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sometimes the first is the hardest, why did it take 7hrs? after my first chemo i was unable to eat and all i wanted to do was sleep, well now most days all i do is sleep i am now starting on my 2nd set of chemo(6 treatments).

Just be kind to your tummy, and I recommend trying to get some activity in, even if you feel tired. I think my digestion was helped more if I walked around a bit than if I did nothing but rest.

Do you have anti-nausea meds? My onco instructed me to take mine twice a day even if I didn't feel I needed them. I've heard they are much more effective as prevention than after-the-fact.

Take care, and hope it continues to go well for you!

Cindy

Angel,
Good for you! The first is always the most intimidating. I've had 2 of 4 - the next one is next Tuesday. I'm doing the 4 treatments of taxotere and cytoxan. The first treatment gave me flushing on my neck, face, torso. If this happens to you, let your oncologist know as, when my second treatment was done, I reacted to the taxotere right away and they gave me Benadryl and some more steroids. I also had steroids afterwards for a couple of days - by mouth. After 2 weeks, I feel really well. Have only had 1 anti-nausea pill after 5 weeks of this stuff. Now that I'm halfway there, I'm sure I'm going to make it through the regimen. Praise God!
You should be feeling better every day now!
BethInAz

I would recommend that even though you feel pretty good, try to avoid your favorite foods. I felt pretty good the night after my first chemo, so I ate one of my favorite foods (can't even write what it is). I got pretty sick later and can never even think about eating that food again and this is 10 months later. Just eat mild food, applesauce... Continue with anti-nausea meds. Hope you continue to feel well.

Angel I'm glad you came thru w/ not too many side effects. I'd like to continue talking with you since our start dates are almost the same. Good luch with the rest of the week. Will you need other treatments before your next chemo? I'll have chemo on Thurs, a shot on Friday and blood work in two weeks. This will be cycle 1. I'll have 6 cycle every three weeks. Good luck. :

Jacki

Hi Angel. I am glad that your first chemo went well for you. Drink LOTS of water! Praying that it all goes easily for you.

And, good luck tomorrow Jacki with your chemo!

Hugs, Leeza

Yay! One of the worst parts of Chemo is now behind you! Now you know what to expect. The first one always seems to take longer. Your future treatments may "only be" about 5 hours!
Take gentle care of yourself!
Hugz,
Cathy
Jacki-Good luck today on your 1st one, hope all goes smoothly! Let us know how you're doing.

Yes, drink tons of water to flush the chemo out.

My first chemo was easy, too, I did come home and sleep... I had AC first... I did call the dr. on the Sunday after my first chemo to ask if I could take more anti nausea and the nurse said "of course".

I found that eating spicy food hurt my throat, they did tell me not to, but I forgot.

I had 4 ACs, now I'm on taxotere, and my side effects are completely different. No nausea at all, but different stuff.

It will be OK. Good luck to you.

Amen you got thru chemo #1. That is an accomplishment. wishing you well with your continued treatments. Take all the advice offered on these boards, the help is invaluable.

Great to have the first one down. I am glad you are not having any bad se's. Mine are mostly weakness and emotional. I will be praying for you. God Bless

That's one you can cross off your list! I had my first one on Jan 4, and it took about 3 hours--I'm so sorry your first one took so long!

I found that a little ginger ale and pretzels helped settle my stomach. I was given phenergan to take if I felt nauseated, and I cut the pills in half and just took one half. With the ginger ale and taking things slowly for an hour, it helped a lot.

Hang in there! Sandy

your well on your way!!! (((hugs))) keep up the good work!! You can do it Lisa xoxoox

You will fall into a routine now once you know what to expect and how you react to it. Eat bland, gentle foods and try to get adequate nutrition. Good luck with the rest of the week.

Mimi

Congrats Angel on getting the first one behind you, I just finished my last of 16 yesterday, only missed one. It went really fast, before you know it, you'll be done. Hang in there sister, my thoughts and prayers for a speedy symptom free chemo process are with you!!
Big Hugs,
Kari