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Offline rockbilly

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Chemo/Radiation Treatment
« on: March 21, 2010, 01:33:23 PM »
I made it through the first week of Chemo and Radiation treatment with no problem.  I didn’t really have any idea what to expect, I was told the accelerated Chemo schedule would make me sick, nauseous and may cause some stomach problems, I experienced neither.  The radiation is focused primarily on my left upper chest and throat; it did cause a sore throat, but did not alter my eating at all.  I have three more days of Chemo this week then will be off for three weeks and begin the process again.  The radiation will continue for a total of 48 days, about 15 minutes each day.  The only down side to the treatment was it made me very tired.  I had to have a nap each day afterwards, and then had problems sleeping at night.  I faunally resolved that I was bring this on myself and stopped the naps, started sleeping at night and things are better in that area now.

I feel very fortunate that my state of health was fairly good prior to the discovery of the cancer; I think this will make it possible for me to beat this thing.

A special thanks goes out for all the “Knee Mail”. It helps.  Keep us in your prayers. ;)
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Re: Chemo/Radiation Treatment
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2010, 02:05:00 PM »
  I  am glad you have done so well with it. I know four people that haven't been that lucky. Good luck and sure hope it helps you.
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« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2010, 02:15:59 PM »
rockbilly,

I have some experience with cancer, my wife had melanoma and various surgery and treatments. You're on my prayer list until you beat the cancer. God bless you and your family.
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« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2010, 02:21:55 PM »
Good to hear you are doing well,you can beat it and we are all praying for you and the family!
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« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2010, 04:06:34 PM »
ROCKBILLY. Thats Great news. Mom could only take 1/2 the treatmen and she's remained at 90 % the last 6 months. You should beat that easily. More prayers sent. Charlie.  ;D ;D
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« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2010, 05:18:39 PM »
Rockbilly,  Glad to hear your treatments are going smoothly.  I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
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Re: Chemo/Radiation Treatment
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2010, 05:31:00 PM »
Quote from: rockbilly on March 21, 2010, 01:33:23 PM
I made it through the first week of Chemo and Radiation treatment with no problem.  I didn’t really have any idea what to expect, I was told the accelerated Chemo schedule would make me sick, nauseous and may cause some stomach problems, I experienced neither.  The radiation is focused primarily on my left upper chest and throat; it did cause a sore throat, but did not alter my eating at all.  I have three more days of Chemo this week then will be off for three weeks and begin the process again.  The radiation will continue for a total of 48 days, about 15 minutes each day.  The only down side to the treatment was it made me very tired.  I had to have a nap each day afterwards, and then had problems sleeping at night.  I faunally resolved that I was bring this on myself and stopped the naps, started sleeping at night and things are better in that area now.

I feel very fortunate that my state of health was fairly good prior to the discovery of the cancer; I think this will make it possible for me to beat this thing.





A special thanks goes out for all the “Knee Mail”. It helps.  Keep us in your prayers. ;)




The knee mail (Prayer) always helps!
My wife just completed her second Chemo treatment, and they were too hard on her. She had two more scheduled, but opted out on them.Six weeks of the Radiation ahead.

I'll add you to my prayer list..............................NW
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Re: Chemo/Radiation Treatment
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2010, 05:45:16 PM »
Wishing you Gods speed with recovery rockbilly!  Prayers included with your name on em!
My best to you and your family!

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« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2010, 01:20:42 AM »
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I am praying for you.
God is with you on this journey.
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Re: Chemo/Radiation Treatment
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2010, 01:56:22 AM »
 just another hard thing to do ,brother..just keep the lord as your co pilot in this dog fight ..
 no matter you can t lose brother....i pray the lord will strengthing your body to overcome it..
 in so doing your faith will be made stronger,, an thats the true blessing of it....thats my prayer..slim
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Re: Chemo/Radiation Treatment
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2010, 01:59:47 AM »
Quote from: rockbilly on March 21, 2010, 01:33:23 PM
I made it through the first week of Chemo and Radiation treatment with no problem.  I didn’t really have any idea what to expect, I was told the accelerated Chemo schedule would make me sick, nauseous and may cause some stomach problems, I experienced neither.  The radiation is focused primarily on my left upper chest and throat; it did cause a sore throat, but did not alter my eating at all.  I have three more days of Chemo this week then will be off for three weeks and begin the process again.  The radiation will continue for a total of 48 days, about 15 minutes each day.  The only down side to the treatment was it made me very tired.  I had to have a nap each day afterwards, and then had problems sleeping at night.  I faunally resolved that I was bring this on myself and stopped the naps, started sleeping at night and things are better in that area now.

I feel very fortunate that my state of health was fairly good prior to the discovery of the cancer; I think this will make it possible for me to beat this thing.

A special thanks goes out for all the “Knee Mail”. It helps.  Keep us in your prayers. ;)


Good For you Say Positive the Tiredness will come and may stay for a while no biggie
Tell them everything you feel
God Bless you Stay Positive tired or not you Body has to fight and sometimes the nap give it time to fight harder
God Bless
Tom
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« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2010, 04:29:03 AM »
     Rockabilly:  I had bot at the same time also, the Chemo I was on 24 hrs a day for a week then off for a week then back on 24 7 for a wk theis went on I lost count, the Radiation was everyday for 8 weeks and it got to be the worse, it is a camulitive (sp) thing the 1st few treatments were like  going for a x-ray then it starts madding up in your body andd gets un pleasant.   Stay with it and you will be just fine.   Jim
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Re: Chemo/Radiation Treatment
« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2010, 06:05:39 AM »
Good luck. I had chemo for 5 weeks and 35 radiation treatments to my left tonsil. I was strongly advised to have a feeding tube installed in my stomach and I did. If I hadn't had that tube I would not be here. I couldn't eat 1 bite for 5 weeks, and lost 35 pounds. The first few treatments were a piece of cake and they kept getting harder to go to, but I knew I had to endure for my family. That was 2 years ago this month and I have been cancer free since. Hang in there it is rough, but it can be done. The payoff is great. Prayors.
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