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They found a mass: How do you cope with anxiety and all the tests etc?

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Nov 25, 2022 | Replies (157)
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@loula. I’ve been having these infusions every month for 6 months. My infusions are to try to control some lesions in my brain caused by an autoimmune disease. I get 3 days of steroid infusions and 1 day of chemo infusion. The chemo takes about 5 hours. And, no, I don’t have a port. The nurses are great at starting IVs. Yes, I do get a metallic taste but it never lasts long, thank heavens.
You sound like a strong woman so I know you’ll do fine. Are you old enough to remember the Pac Man video games? PacMan (chemo) goes around eating up all the bad guys (cancer cells)! Just keep that image in your mind! Becky

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Nancy, Alumna Mentor | @1nan | Mar 7, 2021

@Becky. I haven’t ever heard anybody else mention Pac-Man! Back in 2004 when my myeloma was diagnosed and we decided on a watch and wait plan, I used Pac-Man imagery every day. I believe in the power of imagery, and the interaction between mind and body, so who knows if that did or did not help me. However, it wasn’t until 2016 that the myeloma progressed to the point I needed treatment.
Twelve years, folks.
Peace, Nancy

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loula | @loula | Mar 7, 2021

yes I remember pac man sounds good to me pac man goes around eating up the cancel cells, hope that these infusions are working good for you and is there any chance of getting rid of the autoimmune disease? I will be thinking of you Wednesday. This morning I woke up and coughed up blood so I had to call my sister and she came and drove me to er, did not cough anymore up at er so doc said something about a broken vein or a minor hemoptysis, now I am scared to cough at all, I am ready to get the chemo before things start going more south. it sure is beautiful outside today took advantage of that. does the steroids keep you awake at night ?

Cynde

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