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Gemma (gemmag)


January 29, 2007


MissisTook


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


February 5th, 1988


Ovarian Cancer


November, 2006


Stage 1


07


Grade 1


No


Methotrexate, Cyclophosphamide (brand name: Cytoxan), Gemcitabine (brand name: Gemzar)


Cancer Survivor


Electrolytes plummeted which caused -> no appetite, night sweats/fever, dizziness, headaches, inability to walk, fatigue.


10 inch incision on lower stomach. The doctors found a 22cm tumor surrounding my right ovary, removed it cleanly along with my appendix and right fallopian tube.


Nausea, fatigue/sleepiness, “Chemo brain” (inability to concentrate), dry skin, no nail growth, hair loss.

January – May as of now




gemmag's Cancer Blog

April 1, 2007

Popping out of the woodworks, eh?Views: 309

Yes Canadian reference there. Forgive me.

Anyways, there seems to be a lot of new posters, or old posters coming back to let us know how they are doing. I’d like to say that it’s a great thing that there are new members everyday but then again. Look at why we joined. At least there is a place like this that allows outlet. That I’m very thankful for.

Now many of the things that are to be written in the next few minutes probably won’t make much sense. My mind has been moving as slow as sludge and I can’t for the life of me get it up to speed. Chemo has been getting harder. I only have two more sessions left but I think by the end of the last day I’ll be just a blob-a-Gemma. It went fine first session, just tired and hungry, same with the second and the third and fourth I’m tired for much longer. Too tired to even scream in frustration about how tired I am of being tired.

My mother is going to call my doctor’s aide and hopefully I’ll be able to talk to her also and see if there is something we can tweak. I’m too tired to sit up at the computer, and too restless to lay down. It’s probably one of the worst side effects of this whole thing after you get past the idea of losing your hair. Being a busy person one week and then becoming a slight invalid the next is something that I do not favor one bit.

Hopefully soon this will all clear up and I can catch up on other’s posts soon before I fall too far behind on many of your ladies stories.

Until then, all my love
Gem

Gal. I know I said this befor and I will say it again. We are part of family here. So Vent when you want.

Love Ya Sherri.

It may not seem as though you can get through the chemo, but you will. I know of too many who felt just like you. A year later, things are going great. Treat yourself. This is a big battle and you need to keep your spirits up.
Hugs!
Karen




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I look at your blog everyday, You are a very strong young woman. I'll be right here with you.

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