beginning chemo May 2010

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patricia48
patricia48 Member Posts: 121
edited June 2014 in Managing Side Effects of Breast Cancer and Its Treatment
beginning chemo May 2010
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  • patricia48
    patricia48 Member Posts: 121
    edited May 2010

    I am looking for women who have just started chemotherapy.  I had my first session on May 21st, and I will be on a every two week schedule, if my white blood cells cooperate.  I would like to talk with others who are beginning this journey

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  • Sandeew18
    Sandeew18 Member Posts: 7
    edited June 2010

    Hi Patricia - I start chemo next week and I think will be going every 3rd week.  How are you feeling from the first round?  What kind of chemo are you on and for how long?  Sandee

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  • packjen
    packjen Member Posts: 281
    edited June 2010

    Ladies,

    There is a long thread of women who began Chemo in May.  Please join us at:

    http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/69/topic/751649?page=19#post_1863033

     you will find many wonderful and helpful women there.

    Jen

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  • Barbarjud
    Barbarjud Member Posts: 15
    edited June 2010

    Hi Patricia,

    I had my first chemo treatment (ACT) this past Monday, June 7.  Today, Saturday, I couldn't get out of the house I was so tired.  I thought the worst day was going to be this past Thursday (and it was) I spent all day in bed, sleeping.

    I cried for myself tonight.  So much that lies ahead.  I know I'm just having a bad day.  I'm sure tomorrow will be better.

    You?

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  • flopsy
    flopsy Member Posts: 365
    edited June 2010

    Dear Patricia,

    I was diagnosed in May with breast cancer similar to your diagnosis.  I am scheduled for 1st chemo tx 6/30/10.  I am going to be having adriamycin and cytoxan for 4 treatments every 2 wks for 8 wks.  I will then have 4 treatments every 3 wks for 12 wks of Taxotere.  That is a total of 5 mths chemo.  I must say that my oncologist plan for treatment really knocked me for a loop.  I have the more uncommon form of breast cancer in that it is invasive lobular and 5 lymph nodes involved that we know of.  I would like to know how you are doing up to now.  Any advice to someone that is beginning this trip soon?

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