Ejourneys

Hi, Ejourneys. I just wanted to say that that was a really nice response you gave to JamieinWyoming's question ("All done and NOW I get scared?") I haven't had a chance to read the sources yet but I plan to. Thank you for all of that info.

You seem to be very intelligent and well educated. What is your profession?

Thank you for taking the time to give me all those helpful links, It defiantly helps ease some of this. And, some of my pamphlets go very extreme and can be difficult to swallow.

I just watched the video your radiation center had for you to view. I sure wish mine would have had something like that when I was going through treatments. Linda

Thank you. Let me know if you wish to not answer a question.
How did you first become aware of your cancer?

Good morning. After getting most of my ideas corralled and somewhat organized, I began my first draft of my book on weight management for cancer survivors last night. I have a favor to ask you.
You appear to be intelligent, and a reader and writer yourself. Would you be interested in being a beta reader for me, after my first round of editing? I'm looking for feedback about how to make my book better for my readers, before it gets published. It will likely be a few months before I'm at that stage. If you are not comfortable or willing to do this, for any reason, please don't hesitate to say so.

Ejourneys.......are you and your partner ok? I haven't seen you on the board for a few days. You always have great advice. I sincerely hope you both are ok...........Barbara (roadrunner)

Thank you for sharing all the information. All my best to you.

Thanks for the advise.I appreciate all the help everyone has given me.

Did you get the email address of https://www.whatnext.com/users/rachelleigh324 that I sent you?

Thanks for your response. I appreciate all the support this group gives me.

Hi! I'm new here and you seem to have the same diagnosis as me. I'm not sure about my HER2 status yet but I am also ER+ and PR+. I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago and am still undergoing a whole bunch of tests, and will soon find out my treatment plan.

Any advice or words of wisdom for a newb?

I admire you so much. It seems your hands are never too full to assist others. You are so creative and so giving ... just a genuinely good person. I am sorry you got cancer, but i am glad i have gotten to know you through WhatNext. There are lots of people who have benefited from you taking this journey. Thank you!

Hi Ejourneys,
How long did it take your raw spots to heal after radiation? I've five boosts left, and my underarm has really taken a hit. I don't think it is part of the boost area so thinking it should start healing? Can't use Silvadene because I am allergic to sulfa. Using aloe, jajoba and almond oil, Aquaphor, hydra-cortisone and Neosporin. Tips, pointers and thoughts welcome. Thank you!

Liked your solution of a badge to inform people of your weakened immune system while receiving chemo it was very creative. You are more outgoing than I am. Wore hats when I was bald and out and about. Trying to be less reserved and more informative in the New Year.Wishing you better days ahead.

Hi, I'm just checking on you and how you are doing on Arimidex? I'm now starting mine everyday after going every other day for 2 weeks.

hi Ejourneys, I notice that you had the exact same chemo regime as I am in the middle of! I'm halfway through AC, then on to the taxane. I'm a bit worried about neuropathy with the taxanes, did you have any such issues?

Thank you so much for all the helpful information you provided. I'll be diving into it soon!

You always have thoughtful complete answers with resources attached. Thank you. Were you a teacher?

Ejourneys are you super woman?

I was told my hair when it returned would be the opposite of what I lost, as far as texture was concerned! Well, I HAD baby fine hair, we buzzed it when it started to leave...When it started to come back in, it was wavy and curly, like my dad's hair. now after 5 years, I have some still wavy and some wispy baby fine, which is mostly where the heaviest radiation contact was. And I still have chemo-brain days.I've heard since My cancer is in my brain, I'm never sure if it's my brain "misfiring", or chemo brain Gods's speed and guidance. We may have different cancers, but I will gladly "listen"... email me if you'd like: bowlgud2@gmail.com.
The world is a better place with your smile

"When I need to kick up my heels I turn to Caravan Palace, Parov Stelar, and other jazz artists"....OMG, thought I was the only one. Love these!

Ejourneys, I hope you don't mind my asking: Where in Brooklyn did you grow up? I'm 100% Brooklyn (Brownsville in the 1950s; Flatlands in the 1960s; Brooklyn Heights from 1973 and forevermore). I love a good Brooklyn conversation!

thank you I hope everything goes well for you too. They are talking about starting chemo. I will go tomorrow to find out for sure what the heck is going on. I hope I learn more soon. I have two daughters so I am doing this test for them more than me.It is definatly good to know. thank you for the support and kindness. I read your story and you seem very excepting of this. I hope I can be as strong as you are. good luck and thank you

Hope you are resting well today after receiving your first taxol yesterday. I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the time and effort you put into the answers/responses you give to others. Your resource links are invaluable. You are such an asset to this site. And of course, your artwork is awesome! Hope you have a good weekend and good luck with next weeks treatment. Fondly, Grace

hola no hablo ingles lo entiendo un poco but I need you help my mother has a linfoma no hodking

Hi Ejourneys

Just checking in to see how your doing and to say Hi. Hi!

You got any more of that great "Digital Doodling" for us?

Hi.. You posted on my "wall"? We do sound like we have similar types of cancer. I had a lumpectomy 2 weeks ago and now am waiting for this test on the tumor to come back so I know if I need chemo or not. I suppose it's the same thing they did with yours. but I'm not sure of the name of the test. My dr. said it would take 2 weeks to get results. Thank you for your comments. I feel hopeful that in the end I will be OK. The rest of the time I'm terrified.

II did get to see the video but it wouldn't let me leave a comment. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing.

Yes I did mean Taxol.