STARTING CHEMO SEPTEMBER 2020

Hi, I thought I would see if anyone will be starting in September. I will be doing four rounds every three weeks of TC. Unfortunately this is my second time around with Breast Cancer. Did DMX and 4 rounds of AC 15 years ago and somehow it has come back in my lymph node. I had an ALND in July and am awaiting chemo in September. I am also considering Cold Capping this time as well. Would love to have some ladies to share our experiences with.

Hi pabl48! I'm from the April group and thought I'd add a post to keep this group active and bumped up to the top.

It's still early... maybe there will be more joining soon! (Oh... that's a weird thing for me to sound hopeful for... obviously, I *don't* wish that there are many people newly diagnosed or having to go through chemotherapy again...)

But if you aren't able to find a group on the same timeline as you, I'm sure our group would be happy to adopt you! We aren't as active on this forum as much anymore, but we are very active as a private Facebook group with ladies from the April, May, June and July groups, including BC newbies and veterans like you. Feel free to message me if interested.

I started chemo on Sept 13, 2019. Hard to believe it’s been a year. I’m glad to answer questions if anyone wants! I had a rough time but I made it through all 6 rounds.

I had my first round of Taxotere yesterday. So far so good. I was diagnosed 7 years ago. I was on Ibrance and Faslodex the last couple years but they deserted me so my oncologist wanted to put me on chemo to fight the dramatic increase in tumor markers. Also have a severe case of osteonecrosis of the jaw. If you don't know what that is consider yourself lucky. My oral surgeon wants to do a bone graft from my shin but the oncologist wants to get my cancer under control. The oncologist says that is major surgery and that I cannot tolerate it right now. Anyway we need to see how the chemo is able to fight off the cancer before working on the jaw. So far it has been a very painful and unpleasant 2020, COVID notwithstanding. When and if the jaw surgery is done it will be out of state - at least 500 miles from home. Not the kind of traveling I envisioned for my retirement years.

I am very nervous about the side effects of the chemo. I would say the hair loss is the least of my concerns right now since I have already lost at least half over the years. I have a great lady who cuts my hair and it really looks good when I leave the salon. She is always in a good mood, friendly and has good ideas about what to do with the hair I have left, which I will probably lose in the next few weeks. Oh well. Good news - the nurses told me to eat and not lose weight - yea.

I started Taxol and Kinjinti September 1. I will be doing weekly Taxol. Worried about neuropathy. Have felt ok so far other than abdominal cramps from constipation. Anyone else experience this? Had my port put in the day before. Great hurdle last night. I was able to finally sleep on my sides.😊 Appreciate the little things. We all have a journey ahead and love the support from theses groups.

God is Great all the tim

Lostpup2424: Good luck on Wednesday. I will be starting my second cycle that day also. I have read lots of gruesome things about the side effects. I also read lots about people who have not had many side effects - which includes me. I have been sitting around waiting for the s--- to hit the fan but so far so good. I also read that taxotere has a half life after 84 hours. I have my fingers crossed for me and you also. Keep in touch.

Hi Ladies,

I don't feel so lonely now in this group. It is unfortunate they we are here at all. I start my first of 4 rounds of TC this Friday. I am going to Cold Cap as well, I figured I lost my hair 15 years ago with AC so thought I would switch it up and see how it goes. My port is being placed in the am and chemo in the pm not looking forward to this again. I thought this BC was a once and done 15 years ago apparently Cancer thought otherwise. Stupid Cancer!

Well good wishes to us all and lets share any tips on reducing SE we find useful along the way.

Hi all. Had Taxol #2 the 8 th. So far so good. Started Senekot for constipation. That has been my only side affect. I held frozen water bottles during infusion to hopefully cut down on neuropathy. Will let everyone know how it goes.

GOD IS GREAT ALL

my treatment is 4 rounds of TC every3 weeks i am absolutely dreading it

Hi ladies,

I'm joining the September club. I start A/C on 9/24...scared sh*tless. I'm hoping to hear how y'all are doing. It looks like many of you had your first go of chemo this week. ❤️

Katiefar, How are you doing with your treatments?

congrats on getting one down, pabl! How are you feeling?

Hi Kelly! I am totally nesting. I have decorated the house for fall already! Hehe

You sound in good spirits. That is wonderful!

• So, I received Dx. August 21,2020. Started 1St Chemo,Taxol On 9/10/2020

WANDERING: hello fellow Montanan!

And to all you other ladies: I’m from the July group, and just finished 4/6 of TCHP. I would be more than happy to help answer any questions, or compare notes with y’all!