Starting Chemo June 2013!?!?!

Hi alibeth

I know my dear that your scarred we all are to begin with as its the unknow. You have done the best thing by joining this community as all the women here are supportive and willing to share thier experiences with you the good and bad and how best to cope. Its as the saying goes "until you have walked in my shoes!".

Its best to try and identify what it is your scarred of and I can assure you that someone would have experienced it and will get back to you with some good advice. I myself am gripped with fear and I take a deep breath and just breath through it. I am also inspired and have hope renewed when I  read the discussions on survivors . I would recommend you view it to.  im happy to share my experience with you if you like.

I also will be starting chemo June 4, four treatments AC every two weeks then four taxol having a port put in this Friday

Add me to the June list also. This will be my second time doing the lovely chemo dance! I do remember how scared I was during my first treatment. It is the fear of the unknown. No one can really tell you how it will affect you as our bodies all react differently. The main thing is to take your medication and stay in tune with your body. Don't be afraid to ask questions and utilize your support system.

I had a port before and will get one this time also. Although I must admit I am a baby with any sort of needle sticks so I have to get the numbing cream to apply ahead of time.

Let's support each other and we can get through this together!

Good luck ladies! I finished chemo a year ago this week. It wasn't easy, but it was definitely doable, especially with the support of all the amazing people here. You can do it too! 

Just had lunch with my Bosom Buddies.  It is great to talk to women that have been through this.  I got a lot of advice for next Wednesday, my day to start chemo.  Getting more nervous the closer it gets.  Never very far from my mind.

Get a good book that is not scary or traumatizing.  Nice relaxing music to listen to.  Drink lots of water. And, because I am 2 1/2 hours from home to pack an overnight bag, just in case needed.

Bunny~~Usually when you get that bad headache after chemo it's from running the meds too quickly. Ask the infusion nurse to slow it down.

After my first 2 AC infusions I had headaches. I thought it was from some of the pre-meds, but when I mentioned it to the nurse, she said it was the infusion needing slowed down. I never had a headache after that.



Paula

I am also doing chemo every 21 days for 4 times.  I have a port.  It was reccommended by MO.  My veins collapse are very hard to use.  The port will be used for all of my blood work. I am glad to only have 1 stick each time.  I agree 4 times is more than I want to do also

Hi

Good luck Carla, im due to meet my dr on the 5th June. I think I will be having 6 sessions, im uncertain if they will be recommending port and also the chemo drugs I will be on.

I will keep you all informed as I im sure I will be seeking your advice and support.

Carla do let us know how your first session goes. I will be praying for you x

Thanks Netter for your info. I have posted in my profile so hopefully I did it right.

Had my first treatment on Wenesday the 29th. Went pretty well. No allergic reactions. Finding it hard to drink 12 glasses of fluid the first 3 days but it is doable. Haven't had nausea. Only problem is funny taste in my mouth. I also got sore legs today when

I went for a 2 block walk. Subsided after I rested. I think it was from extra fluid from combination of I.V. Fluids, steroids, and fluid I drank. Normally I can walk for 2 miles but I guess might have to do shorter walks for awhile.

Hi Ladies - I'm happy to be a part of this group...oh wait, no I'm not : )

I start CMF next Thursday. Once every two weeks for 8 treatments. From what my doctor told me it seems like it's a piece of cake, however, from what I hear from others and on these boards, I question that. Is it possible no one complains to their oncologist - or at least this one? Hmmmm, we shall see. I'm just happy that my nodes were negative (just found out today) and that I can start this soon (sooner I start, sooner I finish). I was originally diagnosed with DCIS so did not foresee this. Now that it's here, I just want to get it over with.  One of my new BC support buddies who went through ACT told me "Chemo is your friend that helps fight the cancer and then you never want to see them again." I'm going to try not to hate it because I know it's fighting the cancer (which I'm also trying not to hate).

I really should get to sleep : )

Nice meeting you all!

Good luck girlls!

I'm due to start sometime after the 14 June. I will keep you posted and also to compare notes. I pray that chemo is as kind to us as possible with as a few side effects as possible.

Trm~~You'll be amazed how quickly that steroid will take care of that poison ivy. It's like a miracle drug for that.



Paula

Hi all had my port put in today and will be having my 1st chemo treatment Tuesday. Port placement wasn't bad a little sore tonight. Hoping chemo goes as well