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  • JennaJMU
    JennaJMU Member Posts: 97
    edited June 2013

    Seebha, some people have been told to flush the toilet twice after using if you share a bathroom with others. You'll see that the Adriamycin (if you get it) comes right out in the urine. Other than that I make no special concessions for having a little one. I kiss her on the cheek more often than lips if she has a runny nose, etc because you are more susceptible to infection. Unfortunately yesterday she was perfectly fine, we shared a straw, and 2 hours later she wakes up with a scorching fever!! Ugh! Hope I don't get it!! You won't be in bed all day, you will have good days and bad days. I recommend a nap every day at least.

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  • Alibeths
    Alibeths Member Posts: 656
    edited June 2013

    Thx!!! Anything special you bring to chemo day???

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  • Doragirl34
    Doragirl34 Member Posts: 49
    edited June 2013

    Just chiming in....my advice is to not get so caught up in thinking about how you'll feel. I devoted so much energy on dreading it. I say just go with it and make NO plans. That's the one thing I did. I am an overcommitted woman, so for my chemo I committed to not a single engagement. Not only did it help me rest more, but it helped me mentally.



    I wish you the very best, and take all the meds, even when you don't feel sick. They make you sleepy but it's worth it.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2013

    As far as what to bring - you can choose to make it your own quiet time with a book, your ipod, and/or a nap. Or you can bring a partner or friend to keep you company. My husband came to most of my treatments and we brought simple games to play that didn't require too much energy. Make sure to have a sweatshirt on hand - as I think most chemo rooms are cold. And bring some snacks too.

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  • Alibeths
    Alibeths Member Posts: 656
    edited June 2013

    Rachel I used to live in manayunk.

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  • rachel22
    rachel22 Member Posts: 54
    edited June 2013

    Alibeths, I used to live in Roxborough and went to Manayunk all the time :) Such a fun place!

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  • Alibeths
    Alibeths Member Posts: 656
    edited June 2013

    i know!! I used to work @ Johnny Mananas!!!  We usually go up to Philly for the summer (live in FLA now), but thanks to chemo, we will b here....GOOD LUCK to YOU!!  xoxoxo

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  • BethCon1
    BethCon1 Member Posts: 132
    edited June 2013

    Another 30 something checking in. I was diganosed last year at 32, I'm 33 now and still on herceptin and just started tamoxifen. I'm married and I have an 8 yr old boy and a soon to be ::gulp:: 13 yr old girl.

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  • Shari0707
    Shari0707 Member Posts: 448
    edited June 2013

    31 here!

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  • Alibeths
    Alibeths Member Posts: 656
    edited June 2013

    31??? OMG. How u feeling!??

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  • rachel22
    rachel22 Member Posts: 54
    edited June 2013

    Hi BethCon1! Congrats on almost being done with active treatment!! Hope you're feeling good and enjoying the summer.

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  • Alibeths
    Alibeths Member Posts: 656
    edited June 2013

    Good luck next week!!

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  • CLYDAY
    CLYDAY Member Posts: 81
    edited June 2013

    Hi Ladies...I thought I had posted on here but maybe not!  I was diagnosed at 31 in Sept 12'. Did 4 Dose Dense/AC followed by 12 weekly Taxol.  Finished chemo the end of Feb and had BMX beginning of April.  I had an excellent response to chemo but because of my age and being Triple Neg I decided to do radiation as well.  I am at the end of my 3rd week of RADS and all is good so far...just a little fatigue and missing my family so much!  My treatment is 4 hours from home so I have to stay here all week and go home on the weekends...sorry we have to share this common bond but glad to know I am not alone!!

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  • Forgiven4ever
    Forgiven4ever Member Posts: 4
    edited June 2013

    I just wanted to say Hi and let Jenna and Rachel know that my diagnosis is close to theirs and I had the same treatments last year..It actually wasnt too bad and I continued to work and have 4 children 12,10,7, and 6 years old at the time...Have faith and focus on the positive not the negative!

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  • Alibeths
    Alibeths Member Posts: 656
    edited June 2013

    Why rads??

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  • Shari0707
    Shari0707 Member Posts: 448
    edited June 2013

    I feel ok somedays scared

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  • rachel22
    rachel22 Member Posts: 54
    edited June 2013

    Hi Forgiven4ever! Thanks for the encouragement, it's great to hear from others who got through treatment with young children. Definitely focusing on the positive, I think it helps!



    I start chemo on Monday and I'm ready to get this show on the road.

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  • raindeer1217
    raindeer1217 Member Posts: 90
    edited June 2013

    Hello young warriors. I am 36 was DX in March, 1.98cm ER/PR+ her2- grade 3. Stage 1b. One dr says stage II one says Ib doesn't matter really. Same treatment.



    8 days out from my 1st a/c dense dose treatment. So far so good. Standard side effects nothing unbearable or unmanageable.



    Glad I found this thread today it's bitter sweet seeing others my age dealing with the same.



    Curious though why my Dr is only giving 4 taxol treatments following a/c as I am seeing many woman my age getting more treatments. Wonder if I should question this second course?



    Any suggestions?



    -rain

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2013

    Raindeer - I was 37 at diagnosis. I got four dose dense AC followed by only 4 taxol too. I started herceptin with my taxol. Not sure why some get more taxols. Chemo with kids is doable ladies. Not fun - but doable for sure. Good luck!

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  • Shari0707
    Shari0707 Member Posts: 448
    edited June 2013

    12 taxol weekly equal 4 every other week.. Equals to same dosage... Just weekly is. Less at a time Bc I was going to di 4 bi weekly then opted for weekly.. Less side effects

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  • raindeer1217
    raindeer1217 Member Posts: 90
    edited June 2013

    Shari- I didn't know that about taxol. Thank you this site has proven to be endless help support and education.

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  • Alibeths
    Alibeths Member Posts: 656
    edited June 2013

    Can someone explain what the article about taxol is?? I can't find it!!! Thanks!

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  • Shari0707
    Shari0707 Member Posts: 448
    edited June 2013

    Glad I can help

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  • Shari0707
    Shari0707 Member Posts: 448
    edited June 2013

    I don't know the article

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  • raindeer1217
    raindeer1217 Member Posts: 90
    edited June 2013

    Nor do I, sorry there is do much when you search taxol.

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  • Alibeths
    Alibeths Member Posts: 656
    edited June 2013

    Someone mentioned it on a earlier post. I can't find it!!

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  • honeybunny96
    honeybunny96 Member Posts: 120
    edited June 2013

    new here and I am 37.  Just had a bilateral mastectomy 3 weeks ago.  Waiting to hear from oncology to find out what the next step is.... Chemo or not .  I hope to connect with someone who's going through similar things as me. Trying to stay positive in all this, just some day's its really really hard.  

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  • Doragirl34
    Doragirl34 Member Posts: 49
    edited June 2013

    Honeybunny'



    I had my bilateral mastectomies, chemo and now tamoxifen. Let me tell you, it is still very hard. Sometimes I think this isn't really happening to me, but it is.

    It does get easier to cope with but new things always arise. Keep you head up, and think positive thoughts.

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  • rachel22
    rachel22 Member Posts: 54
    edited June 2013

    Hi Honeybunny. Hope you're healing well from your surgery. This is a great thread with wonderful support. Stay positive!

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  • honeybunny96
    honeybunny96 Member Posts: 120
    edited June 2013

    hi ladies thanks for the warm welcome.  I should get a call in the next 48 hours from the cancer centre to book an appt to talk to an oncologist.  *sigh* I had waiting.

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