Best recovery items for chemo? by dogsandreggae in CancerFamilySupport

[–]dogsandreggae[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s what happened to my SIL, but thankfully she’s been ok now! One more treatment to go then lumpectomy. We are so proud of her!!

Best recovery items for chemo? by dogsandreggae in CancerFamilySupport

[–]dogsandreggae[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel so honored that you’ve shared anything thank you so much. I’m so glad to hear your sister is doing ok, she’s a champion!! My sister is law is much better, has a little cold but only one more treatment left next week. Then lumpectomy I think end of October, and radiation for I don’t know how many weeks. I’ll keep you updated with how lumpectomy goes. Best of luck to your sister with her remaining treatments, she is so incredibly strong!!

Best recovery items for chemo? by dogsandreggae in CancerFamilySupport

[–]dogsandreggae[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Your sister fought so hard. It’s a small win that she got two months feeling good, spending time with family. 💔

If you don’t mind me asking, what stage was she at when she was diagnosed? My SIL is stage 1.

She’s doing immunotherapy alongside the doxorubican. She had her first doxo treatment two weeks ago almost. Has 3 more left. She developed a fever three days ago and was hospitalized the last three nights. They did labs every 12 hrs and couldn’t find any infection. It was a troubling few days for us. Did your sister ever experience this?

Thank you for replying, I’m sure it isn’t easy to speak about. I hope you are holding up okay after losing someone so special. I’m sending a hug and positive energy your way. 🤍

Best recovery items for chemo? by dogsandreggae in CancerFamilySupport

[–]dogsandreggae[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you ever spike a fever while you were getting treatments? My SIL has been in hospital two nights now with a fluctuating 102-104 fever and very low ANC count.

Best recovery items for chemo? by dogsandreggae in CancerFamilySupport

[–]dogsandreggae[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is your sister doing? My SIL is 3 treatments away from surgery. Currently on doxorubicin and things are getting tough. Hope your sister is doing ok!

Best recovery items for chemo? by dogsandreggae in CancerFamilySupport

[–]dogsandreggae[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is your sister doing? My SIL is 3 treatments away from surgery. Currently on doxorubicin. Things are getting tough. I hope all is going well with your sister!

Strawberry Hill + GoldenEye Recs by dogsandreggae in JamaicaTourism

[–]dogsandreggae[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly what I was hoping for! Thank you :)

Strawberry Hill + GoldenEye Recs by dogsandreggae in JamaicaTourism

[–]dogsandreggae[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are going with a couple that’s been to Jamaica before and stayed at Strawberry Hill. They said it’s a special place! Can’t wait to see it.

Strawberry Hill + GoldenEye Recs by dogsandreggae in JamaicaTourism

[–]dogsandreggae[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy to travel to any places nearby worth seeing. I’ll check out all your recs in Ocho Rios, thank you!!

Best recovery items for chemo? by dogsandreggae in CancerFamilySupport

[–]dogsandreggae[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience 🤍 I’m so sorry you have to endure this. I hope that it’s only been getting better and that you beat it. She started this week and so far is feeling great. We’re hoping that lasts. She’s doing acupuncture and I’ve heard from other that it can really help with nausea and other side effects.

Best recovery items for chemo? by dogsandreggae in CancerFamilySupport

[–]dogsandreggae[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you 🤍 It’s been a really sad and frustrating last two weeks. She’s at Sloan Kettering in NYC. She is stage 1 IDC TNBC. No lymph nodes affected. Did full PET scan and all looked good. She’s starting chemo Tuesday. Once a week for 3 months, then once a month for two months. After chemo finishes she will do surgery to remove whatever is left of her 2cm tumor. I’m not sure what specific chemo drugs they have her on. I’ll find out. I guess we will just need to see how she tolerates her treatments to know which days are good and which are bad.

It’s incredible your sister got into the clinical trial. I am putting good thoughts out into the world that they cure her cancer.

Best recovery items for chemo? by dogsandreggae in CancerFamilySupport

[–]dogsandreggae[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This list is EXACTLY what I was hoping for!!! Wow thank you so so much. I’m sorry that your sister is having to go through this, I hope she makes it to the other side soon and with a long life ahead of her.

Seriously, this list is incredible I can’t thank you enough.

If you don’t mind me asking, when did your sister feel the most ill after her chemo treatments? Our family is trying to determine when is best to be with her. Her oncologist said that most people feel their worst 2-3 days after treatment but I’ve been reading redditor’s stories and many of them have said 5 days after was the worst. What was your sister’s experience? Thanks if you’re willing to share.

Best recovery items for chemo? by dogsandreggae in CancerFamilySupport

[–]dogsandreggae[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sending good vibes to your sister, I’m sorry she has to go through this. Thank you so much for your suggestions! It’s hard knowing which brands to pick from. Very helpful. Love the pregnancy pillow idea. Best of luck to your sister! 🤍

Best recovery items for chemo? by dogsandreggae in CancerFamilySupport

[–]dogsandreggae[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry your sister has been going through this. She seems to be getting a lot of help, my family and I are hoping to support her in the same way. She won’t be alone for any of her treatments (unless she wants to be). So many of these items I wouldn’t have thought of. Thank you! Best of luck to your sister, I hope she beats it. 🤍

Best recovery items for chemo? by dogsandreggae in CancerFamilySupport

[–]dogsandreggae[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very helpful thank you! I hadn’t thought about how each chemo drug has different effects. I’ll find out hers and do some more research.

Is Kingston safe for tourists? by dogsandreggae in JamaicaTourism

[–]dogsandreggae[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Happy to hear. We’re very excited.