ZOMETA 17 hours

[SoCalGal]

Well that infers that it took 17 hours. Not what I meant. I am just not a morning person but wanted to post a quick update:

I had my Zometa infusion yesterday. No pre-meds. So far so good. Wish I knew when I could actually breathe out.

And has anyone ever had a blood draw where the blood didn't come out of your vein? They had to switch from the flexible iv needle (which they left in place for the infusion - so the vein worked for the flush) to a butterfly in a different vein and then they could fill up the tube. I just didn't know it was possible to not bleed. Weird.

My markers are still down 40%. That reflects 3 herceptin/tykerb rounds. After (1) Avastin (last week) the markers had no change - but of course I wanted them to go down all the way. Stable is good too. My onc was very pleased and hopeful and then told me to live my life and book my travel and she'll work my treatments around that. I think she meant it all in a hopeful and excited tone but of course I took it to mean that I have this tiny window and I'd better use it NOW NOW NOW. I feel the pressure instead of the freedom.

Thanks for listening. Have a good day today.
Hugs to all-
Flori

[PinkGirl]

Hi Flori,
I'm glad the infusion didn't take 17 hours and I am
very happy about your markers and your "stability".

My veins have not been through a fraction of what
yours have endured, but since chemo, every blood
draw I've ever had has been an ordeal. Like you said,
the blood just doesn't come out. Now the techs save
me the pain of the "dry pokes" and start out with a
small butterfly into some teeny, tiny vein.

Good luck with the rest of the treatments and please
keep on giving us updates. I always enjoy your
posts even sans commas.

[caya]

Hi Flori -

Sounds like your treatment is going well. Hopefully the markers will continue to come down. Enjoy your life, each day is precious.

all the best
caya.

[chrisy]

Flori,
I love your doctor - nice to see you have someone who "gets it"...that the whole reason you are fighting so hard is so you can LIVE YOUR LIFE. Without treatments cramping your travel schedule. I would think of it more as what are you waiting for. The fact that she is giving you the green light to get a life is a good thing.

[Mary Jo]

Aww Flori.....that's awesome. I'm so happy for you and THANK YOU for your help with my reconstruction decision. I'm still sitting on the fence and not sure what to do. My date is set BUT I can cancel. I'm waiting for God to hit me over the head with an answer...........................so far I haven't felt anything.....http://www.her2support.org/vbulletin/images/icons/icon7.gif

Love to you sister and my heart rejoices with yours.

Mary Jo

[Soccermom]

Dear Flori,
I too have dry pokes for blood draws/IV these days...have no idea why?!
Just want to say congratulations on your latest results...and TRY to move ahead, if only for a bit. I hate to hear you saying you feel pressure to go out and LIVE...I do understand though...maybe just go and do something purely self indulgent and that may jump start other ideas for fun and pleasure.

Big hugs my friend, I hope you continue to have good reports!
Marcia

[Sheila]

Flori
Glad to see the new regime is doing its thing, and the Zometa was not to hard on you....I take what your Onc. says as "Flori, you are doing much better...get on with your life and enjoy it..."..as good news...drop the comma and LIVE!!!!!!!
You are truly a role model at this cancer stuff!!!!! You give me hope!

[Joan M]

Flori, I'm glad your treatment is going well and that your markers are down by almost half. I would agree with Sheila that you should go travel and enjoy yourself. Obviously your onc realizes that you like to travel and it seems that she's reassuring you that it'll be fine if you want to spend time traveling around.

[Bill]

Flori, Flori, Morning Glory! (Andi gets credit for that one, I like it) I'm glad to hear your good news, and like your sisters have said, go book those travel plans and get out and go wherever you can. Lord knows, you deserve it! Love ya,,,,,,,Bill

[Andrea Barnett Budin]

Hello, my Morning Glory! I am posting in your happier thread, though I did note you are having a fluish reaction. So you won't be te Happy Hostess this week. I am assuming though that this too will pass, and quickly, as Becky says. I recall feeling that way on different chemos -- for mnths. Double ugh!! So take what you get, enjoy the good stable, #s going down news and BREATHE. I know how special you are, and, how intense you are. I love you as I get you, but I think it wisest to lighten up a bit. So, it's a life and death battle. That aside, live each day and cherish it. Enjoy yourself! And laugh...

I think that's what your wonderful doc meant. Don't let your life revolve around your tx and your #s and results. I surely know, this is a daunting challenge, but I believe in YOU! Concentrate instead on putting the emphasis on LIFE. On being and living and feeling the joy of being alive. That's my take. Just thought I'd share... Many hugs from me to you, Flori, Flori!
Andi http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/smi/2b00001c91/06

[Jean]

Flori,
Your news is wonderful. Markers are stable!
Sheila is wise and funny and I had to chuckle - but she is correct, drop the coma!

Sometimes when good news arrives it takes time to digest it.
Okay, make your plans.... pack a bag....then go girl. Have some fun
you have earned it.

Hugs,
jean