me reading what others have and are experiencing during and after their treatments. She was diagonsed at stage 3C and her doctor said if she does the chemo it could be up to a year. I want to spend all the time I can with her now. She is feeling good and the biliruben is under control. It’s hard to believe she’s sick. I just can’t imagine what we are all going to go through. We have an in-law suite in our home and that’s where she’s been for the past ten years. My partents divorced 25 years ago and she is pretty much a home body. She has her three childern my self and two other siblings. We are all very close. I have two boys ages nine and twelve and Grammie is like their second mom. I know we will all some how get through this but can’t even imagine what the road ahead will be like. Tomorrow will be a good day. I’m spending it with my mom.
Tracy

This post is for sharimay of Bismarck, ND.
I have a friend here in Bismarck, ND who has been recently diagnosed and is in Mayo now getting her port in, and her chemo prescription.
I understand this is not a common cancer – and I mentioned I was looking on the internet for information and came across your post. I thought it was interesting that another person in Bismarck was going through same diagnosis.
I’m sure everyone’s cancer is different – but it may be nice to have someone locally to stay in touch with as you go through this? I don’t know how this posting works, or how to contact anyone – so this is my first attempt. If you choose not to respond I completely understand – was just trying to reach out for my friend. Thank you for your time, and the best of luck in your fight!