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[Pokerkitty6]

I got my other drain removed today, yay! After that, I went to have a PET scan. I have never had one before. If you have ever had melanoma before, you have to tell them because they have to take deeper images. I also learned you should not hold an infant of toddler for about 20 minutes after your scan because the radiation from you could affect their tyroid. Never heard that before. Oh well, live and learn. I can see how people freak out getting PET scan's because you are sliding back and forth in a big tube, after they inject you with purple dye. In the situations, I just take little cat naps. That seems to work best for me. After I got home today, I got the worst headace. I wonder if it is from the dye. Surgery for my port is still scheduled for Tue. I tell ya breast cancer is a pain in the ***!! No doubt about it. Not only for me, but for Tony too!! I saw on tv today hot dog warnings and cancer. I have been told some of the top cancer causing foods are hot dogs, bacon, sausage, and french fries. There is so much to learn and I bet whoever is reading this learned something about PET scans today. I know I did. C-ya at the tables.

[freeringo]

I got my other drain removed today, yay! After that, I went to have a PET scan. I have never had one before. If you have ever had melanoma before, you have to tell them because they have to take deeper images. I also learned you should not hold an infant of toddler for about 20 minutes after your scan because the radiation from you could affect their tyroid. Never heard that before. Oh well, live and learn. I can see how people freak out getting PET scan's because you are sliding back and forth in a big tube, after they inject you with purple dye. In the situations, I just take little cat naps. That seems to work best for me. After I got home today, I got the worst headace. I wonder if it is from the dye. Surgery for my port is still scheduled for Tue. I tell ya breast cancer is a pain in the ***!! No doubt about it. Not only for me, but for Tony too!! I saw on tv today hot dog warnings and cancer. I have been told some of the top cancer causing foods are hot dogs, bacon, sausage, and french fries. There is so much to learn and I bet whoever is reading this learned something about PET scans today. I know I did. C-ya at the tables.

Take 1 day at a time Kitty
Before you know it we will be singing Christmas Carols.
Joy to World

[targetguy1]

I got my other drain removed today, yay! After that, I went to have a PET scan. I have never had one before. If you have ever had melanoma before, you have to tell them because they have to take deeper images. I also learned you should not hold an infant of toddler for about 20 minutes after your scan because the radiation from you could affect their tyroid. Never heard that before. Oh well, live and learn. I can see how people freak out getting PET scan's because you are sliding back and forth in a big tube, after they inject you with purple dye. In the situations, I just take little cat naps. That seems to work best for me. After I got home today, I got the worst headace. I wonder if it is from the dye. Surgery for my port is still scheduled for Tue. I tell ya breast cancer is a pain in the ***!! No doubt about it. Not only for me, but for Tony too!! I saw on tv today hot dog warnings and cancer. I have been told some of the top cancer causing foods are hot dogs, bacon, sausage, and french fries. There is so much to learn and I bet whoever is reading this learned something about PET scans today. I know I did. C-ya at the tables.

note to self dont eat any thing that comes from pig thanks.

[BnLM5]

Unfortunately Kitty there are carcinogens in just about everything that is around us. From the very foods we eat to the air we breath even the sun we live under. There is really no way they can be avoided. You will learn alot of more things about cancer now that it has you full attention.

I am sorry you have a head ache today. It is prob a combo of a few things. The anticipation of what is to come, the dye, a long day, worry. I will remind you that there is nothing you can change by worry. The only thing that worry and stress is going to do is make you sick. I know it is easier said than done but it is sooooo important. It is so important for you to stay as healthy as you can both in mind and body. I know you are worried about Tony and him having to much, but he is tough and It's obvious he is with you for the duration. So let him be there for you.

You are in my thoughts and prayers more than you know.

Much Love,
Lori

[woohoosue]

Hang in there girl we do not feel sorry for u..... we would like you to feel better... most of us can only imagine what u are going through. I know to u progress is slow... you are there with it all day ... Please keep the faith ... stay strong ... eat well ... try not to worry so much .... you will lick this thing.....
hug!

[Pokerkitty6]

I got my PET scan results back today and everything looks good. That part makes me feel better, but next week they are giving me a BCRA test to find out where cancer may pop up in my body next to help prevent. Alot of these cancers are carried from generation to generation, so I think everybody should have this test done. Its easier to try to prevent cancer, than to try to get rid of once you have it. I'm going in for surgery at 5am in the morning to insert my port for chemo. I won't have to stay overnight, just until I get my "bearings" together. My first chemo will be about a week after that. Anybody here ever have chemo? What am I in for? Can I drive ok afterwards? Like I said earlier, this is a learning experience for all of us. C-ya in a few minutes. Thanks for listening.

[BnLM5]

Pokerkitty, I have been doing some reading to see what I can come up with for you. I will keep reading on it and I will let you know if I find something I think you may be interested in or something that may be of help.

I have never had to go through chemo but have been with people who have and everyone reacts differently to it. Some feel ok and some don't. My friend Lana actually had an allergic reaction to the chemo. My friend Darryl felt ill and was sick from it but he drove himself there and back. Personally If it were me I would not go alone. For the simple fact you don't know how your body will react to it especially for the first treatment. Then you will know more about how you feel about the situation. And if you feel then that you can drive afterward then go for it. My opinion don't go alone to the first treatment.

I am happy to hear that your PET Scan results looked good. I bet you do feel better. It's almost like holding your breath and waiting.

After the surgery you just went through, the one you are having tomorrow will be a piece of cake, no doubt. Nonetheless you are and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers every single day. I am with you! Surely you can you feel it?

See ya tomorrow!

[Pokerkitty6]

Thanks for your input B...I probably shouldn't drive after my first treatment because I don't know how I will handle it. I had surgery this morning to import my port for chemo. Right now I am very sore and tender. They put it by my collar bone. My bandage has a little blood on it, but they told me not to remove it for 48 hours. I need to eat soon. Haven't ate since yesterday. I have been in a deep sleep since I got home from the hospital around 11am. Can you believe I just woke up? I'm waiting for my husband to make me dinner. Yesterday I had a little more stress added to my plate....One of my brothers got into a little trouble, I won't go into detail about that, but Department of Children and Family's brought me his 11 year old daughter. She now, apparently has to live with us with no contact with her father. It's killing me because her father, age 31, is like my baby. We are very close, so I had no choice but to take his daughter. Her name is Marissa and it's going to be hard on her to watch me go thru this. Looks like now, I'm going to need advice on what to say to a child about my cancer. I had to already explain where my boobs went...This is going to make my journey harder, but I can't let the department have her. Tony and I are now under complete stress. Wish us luck....