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GG2009 09/10/2009

# 11 done - one more to go. Yay !!!!!! The last day of #12 is 9/24 - then my son & his daughters (ages 6 & 9) are coming for a visit in mid-October. I 'm a little worried they will bring swine flu germs (not knowlingly) down to me. I have a friend who said to wear a mask the whole time there are here, they will be staying in our house for 4 days. Wearing a mask that whole time will probably drive me nuts. My son said if he sees any signs of flu before they get on the plane, he won't come, will pospone til next month. (which none of them want to do cause he has already gotten permission from his boss to take that time off and from the girls teachers) The visit will be shy 1 day of three weeks after last chemo. Well anyway I'm a little nuts about this swine flu thing cause I am very susseptible right now to it. My immune system is down and white count is usually down. Any suggestions as to how I should handle this. Thanks for listening.

deleted_user 09/10/2009

I would just make sure you all wash your hands a lot. If anyone starts to get a fever stay away from them. It's so hard right now with flu season. Just be glad you will be done!!! I'm finished with this phase and heading home. Will have scan in month to see if the Chemo worked. I'm staying positive!!

deleted_user 09/10/2009

Can you take the flu shots GG ??
Last Oct. while in the hospital w/lung surgery (2 months out from chemo) I had my flu and pneumonia shots. I'd check w/ Onc. and see if you can take them while on chemo. Anyway...congrats...almost done!! YAY :)

Gr8ful 09/10/2009

GG well done on nearly at the end, not long now kiddo then free of this regime. Nice to hear your family is coming to visit and nice to have the grandkids around (especially the giving them back part lol). Sound like you son is sensible in saying he will postpone if any risk of flu and guess he will err on the side of caution.

Will keep you in my prayers GG you have inspired many here. G8

deleted_user 09/10/2009

I'm so proud of you. That is such wonderful news... one more to go! You can do it!

My suggestion is to wear a mask and keep lots of Purell hand sanitizer nearby. Everyone should use it.

Have fun, don't stress.
Good luck, Sweetie!

CoogeeMum 09/10/2009

Nearly there GG. Those cell counts climb back up pretty quick. 3 weeks after my last chemo treatment, I was shooting down the water slides at a theme park. I don't know if I was ready for that, but damn it was fun. Whoooo GG. xxx

deleted_user 09/10/2009

Way to go GG! You rock!

deleted_user 09/11/2009

Good job GG you are almost one!

deleted_user 09/12/2009

Sorry I didn't see this sooner. Congratulations, GG, and enjoy the visit from your sons and grandaughters. A few weeks ago I was listening to my car radio and a doctor was talking about swine flu. He said those anti-bacterial lotions that don't work against the common cold DO WORK to protect against the swine flu. I use them in addition to washing my hands often (I don't have OCD, lol), I just live ina very dirty city).

deleted_user 09/13/2009

I am so happy for you GG. I know it has been a long, hard battle, but you've done it!!!!!!

Deb

deleted_user 09/14/2009

Wow.... you are amazing! You did it... one day at a time. I would get those little antibacterial pump things and place them all over the house- teach the kids to keep using them. Maybe wash the phones and door knobs down with alcohol once a day. I m at 3 weeks and I have a 12 year old in the house with her friends coming and going. I think I got a touch of something last week, I feel a little feverish but, seems like the immune system is kickin in! See how you feel and how they are healthwise... when you get closer.. mean time enjoy yourself.
I 've also taken to not shaking anyones hands... I can't believe how many people want to shake hands.

capecod 09/14/2009

It made me smile to read your post today. Congratulations to a brave and inspirational lady! The last treatment will be a breeze, relatively speaking:-)

God Bless,

CC

PS --- I agree w/everyone on the hand sanitizers; Clorox wipes work well for phones, light switches ,etc

GG2009 09/14/2009

Thanks to all of you for your good responses, I will take your advice. I have been sick these last few days, hope whatever I have doesn't hold up chemo #12. I wanna get this over with. Thanks again & take care.

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