Starting chemo September 2022?

mvspaulding

Hi I just started chemo this past Friday and was looking for a group to talk through things with. This is unfortunately my second go around but I’m doing a different chemo regimen and it’s kicking my butt so far. Just thought we could all rant, vent and encourage each other.

spartybuckeye

I start tomorrow, 4 rounds of AC every other week and then 12 weeks of Taxol. I’m ready to get it started to get it over with.

mvspaulding

Sounds like we are on the same one. I do four rounds of AC followed by four of taxol as well. Are you having surgery following chemo?

spartybuckeye

I had a BMX in July. I was hoping to avoid chemo, but had two positive sentinel nodes, it was multifocal, and I am youngish (44).

How did your first round go

mvspaulding

Whew the Adriamycin is rough. I went through chemo the last time in 2016 but didn’t have AC. I had TC. (Taxotere). Im hoping I will feel better tomorrow but it’s been a tough few days. Good luck to you tomorrow!

vwbordelon

This will be my 2nd go at chemo. First time was in 2013 with 6 rounds of cytoxin and taxotere. Recurrence happened 4 years ago and have been on Ibrnace & Femara. Can has now changed to Ner2nu+, so beging 3 - 6 rounds of Taxotere next week. Not looking forward to it but I am told it is very effective. I will by trying the cooling cap this time, losing my hair last time was VERY emotional! Prayers to you all!

lef

I started on 9/20. Taxotere and Cytoxin. Unfortunately, I had an immediate negative reaction to Taxotere, so they're planning to switch me to Abraxane.

mvspaulding

vw

 I’m sorry you are going through this a second time as well. I did taxotere first go around and didn’t have many problems. They have me on Adriamycin this time around. I have been pretty nauseous and tired every day since treatment. Glad I only have four treatments of it. 

mvspaulding

Lef

I’m not familiar with abraxane but I’m sure that was scary having a bad reaction. Hope the new regimen works for you.