First Chemo Was On 2/16

17 years 1 month ago #4013 by Mike
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Wendy I have to apologize to you when you mentioned the port-a-cath. My wife who is an lpn was with me and also told me what you meant here. Yes they do the finger prick to test levels but she told me you were also referring to the heplock they put in to inject the drugs thru the IV. Dr Vaughn did mention this and of course I did not remember but she did. His reply she said that with the port-a-cath that he has seen more infections from this so therefore does not like to do this. Honestly I was really just listenting to what they were going to be putting in me. I should of asked my wife first b4 I made reply because I read your replies and you have great knowledge of this disease and usually hit the nail on the head with peoples questions. Thanks Wendy, Joe :)

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17 years 1 month ago #3999 by Mike
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Zachary that is a great blog and very well done hats off to you and I see many similarities between the things you went thru and me even though I just got done Week2. Anyone that hasn't should check out Zach"s blog excellent job and he has a great sense of humor. Now Sandra thank you so much for those very kind words and they have all kinds of snacks there so now I am requesting some nachos lol. And being among all you here at the Cafe keeps me shining brighter also. Best Wishes, Joe

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17 years 1 month ago #3996 by Sandra
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Hi Joe:
Just wanted to say Hi and that reading your posts always brightens my day....I love the "tabasco sauce" line....thought maybe you should have had a plate of nachos to go along with it...LOL. Here's to your great attitude. Keep us updated...lots of prayers coming your way....Take care,
Sandra

Sandra
"Grandmothers are just antique little girls...."

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17 years 1 month ago #3978 by Rosemary
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Joe,

I just wanted to check in with you and say "hang in there". In my opinion, you are doing great!!

Your BC buddy,
Rosemary

Rosemary
Age - 55
T1 G3 - Tumor free 2 yrs 3 months
Dx January 2006

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17 years 1 month ago #3977 by Zachary
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Hello Joe,

I finished the same chemo just a bit ago--you might want to read my blog:

bcchemo.blogspot.com/2006/10/day-one.html

You're going to get through this fine--it's a nuisance, but a necessary nuisance.

Incidentally, yesterday was my first surgery follow-up meeting with Dr. Stein at USC. My RC was June 23, 2006, and I was T3aN1M0. He told me that, in his experience, patients who lose their hair during chemo generally do better. So don't feel bad when it happens to you.... :)

Zach

"Standing on my Head"---my chemo journal
T3a Grade 4 N+M0
RC at USC/Norris June 23, 2006 by Dr. John Stein

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17 years 1 month ago #3974 by Mike
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Wendy the way they have this set up to check blood levels and this is the great part is they just prick my finger to get sample and that's it. I am just praying they hold up each week so I can get this over with. Thanks Wendy, Joe

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