tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post4850387970454029682..comments2023-11-15T23:49:22.421-05:00Comments on The Big C and Me: DO I NEED CHEMO?Rennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08617626526633867494noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-4263168957167245022012-03-05T14:52:36.047-05:002012-03-05T14:52:36.047-05:00Absolutely you would feel that way. They give you ...Absolutely you would feel that way. They give you the news pat you on the head send you home. I bet he didn't talk about potential side effects. What happens if you get them. <br />Me, I would be calling if I needed answers, that's why we have specialists.....<br /><br />Take good care <br /><br />Love Alli xxAllihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01948469302534409133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-69213869112716430982012-03-01T19:10:32.757-05:002012-03-01T19:10:32.757-05:00@ HOLLY: Thanks! Hanging tight.
@ CLAUDIA: I'...@ HOLLY: Thanks! Hanging tight.<br /><br />@ CLAUDIA: I've had a few SEs from the Tamox but things have settled down now. Glad yours have too!<br /><br />@ STACEY: Yes, absolutely thrilled it's not worse, so many have it worse, but the feelings are all still the same. Didn't realize you were similarly diagnosed/treated. Thanks for sharing sistah!<br /><br />@ NANCY: You're right, there is no disguising The Big C. Thanks for being part of my "wall" too!Rennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617626526633867494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-33841179485164050702012-03-01T10:45:54.535-05:002012-03-01T10:45:54.535-05:00Renn,
So we take all the good news we can and try ...Renn,<br />So we take all the good news we can and try to go with it, but it just isn't possible to stop looking over our shoulders is it? I did turn out to be brca2 positive and I did need chemo. Bottom line is, cancer is still cancer no matter what stage or treatment. Totally understand your feelings. And I also feel that wall of support from my sisters, too, at each and every appointment. It definitely helps. Thanks for sharing and for being part of my "wall."Nancy's Pointhttp://www.nancyspoint.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-16184158123579592242012-02-28T13:57:24.236-05:002012-02-28T13:57:24.236-05:00i am so happy about your information
and totally g...i am so happy about your information<br />and totally get your feelings<br />xoxo<br />:O)<br />mAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-81692966421430707022012-02-27T17:40:55.443-05:002012-02-27T17:40:55.443-05:00Hi Renn, I'm glad you wrote this post. I'...Hi Renn, I'm glad you wrote this post. I'm happy your results were so positive. Mine were very similar to yours and since I opted for the bilateral and didn't have radiation or chemo either, I know exactly how you feel. Happy it's not worse, but kind of left out to dry. I don't feel any less worried about recurrence as someone with a more advanced stage. I wish I could, but I guess it's knowing the nature of the beast. I've had little side effects from Tamoxifen, hopefully, you won't have any. Knowing there's someone else going around without chemo or radiation makes me feel better in some way. Thanks for sharing, Renn.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473975559820773868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-32518296116258115272012-02-27T08:52:06.972-05:002012-02-27T08:52:06.972-05:00Oh, I'm so glad you don't need chemo, that...Oh, I'm so glad you don't need chemo, that's fantastic. AND, I had the exact same feeling of having the rug pulled out from under me when my oncologist told me that after a year and a half of "treating" my bc, they weren't going to do any more scans or tests, just quarterly updates and the Tamoxifen. It took me about 2 months to wrap my head around that. One caveat, I personally had a very odd reaction to the Tamoxifen my first month - I got really emotional and would cry at the drop of a hat. It settled in after about 6 weeks and now it's fine, but I didn't expect it, so figured I'd warn you. I'm so glad you don't need chemo or radiation, that is just wonderful to hear.Claudiahttp://www.claudiaspost.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-74002807760298377552012-02-26T15:57:15.157-05:002012-02-26T15:57:15.157-05:00PHEW....what fantastic news!! Jumping with joy fo...PHEW....what fantastic news!! Jumping with joy for you dear!! As to that untethered feeling...totally makes sense...just allow yourself to FEEL whatever younare feeling....love and hugs to you...Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16769587388778687634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-71239812613317256522012-02-26T13:34:37.953-05:002012-02-26T13:34:37.953-05:00@Carol: Yes, living in the moment is so key! Tks.
...@Carol: Yes, living in the moment is so key! Tks.<br /><br />@JoanneRK: I'm sorry about your Mom. I know I was fortunate to have had these tests; but we need more of them developed (the Oncotype test, for example, is only for early-stage breast cancer), and made available to everyone.<br /><br />@Caroline: Yes, the focus turns from the physical to the mental and emotional. Oh, the fun never ends! <br /><br />@Pink: For sure! And if cancer was "curable" we would not have to worry. But we all know cancer is a sneaky SOB.Rennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617626526633867494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-43140272561534140132012-02-26T11:58:42.092-05:002012-02-26T11:58:42.092-05:00I get it, I really get it: all the news is good an...I get it, I really get it: all the news is good and every factor is going your way yet you feel freaked out instead of relieved & joyful. I guess it's because the cancer itself, while early-stage and relatively easy to treat, is still cancer, and the mere presence of it overrides all the aspects of it that go your way. Funny how that works.Pinkunderbellyhttp://pinkunderbelly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-43226298671234415622012-02-26T05:45:46.623-05:002012-02-26T05:45:46.623-05:00Taking care of yourself is very important - mental...Taking care of yourself is very important - mentally as well as physically. At the end bof active treatment the doctors say 'See you in six minths' and the patient says 'what? Where is my support?' You still need to focus on yourself emotionally - a therapist, support group, or whatever works.<br /><br />Congratulations on not having rads or chemo.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14607559482363983911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-58208963736267011112012-02-26T00:22:05.599-05:002012-02-26T00:22:05.599-05:00The emotions you are feeling are but normal. Stay...The emotions you are feeling are but normal. Stay positive and happy. Ive always believed it works wonders. I Wish my mom had these tests done. Then maybe she would have lived longer? Too late for that though....JoanneRKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06481640539836834266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-21657106475374747722012-02-25T20:13:38.100-05:002012-02-25T20:13:38.100-05:00Hi Renn,
Life is full of twists and turns. It is ...Hi Renn,<br /><br />Life is full of twists and turns. It is difficult to wrap our brains around it...especially when it comes to this crazy canzer-thingy. Take one day at a time. Wake up every morning and stretch your arms out to the world and say "Here I am! I'm a SURVIVOR!" And continue to be a blessing to someone every chance you get! ~Carol "Living in the Moment"preciousdittohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10206207840903137302noreply@blogger.com