Taxotere/Cytoxan starting July 2011

Hello, I am starting 4 rounds of T/C in two weeks. Feeling very nervous about it of course. I had a local recurrence after 2 years. I didn't have chemo or radiation back then, but I had double mastectomy. Took Tamoxifen for 2 years (no side effects whatsoever just few hot flashes.. ) 

I am not happy to be back on this site, but glad you ladies are here sharing your experience. Take care!

Hello everyone I am still around. Had alot of trouble with number 3 of my adriamycin/cytoxin chemo treatment. I just was not bouncing back physically or mentally.My oncologist had no interest in my problems. I thought I was literally losing my mind. I switched oncologists to a wonderful man who could hear the terror in my voice that I just can't do any more chemo treatments. So sympathetic, he said I would not even dream of of making you go through anymore with your side effects! I just finished 33 rads, skin held up very well because I had to take about 5 days off for personal reasons. Made them up at the end. Getting  a pet scan on Monday,had mammogram and ultrasound in november all good. Will be starting Arimidex this week. Hope everything goes well. Glad to see  everyone is doing great, this truely was an amazing message board!

Hi TheaterCat - great to hear from you and glad you are done and feeling better.  It is so important to have doctors and a whole team that you can trust.  Be well!

Hey, ladies!  I'm back . . . I have hair. It is pixie style. All of you look so cute with yours.  I hate mine. I still won't go out without the wig. I am feeling good - almost like I never had any treatments. Hubby and I are going snow skiing at Taos ski Valley, NM next week. So excited! And I may get brave and go wigless. I am glad to hear everyone is doing well. I started Tamoxifen on 12/13. Absolutely no side effects. I have started a good workout program and try eating better. First mammo and checkup in on 3/20/12.

Ladyboss, glad to get your update and health tip. Have a great time skiing! It's an opportunity to go wig-less because nobody jnpknows what you used to look like.



Frances, nice to hear that you are doing well.



Have a nice weekend all.

rossileo/phillybird: so good to hear from you. BC is in the back of my mind all the time, but I am not going to let it vapor-lock me. I went wig-less the entire time I was in in New Mexico. It was quite liberating. I am work today - without the wig. I am not having any residual effects from treatment - thank God. I have no chemo curls. My hair has always been fine and straight. I don't think that has changed. I did not gain any weight during treatment, but I started looking "puffy". Got to work on that. I still work out every day. I just need to watch my calories as well. Love you guys!  -  Diana

Diana,

You look fab!! So glad you are doing well.

Robin

I have had two haircuts as well. My stylist says to keep trimming, and it will come back thick and gorgeous. So far she is right. It is THICK! I have been told I look younger as well. I like that! You are so right - live for today and enjoy life now. Frances - Have fun in Hong Kong! - Diana

I hear the curls eventually go away. I don't have any. I plan to keep my hair short, so I may never know if I would have some curls. - Diana 

All the best ladyboss! I am dancing as my tumor markers are all within range and my liver functions are good. Onco is happy to report I am doing well.

Keep dancing, Frances!  Stay in touch. I think about you ladies all the time.

I think the mammo went OK. They made me stay until the radiologist looked at my pictures - in case she wanted additional tests. She didn't, so I guess that means they looked OK.  

Oh - and Frances - congratulations to you as well!!

Diana, sorry for the late post but this is good news!



Theatercat-- yes I am on arimidex. Started right after I finished radiation so it's been just over three months. So far no really obvious side effects.