goldicedance Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Yeah! I am officially a breast cancer survivor! I have now finished radiation. Gosh, I am glad that is over. Radiation was difficult with the POTS--major dehydration and lots of premature heart beats.Extra hydration - at least 2 litres a week, with an order for daily hydration if needed-- really helped me over the hump. I am continuing the hydration.With the radiation POTS hole I was in, I started Procrit. My cardiologist requested the oncologist to administer Procrit when my hematocrit was 40 or less. I get weekly blood counts. It can be done!!!Please remember your annual mammogram! Studies show that while breast self exam is good most lumps cannot be felt until they are sizeable. Mine was caught through annual mammogram. Neither my GYN or surgeon caught it on breast exam.Have a great week! We are off to Atlantic City to celebrate (hopefully win) my victory!!!Thanks all who wished me well and spurred me through the ordeal! You eased the way for me!!! I will always be grateful!Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poohbear Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Hooray!!!!! I'm so glad you are done with the radiation. What a trooper and an inspiration you are. I know you've had a tough time. Even though I don't "talk" with you much you have been in my thoughts and prayers so many times. You will continue to be in my thoughts.I hope your hydration and POTS issues improve as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Hi,I am so glad that you are officially a survivor.Have a nice time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Congrats Lois, what a big sigh of relief for you! Have a big party and then take it easy...morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CyberPixie Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 I admire you. Thats one of my worst fears. Having cancer and POTS and having to go through chemo and/or radiation. Think I would go to pieces!You're an inspiration to us all. Hope you celebrate in style! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 A big YAY for you Lois!!! This has been a long road, but you've made it--and that's a GREAT thing. Thanks for the mamogram reminder--I have a script for one in my purse and have to call today to get myself scheduled.Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eillyre Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Wonderful news! I've been praying! Enjoy your celebration!Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Congratulations Lois. I am so happy to hear how well you have done. Glad you feel up for travel! Enjoy! Katherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mary from OH Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Yay LOIS!!!I knew you could do it!! I've been praying for you!! Have fun in Atlantic City!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Lois,I am soo HAPPY FOR YOU.....Dealing with POTS itself is hard, but dealing with POTS AND cancer...You are a strong person....and have a great time on your well deserved vaca.!!!Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4cem Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Congratulations and glad it is over for you. Your strength is admirable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJVDK Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Congrats! I am so happy for you!Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avais1 Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Way to go Lois! You are my hero! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Sawicki Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 I'm so happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gena Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Lois,I have been wondering how you are doing. I'm so happy to hear you are doing well and a SURVIVOR!! Hooray. You are truly an inspiration to us all. Have a blast in Atlantic City! Hugs,Gena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiganjan Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Lois,I am so happy to read your news. You have had the strength to get through your cancer treatments while living with POTS. That is a monumental accomplishment. I rejoice with you and am thrilled that you have beaten the beast.Michigan Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Julia59 Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 I'm so Happy for you Lois! I have a prescription for a breast ECHO because I have an implantable cardiac loop recorder. The loop recorder is in the breast tissue---and a mammogram would be to difficult---if not impossible.You beat it!---and you did it while dealing with POTS--WOW!Have a blast in Atlanta!Julie :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 WAHOOO!!!!!!!! YOU go girl!! I'm so happy that its over!! and you beat the beast of cancer!!You truly are a survivor!! YEAH!!enjoy atlantic city!!!love and hugslinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wareagle Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Yessss!! What a relief...I'm so happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calypso Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 That is great news, Lois! Now you can go back to just having POTS -- what fun!Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Oh, Lois!! What a huge accomplishment that is! It must feel so great to be finished with that part of it. I hope you have a great time celebrating.... it was a very long road to get to this point!! Have fun! Laura. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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