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Chemo resume tomorrow, after 2 week delay due to pneumonia.

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mom2greatkids
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Sep 09, 2012 - 2:07 pm

Last year I had no problems with Taxol/Carbo. As I posted a few weeks ago, round 1 of taxol/cistplatin landed me in the hospital with bottomed out white counts and potassium, plus pneumonia.

Dr. has said he is going to reduce my dosage by 20% this time (both drugs). Also, he's having me on 500 mg. antibiotic for 10 days following each treatment. UGH! My son was here this past week, so I was really active. It was good for me, but after the chemo 5 weeks ago, and the pneumonia, I'm really tired. Trying to rest this weekend.

My dr. also said that if I get sick this time, he's going to change my regiment completely.

They also want me to go back in Tues.-Fri. for fluids as well as anti-nausea meds. Not a fun week, but I'll survive it!

I think I'm just really scared because I did get so sick last time. I think I was already getting sick before the treatment. Just had been kinda sluggish and achy, occasional low grade fever.

Thanks ladies. You're a great encouragement to me!!

Carla
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kikz
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Sep 09, 2012 - 2:37 pm
I wish you

a better time with chemo this round. It sounds like your doctor is on top of things. I'll be thinking about you.

Karen
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Sep 09, 2012 - 4:13 pm
Hi Carla

I don't blame you for being scared, but in my opinion, I think you're going to do much better this time because, although you're a little tired, you're not coming down with something like you were the last time. Also and very importantly, your doctor is being proactive in doing his best to prevent issues from developing.

Continue to keep us posted when you can. I'll be thinking about you too.

Kelly