Oh Tonya.    It is so upsetting to me that someone who has taken such great care of body (not to mention someone who is just a damn good person in general) should have such catastrophic health problems.  

How are you doing emotionally? 

I hope that's not true.  Too callous for words if it is.

Depends on the drug, but cardiac toxicity of this kind is usually correlated with total (cumulative) dose rather than rapidity of administration.  Not that that helps.

Prayers and love Tova ,  Trudy

Hey Trudy!!  Good to see you.  Thanks.

One of the staff told me I can't make decisions for myself, I have to follow protocol, or THEY get in "trouble."  That flew all over me.  It was an unpleasant conversation early in my treatment, and now they move me through as quick as possible lest I object to something else.

Probably the worst part of chemo was having it shot into my veins by people who obviously can't stand me; couldn't care less if I died tomorrow, and unable to mask it behind professionalism.

Some medical professionals consider self-education akin to a personal attack.  And challenging the rules a sign of self-centeredness.

 

I'm fine Tex.  Thanks for asking.  I think chemo is the gift that keeps on giving....if it is within my power to fix it, I will.  If not, so be it.



That really, really sucks.  On top of the wig-bitch.  You deserved neither.  I'm embarrassed it went down that way.

Lol...wig bitch .... that made my day!



MamaCharlie has run into that attitude so many times, the nurses either get snooty or they ask if she is " in the profession"...because no mortal could possibly study the ramifications of their own health issues.  Keep fightin' Tova.  It reminds me of that line in the old submarine movie when the old chief told the nun that sometimes all you can do is "spit teeth and cuss" ...the nun said she would spit teeth.  Remember, sweetie, everybody has a boss...don't let 'em get away with nothin.

I agree w/BFD T, don't let them get away w/nothin! That nurse (I respect the profession) but she has some damn nerve making you feel worse than you already do, when her goal should be to comfort you! Hope you're feeling better today...I'll mosy on over to FB to check up on you.

Thanks BFD and FS....I'm super busy with Christmas and running to heart appointments...lol...find out tomorrow the plan of action...if there is one!  Love ya guys