anyone starting Chemo mid november?

Linda,

Sorry to hear about your reaction, I started chemo on Monday.  Remember to rest up a lot now because I did not get a reaction till last night.  Just try not to do to much and remember that we are all here for you.  I am still trying to comprehend all the things that are happening to my body, so I am right there with you.  Where are you from?  Kristi

Hi November Ladies,

I'm a one year survivor.  You will be too.  Keep in mind you are the bravest and the strongest and you will get through this.  I did.  Live, laugh, love and walking does help.  For those of you needing radiation after chemo look up skin rescue spray.  It is great!   For the muscle aches and pains try a a full body massage as often as possible.  I had one come out to my home and it made a big difference for me.  If it is not affordable, your husband or boyfriend can help in that area.  My prayers are with all of you.  It's also ok to be afraid.  You wouldn't be normal if you weren't afraid.  Remember to eat well.  Ensure put into the blender with natural yogart and fresh fruit is a good source of all your essential vitamins.  Instant breakfast is a good source of protien which may be needed after you are into your regiment.  Don't worry about your hair.  It comes back very quickly right after your last treatment.  Keep your focus on you and kicking cancer's ass.  luv you all!   Keep posting.  It's the best place to be when you can't sleep.  Also try painting  or coloring.  Use the paint by number kits.  Get into a hobby that you can do during those resltess hours.  It will pass.  This is all doable.

Hello Lindy and Welcome. I too am doing 4tx of TC.  I had my first tx on 10/31.  All went well the first 7 days after.  I had some bone pain but the Vicodin my onc prescribed helped alot. On day ten  my WBC dropped and my onc said I had an infection.  For the last 3 days have been hell. My onc said looks like you need a shot.  I new what he was talking about the Neulasta shot.  I thought why didn't you just give that to my after the first first round.  I'm finally able to get out of bed.  Everyone is different I pray you stay well.  I go in for my 2nd tx on the 21st and then the next day I will get the Neulasta.  That supposed to help keep your WBC up.  I hope so. 

Remember I said everyone is different and I pray you stay well

I had my surgery Oct 31, left mastectomy, and it looks like I will start chemo at the end of Nov. I will have 4 doses of FAC (or FEC) and 4 doses of Taxol.  I will have the sessions on Fridays so I can recup over weekend. I am planning of working full time during chemo, I hope I will be able to.

Have had 2 doses of AC having third tomorrow, feel YUK but Im not vomiting then 12 weeks of taxol with Herceptian, had left breast removed and 9 lymph nodes . would love to talk with some else going through the same

cathie.harkins@svhm.org.au

Hi, Mela4409

Yes, they gave me Metoclopramide for the nausea and it didn't do anything so, I called the office and got the Prochlorperazine..  It seems working better than the first one but not much.. I am gonna ask for something stronger on tuesday..    

Hi Ladies,

I hope that everyone got through the weekend   Sorry to hear that you are having a tough time elf-song.   My biggest complaint (lol) was bone pain and I have no appetite.  I didn't realize that the pain would be so severe.  But this is a journey for all of us and learning all the time. my 2nd tx is scheulded for 12/3/08.  I hope that the reaction won't be the same as the first.  My thoughts and prayers are with you all.  I hope today is better than yesterday!

Linda

Hi Ladies, had my first chemo on Wednesday.  I'm on TAC every 21 days.  It went well, I even met some new friends.  Everyone is so positive at my center.  Had Neulasta shot the day after chemo, and felt good on Thursday.  My teeth hurt on Friday, then Saturday, Sunday and today I am very achy.  I feel like I have the flu.  Been eating alot of bananas (fresh and frozen) and frozen yogurt.  My mouth is very sore, so anything cold really feels good.  I'm told feeling so achy is normal, although it's frustrating feeling like crap.  I am working my full time job and will try my best to be here everyday.  Ya gotta do what ya gotta do!   5 more treatments and on to the next phase.  My Onc. has me on iron, b1,b6,b12,folic acid, and zoloft daily.  I took cortisone, zofran, emend, claritan, and pepcid the day of and the 2 days following treatment.  Hope all is well with everyone, HANG IN THERE!  Sarah

Hi Patricia!  I bet you have a beautiful head!  Can't wait for the bones to STOP aching!  You give me hope!  Bald is beautiful ya know!  Thanks for the update! Sarah

Hey Girls

When does your hair start to fall out, I had long hair cut it short, just trying to prepare myself....

Hope everyone has a good day today!  We can do this ladies  I am thankful for all of you.

Linda

Hi Ladies !!!!!!  Read all of your updates - Hang in There !!!!!!!!!

Here is my mom's update. She is having TAC every 3 weeks. She had her 1st treatment yesterday. She took steroid pills for 2 days started the day before. The evening of chemo she started Zofran (will take 6 doses) - then at night - she took Ativan (which helped her sleep better). She is doing ok so far. The treatment itself she was worried about but it wasn't too bad because the nurses were so good and they were able to find her vein in one go. Usually they have hard time finding her veins so she was happy about that. She doesn't have a port or picc line. Today is just second day - hope she doesn't have it too bad. I have heard that day 3 to day 7 are worst. Is that right???????

HEY SARAH,  I see your in New Braunfels.   I'm here in Austin. Were do you go for chemo?  You're right it was beautiful here in central Texas!!!   Patricia 

Hi Sarah,  I too had neutrpenia.  I developed an infection and fever for 3 days.  My onc gave me antibiotics. I'm better now accept I am afraid to go to the grocery store.  Friday is my 2nd tx.  Maybe I can see my grandson this weekend.  He's 3.   

Thats good there's a Cancer Center there in New Braunfels. Walking is the best thing you can do right now.  I've always jogged, but since I have these expanders I'm afraid to, so I walk everyday.  it is good for the bones and it helps if I start feeling down in the dumps.

Mela, I hope everything went well for you today.   Patricia

Hi,

I was dx 10/16/08 with IDC stage II, triple neagative, 1/7 nodes +.  I am having my first of 4 AC tx's in 2 hours. which will be followed by 12 weekly tx's of Taxol and then bilateral mastectomy.  Honestly, I'm just grateful to finally be starting tx. I (like all of you, I'm sure) have spent so much time getting diagnostic tests done these last few weeks, that I'm looking forward to getting on with the fight and taking control of something!

I feel pretty good at the moment, because I really believe You only get what you can handle!!  With support, we can handle anything.

Thanks to all of you for sharing your stories.

Good luck, Be well.

Kelli