tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185999121957998644.post2256249465421603116..comments2023-05-15T04:30:42.331-04:00Comments on Life is what you make it: JRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00647912138033322807noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185999121957998644.post-48215819719519010232012-01-16T13:16:31.111-05:002012-01-16T13:16:31.111-05:00Thank you so much for sharing your story, Ann-Mari...Thank you so much for sharing your story, Ann-Marie. <br />I am truly in awe of anyone who is able to work through treatment, I don't think I could have even if I was allowed to. <br />You sound as though you are dealing with it well, I hope you are able to continue to be strong! <br />I just keep reminding myself, so many other women have fought this battle and won...I can too!JRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00647912138033322807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185999121957998644.post-3401896302008061762012-01-16T09:36:40.275-05:002012-01-16T09:36:40.275-05:00Hi Jean. I know exactly how you feel, every point...Hi Jean. I know exactly how you feel, every point! I too was diagnosed with BC in August 2011. But for me they did chemo first, I had 8 sessions, (every two weeks). I pretty much followed your schedule, my last was on Jan 6th. I too had a chemo right before xmas, Dec 23rd(taxol)and had the pains and aches for xmas day. But for me I found that with each taxol treament (4) the aches were a little less, I guess my body was just getting use to it. Never had to use more than Tylenol/Ibuprofen. My only lingering effect is neuropathy in my fingers and toes. They say it will go away over time, I certainly hope so, it's very annoying. Of course the no hair thing, but I can actually see new hair coming in already. Peach fuzz, but that's better than nothing.<br /><br />I will find out on Jan 23rd (consult with surgeon) when my surgury will be and what options I have. Pretty sure it will be a mastectomy by mid Feb. I have already been told I will then have 5 weeks of radiation.<br /><br />I have been able to work through out my chemo only taking the day of chemo (Friday) and Mondays off to recoup. Working the remaining of the two week schedule. I am in a office that is very accomodating to me. I can take whatever time I need. Also, being a smaller office than your school I was not exposed to so many germs. Staff were aware of my situation and were told if they were sick to stay home. <br /><br />Anyway, just wanted you to know that you are not alone. There are lots of out here that are going thru the same thing. Keep your head up, and take it one day at a time. That's all I can do. <br /><br />Anne-Marie (London, Ontario)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com