chemotherapy and school what a combination

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Well, this is how it goes. I have 7 months left of school and I am making all A's and B's. I work part time have 4 kids and a hubby. I started chemo last week and it is kicking my butt. I am always tired and I am a diabetic. It isn't that bad, some of the side effects are just exhausting me, but I am hanging in there. I have a great support system in and out of school. Just wanted to vent. God Bless, Nancy :uhoh3:

Sometimes I ask myself how people with kids really managae to get through nursing school and make good grades. They're amazing. I don't think I could handle so much at one time - but having chemo on top of that?!?! You are a strong one! I want to wish you the best of luck getting through chemo and getting through school. I admire you very much, keep up the positive attitude. Hugs!

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Specializes in Emergency Dept, M/S.

((((Nancy)))) What a strong, amazing woman you are! I have 4 kids and am a Type 1, and I can't imagine throwing chemo in there as well, and still pulling such wonderful grades. Please take care, and keep us updated on how you're doing. Love, hugs and prayers for you!

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LadyMarine,

I went through Chemo last year. Then I lost my job, then I decided to become a nurse. I do not know how you are doing it. Have you thought about going on disability to stop working until you're done with Chemo? Is your husband still in the Marine Corps? If so, there is support to help you with your family through the base.

I don't know what kind of cancer you are dealing with but I wish you the best. I had breast cancer which spread to my lymph nodes. It's been a little over a year and I'm hanging in there. Still tired alot, still recovering but, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Please feel free to PM me if you need some support or have questions. I too was a Marine wife, anything I can do to help, let me know.

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Specializes in Telemetry, Oncology, Progressive Care.

All I can say is WOW! You are one amazing woman. Don't forget to take extra care of yourself with all you are going through. I know it's hard. Good luck to you!

Kelly

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Nance,

You're an inspiration. Keep it up!

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wow 4 kids and working partime woud have been enough to floor me! I hope all goes well with your treatment and you continue to accel at school. You are an inspiration. They should have you come back at the beginning of every school year to deliver a motivational speech to incoming SNs.

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Specializes in critical care; community health; psych.

(((((((LadyMarine))))))))). Please vent all you want and often.

Kat

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Nancy, you're amazing. Clinicals are hard enough as a relatively healthy person. Way to go for you. I'll keep you in my prayers and be rooting for you! Let us know how it goes okay?

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:rotfl: wow! i think you are doing excellent; considering!

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[color=#556b2f]keep up the good work! i will be praying for you! :chuckle

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Specializes in OR,ER,med/surg,SCU.

wow, you have more than just a little bit on your plate girl!!!!!!! Hope things go well for you. Can not even imagine in my wildest dreams how you are managing to do all of this. Vent...talk.......share........ :kiss

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Ditto to all that's been said here - Nancy you are amazing!!

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Thank you all for the support. I am so determined to get through this and I will. I have a very strong will. Also, to one post I was in the Marines not my husband. Anyway feels kinda good to whine a little. I have to be strong for my family and it feels good to vent. Thank you all for the prayers, Nancy

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