Starting Chemo in December 2013

Holli, I had my first taxol on a Thursday and the naulasta on Friday. The pain started on Saturday afternoon, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday were almost unbearable. My pain is in my legs, hips and pelvic area and nothing seemed to help and I was afraid to soak in the tub in case my legs wouldn't let me get out. When I went for blood work the following Thursday I spoke to my MO and she ordered me some pain meds which I haven't taken yet. The pelvic pain went away by that Wed and although I still have some leg pain it is tolerable with regular tylenol. I read in a couple of posts that the second one and now even the third one is not so bad. I do take tylenol PM which helps the pain and helps me to sleep. I feel you...I thought I was going out of my mind with the pain!!!

DJJ, I love your story about your date...gives me hope that there are men out there that will not be put off knowing about my cancer.

Mikesgirl, I am so happy for you!!! One by one we will all be posting our last chemo day soon. I remember back in December writing my first post and thinking there was not going to be an end to any of this. I did chemo first so I still will have a ways to go before I am completely finished but getting chemo done will be one giant step!!!!

sharing an anti cancer smoothie recipe that I make a lot

1 cup blueberries

1/2 cup strawberries or other fruit

1 cup pomegrante juice

1 tbl flax seed

2-4 cups greens like spinach, kale or swiss chard

2-3 tlbs of yogurt

Chop and blend, makes about 3 servings, add 1/2 cup water if too thick

The pomegrante juice is strong and takes away the green taste

I'm done!!!!!!!!So excited I can't stand it.

Congrats!!!! 

mikesgirl- big high five, so glad to hear as people finish up the nasty chemo.  Wishing you back to your new normal soon. 

Mikesgirl-you did it! whoo-hoo!

Leealice, still looking for hair, but not yet. I think I may feel a few stubbles, but it's hard to tell, as I never went completely bald and have straggles left.

neskir, I'm glad you are feeling better. I hope you can move on without too much trouble. I am sure it's hard, since this has consumed your life for so long. I bought a book "Picking up the Pieces", that I am planning to read. I guess we are never really the same again. I'm sure you will be an inspiration to those who know and love you! Keep us posted on your progress.

((HUGS))

Thank you ladies.  I seriously was doing a happy dance all night.  I can't wait for you all to experience this feeling.  It will be over before you know it.  When I was almost done, there was a man and woman who sat down across from me.  My bag beeped because it was empty.  I took a picture of it because it was the last one.  The lady said, "oh, does it beep when it's done?" to the man.  He said yes.  I smiled and she said "this is his last time."  My sister said "this is hers too."  I high fived him (In the air.) He looked so happy as I'm sure I did.  When you start this shit coaster, you feel like it will never end.  When it does.....well, there aren't words to accurately describe it.  You'll see.

Neskir....It was so good to here from you.  I miss you.  What's life like a month or so later?  Energy?  taste buds? 

Kimmie....WOOOOHOOOO!!!!  Today's the day.  I will be thinking of you.  You rock.  I am happy to be your friend.  Hugs!!!!!!

Had a last minute appointment with my MO this morning.  My feet kept me up all night with pulsating pain.  She is lowering my last 5 doses of Taxol.  She says that it will in no way affect the outcome of my treatment.  Then she said if lowering the Taxol dose doesn't work for my feet we may stop my last few treatments, have my lumpectomy and then finish the last chemos after surgery.  NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!  I can't imagine stopping chemo, feeling good and then having to go back to finish up four chemos and losing what hair has grown back.  Losing my hair twice!!! Absolutely NOT!!!!! She said she wants to avoid that because it is very emotional and she understands how much it means to finsh chemo.  Again I say, NOOOOOOOOOOOO! Not doing it! NOT!!! I have five left and I want them done! To think about stopping and starting again makes me want to curl up in a ball and hide.  Fingers crossed that lowering the dose will give my feet some relief.  End rant.....

DJJ, wow, sorry you are having to deal with this! I hope and pray that lowering the dose is the solution.  Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Neskir99- i can't wait to be a month out... That's right about when I will start rads 

dj - my dose was lowered a little bit too due to neuropathy... My feet aren't paining though... I hope it resolves itself as I agree starting and stoping and Starting would be Brutal... I cannot see that happening. 

Kim....I am over the moon excited for you!!!!!! Congrats!

Kim- absolutely love the sign. Did the nurses ring bells for you also?  

DJJ-  hope the reduced dose will do the trick.  I would be totally freaked out to have to interrupt chemo and the restart it.  Are you taking any supplements like B6 or L glutamine? 

Barbara

I did get to hit the symbol like a drum symbol but it stood up... I hit it as hard as I could !!!!!!!   side effects one last time......... then onto radiation, I am still kind of in shock that its done..

hi, yes energy is coming back, taste buds are good.  Although, mine really only changed my chemo week, except for things making me gag.

I still can't drink plain water or ginger ale.

My MO said it takes as long to get back to normal from DX.  I was diagnosed late Sept. So give myself 6 months.

Awesome Kimmie!!  Feels good:)

There is an end, we will all get there!

congrats!!!!!!! Kimmie and mikesgirl! So happy for you!! Kimmie, love the sign! 

Djj, hope your feel get better after lowering dosage. I am sure herceptin will do its job anyway. 

Hugs to everybody!