jeanee's Cancer Blog
February 25, 2010
Hi all,
I had an appointment yesterday to get treatment # 3 but they said no go after my WBC showed almost none. I think it was a 1.2. So I am now giving myself shots of neupogen and will try again on Monday. I was kinda bummed because it throws off my plans so to speak and I am also feeling really achey. I know they say that if you want to make God laugh you should tell him your plans haha. Has anyone one else had these shots? DId you get the bone pain they warned me about?
On another note next week starts colorectal cancer awareness month. I ordered some pamphlets and pins and I am going to start a mini awareness campaign all month. If anyone wants more info on how to get stuff for awareness please let me know. March 5th is dress in blue day for colorectal awareness. Please dress in blue for me and all the others here who are affected by colorectal cancer. I know i mentioned in my last blog that there was not enough awareness around me for colorectal cancer. Well guess what? That’s because the Colon Cancer Alliance has not yet found someone in New Hampshire to start a chapter. Maybe, just maybe that person will be me. We shall see.
God bless you all!
Jeanee
Hi Jeanee—
How great to hear from you, but I’m sorry about your low blood count putting your chemo on hold. I had to get the Neupogen shots during one round of chemo and they worked—my blood counts went back up to an acceptable level for my treatment to continue. I hope you get the same good results. As for the bone pain associated with the shots, yep, had that! I ached like I had been hit by a truck or like I had the flu. But take heart, as it didn’t last that long.
Good for you for starting an awareness campaign in your area. You sound inspired to lead that and I think you’d be great! I’ll be sure to wear blue on March 5th.—something blue in addition to the usual blue jeans—I’m in such a fashion rut!
Take care and keep us posted. I hope you get back on track with your chemo and that the rest of it goes well. May God bless.
Hugs—
Martha
Posted on Jeanee,
I will definately dress in blue for you on March 5th. I believe that we really need to rally these cancers that don’t have much awareness. The same with the cancer that I and others on this forum have had to battle “Anal Cancer”. Now that is one no one wants to talk about. We all need to help each other and I will be in blue for you!
I also had the neupogen shots. My doctor did it after each of my chemo treatments which was week 1 and week 5 of my treatments. They made my legs and hips a little but nothing like some of the others. It was definately bearable. My doctor did it as a precaution, so I don’t even know if my white count went down at that time or not.
I am thinking about you and praying for you all the time. Hang in there girl! You are doing great!
Take care and keep us updated.
your friend
Nancy
Posted on Hi Jeanee, great to hear from you. I’ll be praying that your WBC goes up so that you may continue treatments. I too will wear blue for you on March 5th, my Cubs hat is blue, so there’s a start…lol. As for the awareness campaign in your area, I think that would be wonderful, take it and run with it….many hugs,
Eli
Posted on Hi Jeanee
Thanks so much for your posting and all the information. I will be wearing blue. It’s wonderful that you have given all of us this information. You are a wonderful and kind person. You are in my prayers. Take care…. Ed
Posted on I had to get those shots also, but after 2 of them had to quit because they gave me the worst migraine in the world! It was rare it happened so my doctor says but it happened to me. I would like more info on the colorectal campaign as I don’t think we have anything here in PA like that either.
Hugs,
Amy
Posted on February 8, 2010
The 1st one wasn’t great. I was feeling pretty crappy for about 5 days. I had the cold feet and hand reaction, nausea, was really wired from the anti nausea meds and also had to deal with my “new bowels” It is definitely a good thing that I had that week off because there is no way I would have done it again last week, but after a few good days I feel like I can handle it. I am really nervous that they told me the side effects can be accumulative after each treatment. I am also hoping they can give me some kind of sedative to sleep the first few days. There is nothing worse then being exhausted and then wired to the point you can’t sleep.
On a good note I was invited to an American Cancer Society New Hampshire living with cancer event coming up in April. I think I am going to attend with my husband.
I hope everyone is fighting the good fight and know I am saying a lot of prayers for all of you. I may not comment on a lot of posts but I do read em.
Love. Jeanee
Jeanee—
I want to wish you the best with your next round of chemo. I hope it will go well and you will have minimal side effects. I hope the sedative will help you get some sleep—that’s very important. Take care and keep us posted on how things go. I’ll keep you in my prayers.
Hugs-
Martha
Jeanna
You will make to final one. You are strong!
Posted on Jeanne,
hang in there! I also felt crappy for about 5 days as well. I know it seems like the end is so far away, but soon you will see the that the end is in sight! I am thinking about you as you are on this journey.
Kathy
Posted on Jeanne,
Hope today finds you doing better. You are a very kind person, please hang in there and stay warm with all that cold weather coming your way.
Take Care…Ed
I had folofox the first time I went through chemo…it is no fun dealing with the neuropothy. My docs gave me neurontin (SP?) it did help, but you need to get going on it right away. There is a protien powder called glutimine that is said to help alot as well, but I’m a baby and can’t swallow drinks with powder in them. Talk to doc about them and don’t wait, the cold will just begin to bother you more not less as time goes on. Are you scheduled for 12 rounds of chemo?
I will continue to pray that you stay strong, let me know if you have any questions.
Stay strong and know you are not alone!
Larissa
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