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DonnaD · 02-08-2008, 10:04 AM

First, you have every right to come to us with concerns. We, more than anyone else, understand.

It was almost a year to the day I ended up in the hospital for 5 days from intestinal issues from Taxol. I went through every test imaginable and they all came back fine (so it was Taxol). I found the best gastro Dr. who really helped me. He put me on a prescription medication that finally got things under control. Also Emend really kept my nausea at bay. There is help for you and you should not have to endure this. Sleep aids scared me but Adivan helped me to relax and fall asleep. Lack of sleep does not help either

You can do this! Your course of treatment is necessary. Remember Hercepitin alone is a breeze for most folks. You are almost there! I am a different person today a year later and you will be too. If you want to chat more send me a private message.

Donna

02-08-2008, 10:04 AM	#6
DonnaD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Marengo, IL Posts: 518	First, you have every right to come to us with concerns. We, more than anyone else, understand. It was almost a year to the day I ended up in the hospital for 5 days from intestinal issues from Taxol. I went through every test imaginable and they all came back fine (so it was Taxol). I found the best gastro Dr. who really helped me. He put me on a prescription medication that finally got things under control. Also Emend really kept my nausea at bay. There is help for you and you should not have to endure this. Sleep aids scared me but Adivan helped me to relax and fall asleep. Lack of sleep does not help either You can do this! Your course of treatment is necessary. Remember Hercepitin alone is a breeze for most folks. You are almost there! I am a different person today a year later and you will be too. If you want to chat more send me a private message. Donna __________________ Donna Crystal Lake, IL Diagnosed 8/4/06 at age 54 Lumpectomy 8/30/06 Stage llA, grade 3, ER/PR-, Her2++ 1.7 cm tumor, 1+ lymph node out of 9 Completed 4 A/C, & 4 Taxol with Herceptin 36 rads completed 5/16/07 Mammograms, 7/07 clear fractured ribs in radiated area 10/07 Finished Herceptin 12/27/07 Mammogram,CT,tumor markers 1/08 - small lung nodules in radiated area, repeated tests 3/08 stable Mammogram,CT ,tumor markers 6/08 stable NED 2 years!! 3 years !!! 4years!!!! 4 years, 10 months and 8 day NED, calling it 5 years!!! Official 5 years 8/30/2011 8/31/ 2012 - 6 years!!!!!! Last edited by DonnaD; 02-08-2008 at 11:14 AM..