First chemo today...so scared

I understand you feeling scared... but I remember the first chemo and it wasn't bad.... they make sure you are very comfortable... I brought a book and a blanket with me --- the blanket was a comfort to me...

Are you in the group here -- starting chemo June 2018?

what kind of chemo will you have today?

Regardless, drink plenty of water. Ask if you need to suck on ice to lessen chances of mouth sore (diff chemos have different tricks). Take your prescribed nausea meds as directed. You want to ward off nausea, don’t wait til you don’t feel well to take them unless that is what your doctor advised. Eat small meals every 3-4 hours. You will probably have some kind of steroid in the IV so you should feel ok today and tomorrow from the IV meds.

Good luck. The day of infusion usually goes well

Here's a link to the "Starting June 2018" group:

https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/69/topics...

You can "add to my favorite topics" to keep a closer eye on it.

It is all very scary. That really doesn't go away, but you can get through it. I couldn't even stand blood tests before breast cancer, and I did it.

I'm soon 7 years out - Stage 3 - huge tumor - lots of nodes - Her 2 Pos - heart issues - I'm still here!

You can do this!

Hello. I am 26 years old. I start my first treatment today too, ACT regimen. I am stage 3 with a few lymph node under armpit. Any tips or any info anyone would like to share? Things I should know, things to avoid like food?

Stay positive, amazing how much your attitude can affect your body. I also am in the middle of my chemo regiment. Also Stage 3, large tumor and many lymph nodes removed- ER + PR + HER2 - I have had great success with following Dr. Longo's fasting regiment. It is not easy, but I am very determined and the 48 hour fast has worked very well for me, my nurses tell me to keep doing what I am doing because I have had no nausea or vomiting and my white blood counts have come back nicely each week. Its not easy, after two months there is a lot of exhaustion around those nadir dates. But I feel really fortunate that it could be much worse. I drink lots of water, some vitamin water zero and eat as healthy as possible. My Onc said I could do the fast but he didn't think it would help. I am going back to see him soon, I am happy to share this trial I did with anyone. I feel strong that everything happens for a reason, and having cancer and hopefully helping others is something I can do. I have strong opinions (now) that our food source is working against us, too many people with cancer. Each person will have to come to their own conclusions, but research and research because even though they have good intentions our Dr's are not assisting us in that area. You are young, it may be too much right now but when something like this hits us change is necessary. My cancer may have been caused by hormone meds I was on too long, I eat healthy...but know I can do better and I am. Good luck to you, be strong!