Taxoter & Cytoxan Second Round Today

LittleBee
LittleBee Member Posts: 18

Today is my Second Treatment of Taxoter & Cytoxan!  Hopefully it goes the same as the First round.  I can handle it if it's the same and it helps now that I know what to expect.  I did lose my hair on Day 16 after First Treatment, it was coming out so bad that I just got a buzz hair cut.  My hairdresser was almost in tears so I tried to joke about it to keep her calm!  My mother blessed me with a pretty head!  The peach fuzz feels funnny!  I found these really cool scarfs on the internet called BeauBeau scarfs that are fitted to your head size and are pre-tied for you, all you have to do is put them on!  

I was up all night and only had two hours of sleep, I guess it is the Steriods!  Does anybody have ideas how to sleep?  What to take?

I just want to thank everybody for your support and tips!

LittleBee

Comments

  • Faith_In_God
    Faith_In_God Member Posts: 76
    Good luck LittleBee
    I just

    Good luck LittleBee

    I just had my first session of Taxoter and Cytoxan yesterday. I had an allergic reaction to Taxoter after 10 min of its administration but was treated with medications and then everything went well for the rest of the session. 

    Hope your second session goes well.

     

    Faith

  • Josie21
    Josie21 Member Posts: 382 Member
    Hi

    Hi LittleBee,

    I take ambien to help me sleep.  I am on the lowest dose and it helps me sleep for about 5 hours.  Maybe it can help you if you are allowed to take it while doing chemo.  I hope the rest of your chemo is as well tolerated as your first treatment.  Positive thoughts and hugs coming your way.

    Ginny

  • telecomjd
    telecomjd Member Posts: 66
    Benadryl!

    My oncologist said it was okay to take one or two Benadryl to help make me sleepy.  Maybe that would help?  

    Hope round two goes well!

     

  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member

    Good luck LittleBee
    I just

    Good luck LittleBee

    I just had my first session of Taxoter and Cytoxan yesterday. I had an allergic reaction to Taxoter after 10 min of its administration but was treated with medications and then everything went well for the rest of the session. 

    Hope your second session goes well.

     

    Faith

    Wishing you good luck

    Wishing you good luck LittleBee with round two.

    Hugs, Debby

  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    I was given a couple of

    I was given a couple of BeauBeau scarves by Double Whammy, and they are wonderful.  I treasure these because they were special to Suzanne.  You might also like headcovers.com...another great source for scarves.

    I take Benedryl for sleep too.  And I can get a good 8 hours from a dose before bed.  Of course, you should ask your doc before taking anything.

    Best wishes for round 2, LittleBee.

    Hugs,

    Linda

  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member

    I was given a couple of

    I was given a couple of BeauBeau scarves by Double Whammy, and they are wonderful.  I treasure these because they were special to Suzanne.  You might also like headcovers.com...another great source for scarves.

    I take Benedryl for sleep too.  And I can get a good 8 hours from a dose before bed.  Of course, you should ask your doc before taking anything.

    Best wishes for round 2, LittleBee.

    Hugs,

    Linda

    Little Bee -- prayers and positive thoughts

    for you dear Sister in PINK.  Please update us when possible.  Try and touch base with Oncologist or RN before leaving chemo infusion center.

    Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.

    Vicki Sam

  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    telecomjd said:

    Benadryl!

    My oncologist said it was okay to take one or two Benadryl to help make me sleepy.  Maybe that would help?  

    Hope round two goes well!

     

    Sending good luck and lots of

    Sending good luck and lots of very gentle hugs!

  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    VickiSam said:

    Little Bee -- prayers and positive thoughts

    for you dear Sister in PINK.  Please update us when possible.  Try and touch base with Oncologist or RN before leaving chemo infusion center.

    Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.

    Vicki Sam

    Sleep

    I,too, had Taxotere and Cytoxin.  And yes, it's probably the steroids that keep you awake.  I was given Ativan to help with sleep and for breakthrough nausea if needed and it worked well for me.  I remember one night I was laying in bed wide awake wondering what to do and then I remembered the Ativan.  Next thing I knew, it was morning.  I didn't need it often, but when I did, they really worked. 

    This chemo is not so bad, but remember it's cumulative so each cycle might be a little more yucky.  I had every side effect known and then some, so if you have something wierd, be sure to post.  Someone can relate.  All in all, it was a very tolerable treatment. 

    Good luck.  

    Oh, yes, I do love Beaubeaus.  Also Titillating Turbans.  Be sure and check them out. 

    Suzanne

     

  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991

    I was given a couple of

    I was given a couple of BeauBeau scarves by Double Whammy, and they are wonderful.  I treasure these because they were special to Suzanne.  You might also like headcovers.com...another great source for scarves.

    I take Benedryl for sleep too.  And I can get a good 8 hours from a dose before bed.  Of course, you should ask your doc before taking anything.

    Best wishes for round 2, LittleBee.

    Hugs,

    Linda

    Thinking of you little bee

    Thinking of you little bee and sending positive thoughts!

  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    Angie2U said:

    Thinking of you little bee

    Thinking of you little bee and sending positive thoughts!

    How are you LittleBee? 

    How are you LittleBee? 

  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
    jnl said:

    How are you LittleBee? 

    How are you LittleBee? 

     We sure would love to see an

     We sure would love to see an update from you.  Hoping you're ok.