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natly15
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February 8, 2010 - 10:58pm

As many of you know, I had a terrible reaction to taxol on Jan 19. My onc sent me home to rest my body and plans to use taxotere at my next infusion which is tomorrow, Tuesday Feb 9.

On the positive side, I've regained some energy and have felt more like myself since the taxol on Jan 19 had to be stopped 7 minutes into the infusion. In reality I havent had chemo since 12/28. My hair and eyebrows are starting to grow. I know the hair loss will probably begin again but I feel encouraged that yes, in time I will feel human again and even have some of the energy I once had.

My sense of humor for the most part has remained intact.

Appreciate any prayers sent my way. I'm working on reinforcing my prayers, my faith in God and the doctors that all goes well tomorrow.

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February 8, 2010 - 11:05pm

I hope all goes well for you. I will keep you in my prayers.

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aztec45
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February 8, 2010 - 11:07pm

I will be thinking about you and praying that all goes well for you tomorrow. Good luck.

P

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February 8, 2010 - 11:09pm

You'll have my prayers tomorrow. How many cycles of Taxotere are you scheduled to have? When I was in the hospital for my mastectomy, during the nite I actually felt everyone's prayers and got strength from them, I hope the same happens for you tomorrow and during the following days...

Hugs, Judy :-)

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natly15
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February 8, 2010 - 11:19pm

Hi Judy, I'm scheduled for 3 more cycles of taxotere. I finished 4 cycles of A/C in December, had one cycle of taxol on 12/28. Had debilitating pain for 5 days after the taxol infusion. My body rejected the 2nd infusion of taxol. BP went from 116 to 178, I literally saw stars, broke out in a sweat, started shaking, they stopped it just before I passed out. It all happened within seconds of me getting a burning sensation in my esophagus. The nurses were certainly quick acting. They put me on oxygen immediately.

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February 8, 2010 - 11:31pm

... and heartfelt best wishes that things will go much better for you.

Kind regards, Susan

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February 9, 2010 - 12:21am

I am sending the biggest prayers I have that all will go well for you!

Love, Jeanne ♥

terri805
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February 9, 2010 - 1:42am

Natly,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Good luck dear.

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February 9, 2010 - 3:31pm

Natly, sending you prayers and strength to get thru this!

HUGS!

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February 9, 2010 - 7:09am

Lots of prayers and hugs coming your way today.

Hoping for no side effects for you with this chemo and that you will be able to regain your strength.

Donna

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February 9, 2010 - 7:30am

Hi Natly

The infusion center is going to be very full with all of us "there" with you. I also had a bad reaction to taxol so I understand your fear on starting something else. Do a lot of deep breathing to keep yourself calm. I'm sure the nurses will be watching you like a hawk so you'll be in good hands. Let us know how you are.
Sher

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February 9, 2010 - 4:30pm

Hey Natly! I am sending you lots of hugs and lots of prayers! Let us know how you are doing when you can!

Lex

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February 9, 2010 - 7:31am

My thoughts & prayers are with you, Natly! You will do fine with this and be back on the road to recovery! I'm glad you're feeling better and pray that it continues for you.

Love, Mar

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February 9, 2010 - 7:39am

Natly,

I had four rounds of taxotere and cytoxan. The worse side effect that I had was diarrhea. I would recommend that you start eating Activia. The chemo nurse before my first infusion told me that, but I didn't remember. I had it very severe. The activia will keep you digestive tract going. Also, ask for Lomotil if you have diarrhea and Immodium doesn't help. Drink lots and lots of water. Your tastebuds will go away for a few days but they do come back. I had leg and muscle pain as well, but pain meds helped with that.

Thinking positive thoughts for you today.....I wish you well.

Patti

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February 9, 2010 - 8:58am

Natly, I'll be thinking about you, too. Hoping all goes well for you today. Take care.

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February 9, 2010 - 11:35am

Sending you prayers Natly!

Hugs, Leeza

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February 9, 2010 - 1:24pm

be thinking and praying for you!

Kristin ♥

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February 9, 2010 - 2:21pm

Prayers were sent up for you today! I hope all went well.

Pat

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February 9, 2010 - 8:50pm

I am Sending positive thoughts to your way. How did it go?
Wishing you speedy recovery from infusion.

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February 9, 2010 - 10:49pm

I am also wondering how today went for you. Thought of you all day!

Love, Jeanne ♥

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February 10, 2010 - 7:57am

Taxotere went fine yesterday! I am so relieved!!

My onc, the nurses and the pharmacist coudnt have been nicer. Everyone was aware and so on top of things. They gave me adavan and started the infusion very slowly. I am pleased to announce that it was an easy day. Praise God! Getting ready to go back for my neulasta shot today.

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February 10, 2010 - 8:14am

YEAH! Glad this one went better for you.

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February 10, 2010 - 5:09pm

I had a similar allergic reaction to Taxotere that you had to Taxol, so was so nervous for you! After all, it could be that these reactions run in families, and we already know you and I must be related somehow! :-)

I'm SO glad to hear that things went well -- my chemo nurse also had to drip Taxotere verrrrrrrrry slowly for me, and also ran it with saline -- my girlfriend always said it was like when she had to give her kids baby Tylenol, and would hide it in applesauce. It was like they were telling my body, "No, no, there's no Taxotere there, it's just saline -- you like saline, remember? Yum, yum!"

:-) Traci

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February 10, 2010 - 8:17pm

Fantastic. I am so glad that things went well for you. Take claritin for a few days when you get the shot. It helps relieve the joint pain.

P

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February 11, 2010 - 9:05am

Such great news....so happy things went well.

Judy

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February 11, 2010 - 2:08am

Sending you huge hugs & many, many prayers.

Hugs,
Tina

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February 11, 2010 - 3:19pm

I so appreciate all you people on these boards. Thank you for all the good wishes. I feel the warmth of those cyber hugs and all those many prayers. Today I'm fatigued, but hey it could be a lot worse. I'm so grateful Tuesday went ok. God bless all of you dear sisters in pink. Hugs and prayers back to all of you.

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February 11, 2010 - 3:28pm

Natly, I've been out of touch for a few days, back home now from Florida. I did keep you in my prayers and glad to hear things went better for you. What a blessing and relief. Rest up and then celebrate by doing something special for just you. Many hugs coming your way.

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February 11, 2010 - 4:36pm

Good to hear from you Natly! Glad Tuesday went ok for you!

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February 11, 2010 - 4:04pm

You have my prayers. I also had a severe reaction to Taxotere on my second infusion. Neck and face turned apple red, immediate striated pains in my lower back and my breathing was getting difficult. The nurses were incredible!! They sent me home that day, too.
They wanted to 'desensitize" my body to the Taxotere, but I opted out. I figure if my body said NO....that's good enough for me. We all have to do what we feel is right. We are NOT cookie cutter patients and I do not believe there is a cookie cutter cure/treatment for estrogen receptive breast cancer. I have opted out of the Femara as well. When I had my lumpectomy I also had a 16 cm fibroid removed along with my left ovary and fallopian tube. I did alot of research on Femara and I am not willing to give 5 years of my life to feeling like I am 90. But more importantly, I am a portrait artist. Knew I had the talent at age 6. I define myself as an artist and living on earth for 5 years with arthritic hands and/or trigger finger(s) is not acceptable in my life.