Chemo starting in August 2018

BCSILVERLINING-sorry to heat you've had problems with side effects. Prayers that it starts getting better soon.

I had my first chemo today. I received two IV nausea meds prior to chemo. Still had to use phenergan gel this evening for some nausea. I don't have to go in for shot since I got the nuepogen pod put on my arm that will give my shot tomorrow then peel it off and dispose of. I go back to work on Monday from surgery as well. I'm ready in some ways and then again, nervous now with chemo, especially working in a hospital. Luckily, I'm a nurse on labor and delivery and we don't see many sickpatients on our unit.

Countdown is on!! 1 down, 7 to go...!

Continued prayers for all of you!!!

Hi Meara, when I did chemo before, I got an itchy rash on my head. I used Aloe Vera gel - the kind you'd use for sunburn, and it really helped a lot. I I hope you find something that helps!

Busy this week getting ready to start chemo on Tues. Had an echo on Monday, tissue expanders expanded on Tues, port placement on Wed, CT and bone scans yesterday and will be going in for my pre chemo labs in a few minutes. I feel like I should be an old pro at this, since I've already been through one round of chemo, but I'm nervous that I'll have worse, lasting SEs this time around. I don't go back to work until Sept. 5, so at least I have a couple of weeks after the first infusion to see how things go.

Before starting chemo the first time, I went to a marijuana dispensery and got a THC tincture and a CBD tincture. I use the CBD a couple of times for relaxation, but never had to use either for nausea. I still have them to use if needed.

Sending good vibes to everyone!

Hello ladies,

This is my first post here. I just started TCHP Friday 08/17. Long day - was there over 10 hours due to port not staying stable, therefore causing 1.5 hour delay getting started. I'm also using the Paxman scalp cooling system, which I had to stay hooked up to for 1.5 hours after treatment ended.

I felt fine until last night. Really bad indigestion/heartburn and insomnia. Today I just feel like crap. Weak, fatigued, stomach aches. I'm supposed to work tomorrow, but dont foresee that actually happening. Ugh.

I had first Taxol and Herceptin on Friday. Had some stomach discomfort yesterday bit took comparing and did ok. Today I’ve had no energy, feeling so groggy and now abdominal cramping. Didn’t expect to feel like this so soon after only one treatment. Thanks for the opportunity to complain a bit!

Thank you cefinkc,

Yes, I got my neulasta shot Saturday night. I'm not sure if it made me feel worse or not. My bones ache (I took the recommended claritin and sieve beforehand). I took the prescribed Zofran yesterday and it helped with the heartburn and nausea. I still feel weak and like crap. I did not make it to work today. My boss says she didn't expect me today or tomorrow anyway. That helped ease my mind a bit. I just want to get back to normal.

j_bluesky:

I started TCHP in June. I was also hoping to be able to keep working but I just can't.

I have been able to head off the acid reflux starting Prilosec four or five days before the dexamethasone. I continue the Prilosec for a few days after my infusion and then move to Zantac as needed to get off the Prilosec because I develop resistance and get rebound reflux to proton pump inhibitors so I can't stay on them long term. I usually only need the Zantac for 2 or 3 days at one pill per day, 150mg.

Hi Tigerlily, I had not heard that THC is not good for estrogen+. I picked up bottles of CBD and THC tinctures, but so far have only used the CBD a couple of times. It helps me to relax and sleep when I'm feeling anxiety. I'll have to do some research into the THC.

First AC treatment today. I hate being on day one, with the unknown looming ahead of me, but I'm keeping a positive outlook that I won't have too many SEs.

Good luck to you moongirljess, and glad it has helped you. there is a very good Facebook group, fighting breast cancer with cannibis. I encourage you to check it out. I am very new to all of this and since it is legal I looked into it but in talking to various people and medical staff I will not injest THC based on my characteristics. Here is one item circulating.

https://unitedpatientsgroup.com/blog/2017/08/31/breast-cancer-cannabis-and-tamoxifen-understanding-the-dangers-of-drug-drug-interactions/

Just checking in on how you ladies are doing!

I finally went back to work today. After my MO calling in several different prescriptions, we finally found one that worked. I lost 10 pounds last week alone due to not being able to eat. Now I can eat just about anything, but it still all tastes absolutely awful. Awkward question, but... is anyone else having an issue with feeling like their breath is horrendous, no matter what they do? I'm paranoid talking too close to people and my mouth just tastes so gross. I brush twice a day, floss daily, use biotene rinse. What gives?

cefinkc: Oh no! I'm so sorry you had to get an IV. I came close to that point until I finally got this diarrhea under control. How are you feeling now?

Hi All,

It came to our attention that there are two Chemo August 2018 topics! Unfortunately we cannot "combine" topics but we wanted to suggest that you consider moving your conversation over to Chemo starting 2018, to meet the others, as that thread already has 7 pages!!

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