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| Date Entered at Shared Experience: 11/06/2000 |
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not too shocking as i was having trouble swallowing and it was getting worse so i knew something bad was happening. always been healthy so when the family doctor thought i had allergies and i broke out in a rash from the penicillin i knew it was going to be serious. never been allergic to anything before! it was a kind of relief when i was diagnosed since i knew at least i was getting help- i could barely eat and swallow by that time. |
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taxol, flouracil , usual chemo drugs plus radiation treatments |
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no chemo side effects except hair loss from the taxol. no stomach upsets etc. just hair loss. radiation wasn't a big deal. disliked the pen markings on the throat for the duration of the treatments. |
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quality of life was fine! kids were 7 and 10 at the first time and 9 and 12 the second time. was able to be a mommy and do all the usual stuff between appts. just had to take a nap and slow down sometimes but no major lifesyle upheavals. very normal family life during treatments. |
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read a lot of books.. try the magazine COPING. very good. |
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keep a good outlook on life. think positively and do whatever you can to keep busy. enjoy the simple things in life. sounds trite but it's true. |
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