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HI Chipoo and welcome. Challenging it is for sure, but doable. I am glad you came to this site, I know I found it very helpful. I also have IDC and am currenty in chemo. I also have herceptin. Again welcome.

Welcome! I too am new just diagnosed with triple negative IDC. Starting chemo within the week. This is a wonderful site. Lots of good info and just great emotional support.

Welcome to this site. You are in great company. Take it one day at a time. Make sure you let you Onc know about your side effects no matter how mild or severe. You don't have to endure chemo and any additional pain or discomfort.

Pat

Hi chippo and welcome to these boards. I'll be getting my 3rd round of chemo tomorrow. My white counts went down to 1.9 after my first chemo. After 2nd chemo had issues with nausea. I keep apple sauce, saltines, jello, watermelon and broth in the house for that 3rd and 4th day after chemo. I'm also trying to drink as much water as i can to flush out those toxins. I'm wondering if I had drank more water the last time, I may have avoided some of the nausea. I get a neulasta shot the day after chemo, and take a claritin day of the neulasta shot, and 2 or 3 days after, which has really helped because I havent had the pain the others have described. I also take a stool softener the day of chemo, the day after and then as needed due to terrible constipation. Hope this helps some. Keep posting you will find a wealth of knowledge and emotional support here.

I was diagnosed in april and had bilateral mastectomy with expanders and just finished chemo about 4 wks ago. I am on herceptin until august and I think will be starting a clinical trial in december. My chemo was every 2 wks. The first 4 cycles I had adriamycin and cytoxan and averaged about 28 to 30 hours per week of work. The last 4 cycles was taxol/herceptin and I usually could work almost 40 hours per week doing home health nursing. The secret... get plenty of rest and yes EXERCISE. I honestly think that was what made the difference for me. It really helps the fatigue. My neighbor and I walk our dogs about 2 miles per night and she power walks. I started back to jogging about 3 weeks ago and have worked back up to about 1 1/2 miles which isnt much, but its a start.

Herceptin will not bother you at all. I dont know much about the radiation but lots of others have had it and will chime in.

Hang in there...this is really doable and you will make it thru

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Linda T

Just wanted to welcome you, Chipoo. I didn't have the same cocktail as you but I can tell you that it is all doable. Not a walk in the park but you'll get through it. Keep in touch with us and ask any questions and someone will come along with their experience to share. We're here for you. Take care.

Hi Chipoo I am lucky and finished my chemo had 12 sessions. Luckily the only effect I had was feeling tired. I must admit the further down the treatment the longer it took to recover. Drink plenty of water, also another thing I was told if I felt sick to try ginger, also eating pineapple and strawberries. It seems a lot to take on at first but soon your be saying number 4, 5 and six. Stay positive. Your get through it. Take care. Best wishes.

I just wanted to say hi and welcome to this crappy club which has wonderful members. Sorry about your diagnosis. We will be here to help you through in any way that we can. Treatment is very challenging just be sure to keep your eyes on the light at the end of the tunnell. You will get through it all and come out a winner.

But very heartfelt, yes, you have found the right sight for information, sharing, compassion, venting, etc. If your first chemo went fairly well, you should probably do OK through the rest. Dealing with chemo is continually changing and challenging. Let us know how it goes for you!
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