https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:32:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1100592 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 20:29:05 +0000 Neel 1100592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thinking of you Tanya. Happy thanksgiving day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1100514 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 17:19:48 +0000 merwoman 1100514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thinking of you Tanya, and sending you a hug and&nbsp;extra special Thanksgiving wishes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1096949 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 00:49:10 +0000 Anonymous 1096949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yuck Tanya, that stinks! What a bummer about the radiation symptoms. At least you are through with work now. I hope you can just be okay with feeling meh and it doesn't frustrate you too much. I know it's no fun having only enough energy to do the really necessary things and then none left to do something enjoyable. I hope you won't be too timid to call on a neighbor if you need help fast. I am thinking about you and saying a prayer. Hang in there!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1096924 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 00:13:58 +0000 Marley 1096924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya - you've been in my thoughts today - just wanted to let you know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1095878 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 20:16:53 +0000 Anonymous 1095878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, I've only started posting in the last few weeks and I don't think we've interacted at all, but I just wanted to say that I'm thinking good thoughts for you and am so sorry you have to go through all of this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1095767 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 18:22:08 +0000 DeniseP 1095767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry to hear about your difficulties, Tanya.<br /> If it were possible, everyone on the forum would be there for you instantly.<br /> I'm praying for your healing.<br /> Glad you can come here for encouragement, too.<br /> If you lived near me, I would do your laundry ...<br /> Try to focus your thoughts on good things, not the "what if's" because worry and anxiety will not help you heal.<br /> And I like what Zap suggested -- when negative thoughts come to mind, allow yourself a short amount of time to think on them, since it's not possible to deny what's happening, but then turn that thought process around to better things.<br /> Sending love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1095674 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 17:16:27 +0000 pil 1095674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't really know what to say Tanya, other than I'm thinking of you and am sorry you are feeling so crummy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1095617 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 16:20:24 +0000 donnat 1095617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, it will end. Stay as strong as you can. Distract, watch tv, netflix, read.. We are sending you so much love and hugs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1095532 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 14:48:34 +0000 Alecia 1095532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, as you have already seen, we are with you - if not in person at least in spirit. Ride on our well wishes for those times you can't muster positive yourself. I am thinking of you. Hugs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1093154 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 15:10:32 +0000 Isabel 1093154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, I am sorry about the side effects. It is so hard. I would recommend that you not think that you still have half way to go, but rather that you just have to get through the day. &nbsp;I know that helped me. Otherwise, it seems too big. &nbsp;</p> <p>I am thinking of you constantly. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1092931 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 08:46:28 +0000 Caro in Oz 1092931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shout away if it helps Tanya. My SIL a non- Hodgkin s Lymphoma survivor sent me this with the message it was pretty much like this for her.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2003214/Cancer-survivors-Depression-exhaustion-anger-downside-beating-disease.html">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/hea.....sease.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1092908 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 07:04:06 +0000 AJ 1092908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya,<br /> Do you have someone calling you or stopping by at least every other day? I worry you'll get dehydrated or faint and hurt yourself.</p> <p>I'm so sorry that food is not much of a comfort right now and the hair loss must be scary. You vent all you want. Shout it out if you need to....we're here for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1092889 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 05:46:41 +0000 Diana 1092889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry to hear the symptoms are getting worse, Tanya. &nbsp;I really wish I lived nearby so I could at least give you some company, help with chores, whatever. &nbsp;I guess the best thing at this point is to take it one day at a time, try to get lots of rest, and focus on recovery.</p> <p>About the taste thing, I've had two different conditions (Bell's Palsy and pine mouth) that have screwed up my sense of taste for a couple of weeks at a time. &nbsp;The Bell's made everything taste really terrible, and pine mouth made everything I ate taste super bitter. &nbsp;In both cases, the only food that tasted somewhat OK was plain white rice with nothing on it (basically, sweet and salty both tasted awful, but for some reason plain rice, which is normally kind of bland, was the only thing that still tasted like it should). &nbsp;So maybe try that? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1092872 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 04:43:05 +0000 Tanya 1092872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, today was the last day of work for 2013.&nbsp; I have somehow managed to write and submit a conference abstract right before the deadline. I will probably be at home for two months or possibly more.<br />More of the bad side-effects are kicking in.&nbsp; Among others, loosing my taste pretty rapidly, sweet and salty are already gone.&nbsp; Some things taste bland, some absolutely horrible. My hair started falling off at the area affected by the radiation.&nbsp; My skin now looks like it has a serious sunburn, and it kind of hurts/burns. Feeling quite tired, dizzy and drowsy most of the time. And so on...<br />Needless to say, I am feeling pretty bummed out. Thank you for allowing me to vent here.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1092749 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 02:55:33 +0000 Caro in Oz 1092749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thinking of you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1091209 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 01:47:57 +0000 Karie 1091209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry that you are going through this. At least you are halfway done, only 3 weeks to go. Tons of positive thoughts, prayers, and hugs are being sent your way.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1090168 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 14:21:13 +0000 Anonymous 1090168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Halfway done! Please take gentle care of yourself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1089973 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 04:52:14 +0000 Lena 1089973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dear Tanya,<br /> I'm very late catching up. My heart goes out to you and I send you all the strength.<br /> I understand how you're feeling low right now and how scary it is because so much is unknown. I also know that you're a wonderful strong lady and you're so courageous and proactive in this very hard and stressful situation. You're stronger than you know, Tanya. I'm glad you are sharing what you're going through because I believe it does help with the healing process. Don't hesitate to lean on YLF for whatever support we can offer you.<br /> I'm thinking about you and sending you healing thoughts and gentle hugs.<br /> xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1089890 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 03:07:45 +0000 Tanya 1089890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wanted to thank everyone for your kind comments.</p> <p>I am doing kind of meh.&nbsp; Pretty tired, low energy, occasionally dizzy, occasional strange pains etc.&nbsp; Haven't done laundry in 3 weeks now, thank goodness for having a large wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1088740 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 06:05:33 +0000 ManidipaM 1088740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry, double post! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1088724 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 05:46:00 +0000 ManidipaM 1088724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, I am celebrating the halfway mark for you and your fortitude through it. And along with many others around the world, rooting for you through the last longest mile. And waiting to celebrate the day you burst out of the tunnel into the light. I know you will be here soon, that you are just out beyond the bend. And I hope even though the finish line is yet out of sight, you can hear us cheering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments/page/2#post-1088321 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 21:08:20 +0000 bella 1088321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big big hugs! Less work means more time for Netflix! If you haven't watched the House of Cards already, I would strongly recommended it, it is wonderful. Are you at all into British period drama? Call the midwife is a lot of fun.&nbsp;I also watched a wonderful documentary lately, the Blackfish. Just lie down on your coach under a big blanket and empty your mind.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments#post-1087896 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 11:47:11 +0000 Lantana 1087896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, thank you for making time to keep us updated on your treatment. As always, I wish you strength to persevere. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments#post-1087829 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 05:51:17 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1087829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are half way there!!&nbsp; Hang in there.&nbsp; Soon you will be looking back on this and feeling so very proud of yourself for getting through it.&nbsp; You can do it!!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments#post-1087807 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 04:57:49 +0000 Neel 1087807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, please hang on there dear. &nbsp;You will find the strength to deal with everything that is thrown your way, that's the rule of nature. &nbsp;On the brighter side,&nbsp;isn't it great that the meds are helping you with the pain?</p> <p>Loads of hugs and prayers&nbsp;coming your way. &nbsp;You are one very strong woman and I cannot emphasize enough on that. x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments#post-1087698 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 02:58:25 +0000 Sveta 1087698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, hugs and healing vibes for you! You are going through such an ordeal now but be strong and you will get through: there is a light on the other end of the tunnel, you must believe into it!</p> <p>More hugs!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments#post-1087610 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 01:28:15 +0000 anne 1087610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dearest tanya. You are in my prayers. I wish I could be there for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments#post-1087605 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 01:20:34 +0000 Echo 1087605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so, so sorry about the side effects. But halfway is a significant milestone, and you WILL make it through. You are in my thoughts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments#post-1087585 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 00:48:55 +0000 Debora 1087585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big hugs, Tanya! You've been in my thoughts and prayers. I'm glad to hear that you'll be stopping work soon and can devote your energy to healing. Be kind to yourself, and know that you have a whole community of sisters wishing you the best. I hope these next few weeks go well for you. Please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything.<br /> xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/midway-through-the-treatments#post-1087557 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 23:55:31 +0000 Glory 1087557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya I have been thinking about you this week. I think stopping work soon is a great idea and will let you focus all of your energy on coping and getting through the next weeks of your treatment. I think Zap has given some great advice as well. Breaking things into discrete time periods might help thru some of the tougher moments. Sending you positive energy! x0 </p>