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[debfla53_1]

Hi Peach,They said it will be 3 in a half hours ,So I forgot to ask how long. Plus radiation!!! Boy I hope I can take this.Just wanted to say have a great trip where ever you go!!!! Take Care, Deb

[Suziepeach]

On 5/31/2014 debfla53 said:

Hi Peach,They said it will be 3 in a half hours ,So I forgot to ask how long. Plus radiation!!! Boy I hope I can take this.Just wanted to say have a great trip where ever you go!!!! Take Care, Deb

Hi deb, did you have fun at the beach? I love the ocean! One of our favorite places is Myrtle Beach- place has gotten so commercial. But still yet a beautiful area.

I can see both chemo & radiation- they are touching all bases with you. You'll do okey dokey on both.. you'll look behind all of this- like us- and say, "Huh did all of that really happen." Again one step at a time.. I don't know if you watch the show "Little Couple" with Jen and Bill- she had aggressive chemo and they showed some of it- she had some good days and bad days but got through it and she's a little person. When you start your chemo Wednesday, you do for yourself in regards to not doing stuff or doing stuff, whatever toots your horn!

We had a good time in Memphis, were only gone overnight but will be going back in a couple weeks to help MIL out with some stuff- like upgrading her cellphone. Enjoyed seeing my son and my dear friend in Olive Branch, Miss. Just a long trip and it was so good sleeping in our own bed last night.. Awhhhhhhhhh

Hope you're having a good day and look don't forget to keep rested up!!!! Hugs!!!!

[Suziepeach]

Hi deb! Letting you know I am thinking about you & tomorrow!!! Good Luck, my friend, and huge hugs for this major step!!! One step at a time!!!!!

[debfla53_1]

Well Peaches this was a day I will never forget!!! Had the con.with the radiation DR.Not what I thought it would be. She put me on some tranquilizers, Said I was the most uptight person she has ever seen. I told her I have been keeping this to myself for year & then got the cancer news.. But I have always been uptight & hiper.I will telly you took 1 & feel so much better . Calmest I have ever been. She asked if I was claustrophobic & yes why She said they put a mask on your my face & showed me the rad machine.I freaked out.She was going to map out my neck for the rad.& I could not do it. She has me taking these tranq. tomm.& will do it then. Then I had to go to my dentist to make sure all my teeth were good & did not have to get any pulled!!! Once you have rad.you can not get any teeth pulled not ever . My teeth are great & thank god he is a friend of ours so got in at 4:00.Then tomm. have to go the my other dentist for him to write the ok order so I can get the rad. Then the app' with the chemo DR. then I will have the rad. every day for 8 weeks, Not sure about the how long for chemo. Then she told me what to expect for it & my head is still spinning!! Tahks for the good wishes my friend I will keep you posted. Deb

[Gooday]

deb ~ I don't know you but I think the world of PeachySue. I wish you well and better living through chemistry girl! Take 'em if you gottem'.

[debfla53_1]

On 6/4/2014 Gooday said:

deb ~ I don't know you but I think the world of PeachySue. I wish you well and better living through chemistry girl! Take 'em if you gottem'.

Oh Thank you Good Day . What a sweet thing to say. Peach has really been there for me more than she will ever know. Take Care,Deb

[Suziepeach]

On 6/4/2014 debfla53 said:

Well Peaches this was a day I will never forget!!! Had the con.with the radiation DR.Not what I thought it would be. She put me on some tranquilizers, Said I was the most uptight person she has ever seen. I told her I have been keeping this to myself for year & then got the cancer news.. But I have always been uptight & hiper.I will telly you took 1 & feel so much better . Calmest I have ever been. She asked if I was claustrophobic & yes why She said they put a mask on your my face & showed me the rad machine.I freaked out.She was going to map out my neck for the rad.& I could not do it. She has me taking these tranq. tomm.& will do it then. Then I had to go to my dentist to make sure all my teeth were good & did not have to get any pulled!!! Once you have rad.you can not get any teeth pulled not ever . My teeth are great & thank god he is a friend of ours so got in at 4:00.Then tomm. have to go the my other dentist for him to write the ok order so I can get the rad. Then the app' with the chemo DR. then I will have the rad. every day for 8 weeks, Not sure about the how long for chemo. Then she told me what to expect for it & my head is still spinning!! Tahks for the good wishes my friend I will keep you posted. Deb

Deb, Hi!! I have thought of you today- I am so glad you checked in... LOL I told my hubby what you said about the mask- he said, "Oh yeah the mask." He said they cut eye, nose and mouth holes in it- heck they even offered him to bring his home when he was finished- he said oh hail NO.. LOL LOL and your teeth, he had a tooth pulled a few months ago but had to get the aokay from his radiation oncologist- his lower jaw was lightly radiated so they gave a thumbs up and he did really well. Tell the tech you know some really good people with Varian- wink wink wink wink... I got tranquilzers today too for my anxiety attacks- had a full blown one Saturday and it was so bad- we were traveling and in Nashville- we had to find some where to get my BP and heart rate checked- was in one when I saw my Doctor this afternoon too- seem to be having some neuralgia from dental surgery but it's getting better!

Look your head will stop spinning and you'll get those dreaded treatments like clock work! Now that's an order young lady!!! We know exactly what you're going through.. You aren't going to do chemo and radiation at the same time are you? Lawdy I hope not!! Good Luck tomorrow too, just do it, close your eyes and think of something happy happy happy- or take a nap from those meds!!

Gooday, thank you so much for what you said- that means a whole lot to me. Deb and I have bonded because my husband went through the same thing and she's going to be treated on a piece of equipment of the company he works for..

Hugs Deb - sleep well tonight- tomorrow is a new day!!! Hugs to you too, Gooday!

[debfla53_1]

Hi Peaches, Well yesterday was a nightmare to me. Showed me the mask & it looked like from silence of the lambs & they have to make it fit your head & face & it would be tight. I said no way so the had to map my face with markers that looked like baby sharks. Then they said this will only pinch a little & stuck a needle in my neck & called it a tattoo . No way they would do it to the rest of the places they had to map out!!! So I have what looks like little sharks in black on my face & neck. I can not wash them at all so had to take a shower & not wash my face. This will not be fun if I do wash any of them off they will have to do the mask. The radiation starts mon. The chemo starts Wed. only once a week for 4 hours with the radiation. I love the dr. & he talked to my DR. in Jupiter & they agreed on the same treatment. He said my hair should not fall out I did not like that.. But said I will be very sick from it & give me meds for it. I have to say I have never taken pills for depression or anxiety & I feel like a new person, It is really weird. Everyone says you are different!!! I glad I have a few days before it all starts, But I told DH last night I still don't think I can do it. He said if you want to live you will & I will be with you every second of it all. He did tell me today it was stage 4, So of course you know me my head is really spinning now. I will let you know whats happening & tell your DH he is such a strong guy. Take Care & Thanks for being there for me. Deb

[Suziepeach]

Hi deb! Girl my head is spinning for you as well- wowzie talk about jumping in with both feet- yes ma'am, you can do this & will do this! Not only will your wonderful husband be by your side for support, you've got all your friends including my husband & myself. OHHHH I read your post to him, word for word.. He said to tell you, "Tell Deb I chose the mask because I am afraid of needles." and let me tell you he is!!! This is a dam part of life people loathe and cancer is the pits big time but you are going to get through this- you've got your meds for nausea, let your body rest, don't push yourself to do anything & chill out big time-- most of all stay focused and positive!!!! When mine was diagnosed I wouldn't let anyone act all pathetic and sad around him- his mom tried it once and I told her to stop, that he didn't need any negativity and not to feel sorry... I honestly think the world of you since we hooked up here- God brings people together for a reason & we can handle more than we even think- prayer, strength and keeping the faith baby!!!!! There are so many kind and genuine posters that we can keep a huge running prayer chain going- positivity!!!!!!!!!!!!

We ran out earlier to get our errands out the way- every nut job is driving or walking with the stupid cellphones & as rude as ever- too bad they think it's all about them.. LOL well it ain't!!!

I hope you are having a good, restful week-end- stay strong my friend and I am sending you the biggest ever hug from my husband and myself...

[debfla53_1]

Hi Peach. Tell DH I am going for the mask!!!! There is no way in HAIL!!! I am going to get needles in all those markers on me. I will call them MON. Morning and tell them I will do the mask, But my app is at 2:30 so I don't know how long it takes to make it. I lost 2lbs in one day & that freaked me out. Whats so funny now is I am going crazy making stuff to frezee & I painting this boarder in our bedroom I just wanted to get as much done before Monday & I am feeling it now. My DH & his friend were installing a new central AC at 6:00 this morning & I heard him yell oh sh!!!!! He cut the knuckle of his thumb and had to go to the ER and get 7 stitches. & to top it off my Bday is this Friday the !3th !!!!!!!. I think I will take a tranq. and try to relax & take this all in. I can't say enough how much of a friend you have been to me!!! Deb