Don't know quite where to make my introduction

Funny you should suggest that Georgia1, because so far, the biopsy reports, my initial bloodwork, the MRI results and other reports are online. I downloaded them to my hard drive (and will also put them on a usb for safe keeping), as I wanted the reports for myself.

So far I have had treatment at 2 places, with 2 physicians (Medical Onc and Med Surgeon), but am keeping those records in separate folders so they are easy to find. Both physicians are part of a much larger network, so that is convenient as well.

Thanks for the tip, tomorrow is the first treatment. *taps foot nervously*

Day 1 went well. I did not sleep at all the night before. One of the side effects of the dex for me is insomnia so I was wide awake right up to leaving. As it worked out, that worked FOR me rather than against me. We got there and since I had not had my chemo education, that had to come first, most of which I already knew but they still have to do it. That set my nurse back about 30 minutes and I think she was annoyed by that but whateves. I found out that the acronymn is TCHP but the actual administration of the drugs is backwards from that. So I got the Perjeta IV push first, then the Herceptin, then the Carboplatin and last the Texotere. I also got 2 pre drugs but no benedryl as I expected. Then about noon I hit a wall and slept through most of the bags. They also used a freeze spray on my port as I didn't use the cream correctly (thanks to no chemo education) so that will be corrected for next time. I was completely exhausted last night, but still didn't sleep well thanks at least partially due to the Dex. I will be taking a nap as soon as I'm done here.

For any Type2 diabetics, the dex jacked up my numbers badly. When the numbers still did not come back down by yesterday even with limited food, I called my PCP who suggested using the Glipizide 2x a day rather than one and now my numbers have dropped pretty well. I was told the Dex would clear my system in 24-48 hours and on Monday I should go back on my regular schedule. I will also be keeping that in mind for next round.

I got the Claritin and used it yesterday and today. The OnPro is scheduled inject this evening so we'll see how the next few days go. I plan on taking the last dose Monday. If that allows the pain back, then next time I'll use it on Tuesday too.

Thanks for asking after me!

6 minutes ago Georgia1 wrote:

Girl, I'm in awe of how well you are handling this. Thanks for letting us know, and hope you have a nice, restful weekend.
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awww thanks! I don't think I've hit the bad part yet when the diarrhea will hit (if it does). I've got all my meds lined up and have a plan for food, but food already tastes different so I have a variety ready. Some sour/bitter, some smooth, some cold, a few sweet and some for heating. Bought a fresh loaf of sourdough bread yesterday so I can have crunchy toast if that is on the "good" list.

This list has been invaluable to me, lots of great support and ideas to help me be prepared. Oh, and BTW, the nurse was something less than overjoyed that I was reading on the internet, perhaps because she doesn't know me and thus does not know that I am discriminatory about what I take from what I read. Again, that is something she can deal with, I've already made up my mind that this is not full of trolls and bad information.

But anyway, thanks! I plan on paying forward once I have a bit more experience under my belt.