Last Red Devil on Mon.

Doe1504
Doe1504 Member Posts: 94

My 4th and last red devil is on Monday and I will be so glad! I have not had a lot of SE and what I have had were not terrible. Thank God! The 3rd was the worst and within a week I was wiped out physically, but, feel much better now.  The dr. is going to wait 3-4 weeks to give me a short break before we start the 12 weekly Taxol.  I will be glad and hope my taste comes back enough between these drugs to eat some good stuff.

 

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  • Carlee
    Carlee Member Posts: 98
    Congrats early for your last

    Congrats early for your last red devil on Monday Doe!

  • creampuff91344
    creampuff91344 Member Posts: 988
    Carlee said:

    Congrats early for your last

    Congrats early for your last red devil on Monday Doe!

    Congratulations

    Sounds like you have gotten through the Adriamycin with little SE's.   Only one more, and you can be done.  The Taxol won't be near as bad.  I was given a triple chemo cocktail, TAC (Taxotere, Adriamycin, and Cytoxin), and had six treatments.  Almost brought me to my knees.  Also, I was on a trial sponsored by Johns Hopkins, trying to eliminate the Adriamycin for future patients.  So far, all has been okay, no recurrence, and I have just passed my fifth year since end of treatment.  Anyone who has not taken Adriamycin (Red Devil) should thank their lucky stars, as this drug is the most destructive to the patient.  As far as your taste buds, you will probably regain your taste after a couple of weeks past treatment. Just letting you know you should be very proud of yourself for getting through this part of your treatment.  Good luck with your last Red Devil and also your Taxol....it will be behind you before you know it.  Hugs, Judy

  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    Congrats!!!!!  Job well

    Congrats!!!!!  Job well done!  Sending healing hugs and prayers!!!

  • Jobi
    Jobi Member Posts: 211
    Congrats

    I hated the red devil, so I know exactly how special this is for you!  Wonderful news!

    Dorene

  • coco2008
    coco2008 Member Posts: 418
    Jobi said:

    Congrats

    I hated the red devil, so I know exactly how special this is for you!  Wonderful news!

    Dorene

    I know it's been a very rough

    I know it's been a very rough road for you.  My prayers will be with you on Monday and for the weeks that follow.  Just remember you kicked Red Devils butt by not letting it beat you.

    You're tougher than "Rocky" and I can't figure out why they don't make a movie about you.

    Hugs and prayers.

    Sandy

  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    coco2008 said:

    I know it's been a very rough

    I know it's been a very rough road for you.  My prayers will be with you on Monday and for the weeks that follow.  Just remember you kicked Red Devils butt by not letting it beat you.

    You're tougher than "Rocky" and I can't figure out why they don't make a movie about you.

    Hugs and prayers.

    Sandy

    And then Monday will be behind you . .

    It seems odd, doesn't it, to be looking forward to having the chemotherapy, but it's the last one (of Ardiamyacin) and you can begin to recuperate from its ugliness.  I did not have Adriamyacin, I had Taxotere, and I had enough side effects to be so thankful I didn't have the "Red Devil".  Congratulations on putting this demon to rest.

    Suzanne

  • jessiesmom1
    jessiesmom1 Member Posts: 915 Member
    No Guarantees

    I had 4 rounds of A/C (Adriamycin/Cytoxan) every other week followed immediately by 12 weekly rounds of Taxotere. I did reasonably well during the A/C rounds but for the dreaded hair loss. For me, the Taxotere rounds were MUCH more difficult. Please remember that everyone reacts differently. There are no guarantees that you will react well (or poorly) to your Taxol rounds. This topic has been addressed in threads in the past and the experiences run the gamut from nearly negligible side effects to having every side effect under the sun. I hope the side effects you experience are minimal. Since I pretty much sailed through the A/C rounds I had expected/hoped to do as well on the Taxotere rounds. Sadly that was not to be. I am, three years out from my last chemo infusion and am doing well. I have a full head of hair and all my fingernails as well as new and perkier breasts.

    I wish you much luck.

    IRENE

  • Doe1504
    Doe1504 Member Posts: 94

    No Guarantees

    I had 4 rounds of A/C (Adriamycin/Cytoxan) every other week followed immediately by 12 weekly rounds of Taxotere. I did reasonably well during the A/C rounds but for the dreaded hair loss. For me, the Taxotere rounds were MUCH more difficult. Please remember that everyone reacts differently. There are no guarantees that you will react well (or poorly) to your Taxol rounds. This topic has been addressed in threads in the past and the experiences run the gamut from nearly negligible side effects to having every side effect under the sun. I hope the side effects you experience are minimal. Since I pretty much sailed through the A/C rounds I had expected/hoped to do as well on the Taxotere rounds. Sadly that was not to be. I am, three years out from my last chemo infusion and am doing well. I have a full head of hair and all my fingernails as well as new and perkier breasts.

    I wish you much luck.

    IRENE

    Thanks to all of you for the

    Thanks to all of you for the kind, sweet words. It has been bad enough, but not horrible! I am so glad to be ready to have this behind me. I have made it through 5 mos of my worst nightmare and only about 3 mos to go, thank God! I am on the uphill side and looking forward to being done. I pray for all you guys on this site daily. "We're gonna make it after all " ( for those who remember Laverne and Shirley) lol Again, thanks for the the kinds words. Hugs to you all :)

  • camul
    camul Member Posts: 2,537
    Doe1504 said:

    Thanks to all of you for the

    Thanks to all of you for the kind, sweet words. It has been bad enough, but not horrible! I am so glad to be ready to have this behind me. I have made it through 5 mos of my worst nightmare and only about 3 mos to go, thank God! I am on the uphill side and looking forward to being done. I pray for all you guys on this site daily. "We're gonna make it after all " ( for those who remember Laverne and Shirley) lol Again, thanks for the the kinds words. Hugs to you all :)

    A/C was so hard on me first time around
    and finished 12 more Adriamycin pushes the last week of June 2013. So glad you hage this behind you and pray that ypu will sail on through the next round with little or no se.
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    camul said:

    A/C was so hard on me first time around
    and finished 12 more Adriamycin pushes the last week of June 2013. So glad you hage this behind you and pray that ypu will sail on through the next round with little or no se.

    Gentle hugs ..

    Strength,  I wish and hope smooth sailing with this last dose of chemo before starting your Taxol.  Hydrate, Hydrate, and hydrate again.

    I will be keeping you in good thoughts and prayers.

    Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.

     

    Vicki Sam

  • Nana Sue
    Nana Sue Member Posts: 55
    Carlee said:

    Congrats early for your last

    Congrats early for your last red devil on Monday Doe!

    Good luck today!

    Good luck today!

  • Doe1504
    Doe1504 Member Posts: 94
    VickiSam said:

    Gentle hugs ..

    Strength,  I wish and hope smooth sailing with this last dose of chemo before starting your Taxol.  Hydrate, Hydrate, and hydrate again.

    I will be keeping you in good thoughts and prayers.

    Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.

     

    Vicki Sam

    I am now DONE with Red

    I am now DONE with Red Devil!!!! Prasie the Lord! I have a 3-4 break before I start Taxol. SE will start now, but, this will be the last of the worst! Happy :)

    Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers.

    Dolores

  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    Doe1504 said:

    I am now DONE with Red

    I am now DONE with Red Devil!!!! Prasie the Lord! I have a 3-4 break before I start Taxol. SE will start now, but, this will be the last of the worst! Happy :)

    Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers.

    Dolores

    Congrats Dolores!

    Congrats Dolores!

  • Doe1504
    Doe1504 Member Posts: 94
    Angie2U said:

    Congrats Dolores!

    Congrats Dolores!

    Thank you all! I so love the

    Thank you all! I so love the support I get here. You all are the best!!!!

  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    Doe1504 said:

    Thank you all! I so love the

    Thank you all! I so love the support I get here. You all are the best!!!!

    The biggest of congrats to

    The biggest of congrats to you!

    Sue :)

  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    Ritzy said:

    The biggest of congrats to

    The biggest of congrats to you!

    Sue :)

    Huge accomplishment and

    Huge accomplishment and congrats! 

    Hugs, Debby

  • June Bugs
    June Bugs Member Posts: 167
    DebbyM said:

    Huge accomplishment and

    Huge accomplishment and congrats! 

    Hugs, Debby

    I never had chemo but I do

    I never had chemo but I do know this is big!  So, congrats!

  • Cheryl S
    Cheryl S Member Posts: 82
    Jobi said:

    Congrats

    I hated the red devil, so I know exactly how special this is for you!  Wonderful news!

    Dorene

    Congrats!  This is really

    Congrats!  This is really important and such good news!

  • JJDS
    JJDS Member Posts: 258
    June Bugs said:

    I never had chemo but I do

    I never had chemo but I do know this is big!  So, congrats!

    Finishing this chemo is a

    Finishing this chemo is a very big deal and you deserve a big congratulations!

    Hugs, JJ

  • Doe1504
    Doe1504 Member Posts: 94
    JJDS said:

    Finishing this chemo is a

    Finishing this chemo is a very big deal and you deserve a big congratulations!

    Hugs, JJ

    Thanks! Now I start Taxol,

    Thanks! Now I start Taxol, which hopefully won't be too bad.