annettefm

How are you doing today?

Hey, Welcome. As new read I am a caregiver and family to a new(Dec. 2013) cancer patient. I'm the finder of info. and driver and anything else I can do. We live in nw Florida. She has had first chemo and shot next day. She is feeling rough from shot but people here have been a great help. Never thought I would be in this situation but have found great friends here. You will to. Wishing you love and best of luck.

Glad to hear that you are not taking chemo and radiation at the same time. The doctors here in Nashville tried to get me to do both at the same time and I refused. I intended to live and to have a quality of life left after treatment. Follow your own good sense and knowledge. Remember, you are the one that has to live in this body; not the doctors. If you have not read it, get the book "Informed Decisions". Very factual without a lot of scare tactics. Very, very informative. And remember, Fight Like A Girl!!

Hope things still going well for you. Sounded like you handled first chemo just fine, well fine for chemo. Merry Christmas and hopes for a Happier New Year.

Hi....I am also stage III. I had the internal and external radiation. I have had 4 chemo treatments. My white blood count has been too low to have #5. Hopefully tomorrow. I spent a week in the hospital in Oct. due to low blood counts. Good luck to you on your journey!

Wondering how you feel now? Had diarrhea 1st chemo . Let go too long . Neulasta for white cells brings me to my knees hope still going well

HI annettefm,

Sounds like you are.doing okay with treatment. I am stage III, hysterectomy, chemo of taxol/carbo but I could only tolerate four of six treatments. Last week I finished the first half of 28 rads. So far rads are.not a.picnic but NOTHING like chemo. I am able to tolerate nausea, diarrhea, and fatigue. The further I get from chemo the better I feel. I wish you smooth sailing through all your treatment. It has been along haul. I had my surgery on may 1 and thought I would return to work in six weeks. It has now been.six months. I am looking forward to having this all.behind me.

Sending you warm hugs.

Jane

Loss of bladder could be steroids. My dr has me take night before chemo and I lose control for 2 or 3 nights

Hi annettefm. Am so sorry you are having to go through what is ahead of you. I would be dreading it too. It is easy for me to say keep the good attitude but I am not the one going thru it. Know I am keeping you in my prayers. I pray you are one of the lucky ones who have an easier time of it.

I think if you are past stage I, you will receive something more than the surgery. But, with stage III, you probably will receive both chemo and radiation. Mine was split up, 3 chemo, 6 weeks radiation, 3 chemo. My doctor just said it works better this way. Here, I thought they were just trying to give me a break from the chemo. Anyway, each had it's side effects, but if they work, it's worth it in the long run. I am working full-time now, so I hope my health continues to allow that. Take care.

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Welcome to the site. Keeping you in my prayers.

Hi Annette. Welcome to What Next. You've already seen we have lots of great people here. If you have any questions, pls use the question tab above -- that way the entire network will have access& you'll get a quicker response. I'm glad you found us but sorry for the circumstance that led you wishing you all the best!

Welcome to the WhatNext family. I am an oncology nurse that specializes in gyne cancers and I am always available to answer any questions you might have. There are many here to share their experiences and render support to you. Best of luck to you, Carm RN.

I saw Dr. Moore for the first time June 3 and surgery was scheduled for June 14. Due to my history of heart problems had to be cleared by cardiologist. I was cleared but it was after June 14 so I lost that date. Next date I was scheduled for was August 20. The only testing aside from the cardiologist for me, was a blood draw about 10 days before surgery. That was done during pre-op appointment at St. F. where you are given instructions to follow before the surgery.

Hi AnnetteFM, I'm from Indy also. I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in April. I had surgery for it August 20. If you have any questions there is probably somebody on this site that can help. If I cant I'm sure somebody else on the site can.

Hello annettefm, and welcome to WhatNext.

Welcome Annettefm,
This is a great site with a lot of great people that feel what you are going through. I joined recently and I am very glad I did. Don't be afraid to join right in and ask any questions or talk about concerns.

Welcome to the WhatNext family! The WhatNext family is made up of people like you who are looking for help or looking to help others. To help you along your journey the WhatNext family has put together a Beginner's Guide to Cancer that I highly recommend you check-out here: http://bit.ly/10BQKCi. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to others or ask for help.

Wishing you the best.

David
Founder, WhatNexter