[ElaineM]

Yes. I really did have a complete hip replacement without even skipping any chemo or Herceptin. I was receiving Herceptin, Navelbine and Arimidex at that time.
The onocologist came to see me in the hospital after he found out about the accident. I just told my oncologist to save my life. If the hip took longer to heal, because I was getting chemo, so what?? What's the sense of having a great fast healing hip if I didn't survive the cancer? I told the oncologist I was in bed in the hospital anyway, so I might as well get my treatment. If I didn't feel well after my treatment I could sleep it off. Smile !! I also told him if the orthopedic surgeon didn't want to do the surgery under those circumstances I would find another one who would be willing. He talked to the orthopedic surgeon who agreed to do the surgery as planned. As I mentioned the surgery was finished very early on a Thursday morning and I received my treatment as usual on Friday. I continued to receive my weekly treatment for the entire time I was in the hospital and rehab center receiving physical therapy for the hip. My blood counts held up just fine, because I continued my prescription vitamins, supplements and liquid iron from the naturopath too. I was one determined woman !!!!!!
I still am. I don't like the answer, "no" or "you can't do that." I usually find a way to get the job done or get the treatment I need, even now. I still do that.
I think you just have to decide what your priorities are and go after them no matter what that takes.
Good luck. Hang in there and don't let anything or anybody get you down !! You need all the strength you can muster !!