Journal Entry for February 4, 2009
February 4, 2009 4:12pm
I hope everyone who offered support can forgive me -- I was just overwhelmed by all the responses and became rather emotional ... and my usual …
KateMcL 
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About Me
KateMcL
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About Me
Technical copyeditor, artist, now on SSI.
Technical copyeditor, artist, now on SSI.
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Love science fiction, cartooning, comedy, freethought, ancient history, women's issues, classical and British indie music (The Cure, Echo & The Bunnymen, etc.)...
Love science fiction, cartooning, comedy, freethought, ancient history, women's issues, classical and
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Journal Entry for January 17, 2009
January 17, 2009 12:43pm
I got my first DailyStrength community update today and found that I am 14 years old. Hmmm ... I know I act 14 sometimes, but really I'm 61.
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Hi Kate, I have type 2 diabetes as well. I have to test my blood sugars 4-6 times a day and I take four diffrent insulin's. And, now, it is fairly well controlled. After chemo I was very tired, very depressed. But I jumped back into life (once I was rested) and things are going well now. It takes each of us different amounts of time to learn how to cope with OVCA. I am very, very sorry that you lost your kitty. My cats are always my best friends too. You've been through a lot but we are here for you-- Rhoda & Scottie
Little Love
Hello there and welcome to the group. You will find the most amazing women here that you will ever find in yur life. The most loving and supportive. Sending you some love.
I’m With You
More welcome for you.. We are all here for you and eachother and hope that you will be as blessed by thiese women as I have been.. My arm is sore so I can't write much at the mo. Wishing for the best for you and that this year is a better one.. Inka.
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Welcome to DS. From reading your history you have had a tough year and a half. This group has been such a big help to me. Looking forward to getting to know you better. Big hugs....Beth
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Welcome to the group. We are all going through the same things and it helps to talk to each other. Kathy
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Close Ovarian Cancer
Diagnosed in February 2007, had hysterectomy, lymphectomy, omentectomy (is that a word? (:>) ), then 6 chemo sessions. Am dealing with ongoing fatigue, depression, dizziness, lack of stamina. Lost my house and most possessions, had to give my cat to a very nice lady (but I miss him dearly), have been renting rooms in houses, which is hard to deal with. I need to give and receive encouragement.
Treatments
- Carboplatin Working / Worked
- Worked. Had this and Taxotere, q.v.; Benedryl, red-blood-cell enhancer (can't recall the name); Lovenox for blood clot in leg, for 6 mo., Decatron before and after each chemo session.
- Taxotere Working / Worked
- Worked. 1st treatment was Taxol; I had immediate Level 10 pain in lower back, flushed red and hot all over, had to pant very fast; nurses ran in, stopped the IV, gave me more Benedryl, and continued at a much slower rate. Then they switched me to Taxotere. That and the slower rate caused a minor reaction the 2nd time, and none thereafter. Side effects: extreme fatigue, finger- and toenails chalky inside and ridgy outside, splotched with red; hair loss, of course.
