Starting chemo November 2012

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  • Loafer
    Loafer Member Posts: 121
    edited December 2012

    Hi Luvbugs - I have had no problems eating - so my weight is back to normal levels. After the infusion, I don't take any steroids so I'm not experiencing the puffiness you mention. One day is steroids, staying up all night, and eating everything in site, is quite enough for me! My onc told me they were only necessary for nausea which I'm not experiencing - thankfully!!



    Yes, my hair is growing in with lots of grey.



    Hugs and good luck to all you ladies!

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  • txjunebug
    txjunebug Member Posts: 212
    edited December 2012

    Antibiotics are a wonderful thing!  Woke up this morning feeling better.  DH still wants me to rest and not wear myself out.  Wondering with the past week of low energy, UTI, tingling soreness in the feet and hands, sinus issues, and severe body aches what to expect with treatment #3.  Anyone else had round 3 of CT and is it as bad as what the doctor and nurse are warning me???  AFter this week, I'm almost afraid of round 3. 

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  • keetmom
    keetmom Member Posts: 432
    edited December 2012

    Loafer--your hair is growing back even while on chemo? my head is SO patchy...lost most of it but there is places it is still there...I am SO hopping I am not sick the next 2 weeks so  can get through the holidays and enjoy them as much as possible...Cycle 1 I felt a bit icky for about a week which will take me to Christmas day...But I will start on the prilosec right away after and hopefully take care of that!  Really want Tuesday over with! my main SE right now is Im tired...cant imagine how I will be in 6 weeks!

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  • 5LuvBugs
    5LuvBugs Member Posts: 506
    edited December 2012

    Junebug I'm anxious to hear about round 3 also.maybe we will be ok take our mess, drink water, sleep....

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  • Dakota212
    Dakota212 Member Posts: 1,153
    edited December 2012

    Loafer-

    My eyelashes started to fall out :( I have been using fake eyelashes too!! Why not right?

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  • macyhen111
    macyhen111 Member Posts: 754
    edited December 2012

    Does anyone know the side effects from Taxol? I start tomorrow?

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2012

    Macyhen~I don't start taxol for several weeks, but I do know, it tends to be harder on the bladder, so by all means, drink, drink, drink those fluids.



    I've heard that the taxanes are a little easier than the Adria/cytoxan.



    I'll see if I can find out more for you.



    Blessings

    Paula

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  • michellej1980
    michellej1980 Member Posts: 342
    edited December 2012

    Tricia - Neulasta is a one-off shot per cycle. Neupogen is similar but is given for several days per cycle. Not sure how docs decide which to do but it's quite normal to have seven shots of Neupogen per cycle. I used Neupogen years ago and had it for several days in a row. Don't know if Neulasta existed then...



    It's seems lots of us are approaching chemo #3 and are nervous. Fingers crossed we do okay!

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  • txjunebug
    txjunebug Member Posts: 212
    edited December 2012

    5Luvbugs - I've been really tired with round 2 so I'm thinking round 3 will mean I will become a shut in.  I made a batch of Christmas cookies but only got as far as baking them.  Decorating will have to wait until after I take a nap or another day.  Thinking I'm getting neuropathy in my heels.  They're red, tingling and feel asleep when I walk.  Just read on cancer.org that if it is in the feet to stay off of them as much as possible. 

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  • Dakota212
    Dakota212 Member Posts: 1,153
    edited December 2012

    I am curious also. I have my last A/C Thursday then on to taxol. I am more tired this time but doable.

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  • macyhen111
    macyhen111 Member Posts: 754
    edited December 2012

    Thanks soteria, I would like to travel to Calif to see my daughter, son and grand kids.. I just hope I don't have too many bad se 's that will make me to sick to go.

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  • Kaelia
    Kaelia Member Posts: 163
    edited January 2014

    Hi Ladies, I hope you don't mind me chiming in. I've been a stalker for a few weeks now :) and I can relate to your posts because I started chemo in November as well. I am a little anxious about round #3 too like 5luvbugs -which will be in 3 days for me. Just like Loafer, my weight is normal and I occasionally drink some "Ensure" to not lose weight. My eyebrows are definitely thining and my eyelashes too. I fill in the eyebrows with a crayon but I have no idea what to do with my disappearing eyelashes. Has any of you bought any eyelashes yet and where did you get them? Good luck to all you for the coming chemos!

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  • milkyway2
    milkyway2 Member Posts: 259
    edited December 2012

    I m having problem in driving. And cant concentrate. So i would thing twice even go to wall mart espacially at night. I thing i need to check my eyes or i dont know is it the side effect of chemo

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2012

    Milkyway~Yes you can have vision problems with chemo, but its temporary, so don't go to the eye doctor for new glasses or anything like that. It will take care of itself.



    Blessings

    Paula

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  • Traii
    Traii Member Posts: 1,138
    edited December 2012

    Girls, please don't stress over Chemo # 3.

    I am day 5 and I'm feeling myself again apart from my tongue 'furry' feeling which I'm sure you all had with round 1 & 2.

    Was a little more fatiqued but nothing other than usual.......just start the count down until you're finished with your treatment...I'm half way there now.....finished Tax and now onto another regime which am hoping will be less SE's than Tax as I'm not liking my tingling feet which I had with Round 2.

    Just remember, this all too shall pass and you can do it :)

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  • txjunebug
    txjunebug Member Posts: 212
    edited December 2012

    For those of you that find your wig is a little tight, I got this hint from the wig boutique and it worked.

    Put a towel over the styrofoam head. Pin it if necessary.  Wet down the outside edge of the cap part of the wig.  Stretch the wig over the towel covered head and let dry for 24 hours. 

    My wig did not have adjustable straps on the part that goes over the forehead and was rubbing about a 1 inch red spot on my forehead.  Put wig on today and it finally feels like it really fits.

    Good news today - I pulled out an A on my American Literature paper and managed to get a B for the course.  Laughing   Happy girl!!!

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  • Eleni
    Eleni Member Posts: 130
    edited December 2012

    Eyelashes: I used to draw dots with an eyeliner the previous time. It didn't occur to me to buy fake ones. But the eyeliner worked, it just made it look a little normal.

    Vision problems: I don't think it's a SE of the chemo but more of the other medicines we get together with the chemo. Not being able to concentrate IS a side effect of chemo. Ask your onc doctor or nurse about the concentration problem. 

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  • macyhen111
    macyhen111 Member Posts: 754
    edited December 2012

    High everyone I am finally getting my first chemo treatment now.I have had my steroids and benedryl and am now getting my first dose of Taxol. I am so glad to now have a fighting chance to kick this cancer's behind (ass). Yayyyyyyyy

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  • maryah930
    maryah930 Member Posts: 322
    edited December 2012

    Hi Macy - good luck!  I remember feeling the same way about the first chemo: Hah BC, now it's my chance to kick your ass!

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  • txjunebug
    txjunebug Member Posts: 212
    edited December 2012

    Good luck Macy !!  Remember to drink lots of water.  Keep us posted on how you're doing.Laughing

    Nurse said it is neuropathy in the feet. Suggested taking vitamin B6 but that's there is not much else I can do.  If it gets too bad they may delay or reduce dosage for next chemo.  Anyone else having tingling in the feet or hands?

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  • Traii
    Traii Member Posts: 1,138
    edited December 2012

    Txjunebug i have neuropathy on feet...it was soo severe chemo #2. Lasted 7 days all my on said was moisturise every hour!



    It did get better. Im day 7 post chemo #3 i iced my feet that time and hands again and i must say they are much better just feet are peeling now but would rather that hey !

    Hope the tingling eases for you.

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  • txjunebug
    txjunebug Member Posts: 212
    edited December 2012

    Traii - did you ice your feet during your chemo treatment?  I was wondering if icing it would help as they feel hot right now.

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  • Traii
    Traii Member Posts: 1,138
    edited December 2012

    Yes i did only for chemo #3 thought I'd give it a try :)

    Mine were really hot too....just keep moisturising hun and I took panadol too which eased the pain.

    I have an almost 3 year old I couldnt sit down and rest them much...lol

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  • txjunebug
    txjunebug Member Posts: 212
    edited December 2012

    Thanks Traii --  I've been using Aquaphor on them each night.  I'm going to try the icing them on the 27th. 

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  • Traii
    Traii Member Posts: 1,138
    edited December 2012

    Ive just been using this olive oil cream on hand and feet!

    Make sure ice is on top of feet and under on balls and toes bits more :) Good Luck for the 27th....hope the ice does its trick :)

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  • BetNY22
    BetNY22 Member Posts: 80
    edited December 2012

    Hi Ladies, its been a while. I have been reading your posts but haven't posted. I am day 5 from AC #2...this treatment was harder than the first on me. I have some nausea, a headache and fatigue (still working) but overall the only real complaint is this hair loss. I knew I would lose it, I think about it constantly, this is the horrible to me, worst than losing the breast, I am not taking this good- I wish someone could put me to sleep and wake me up when my hair regrows- I know it sounds so petty and vain but I can't help but feel this way. I hope everyone has minimal side effects

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  • pands
    pands Member Posts: 80
    edited December 2012

    betny22 - i am so sorry that you feel that way about your hair...just remember it will grow back..i just buzzed mine off an hour ago and boy does it feel better...it doesnt hurt anymore...it was actually freeing....please make sure you drink lots of water...water ....water....it sure does help even the minimal se..

    ps  .changed my pic to my new gi jane look...

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  • macyhen111
    macyhen111 Member Posts: 754
    edited December 2012

    Finished my first chemo earlier today. I feel pretty good so far a slight headache but otherwise I feel good. Praying that they all go like this one did. Dr. also approved me to go on road trip to Lost Angeles to see my grandbabies for Xmas.

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  • txjunebug
    txjunebug Member Posts: 212
    edited December 2012

    BetNY - It helped me when I finally buzzed it too.  I think each of us has to get to a certain point where we accept it.  I still look in the mirror and think  is that me??  But then I remind myself my bald head is a sign that the drugs are doing what they should.  It's kicking cancer's butt!!!

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  • politicomama
    politicomama Member Posts: 187
    edited December 2012

    BetNY the week after I buzzed mine it sucked, but like everything else I am starting to get used to it.  I even drove home from a work thing wigless today.  It still sucks, but I deal with it most days.  The worst of AC three has been fatigue and what I am referring to as chemo cough. I'm not sick per say, just can't get rid of the cough and runny nose.

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