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MrsLce
MrsLce Member Posts: 9
edited June 2014 in Chemotherapy - Before, During, and After

Hi there!! Hoping to get some info from anyone who has experience with the TAC (Taxotere, Adrymiacin & Cytoxan) regimen with neulasta shot...I have my 1st treatment on Monday (actually just 5 hours from now...clearly not sleeping well lol!) and am finding that the closer I get the more anxiety I have...just wondering what all to expect and approx what days and what limitations (if any) regarding day to day life with house, husband, kids, dogs, cats, etc...Lol!! Ok and who am I kidding?!? I love food so I'd love advice in that dept as well :-) I know everyone's treatment is very individualized so there are no guaranteed answers until I experience it for myself but I thought it might be helpful to hear from others who've had the same treatment...So many questions (I'm sure I have a TON more! In fact let's just add dental care to that list as well) so little time...Lol!! Thank you all so much!!! :-) 

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  • inks
    inks Member Posts: 746
    edited May 2014

    You should do just fine since you seem young. I am 37 and did not have any major issues. The first 3 days after chemo you will be high on steroids so you will feel great. But after that you may experience a mild crash. I hope you get good nausea meds like Emend. As far as food, the taste changes and mouth sores came later in treatment for me, so don't worry about them just yet. Drink your liquids and you will do great.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited May 2014

    Hi MrsLce, there is some info on the main BCO site on TAC (Taxotere, Adrymiacin & Cytoxan)

      (each one listed on the left side of the page)

    Side Effects

    as well as general advice

    Chemotherapy and your daily routine

    You may also find the thread below helpful to post/read.

    Cytoxan, Taxotere Thread

    Kind thoughts to you and your family,

    The Mods

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  • MrsLce
    MrsLce Member Posts: 9
    edited May 2014

    Thank you so much!! I'm sure this will be very helpful...I appreciate this site so much

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  • peacestrength
    peacestrength Member Posts: 690
    edited May 2014

    MrsLce - thinking of you as you start chemo.  There is much info on the stage 3 threads; come visit us if you would like.

    Chemo is doable but is different for each person.

    Feel free to pm me if you would like more info about my specific experience

    Hugs to you.

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  • peacestrength
    peacestrength Member Posts: 690
    edited April 2015

    MrsLce - thinking of you as you start chemo.  There is much info on the stage 3 threads; come visit us if you would like.

    Chemo is doable but is different for each person.

    Feel free to pm me if you would like more info about my specific experience

    Hugs to you.

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