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Starting Interferon Monday 8/15

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    • August 11, 2011 at 10:13 pm
    DeniseK
    Participant

      Hi Everyone!!

      I'll be starting my Interferon on Monday 8/15.  They're putting in my PICC line on Saturday.  Kinda sux cuz I was gonna go to the lake and have a sort of going away party!!  🙂  I'll be sure to keep it dry but not my tummy it will be nice and wet with some silver bullets!!  🙂 

      I'm not looking forward to this but I feel like I have to do it!! 

      My new oncologist is super cool!  Never had a doctor hug me before!! 

      Anyway I'll keep updating on how it's going!!

      Hi Everyone!!

      I'll be starting my Interferon on Monday 8/15.  They're putting in my PICC line on Saturday.  Kinda sux cuz I was gonna go to the lake and have a sort of going away party!!  🙂  I'll be sure to keep it dry but not my tummy it will be nice and wet with some silver bullets!!  🙂 

      I'm not looking forward to this but I feel like I have to do it!! 

      My new oncologist is super cool!  Never had a doctor hug me before!! 

      Anyway I'll keep updating on how it's going!!

      Denise  🙂

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        • August 11, 2011 at 10:39 pm
        triciad
        Participant

          Best of luck with the Interferon.  Remember…drink PLENTY of water.  Keep us posted on how things are going!

          Tricia

          • August 11, 2011 at 10:39 pm
          triciad
          Participant

            Best of luck with the Interferon.  Remember…drink PLENTY of water.  Keep us posted on how things are going!

            Tricia

            • August 11, 2011 at 11:29 pm
            jimjoeb
            Participant

              Good luck and keep us posted!

              • August 11, 2011 at 11:29 pm
              jimjoeb
              Participant

                Good luck and keep us posted!

                • August 11, 2011 at 11:43 pm
                mcscituate
                Participant

                  Hi Denise,

                  You will get through it!  Just take all the advice your nurses provide you…and yes..drink lots of water. Advil did the trick on muscle pains. I am clear after a year on Interferon…hang in there…

                  • August 11, 2011 at 11:43 pm
                  mcscituate
                  Participant

                    Hi Denise,

                    You will get through it!  Just take all the advice your nurses provide you…and yes..drink lots of water. Advil did the trick on muscle pains. I am clear after a year on Interferon…hang in there…

                    • August 12, 2011 at 12:04 am
                    bs010kbb
                    Participant

                      Thinking of you Denise and wishing you the best of luck on Monday. I plan on starting my treatment in the next few weeks – still recovering from surgery. Currently viewing options to participate in a local Trial with Yervoy vs. Interferon but still waiting on details – best wishes to you – please continue to keep us posted.

                      • August 12, 2011 at 12:04 am
                      bs010kbb
                      Participant

                        Thinking of you Denise and wishing you the best of luck on Monday. I plan on starting my treatment in the next few weeks – still recovering from surgery. Currently viewing options to participate in a local Trial with Yervoy vs. Interferon but still waiting on details – best wishes to you – please continue to keep us posted.

                        • August 12, 2011 at 1:19 am
                        MariaH
                        Participant

                          Best of luck with Interferon Denise!  Like others have said, keep up on the fluids.  Also remember to alternate between tylenol and ibuprofen for the fever/chills.  They used to give Dave 2 tylenol before infusion, then 2 advil before we left the hospital.  And keep up your supply of bananas –  they really do help.

                          Keep us posted on how you are doing.  And remember, if it gets rough, post here for support.  Many can chime in and help you when you want to toss in the towel….

                          Best wishes,

                          Maria

                            • August 12, 2011 at 3:35 am
                            DeniseK
                            Participant

                              Thank you everyone!!  I know this is a controversial drug but I gotta do something.  My oncologist said I had about a 65% chance to recur.  In San Fran they said higher!  So if I don't do it and I recur I'll never know if it would have worked.  If I do it and recur at least I tried.  It seriously messes with your head about the side effects and all when I've been told I'm NED.  It's like do I really have to do it??  What's the deal with the bananas?  I heard sweet fruit and slurpees before but not bananas!  Is it the potassium?

                              Well thank you everyone for your support.  There's a girl Cyndy that is on here that will be starting on Monday too.  Hopefully we can support each other through it! 

                              Denise

                              • August 12, 2011 at 11:15 am
                              MariaH
                              Participant

                                Bananas – the world's perfect fruit.  They help with liver functions (which Interferon sometimes messes with).  Dave also walked around with a gallon jug of water.  It helped with the headaches.

                                • August 13, 2011 at 1:41 am
                                DeniseK
                                Participant

                                  OOOHHH!! Makes sense 🙂 

                                  Thanks! 

                                  • August 13, 2011 at 1:41 am
                                  DeniseK
                                  Participant

                                    OOOHHH!! Makes sense 🙂 

                                    Thanks! 

                                    • August 12, 2011 at 11:15 am
                                    MariaH
                                    Participant

                                      Bananas – the world's perfect fruit.  They help with liver functions (which Interferon sometimes messes with).  Dave also walked around with a gallon jug of water.  It helped with the headaches.

                                      • August 12, 2011 at 3:35 am
                                      DeniseK
                                      Participant

                                        Thank you everyone!!  I know this is a controversial drug but I gotta do something.  My oncologist said I had about a 65% chance to recur.  In San Fran they said higher!  So if I don't do it and I recur I'll never know if it would have worked.  If I do it and recur at least I tried.  It seriously messes with your head about the side effects and all when I've been told I'm NED.  It's like do I really have to do it??  What's the deal with the bananas?  I heard sweet fruit and slurpees before but not bananas!  Is it the potassium?

                                        Well thank you everyone for your support.  There's a girl Cyndy that is on here that will be starting on Monday too.  Hopefully we can support each other through it! 

                                        Denise

                                      • August 12, 2011 at 1:19 am
                                      MariaH
                                      Participant

                                        Best of luck with Interferon Denise!  Like others have said, keep up on the fluids.  Also remember to alternate between tylenol and ibuprofen for the fever/chills.  They used to give Dave 2 tylenol before infusion, then 2 advil before we left the hospital.  And keep up your supply of bananas –  they really do help.

                                        Keep us posted on how you are doing.  And remember, if it gets rough, post here for support.  Many can chime in and help you when you want to toss in the towel….

                                        Best wishes,

                                        Maria

                                        • August 12, 2011 at 4:20 am
                                        mombase
                                        Participant

                                          Your doctor hugged you??? I am totally jealous! I have to admit, I thought about hugging my doc today instead of shaking his hand, but I didn't want to scare him on our first meeting!  Good luck, Denise, I will be sending prayers your way…

                                          Cristy, Stage IV

                                            • August 12, 2011 at 11:50 pm
                                            nicoli
                                            Participant

                                              My doctor ALWAYS hugs me. And she says things like "now you don't worry until I tell you to worry" and "we can get through this". Just what I need, a  doctor and a mom all in one!

                                              Nicki, stage 3b

                                              • August 12, 2011 at 11:50 pm
                                              nicoli
                                              Participant

                                                My doctor ALWAYS hugs me. And she says things like "now you don't worry until I tell you to worry" and "we can get through this". Just what I need, a  doctor and a mom all in one!

                                                Nicki, stage 3b

                                              • August 12, 2011 at 4:20 am
                                              mombase
                                              Participant

                                                Your doctor hugged you??? I am totally jealous! I have to admit, I thought about hugging my doc today instead of shaking his hand, but I didn't want to scare him on our first meeting!  Good luck, Denise, I will be sending prayers your way…

                                                Cristy, Stage IV

                                                • August 12, 2011 at 6:26 am
                                                eaca
                                                Participant
                                                  Best of luck, Denise. I’ll be thinking of you. I’m starting two days after you on Wednesday, so will follow eagerly your reports and hope we both make it through this whole!
                                                  Best wishes, Elisa
                                                    • August 12, 2011 at 5:39 pm
                                                    NYKaren
                                                    Participant

                                                      Good lluck, Denise, Elisa and anyone starting anything new this week!

                                                      • August 13, 2011 at 1:42 am
                                                      DeniseK
                                                      Participant

                                                        THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE!! 

                                                         

                                                        ******BIG HUGS FOR YOU ALL******

                                                        Denise

                                                        • August 13, 2011 at 1:42 am
                                                        DeniseK
                                                        Participant

                                                          THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE!! 

                                                           

                                                          ******BIG HUGS FOR YOU ALL******

                                                          Denise

                                                          • August 12, 2011 at 5:39 pm
                                                          NYKaren
                                                          Participant

                                                            Good lluck, Denise, Elisa and anyone starting anything new this week!

                                                          • August 12, 2011 at 6:26 am
                                                          eaca
                                                          Participant
                                                            Best of luck, Denise. I’ll be thinking of you. I’m starting two days after you on Wednesday, so will follow eagerly your reports and hope we both make it through this whole!
                                                            Best wishes, Elisa
                                                            • August 14, 2011 at 3:51 am
                                                            MikeWI
                                                            Participant

                                                              Denise Good luck with your interferon treatment.  Please continue to post and let us know how it is going.  I am scheduled to begin interferon Treatment on 8/29

                                                               

                                                              MikeWI

                                                              Stage 2c

                                                              • August 14, 2011 at 3:51 am
                                                              MikeWI
                                                              Participant

                                                                Denise Good luck with your interferon treatment.  Please continue to post and let us know how it is going.  I am scheduled to begin interferon Treatment on 8/29

                                                                 

                                                                MikeWI

                                                                Stage 2c

                                                                • September 18, 2011 at 2:02 pm
                                                                vickykay
                                                                Participant

                                                                  Denise, Please let me know how you are doing with the interferon treatment . I start treatment tomorrow, and would like to know what side effects you are having. Thanks Vickykay

                                                                  • September 18, 2011 at 2:02 pm
                                                                  vickykay
                                                                  Participant

                                                                    Denise, Please let me know how you are doing with the interferon treatment . I start treatment tomorrow, and would like to know what side effects you are having. Thanks Vickykay

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