Yuyu's Cancer Diary
September 7, 2008
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A little tired, feeverish, and having GI issues. I am trying to eat small snacks and meals to be easy on my tummy. But, I am not that bad, as bad as I expected. It can be a little lonely though, I wish I had my mommy here:( Joint pain and body ache, probably from Neulasta shot? Hope everyone is doing well and thank you all for warm and kind comments.
Yuyu
Stacey 
Thanks for your support -
Yuyu,
I’m glad to hear your doing okay. I am sorry your family is so far away. Is there any way to have your Mom cone out to take care of you? If not, do you have anyone to stay with you? Do you have freinds around to help you through this? My mom is far away as well and my friends, my best friends are all across the country.
Thinking of you.
If you write me at SZwanetz@aol.com I will give you my phone number and we can talk everyday if you want since we are both going through this at the same time.
Someone said that if you call the american Cancer Society they have people who will take you shopping and run errands. They donate time and are happy to do it.
I have a question for you. Were you awake when they put your port in? Did it hurt. How long did it take for them to put it in?
Sonia (((hugs)))
Big hug and lots of prayers for you!
Dear YuYu; Sorry to hear you have some side effects. As I mentioned before you might want to google the Nulasta drug just to see what others think of it. I did that one day and was so surprised to find out what it contains. This is a drug that has more side effects than the chemo so just keep on top of how you are feeling. It is a poisonous drug. Hopefully you will keep tolerating the chemo. You are so brave and I know how you must feel without your Mom there by your side. Why not call her every day or night just to hear her voice. That will help you some what. I want to hear that you have some friends or if not that some kind of organization that will help you at home with some of the chores. Let me know. Here in Canada we can have that so it is important to find all the necessary help you can find. Good luck my dear and let us know how you are doing this week. Weezie
Yuyu,
I pray you have a peaceful sleep tonight. My thoughts will be with you through all of this and when it’s over for us, let’s meet in Tahoe!
I will ask the Dr, about the Herceptin tomorrow. I too wonder why he doesn’t give that to me as well. My tumor is swelling and also between 5-6cm. It hurts and i want to rip it out of my body and get back to my life.
I’ll be in touch as soon as I am done the chemo tomorrow. IF I don’t write, I will get back to you by the following day.
Sonia
Hugs coming your way.
Sherri
YuYu,
I hope you have friends who can help you get through this. I thought it was tough living away from my own family – but they were only three hours away – not on the other side of the world. I’m thinking of you and hope you are feeling well. I know symptoms like fatigue or sickness usually start to take effect about three days after chemotherapy, but the flu-like symptoms or tiredness, if you have any, will eventually subside. Drink lots of “Ensure” – the chocolate was the only thing I could taste and I drank them all the time!
Take care.
Kelly
Yuyu,
I know it is difficult to stay positive when your family is away. I was lucky to have my mother and grandmother with me. My mother came to live with me but it was more to take care of my daughter but my grandmother (who is 80 years old) made all my meals and stayed next to me. Of course, my grandmother has a boyfriend she met on the internet and she had to leave for dates.
I am from an Asian background as well and I am sure your mother wants to be with you. The flu-like symptoms should subside and I took Tylenol for the achy bones.
You are in my prayers.
Melissa
I know you must be lonely for your Mother maybe she can come and stay with you.. If not you have all of us for support. I wish I could reach through cyber space and give you a big Hug…..Keep us posted
Lots of Love coming your way
Cheryl
Dear Yuyu,
I think that you are amazing. I understand what it is like to be alone through treatment. I lost my parents, and my daughter relocted for Grad School which has realy hit me hard. So, I am really alone, which I am determined to only make me stronger.
Also, I had a central line, they medicated me, didn’t hurt at all, just really glad to have it.
Good Luck, Patty (HUGS)