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Post by Cher on Feb 16, 2006 17:38:56 GMT -5
Went to the doctor today and for the most part had a very good report, red/white blood counts are excellent so I'm ok'd to have another treatment next Tuesday. I told him about the tingling and numbness in my fingers and found out that's not such a good thing. One of the "ingredients" of my chemo does cause this but generally not until you're in the last half of your treatments.  So, they'll start off first by reducing the amount they give me but if it gets any worse they'll have to drop it or try something else. The main problem they are worried about is this is affecting the sensory nerves in my fingertips. These are the nerves that tell you what your feeling, like "that's hot, don't touch" or "damn, you just ground the end of your finger off"!! There's absolutely no sign of swelling at all in the lymph nodes in my neck and under my arms. I did find out though, the worst were all the lymph nodes in my abdomen, all of them were really swollen (5 - 8 cm in size) which was why I was having the problems breathing. Today when he had me do the deep breathing, it barely hurt at all so there must be a dramatic decrease in the size of those also. YAY!! ;D I'm amazed the stuff I find out when I'm there and start asking questions. I suppose they don't say much in the beginning because they want you to have a more positive outlook. I guess I'm kind of glad they didn't cause now that I know the chemo is working, it doesn't really bother me knowing the extent of it and that what I have was a very aggressive type of lymphoma. I still say ... No worries here, I'm kickin' booty!! ;D |
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Post by SteveHolmes on Feb 16, 2006 18:35:41 GMT -5
Cher,
Glad to hear things are going better and looking up. My heart goes out to you and for keeping your spirits high! Good-luck with your next treatment.
Steve
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Post by americanbulldogsnj on Feb 16, 2006 18:49:03 GMT -5
I'm glad to hear that Cher, remember to visualize the chemo attacking the bad cells and replacing them with healthy ones. This technic does work, visualization therapy is an underated treatment...
Stay strong little momma!
Marian
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Post by driftwood on Feb 16, 2006 19:08:05 GMT -5
Cher,
I am relieved things are going well, keep up the positive attitude. Cancer can be beaten, I know this well in my family.
Tony
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Post by sandsman1 on Feb 16, 2006 19:25:18 GMT -5
your kicking that stuffs ass cher keep it up girl and soon enuff you will be back out draggin around a bucket full of rock hahaha ----or a metal detecter ---- glad to hear the good news-
seeya ---sands
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Post by Cher on Feb 16, 2006 19:39:44 GMT -5
Marian, I took your words to heart, hope my new banner doesn't bother anyone.
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Post by americanbulldogsnj on Feb 16, 2006 19:51:41 GMT -5
Yup just like that, eat em up!  |
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Post by offbeat on Feb 16, 2006 20:03:56 GMT -5
You go get um Cher!! Kick it's butt, just like your new banner!!! Thinking of you, Bill
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Post by drupe on Feb 16, 2006 20:19:57 GMT -5
Cher You still and always will be in our daily prayers. Positive attitude, aggressive treatment and the power of prayer the big "C" doesn't stand a chance. Keep the faith. And I'll continue my good thoughts and prayers. Rockon Baby, rockon.  Pete |
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Post by thehawke on Feb 16, 2006 20:39:46 GMT -5
Bother anyone? Hell, I think it's an awesome rallying cry.
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Post by joe on Feb 17, 2006 0:01:14 GMT -5
Very glad to hear your good news Cher!
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Post by rockyraccoon on Feb 17, 2006 0:14:20 GMT -5
3rd treatment is the 1/2 way mark right? i love your new banner. you burp away!
kim
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Post by hermatite on Feb 17, 2006 9:46:41 GMT -5
I do alot of volunteer work for the American Cancer Society and so, since it's daffodil month, I urge all of you to buy a bunch and help out those like Cher and anyone else. If we can raise enough money maybe we can beat this dreaded illness.
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Post by chassroc on Feb 17, 2006 10:39:19 GMT -5
Cher,
Hope the positive news continues. Tingly nerve endings cannot be a good thing...I screw up and gring my fingertips and nails when my fingers aren't even tingly...
csroc
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Post by Cher on Feb 17, 2006 11:41:41 GMT -5
Thank everyone, your support and encouragement has made a world of difference for me. Herm, thanks for the reminder, I thought daffodil days was in March.
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Post by Pebbles on Feb 17, 2006 12:00:19 GMT -5
Thanks for the update! Glad all is going well.
And I love that new banner of yours! It serves as a reminder to us all.
Take care & hope Tuesday's treatment goes smooth!!!
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Post by stefan on Feb 17, 2006 14:15:37 GMT -5
YEA CHER!!!!!! You go! Love the New banner- Take care of those fingers-- Please oh Please take care of em- Keep excercising em- flexing em- and keep the doctors posted about how they are doing- Also- Hold some polished Jasper in em- 2 or 3 time a day- It will help!!!
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Post by texasrockhound on Feb 20, 2006 14:20:18 GMT -5
Hey Cher - Glad to hear the good news!! ;D You know...Marian is right..visualisation techniques really do work. I'm reading a book right now called The Biology of Belief by Bruce H. Lipton, a renowned cellular biologist. In the book the author explains that living cells are indeed affected by our thoughts which is proven through scientific method. Lipton's contention is that genetics are not the sole determining factor in cellular function. His theories sort of fly in the face of conventional medical 'philosophies' but they make a lot of sense and are proven through experimentation. Here's an Amazom link. Highly recommend the book. www.amazon.com/gp/product/0975991477/ref=sib_rdr_dp/002-8284868-0351219?%5Fencoding=UTF8&me=ATVPDKIKX0DER&no=283155&st=books&n=283155(you'll have to copy and paste the link) (I became interested in this after losing my father to Pancreatic Cancer last year....) you're still in my thoughts & prayers.... you're going to beat this!! Dan |
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So, they'll start off first by reducing the amount they give me but if it gets any worse they'll have to drop it or try something else. The main problem they are worried about is this is affecting the sensory nerves in my fingertips. These are the nerves that tell you what your feeling, like "that's hot, don't touch" or "damn, you just ground the end of your finger off"!!
