Anyone else Starting 4 rounds TC chemo November 2015

Day 4 after treatment...Nothing except extreme tiredness....

Sheila

thanks for posting the list of things to get Sandy, I feel so unprepared for this. I start a week from today and supposed to return back to work on Tuesday. I pray that I have minimal side effects and I will still be able to work through treatments. This is all so scary.

Hi all. I'm catching up. Not been on much.

Guavaberry75 I'm so sorry you are having such awful complications. Please update us when you can.

Think I'm feeling a little better after round 2 than I was after number 1. I did have a Neulasta shot this time. Maybe it has made a difference. Was over a week after transfusion that I landed in hospital last time so I shouldn't get too ahead of myself. Two days out from my Neulasta shot and I haven't experienced any bone pain. Fingers crossed. I have never taken Claritin. On the day before my chemo I take steroids (Dexamethasone 4mg x 2), so 8mg with breakfast. I also take another 8mg with lunch. Chemo day 8mg with breakfast, then the infusion with my chemo. Day 3; 8mg with breakfast, 8mg with lunch. My Dr gave me a script for some more and said it doesn't hurt to "come down more slowly" off them so I took just one this morning and one at lunch. Will cut back to just 1 tomorrow then stop them. Nebraska917 don't take them late in the day. They can stop you sleeping.

My taste is off but no where near as bad as last time. Well yet. LOL. Temp has been good. Felt quite well today and did some shopping. Not feeling especially tired though exhaustion wasn't really an issue for me last round either.

Welcome dawntastic. Sorry you have found yourself here. My taste did improve between treatments 1 and 2 but I wouldn't say it was back to "normal". First round for me everything just tasted so, so salty. Even water. This time it's more metallic. I'm using plastic cutlery, seems to help. Think everyone's taste is so different. What tastes ok to some maybe awful to others. Ginger Beer, Ginger Ale and Lemonade were all awful for me. Found juices were easier to get down. Green Tea was ok too. Drinking through a straw helps.

Try not to let yourself get hungry. "Grazing" seems to help keep nausea at bay. Almonds were a good snack for me. It's 3 days since treatment and I'm starting my oral anti-nausea meds tonight. Better to stave it off before it takes hold.

Hope you are doing ok Gabby56b?

Sandy hope you are feeling a little better soon. Have been thinking of you.

Hugs all, Donna xx

Hello everyone. I just found this group searching for TC + neulasta + steroids. I begin my first cycle on Fri Dec 11. I spent the morning reading online and became very discouraged by the lists of side effects. I have been through chemo before - 18 years ago - and did not have a bad time of it at all. This group seems much more supportive and positive than others I have encountered. Just wanted to say I will read all the post to glean what I can from all of your experiences. Best wishes to everyone at what ever place you are in this journey!

Thanks for the well wishes. Yes, my initial diagnosis was 18 years ago last month. I had a lumpectomy + chemo + radiation. I feel lucky to have had 18 great years. This time, BMX, although cancer in only left breast. I do not plan to do recon so opted to have the bilateral. Going to live the flat and fabulous life! I like the chemo party chair phrase. My second cycle will be on New Year's Day. At least I don't have to worry about a party dress this year!

Welcome, woodie!! We're glad to have you here, though we hate you have to be here.

You've found a pretty fabulous group -- we welcome you warmly!

Looking forward to hearing more from you as you navigate your treatment journey!

--The Mods

Shelia, Happy to make your acquaintance. I know many have made the prophylactic decision but it nice to speak (almost) directly to someone else who made the choice. so close in time. Thank you for your supportive words!

I want to thank all of you ladies who post updates. I feel great comfort in reading everyone's progress. Sandy, looks like we made it through round 2. I mean I think it should only get better over the next 2 weeks. I wouldn't say round 2 was worse for me but my side effects were alot different. Strange! Oh well, I'm feeling better than the last few days and hoping I'm over the bad stuff.

Keeping all of you in my daily thoughts and prayers!

welcome Woodie, but wish you didn't have to be here. You and I are almost same schedule. My first treatment is the 10th so my second will be New Years Eve. What a way to bring in the New Year huh? Sure hope 2016 is better for all of us!

Guavaberry, glad they found a combo for you that is working. Hope you feel the best you can with minimal side effects.

Missy

I have been sick with what I thought was just a cold for a week. When I woke up this morning and still wasn't feeling better got nervous so I went to Dr. I have a sinus infection and on antibiotics so I can get rid of it before my treatment on Thursday. I just can't seem to catch a break.

That is an amazing photo. Thanks for sharing. Hope the metal mouth does not stick around too long! Hope your week is a calm and peaceful one.

Woodie

oh ladies, the nausea!! I haven't been out of bed much since Friday after my infusion. I can barely eat and the every half an hour hot flashes make sleeping nearly impossible. I know this chemo is my healing agent and I'll get through it, but wow does it suck. Any food ideas for me? I got the sea band for my wrists and that has seemed to help the nausea a bit but my stomach turns at the idea of eating. But I know I need to get something in me.

This AC chemo is so different than the TC for me.

Guavaberry,

I am so sorry you are having such a hard time. My MO did say that the TC regimen was being used more because the AC was so hard on people with more side effects. I hope you find a way to deal with them.

I'm a little nervous about my week. I go back to work tomorrow after being off for 6 weeks and start my treatments on Thursday. I am in antibiotics for the sinus infection which is getting better but not gone. I did get one bit of good news today finally, my PET scan from last week is clear!

Hugs to all,

Missy