tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207625792882222788.post6890798190078165122..comments2023-08-10T06:40:53.022-04:00Comments on Jayde's Journey: I AM a cancer patient....Jaydehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928124220330232940noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207625792882222788.post-79394079293654697532012-07-25T08:38:24.222-04:002012-07-25T08:38:24.222-04:00Jayde,
I have been where you are. First, watch an...Jayde,<br />I have been where you are. First, watch and see how your body responds to the shot. You are young (most cancer patients are >60), and you might not need a "full" dose. If your WBC goes very high, ask if you can have a slightly lower dose next time. It won't be no pain, but hopefully somewhat less. <br /><br />I almost went to the emergency room with the pain one time. I was hyperventilating and, over the phone, they thought it was more than just pain. They gave me prescription pain killers, and I took them gladly. Please don't try to "tough" it out. Be as kind to yourself as you can. This is hard enough WITH all the help they can give. We very much want you to live through this. <br /><br />Fear causes your muscles to contract, which makes pain worse. So my last piece of advice is to fight with laughter. It releases endorphins that can actually lower your perception of the pain. Funny movies, joke books, thinking funny thoughts about yourself..... whatever. <br /><br />And, this is your cancer treatment, and you can cry if you want to. Really, honestly, you probably don't have a choice. Your body is going to cry even if your mind is at peace -- at least that's what happened at least once for me. <br /><br />Praise God even here. Thank Him for the neulasta shot, that they know it works, and they are willing to give it to you even though it is expensive and it causes you pain -- because they know it can save your life. Sometimes God takes us through hard times and we wonder at Him -- but then we allow doctors to do things like this, for our good! Can't we trust that the hard times in our life are for our good, and God knows it? Rejoice, dear Jadye. God is not surprised by your pain. He adores you and knows exactly what you need. <br /><br />God bless you, dear one.<br /><br />Marla Hartson<br />www.joyincancer.comRecliner Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00943493688442274985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207625792882222788.post-49863054497708386642012-07-24T23:13:22.224-04:002012-07-24T23:13:22.224-04:00Jayde, after this chemo thing is over - you will b...Jayde, after this chemo thing is over - you will be a cancer "Survivor" no longer a cancer patient, and that is an awesome thing to be! I know you are going through, what seems like hell, right now but you are almost halfway there. Just weeks ago you were recovering from surgery and now that is behind you - and I hate the cliche (but it is true) "this too shall pass." Please hang in there - better days are around the corner. Love you, JudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207625792882222788.post-5473064935886375762012-07-24T16:55:52.308-04:002012-07-24T16:55:52.308-04:00OH Jayde, you are so loved and so cared for. I am...OH Jayde, you are so loved and so cared for. I am joining in your prayer for relief and the knowledge you are a daughter of the King He will adorn you with His love and glory! His strength is at your call His comfort yours to command.<br /><br />Julie HJulienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207625792882222788.post-46538548303278264402012-07-24T06:02:01.419-04:002012-07-24T06:02:01.419-04:00Praying. God will take the pain away that he will ...Praying. God will take the pain away that he will give you strength to fight this awful sickness. Praying you will get rest and much needed sleep<br /> and then you would wake up and be able to eat.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04868732599536241587noreply@blogger.com