Guest guest Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 I have only been on this site for a short time...although I do not write much, I am reading often. I too have been on 5FU/Leucovorin. I received the chemo for 7 weeks via 24 hour pump and 28 radiation treatments. During the chemo and radiation, I worked everyday only taking time off for appointments. I didn't really have too many side effects at that time. I quit going into the office the last week in June. This was the last week of the pump and the chemo took its toll...I began feeling weak and tired. In addition to the chemo, I have had to take 7 Aranesp shots for the red blood cells and now am taking weekly Procrit shots. I too had to do the Lovenox shots due to a blood clot developing in my chest near my port. The port had to come out and I have since had a PICC line. This has worked well for me. I have been on coumadin until this week. I had my first surgery (removal of cancer) on July 15th 2005. I began chemo again for 6 weeks and then during the rest period on October 21st, I underwent the reversal surgery (illeostomy). I am currently undergoing the last 6 weeks of chemo. I have been working from home since my first surgery, I have had home health nurses coming 3 times a week since August 1st. The reason for this is that before the cancer, I had a rare kidney disorder which was further aggravated by the cancer and surgeries. My husband and I have had to learn to infuse magnesium at home 3 times a week along with all the cancer stuff . See I can still smile about it all. I feel that laughter and keeping a positive attitude, in addition to a great support system are all important to fighting this. I am not sure when I will be able to go back to the office, but for now I am able to continue my work from home. I know that we can't be positive at all times but if we give into the negativity, I feel that the fight will be over. I am going to continue to fight this. I have a wonderful husband of 23 years. If I questioned his love before this, I will never again. Well thanks for letting me ramble for awhile. Like I said I read more that I post. But I have received very valuable information and your messages do have an uplifting tone. I appreciate having this site to come to. Thanks!!! Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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