chemo is my friend......

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FormerMember

5 Oct 2010

yes i know it seems strange to write that , but if it wasnt for chemo i would already be ashes......

i had a lovely phone call from my oncologist today, and the good news is my tumours are still the same as they were 3 months ago! the 5 original tumours have been stable for nearly 2 years and the new one is still the same as it was 3 months ago...... so hopefully it will follow suit and stay stable for a long time.....

for all of you just starting out on chemo.... yes chemo sucks, ok its not nice, but not usually as bad as you are expecting.... (i`ve had 14... 8 the first time and 6 this time) but it could save your life... or at least extend it, it has extended mine by nearly 2 and 1/2 years so far, so it is worth it

COURAGE IS.... WHEN YOUR SCARED TO DEATH...... BUT YOU SADDLE UP ANYWAY....

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

LIZ xxxxxxx

johnr over 14 years ago

great to hear its still stable and I will raise a glass to chemo aint all bad, there are a few of us about who would not be but for the evil poison.

but best of all we are still laughing and smiling.

take care

john
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KateG over 14 years ago

Great news Liz! I remember you felt a bit pe'ed off knowing you had to go through another cycle but it's brilliant news that the poison is doing its work. Hope your crowning glory is growing back.

Cyber hugs,

KateG
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Great news Liz and your right just started on chemo 1 x drip and 1 x tablets with more to come but I was terrified so far tho although unpleasant not as bad as I thought

Love

Val xx
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

thats great news liz. glad everything going well. i agree with you on the chemo i wouldnt be here today if it wasnt for chemo. next scan november for me. take care love sharon xx
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Yep it sure is sis and even though I have been fortunate enough never to have "met " it it has become my friend too, because without it I wouldn't have my big sister!! Well done another battle victory now you know why we call you GI Jane !! Love u sis xxx
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