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Subject: HAD CHEMO TODAY


Author:
Stacy
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Date Posted: 21:54:36 05/27/04 Thu
 I finished my last chemo of this round today. Next week is a break week. Today was also the day I had to get the shot in my tummy. It actually stung today. I wasn't too happy about that but I'm hoping if we switch to the right side of my tummy next time it'll be better. I wasn't expecting it to hurt today.


The last few times I've had chemo I've noticed that I'm starting to feel funky when the nurses flush my port-a-cath with saline solution. It's strange, when they flush it, patients can actually taste a metallic taste. I taste it real strong and sometimes can even taste it throughout the week. At first I thought it was the Heparin that was starting to bother me but we figured it out today that it is the saline. It doesn't really make sense since the chemo drug has saline in it also and it doesn't have the same effect on me. It makes my stomach burn a little bit, I get a little headache, and I just feel a little "fuzzy" for the rest of the day. I lose my appetite after chemo because the burning turns to a little bit a nausea. The nurse said she would keep an eye on it and if it gets worse she will ask the doctor if we can just use sterile water to flush the port. Always something....

The nurse also said that she wonders if part of the problem is actually psychological. There is a condition called "anticipatory sickness" that chemo patients can get. For instance if someone knows that the chemo drug they are on will cause them to feel nauseas, that person can start feeling sick before they even get to the doctors office. They may even vomit as soon as the needle goes in but before the chemo drug is administered. My nurse is wondering if psychologically (subconsciously) my mind is starting to get tired of going through chemo and my body is starting to react to it. I suppose it's possible. Today was my 29th treatment. One could get tired of it after a while. I don't want to get "tired" of it because I know it's my only hope for recovery and remission and I want to have the most positive attitude about the whole process that I can.

When I got home today I was really beat so I had to lay down for a couple hours. I'm glad that I will be on a break next week.

Ever feel like this?

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[> Subject: HANG IN THERE


Author:
JENN
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Date Posted: 13:13:54 05/28/04 Fri
HEY STACY!SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAD A TIRING DAY YESTERDAY. YOU ARE DOING GREAT KEEP YOUR SPIRITS HIGH & STAY STRONG. YOU HAVE A GREAT & POSITIVE ATTITUDE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GIRL!!!
[> [> Subject: YES I DID


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 19:07:05 05/31/04 Mon
You know, when I first read your message I thought it said I had a "trying" day, LOL. Well, it was both "trying" and "tiring".

Thanks for the vote of confidence. Usually I feel like I do pretty well but sometimes this whole thing can be a pain. Not knowing FOR SURE what the outcome will be. I have every intention of beating this thing!! On the other hand I like not having to go to work. Most people say "wouldn't that be okay though? If you have to work then you know you're doing really well." Well yes, I'd love to be really well but I don't want to have to work either. I've gotten pretty used to doing things in my time. Getting up when I want, doing what I want, when I want, and so on.... I'm not lazy nor unmotivated, I just really like the "retirement" life!! I'm sure it has a lot to do with my positive attitude.

How was the track? Got any pics you'd like me to post?
[> [> [> Subject: TRACK


Author:
JENN
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Date Posted: 21:18:14 05/31/04 Mon
HEY GIRL... YES I HAVE A FEW PICS. I WILL SEND THEM NOW. LETS HOPE THESE MAKE IT...LOL!!!! HE HAD A LITTLE TROUBLE IN THE BEGINNING BUT FINALLY GOT EVERYTHING GOING THEN THE TRACK WAS AWEFUL NO ONE SEEMED TO BE ABLE TO GET TRACTION THE PLACE CLEARED OUT PRETTY QUICK BY THE TIME 2:00 GOT HERE THERE WASN'T MANY PEOPLE THERE AT ALL SO I DON'T KNOW IF THE TRACK CONDITIONS RAN THEM AWAY OR WHAT BUT I GUESS A FEW MORE TIMES OUT & HE WILL BE DOING WELL STILL GETTING THE BUGS OUT I GUESS..
[> [> [> [> Subject: KILLER Z


Author:
Stacy
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Date Posted: 00:49:02 06/01/04 Tue
JENN AND DAVE'S KILLER Z AT CECIL COUNTY DRAGWAY THIS PASSED WEEKEND!





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