Chemo in June 2015

Shelly, From what I know, you are OK with a temp under 100.4, although once mine went to 100 and Instsrted to worry. But, then it went back down. Lucky you, no problems with the first week! Did you have the Neulasta shot?

Swish and spit with soda and salt water for mouth issues. I do that ever 2 hours during the fist 8 - 10 days. Take it easy. This is strong medicine.

Cannot believe you are working! WOW

As for bike riding, do what your body can. I got slower, but was able to continue, just way slower and less hills. but your legs should come back once treatment ends. I am not all the way back, but see tremendous improvement, and it has only been three weeks since last infusion. Still doing Herceptin, but that doesn't seem to make as big of an impact

I had my first TC treatment on Thursday, June 18. The whole thing took about 5 1/2 hours. So far I'm doing real well and keep waiting for the side effects to kick in. I took Claritin Friday morning before my Neulasta shot and each morning since. Had achy legs last night and over night but a couple of extra strength Tylenol are enough to keep the ache at bay.

Nausea hasn't been a problem. I've taken a Compazine a couple of times, when I thought I was starting to feel a little "off", but I'm not sure I even needed it. I've gotten my 10,000 steps in consistently and I'm drinking a minimum of 100 oz of water daily. I zap the water in my Sodastream and drink it with lemon slices. Very refreshing and easy to drink!

The kids(daughter, 25 and son, 19) will be here this afternoon for a backyard BBQ for Father's Day. I made a big batch of baked beans last night, just in case I couldn't tolerate the smell of the frying bacon this morning! They smelled scrumptious!

Happy Father's Day everyone. Do something special for the fathers in your life that are caring for you during this journey! We can do this!

Our June group is so upbeat and positive! I love it!

Steph, pretty similar for me--no nausea, some bone pain, some other SEs but nothing too bad. I felt worse than you after my first TC, though--flu-y. It was better each time around.

If this is useful information, my hair never entirely dropped on TC and it started growing out a week after my last TC. Some may drop about 3 weeks after, but it's good to see it again!

(Visiting from the April Chemo group)

Daylily15, you rock with a Mohawk! Haven't seen those since my young punk(ish) days...and coffee with dad sounds nice. Mine is far so coffee with hubbie was as close as I came.

ThecallmeC, that 100 ounces is my goal, good for you! I always end up with about 55...

I think my chemo brain is here, I almost wrote my maiden name on something, and I've been married almost 18 years.

So far since Thursday I've been fatigued, weird tummy, and constipated...bought OTC senna, 3 pills cleared that up. I have fingers crossed I can manage the gym tomorrow. Sleep well.

Great picture, Eaglemom!!!

Today is one week since my first A/C treatment. I've still been feeling really good. I'm a bit tired this morning but I think that is just normal Monday tired with no connection to the treatment.

I was soooo happy that I felt good all weekend and we were able to have a really nice Father's Day. My husband has been so completely amazing with everything and I just really wanted to make sure he had a great weekend. We were able to spend time on our boat which is his favorite thing.

eaglemom super - do, can your daughter come and do mine ?!!!

hi kh04 - im on different cocktail than you , and i go for #2 tomorrow, i have had tired portions of some days, but listening to downdog and italychick for example exercise, even a good stroll, is good medicine.

hard to rest when you want with children, hope someone comes by to be there for you hugs

eaglemom- You are rocking the Mohawk! I'm working from home and have to schedule an important client meeting soon. It would be fun to shock the socks off everyone with a Mohawk!

The SEs hit me broadside yesterday. I have never experienced this kind of fatigue. For every hour I'm up, I'm in bed for an hour! Just rinsing with salt water was a major effort. You know it is bad when it takes too much effort to watch the"Bachelorette"! (Yes, I know it is the worst reality TV show ever, but what a guilty pleasure!) Yesterday I got up and went for my usual 2.5 mile walk. Maybe that is where I went wrong? This morning it is pouring rain, so I get a pass on a morning walk. We'll see if that keeps me a little more productive this morning. Will do a shorter walk later in the day when it stops raining.

I've been able to ward off nausea but have found the achy-ness in my legs and back unbearable. Either the Claritin isn't working or it would be much worse without. I'm taking extra strength Tylenol religiously. I've also been flirting with a fever each evening. It will hit the dreaded 100.4 but then drop back to 99.5 15 minutes later, so hasn't been high enough long enough for me to call the dr yet. Does anyone else have this? Today is Day 6, so I am hopeful that I am moving through the worst of this cycle and that each day gets better from here!

Sending positive thoughts your way

TheyCallMeCommodorable, wait, so your fever is nearly 100.4 WITH the extra-strenth Tylenol? It's almost certainly higher than that without. I would call your onco's office, just to be safe.

eaglemom, your hair looks awesome.

thank you all for the advice. I took Tylenol at 3:00 for severe pulsating lower back pain and by 4:00 I was on the phone to the MO. Had to drive myself a 1/2 hour during rush hour to the doctor for blood work. Temp was 100.5 but blood counts were still ok (but on the low end). Not sure what is causing the back pain. It is still horrible after 4.5 hours. The NP wrote me a prescription for pain. Will see if that works.

Stay positive!

Taxotere can cause back pain.

Hi kh04...I am on tchp and also having my 2nd treatment tomorrow. I'm not looking forward to it either, especially after a somewhat "normal" week this week. Days 3-7 were the worst for me, then they got progressively better from there. This week has been pretty decent! I drink tons of water and from everything I've read, that is key. I also try to make myself be active and do things, although I do tire much easier than before. I will be thinking of you tomorrow...I pray all goes well

gargengirl09, I'm glad you joined us, although I'm very sorry for the reason. You will find a lot of comfort and support in this group! The port surgery is a breeze! I had more discomfort after than I expected but I started treatment the following day, so that might have been why. It is actually still a little sore 3 weeks later, but not unbearable. The surgery itself is a snap, though. Don't worry! You'll get through this!