Anybody by chance started TCH treatment this week?

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Gottagetthruit
Gottagetthruit Member Posts: 4
edited June 2014 in Managing Side Effects of Breast Cancer and Its Treatment

I'm feeling awful, & have been since day 3. This is the 3rd day of feeling like this, & I'm just wondering if I'll ever be better!! Since this is my first time, I have no idea what to expect, but I sure know I don't want to feel like this - no energy, sore throat, can't do much of anything - for much longer!!

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  • dlb823
    dlb823 Member Posts: 9,430
    edited February 2012

    Sorry you haven't had any responses yet.  Although I had TC, I'm stopping to bump your thread for you.  My "bad" days also hit the 3rd day (or late the 2nd day) after my infusion and lasted for 3 or 4 days, which is fairly common.  

    One thing you might do is click on the Forum Index above, then scroll down to the Chemotherapy Forum.  Click on that, and you'll find many active threads.  There should be one for women starting chemo in February, which would be a perfect one for you to join for information and support!  I was in the Aug 08 chemo group, and I don't think I could have gotten through it without that daily support from others going through the same thing!

    Glad you've found BCO, and hang in there!  There's light at the end of the tunnel.  I promise!    (((Hugs)))  Deanna 

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  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 17,186
    edited February 2012

    I had TCH over a year ago. I had chemo on Tuesday, Thursday I started to feel crappy through Sunday my first round. Part of it was that nuelasta shot. That isn't as bad the next time around. After that my bad days were Thursday Friday and Saturday.

    Check out this thread: taxotere,carboplatin and herceptin. All us TCH people are there. We can give you pointers on how to handle certain SE.

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  • corkins
    corkins Member Posts: 5
    edited February 2012

    I started TCH x 6 rounds on Feb 20th.  First days were ok.  Had indigestion on day 3-4.  Now stomach just feels full all the time like I ate too much (haven't eaten much at all).  No nausea.  Energy level is normal.  Chemo treatments are every 3 weeks mercifully.  Still have my hair, but it's still early! 

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  • Msbelle
    Msbelle Member Posts: 235
    edited February 2012

    I started first round 2/23. I still feel weak. No energy! I cycle every 3 weeks. Not looking forward to next dose. I am also still sore from double mastectomy/reconstruction. Everyone says it will get better....I'm waiting!

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  • christina0001
    christina0001 Member Posts: 1,491
    edited February 2012

    Come join us in the February 2012 thread under the Chemo forum!!!

    I had my first treatment two weeks ago, and that whole first week was rough. At the end of day #7 I started to feel better.

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  • pinkpeonies
    pinkpeonies Member Posts: 2
    edited March 2012

    Had my first treatment yesterday 2/29/12 and it went fine - I had lots of energy after the treatment and still feel ok this morning.  They told me to expect flu like symptoms but to take tylenol.  I also have multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia so I may just be used to the aches and pains.  Be sure to eat frequent small meals throughout the day it really helps with nausea.  Also has your oncologist put you on any steroids - they really help with energy levels.  I take 4 mg the day before and day of and they infuse another 20 mg with treatment.  Everyone reacts differently to treatment but I hope you are feeling better soon.

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  • RhondaKennedy
    RhondaKennedy Member Posts: 11
    edited April 2012

    I feel awful and it's day ten! Nausea meds not working and zero energy! Best Wishes let Me know if anyone has help, thanks! I am ready to throw in towel after first round!

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