Starting Chemo in February 2016?

KarenInCanada

itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, cough is back....seems when my steroids run out of my system this is what I get. Took longer this time I guess because of the triple dose of steroids. I have a week of this to look forward to. I try not to take clariton because I use it with the neulasta shot- some days I do though. I do use the drops for dry eyes and it helps them to stop watering but they are still sore. I've never had allergies but I quit smoking in July -never had a cough when I smoked- and have had allergy/cold symptoms since then.

Had the worst heartburn this round too. 2 left! Have to keep reminding myself!

Val, I would just bring your mom in after. Hopefully she will be okay with it.

reflect

Hey Val, Wow, you've been down since last Monday? Is your Taxol weekly? Yikes, if it is. Hoping for great days ahead.

Karen, I got heartburn big time with AC#3. I didn't even know what it was--felt like a hangover or something. PeptoB worked great. But, no fair getting new, additional SEs, right? Hang in, only 2 more!

Went to see my daughter bellydance with her class tonight--she was awesome, they were all awesome. #proud. It was good to get out even though I wasn't 100%. I went with a cap instead of wig and ran into old friend...no questions asked and that was great.

Valstim52

reflect, i'm dose dense and that was my last one. I had all kinds of se's.

love bellydancing. I also love the fact you got no questions. It's nice just to be present and not have to explain bc, side effects, chemo, or hear stories of how their cousins sisters friend had it, and you ask how they are doing and they are dead.

MLP3

hausfrau- I love my Bosch! I've renovated a few houses and always have a Bosch. They are a true workhorse.

Reflect- I'd bring your mom in at the end. You may get nervous with her there and not ask everything that you want to. My exhaustion is also cumulative with AC. No surprise there. I had my last one last Tuesday, powered through this past weekend with traveling and lacrosse games and slept until 10:30 today

Piper33

I'm now s Wednesday girl. Lungs are clear. Pathology urgently looked for by oncology for my stomach and esophagus.

Piper

MLP3

piper- all is clear? ((Hugs)

chambo

Last chemo day...yeah!!

Best friend came to stay with me for the week. Makes it doable!

Valstim52

Congrats Chambo!!!!

Sheri64

Way to go Chambo, hope you have no SE this round. My last one was my easiest

reflect

Congrats Chambo! Piper, so glad your lungs are clear, hoping same is true for the stomach and esophagus. Hang in.

Stressed out Monday trying to get to MO appt on time, got into heavy traffic....no appointment. Huh? Not til 5/16. Whoops. Chemo brain?

#4 AC coming up Thursday. I will be glad to see the back of that.

KarenInCanada

congrats Chambo!!!!!!!!!!!

LovesToFly

congrats Chambo

Nolagirl1126

Chambro- CONGRATS!!!🎉

Piper- still in your pocket!💕

ScotBird

Fabulous Chambo, well done. You'll soon be feeling so much better now that's behind you! I have one more and can't wait to get it done..... What's next for you? Are youhaving surgery or radiation? XX

Eliz1973

awesome chambo!

I am a chemo failure lol... I successfully completeted my 4 AC treatments and 1 Taxol. The past month has been a nightmare trying to get my blood work numbers high enough to do anything. Needless to say, Monday they finally got high enough! Yay! Dr. Feels the taxol would be more fatal to pursue. We need to take the AC that I successfully had and move forward to hormone therapy and radiation. So, I guess my chemo is done!

This has been such a difficult road with many unexpected speed bumps. I am off to learn more about tomoxifin....

Blessings to all,

Elizabeth

imani76

TMI post ahead:

Diarrhea on Day 2 of 4th TC is horrible and this is a first for me. Normally this doesn't happen until day 5 or 6. Im hoping this doesn't last long. Did anyone experience their stomach being this upset so soon after their infusion?

Valstim52

Imani

I did on my 2nd taxol. I'm dose dense but had terrible bowel trouble for the first 4 days.

imani76

Thanks! I hope it is short lived. I did have a huge fruit salad this morning so that may have contributed as well.

MLP3

congrats Chambo and Elizabeth!!🎉🎉

In your pocket tomorrow reflect;)

Myraknits

congrats Chambo and Elizabeth!

This was a really hard recovery this time but I'm finally feeling better and getting ready for #5 out of 6.

Last chemo is the end of May. I can't believe it's almost May! I am so looking forward to this part being over with.

Francesj19

Congrats Chambo!

Piper - thinking of you.

#4 Was a tough one as the fatigue was long, lots of stomach issues - so the MO has decided to remove the Perjeta and dose reduce by 10%. He said that I should not be bedridden for so many days. So really hoping that #5 on Monday goes much better. And as if going through all of this wasn't enough, my fantastic husband has been found to be on online dating websites! 11 years of Marriage!! great person~ So on my good days I am meeting with divorce attorney's. Sometimes I wonder how much God can put on a person.

ScotBird

Arghhh Fran what can I say. That is terrible news. Sending you hugs, love, healing thoughts and hope that this is resolved for quickly so that you can move on. It's the last thing you need at a time like this. I'm so so sorry. I believe that you'll come out on the other side stronger, wiser and cancer free. Just try to hold that thought. xxxxxxxxx

reflect

Oh Frances. Big hug. How crappy.

LovesToFly

ohFrances I'm so sorry. (((Hugs)))

Valstim52

Hugs Francesj19.

blamoms

Sorry to hear France's. You will get through this

Khagen

My eyelids starting twitching after round 3 and haven't stopped since. I just finished my last round- YEAH!! and I am hoping that my eyes will stop twitching at some point. Has anyone found anything that helps this? I have not! ugh....

Nolagirl1126

Frances- I hopped in your pocket too💕 BIG (((hugs))) to you!

Done with #10 today...2 more to go.

Deaconlady and Praline- hope you had good days today...Praline, was this your last one?

Piper- still thinking and 🙏 For you💕

Piper33

well done Lisa!!

Thank you for all of your well wishes. I find out tomorrow. Today...hopefully sooner than later. I've had no relief through meds to help me eat.Symptoms have been around s while now.

I will let you know.

Piper ...exhausted Piper

chambo

@Frances- ((hugs)) been there. Take care of you.

@piper - hoping things getting figured out and tummy issues are quickly settled.

Eyelid twitching - pretty sure mine are blinking morse code on a regular basis...lol. Very annoying, but also very common.

Happy Friday to all!