*Tamoxigang Christmas Party* - 45

[Tiny100]

Morning All!

We're nearly in December, so let's get the festivities started.

[adds mince pies to the trolley]

Hi Minty just to say that I agree with what others have said. Most lumps really are nothing to worry about, but they are worth getting checked - it's not as if it's complicated to refer you on for a mammogram. You're the expert on your breasts, so if you can feel something extra the GP needs to take that seriously.

my DH used to work away before too malt, but he's been home for nearly four years and I've kinda got used to it. It's also nice to have the option to do things in the evening, it's such a pain having to find a babysitter every time and it rules out any regular activities...Fingers very crossed it doesn't come to this.

I will keep my fingers crossed for you Betsy :)
Wish this wind would drop a bit I'm going to ds cubs presentation tonight and I hate going out in my wig in the wind

Hi all

Thanks for listening to my moaning over the last few days! Today has been a much better day, so far Just got back to house after 2nd dose! So I am now a third of the way through

PICC line finally went in! Although nurse decided that the only thing left to try was to find the vein without a local anaesthetic OUCH! But it worked. I'm not sure who was happier, him or me! Then I had my fingers firmly crossed that it was in the right place. It did need adjusting slightly, but that was a breeze compared to getting it in!

Chemo was much easier through the line, so at least I saw a positive. Although I was surprised to be told that the people who specialise in taking blood, can't take it through the line?? Because they aren't trained! It has to be a nurse! Just hoping the nurse is around next time I need bloods taking!

One other thing, did any of you find that side effects came quicker on your second dose? I already have a foul taste in my mouth. Last time I didn't get that till day 2!

Anyway I will leave you in peace. Hope you are all okay. I will try and catch up properly in a bit. Xxxxxx

Really I'm so glad that today was a better day for you :)
I don't think my symptoms came on sooner each time I think it was more that they took longer to go but everyone is different
Hope you've got your feet up now x

Just watching the news the storm looks terrible in some places. Everyone stay safe

I'm still in hospital. Both my white and red cell are low today. They are going to give me a few units of blood. I will be given injection after next chemo so can hopefully avoid this next cycle. Which would be horrible - Xmas week.

really my SE seem to differ in timing each cycle. Hopefully this means it gets back to normal faster too.

mom I haven't said anything thus far but I had AC and it really is notorious for affecting blood counts, all my friends who had it had exactly the same experience, and we all had delays to treatment . I have been interested in how much more humane the EC/Tax regime that seems to be normal here now has been for those who have had it on here. However it must work in spite of the low blood counts and delays, because we are all still here 12 years later! Once I had the injections I kept out of hospital, though it was a long haul getting my counts up again for each next treatment.

Waves to allxxx

mom, hope you're feeling better soon, really - glad the line and chemo went ok today, hope everyone else is holding up!
Blowing a serious gale here in Scotland today. Had to take DS1 to an eye check up, poor lad was getting practically carrier through the hail by the wind.
My cold is still a cold and I'm a bit wheezy but think I've passed the lowest bit of this cycle (touch wood!).
Have an appt with Mrs Onc this evening, my first since chemo started, don't really know what to expect.

evening.

Glad you had a sucessful day Really. I also didn't notice SEs coming on any sooner - maybe you're a bit more aware this time.

sorry you're still in hospital Mum - but hopefully they can avoid this for you in future cycles.

good luck with the onc Weebarra - if you're doing neo-adjuvant chemo he/she will probably want a prod, if not it will be just a chat I expect.

malt - i had a slight concern about my wig when out and about today but it's been OK so far .

I got a Drs appt (or so I thought) but it turned out to be only a nurse. Anyhow I have cream for my rash and had to go to hospital for a chest x-ray as I still have the tight feeling round my ribs and she said i was very breathless. Had a comedy moment at the x-ray as the radiographer asked me if I had a sticker on me - so i looked at the picture and realised it was the valve on my implant. So all OK until I said (in a panic) 'what is that though' - and guess what it - was my heart!! which apparently looked lovely.

Funnily enough I feel better now - perhaps I just needed some reasurrance. Glucose still high though so have another fasting test on Tuesday.
Off out to DDs school xmas concert in mo (which will last for hours as her school does a lot of music).

Mom those injections are great at WBC boost. The blood units will lift your red count ( I had quite a few units last time). it's just a pity they keep you in while sort it but better to do it.

Really glad you got picc in the end. I think there was slight variation on se but not huge last time. Seem to be about same this time save fever.

Kitkat am still at your Gp but glad you saw someone . Enjoy the concert -big gig is next week so we are getting snippets.

Mini has bit of cold/upset tummy so hope am spared.

Back to I am a celeb -some of them need to get a grip ( Amy/Alfonso ).

Pigeons I blame you for mr gig and the dog obsession. Was sending links to rescue collies yesterday. Have to have reality discussion.

Pigeons, thats reassuring! I have only one more AC to do, then it's over to Taxol for me.

Blood was not ready on time to do it today, will now be tomorrow morning. Hope that doesn't scupper my chances if getting out of here tomorrow.

Kitkat, hope you enjoyed the show. I missed my Dds. School show last night and tonight. They did Wizard of Oz. DH said it was way too long,but texted me loads of great pics. School makes a DVD to sell to parents, so I can look forward to that.

gigs Sorry! yes, emphasise goondog was on best behaviour because not on home territory, I think little gigs probably all the hyperactive toddler you need at the moment without a border collie.

mom hope you break out today, if not I can send around goondog as he is good at tunneling".........

Morning all
Mom hope you get out of hospital today
Kitkat hope the concert was good and not too long !
Shooting hope you're ok

Had a lovely nigh at ds cubs presentation so don't know why I had such a bad nights sleep, it's all highs and lows isn't it. It's his school decorations morning but couldn't face everyone and all the Christmas excitement so grandma has gone instead

Hope everyone has a good day

Morning all

I am back at work after my day off full of hospital poking, prodding and drugging! Came down to two very excited children, who wanted to show me the tree they bought and decorated yesterday! I love being around children at this time of year! Even if they are germ ridden blighters! I was thinking of getting a bio hazard suit! Do you think that would get a few funny looks

mom sorry to hear that you are having a rough time. I hope you can escape today! Xx

gigs collies are beautiful dogs, but they can be a handful. The ones I have known have been like seriously hyperactive toddlers! So good luck with that one! Xx

malt glad you had a lovely evening. As for sleeping I find that some nights I sleep soundly and right through, and some nights I just can't stay asleep! I don't really think there is much we can do about it! Hopefully we'll all get back to 'normal' whatever that is! Hope you have a nice day xx

kitkat glad you got some cream, I hope it helped. I couldn't help laughing at your radiographer asking if you had a sticker?! That's not something you get asked too often Hope you had a nice time at the Christmas Concert. My 2 charges had their nativity plays yesterday. I was sad to miss them, but really looking forward to seeing the DVD.

Hi to everyone else. Hope everyone is busy doing fun Christmas things, or sat snuggled up by the fire. Have a good day all.

Xxxxxxxx

mom sorry to hear you are in hospital,sending you good blood thoughts.

really glad you got sorted with the picc line, you sound a bit brighter.

Big wave to all others.

Was supposed to be out for lunch today but cancelled as just too tried and nauseous. Need some more carbs soon though so may get dressed and go and buy something suitably unhealthy.

Quiet today !
Shame about your lunch foo foo but hope you managed to eat something
Really hope you had a good day at work, do you get the weekends off ?

Hi malt yes I have just finished for the weekend. Snuggled up in front of the tv! Planning on an early night. Its been a good day, but my bed is looking very inviting already!

Hope you had a good day. Xx

I'm still I'm hospital. Bloods went further down. Seems it will be Sunday or Monday before I can expect to be released. I must first get bloods to required levels and then maintain them there for 24 hours.
I feel sorry for DH, it is hectic time with all DDs hobbies, and he is very busy at work too. Top that off with no family locally, so he is trying to fit in hospital visits, etc as well.

Enjoy the rest really

Mom sorry to hear that do you feel poorly ? I understand you feel bad for dh but he will manage and you would do the same for him. It's very hard but out of your control. Fingers crossed that you can escape soon

sorry to hear you're not improving Mom - do you feel ill or is it just your bloods mis-behaving. Malt is right - your DH will manage - mine used to do next to nothing but as my 'bad' days were sat & sun he's had to get on with it for the last few months and everything has been fine.

well done for managing another day's work really - enjoy your weekend off.

I feel better today - have started to use the cream on my rash and my chest feels better. The nurse rang me today to ask how I was feeling so maybe I'm getting the gold star treatment now . I am, however, fed up that I still have a horrible taste in my mouth - does anyone remember how long that lasts?
It's my birthday tomorrow and we have our town xmas fair so I'm lookimg forward to a nice day. Also DC's orchaestra has finished so no-one has to get up and rush out in the morning. Then going out for a meal with friends in the evening so I must not overdo it in the day!!

Thanks for all the good wishes.

Kitkat, I feel fine, just my bloody bloods.

On the plus side, I have just started reading first Game of Thrones. I'm watching season 3 on Sunday night's, going back and reading first book is explaining some stuff I didnt take in when I daw it on tv.

mom - grrr - at this rate we will be digging you a tunnel, fingers crossed you are home soon.

kitkat - my funny taste buds only ever lasted a week or so, but if I remember correctly Lily's took a while to sort themselves out after tax. How is your peripheral neuropathy? Mine is still here and pretty bad at times... I'm still hoping it will eventually get better... BCN says it usually does but can take many months...

really - you are probably asleep already hope you sleep well.

Yes my taste buds are still not good 7+ weeks after last dose of Tax and the ends of my fingers/toes are still numb.
But DH says I am now doing far more than during chemo -even though I'm still frustrated at being tired and lacking energy.

Lily ! my tax buddy :), haven't seen you around for a bit. How are you doing - has the nausea eased off? How are your nails? I've got one that has lifted a bit now and another couple that look like they might. I've definitely got loads more energy now too, still not back to normal, but much better. :)