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    Posted by on December 2, 2009 at 8:01 pm

    Just a quick update.
    I had the first Zometa infusion 2 weeks ago. I felt ‘off’ the following day, which is apparently quite normal, but that soon passed.
    I went to the regional cancer centre yesterday to get measured up and tattooed for my radiotherapy. I start a 5 day course tomorrow – Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday and finishing on Wednesday. At least I get the weekend off!
    Today saw me at the local hospital to see my Uro surgeon. He is happy that I am getting the treatment I need and also reassured me that the armpit biopsy done at my recent breast clinic appointment showed no evidence of cancer cells. Shame the breast surgeon who did the biopsy could not be bothered to tell me that but well…? Hence why we prefer to deal with the Uro guy!
    Hope I am well enough to enjoy my trip to see The Mighty Status Quo on 8th December! B)
    Then I have my second Zometa infusion on 15th before setting off to Bahrain for a well earned rest!
    Betsy Mae

    Nix replied 15 years, 2 months ago 11 Members · 12 Replies
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    nix

    Member
    December 10, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    Good for you Betsy Mae, Wishing you many sunny days ahead :)

    Nix


    Nancy S
    Ta CIS
    dx Ta 11/06
    dx Ta CIS 10/07
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    vgau

    Member
    December 10, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    I hope you have little or no side effects and make sure you just enjoy some free time from all of this.
    Vi


    Dx 10/5 Non Invasive Papillary
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    webs

    Member
    December 10, 2009 at 5:12 pm

    Hope the weather is wonderful on vacation. You always have such a great outlook on treatment.

    Sorry I have been awol lately, but I am back now. Chat soon.

    Char :kiss:

    P.S. We need a hug emoticon. ((Hugs))

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    julie

    Member
    December 10, 2009 at 5:35 am

    Hope your side effects are few and you can have a great time on your vacation.
    Julie


    Volunteer Coordinator
    ABLSC
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    sandymc

    Member
    December 9, 2009 at 12:59 pm

    So – does this mean treatments over for now and you can concentrate on a much needed vacation?? I sure hope so, Anne!

    Take good care!
    Sandy

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    Guest
    December 9, 2009 at 10:16 am

    Last radiotherapy session this afternoon! Waiting for the possible side effects to kick in!!

    QUO ROCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
    (My ears are still ringing!)

    Betsy Mae

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    leigh

    Member
    December 9, 2009 at 6:13 am

    Hello Betsy Mae,

    Wishing you continued strength and support during your present treatment.

    Bahrain will be wonderful for you and I wish you a truley amazing time in the warm sunshine.

    xxxleigh


    Leigh, 39
    Dx July 2007
    TURBT July 2007
    RC/Neobladder ,Studer Pouch, September 2007
    Erasmus Centrum Rotterdam
    TNM Classification: pT4 N2 Mo
    4 cycles aduvant chemo Gemzar & Cisplatinum
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    gkline

    Member
    December 3, 2009 at 10:12 pm

    I just wanted to get my good wishes in for you. I have great hope for a successful set of treatments.
    We’ll all say a few prayers for you.
    George


    Light a man a fire and he is warm for an evening.
    Light a man ON fire and he’s warm forever.

    08/08/08…RC neo bladder
    09/09/09…New Hip
    =
    New Man! [/size]

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    mmc

    Member
    December 3, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    Best of luck to you Betsy Mae! May you set new records for good response to treatment with the absolute minimum of side effects!

    Mike


    Age 54
    10/31/06 dx CIS (TisG3) non-invasive (at 47)
    9/19/08 TURB/TUIP dx Invasive T2G3
    10/8/08 RC neobladder(at 49)
    2/15/13 T4G3N3M1 distant metastases(at 53)
    9/2013 finished chemo -cancer free again
    1/2014 ct scan results….distant mets
    2/2014 ct result…spread to liver, kidneys, and lymph system

    My opinions are my own and do not reflect the opinion of ABLCS or anyone else. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV.
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    cynthia

    Administrator
    December 3, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    Just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts. Hope you have a wonderful vacation!


    Cynthia Kinsella
    T2 g3 CIS 8/04
    Clinical Trial
    Chemotherapy & Radiation 10/04-12/04
    Chemotherapy 3/05-5/05
    BCG 9/05-1-06
    RC w/umbilical Indiana pouch 5/06
    Left Nephrectomy 1/09
    President American Bladder Cancer Society
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    egtmcsq

    Member
    December 3, 2009 at 12:10 am

    just wanted to wish you the best on your upcomeing treatment,
    really hope you are well enough to see the quo,

    rock on!!!!!!!!
    kind regards
    ian

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    vgau

    Member
    December 3, 2009 at 12:10 am

    Glad to hear from you. It’s funny that I have not been on this site for long and yet many of you seem like long time friends. I hope it all goes well for you. Try to get plenty of rest as I know that seemed to help with my mother.

    Thoughts and prayers,
    Vi


    Dx 10/5 Non Invasive Papillary

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