Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Missy, Hey. Being on chemo is nothing new for me. I've been on it for a couple of months now. Why are you taking chemo? What's the name of the drug that they will be administrating to you? I'm taking Cytoxan to suppress my immune system to keep it from attacking my kidneys. You don't have to be scared. I'm sure that someone has already answered your questions but find out all of the information that you can about the chemo drug that you'll be taking. I know that taking chemo scares you because you only know of people who have cancer that take it. It is pretty scary at first because this is something new for you. I tell you I'm walking into that cancer center like a pro and most of the staff know me by name. Mainly because I was crying hysterically when I got there the first time. Ha. There are other members on this list that were administered chemo also. They will give you their stories if they haven't already. Depending on the drug that you're taking the side effects aren't so bad. That also depends on each individual. If there are any questions I can answer for you ... please let me know. I know what you're going through .... truly. My next treatment is coming up Monday. I'm going through my crying spell because I'm tired of being sick but this is all a part of the course. Just realize that you're taking this high powered medicine so that you can get better. It's to keep you from getting any sicker. This support list has really helped me while I've been going through this hard time. Always be sure that you come here to vent because these ladies and gentlemen understand exactly what you're going through. I'm trying to answer the posts but I've been deleting a lot because I've been busy. I just skim through and answer the ones that are directed for me. Hopefully in another couple of weeks I won't be so busy. Anyways, keep your head up and realize that you will be okay. Okay? Try to take it easy. -. > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 20:08:31 -0000 > > Subject: ? > > I was told I may have to start chemo as well. Is this something new > for your? If not can you tell me what is the purpose of doing so > what can it help? I am so scared as well I hope we can help each > other through this. Love bunches MISSY > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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