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Lainy and positivity, thank you, I plan on enjoying the walks in the forest, love my apartment and had my first B12 shot today. The oncologist is going to keep an eye on the level in my blood as right now it is quite low. May have to get B12 every week instead of monthly.
I have a scan scheduled for 24 April so today is the last of my 6 chemo infusions and I get at least a month’s break from chemo. Hoping the results will be encouraging. In the meantime, glad I will have a rest from the chemo as I am so tired. I guess the accumulation of the Gemzar is doing that. I have been on chemo for over 14 months now. My cardiologist gave me a prescription for B12 vitamin injection so hope it will help with the fatigue. I see the physician assistant today before my chemo so will check with her if the B12 will be helpful.
Feeling a bit grumpy today and the weather is not helping. Thunder and lightning this morning!
On the more positive side, I love my new apartment and enjoy sitting on the balcony with my dog, it is facing the forest.I think I over did it while moving so it took me over a week to recuperate. I am better now but quite grumpy and feeling restless! Also my hair has got so thin with bald spots so finally gave in and bought a wig. I feel funny wearing it but will get used to it. At the moment, I feel like an ugly bald fat sausage. Sorry, just need to vent. I have been on chemo for over 13 months and it looks like it will be an ongoing thing. Just wish I would go into remission. I keep telling myself that it could be a lot worse.
No major side effects just lack of energy specially later in the day. Could be worse so I am not complaining. Thank you for asking.
Starting chemo again tomorrow, same as before, Gemzar every 2 weeks. The oncologist calls it maintenance chemo. The doctor recommended that I stay on the blood thinner due to the fact that I had a blood clot so I must be prone to them. but when I told him that I wasn’t looking forward to giving myself more injections in my tummy he put me on Zarelto which comes in pill form. It has been 19 days since my last chemo and I must say I still feel tired, specially by the afternoon. I read somewhere that chemo side affects can last for weeks/months after the last chemo? So, it is a wait and see until next scan in 3 months.I am not complaining as it could be a lot worse.
Julie, sending you all my love, stay strong, take care of yourself. Wish I could help but if you want to talk e-mail me and I will give you my phone number. bgmat@gmx.com
Julie, I am so sorry you have been treated so badly by the oncologist. Can you file a complaint with the patient advocacy? It is just not right! Patients have rights and privacy is one of the most important! I am sorry you are feeling so ill and have to fight for receiving care. Thinking of you xxx
BrigitteJulie,
How are you doing? I have been thinking about you. Hope your blood count is better and that side affects from chemo is manageable.
Big hugs
BrigitteApril, Who is your oncologist at MD Anderson? Mine is Doctor Kaseb. I have been fighting CC since May 2015. Was on Gemzar/Cisplatin chemo and now on Gemzar. You may want to check out hotels outside of Houston for your next appointment, I live 38 miles north of Houston near Conroe and it takes me less than an hour to get to MDA. All the very best xx
How are you ? Did you start your treatment? I hope it is not too hard on you. I am thinking about you and hoping for the best. Big hugs ❤️
