NEEDLE COUNT TO BEGIN. POOL TO BE SET UP FOR TOTAL NEEDLES STUCK IN ME THROUGH CERVICAL CANCER TREATMENT. POOL TO END WITH FINAL CHEMO/RADIATION ON JUNE 15. I will be going through the fertility process (lots of needles), acupuncture and the chemoradiotherapy. That might sway your amount. Please post your total in the comment section and let’s see how many pricks a person can take 
CURRENT TOTAL:34
Let’s start back with staging of cancer (MRI) and surgery: 1 needle for MRI contrast, 4 needles for ivs in the OR (the anesthesiologist missed the first two, got one right and I knocked it out after surgery) and 2 needles for blood draws before and after surgery.
April 27, 2007: 3 needles; 1 for an IV, 1 for blood tests and 1 for egg aspiration from ovaries.
April 26, 2007: 2 needles; 1 biggie hormone injection and 1 blood draw.
April 25, 2007: 3 needles; 2 for hormone injections and 1 for blood draw.
April 24, 2007: 4 needles; 3 for hormone injections and 1 for blood draw.
April 23, 2007: 3 needles; 2 for hormone injections and 1 for blood draw.
April 22, 2007: HAPPY 40th ANNIVERSARY Mom and Dad. 3 needles; 2 for hormone injections and 1 for blood draw.
April 21, 2007: 3 needles; 2 for hormone injections and 1 for blood draw.
April 20, 2007: 2 needles for self-administered hormone injections.
April 19, 2007: 2 needles for self-administered hormone injections.
April 18, 2007: 1 needle for blood tests at fertility doctor.
April 16, 2007: 1 needle for blood tests at fertility doctor.
April 17, 2007 at 6:47 am |
What do we win – if it’s some of Scott’s special sauce, I’ll pass. Otherwise, put me down for 22 total, including the 8 already administered. And I don’w know how the eggs are harvested. Is that with a needle to the ovaries? If yes, add 4.
And Beth, acupuncture is a great idea. I go every 2 weeks and it helps a lot. And that’s only 20-22 needles each time
April 18, 2007 at 6:35 am |
Do you get to self-administer any injections? I’m guessing 31 altogether.
April 18, 2007 at 7:04 pm |
I will be in for twice-daily fertility drug injections, acupuncture to start later, blood tests galore and ivs for chemo. I am shooting for 96…opposite of 69 baby!
April 19, 2007 at 8:15 am |
ah yes, the fertility injections will add up quickly…I’ll revise my answer to 72!
April 27, 2007 at 9:25 pm |
Oh – let’s be ambitious here -. 118.
May 1, 2007 at 11:33 am |
Did I say 22? I meant 122. Apologies for the typo. Hang in there baby. We’re pulling for you.