1st Chemo

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  • Lou Ann M
    Lou Ann M Member Posts: 996 Member
    edited October 2016 #22
    rcdeman said:

    Thanks for this post.

    Thanks for this post.

    I've been reading through all the old posts about first chemo sessions in preparation for my mom's upcoming first chemo session this Monday 10/31/16 at 12:45 PM. They said it will take 4 hours. Is that time about right? Any last suggestions on how we should prepare? The doctor says she won't need a port and so she will be getting her chemo via an IV in her hand/arm, so I'm hoping there are no lasting repercussions with that.

    So important stuff beforehand: Miralax, colace, senokot, extra layers of clothes during chemo, make sure to hydrate well before hand, and eat breakfast (any suggestions?)

    Best,
    Rebecca

    Time

    if a chemo nurse told you four hours it may be close, but if the oncologist said that add some time.  They never add on time for pre-meds and the time it takes to get the actually drug from the pharmacy.  I would have your mom bring along a book to read, a crossword puzzle, relaxing music, something to pass the time.  I like the adult color books or drawing.  If she will be getting a Nuelasta shot or patch taking Claritin will help with bone pain.

    Hugs and prayers, Lou Ann

  • sshhaarrii
    sshhaarrii Member Posts: 38 Member
    #23
    Glad to hear your 1st

    Glad to hear your 1st treatment went well. I know it's very scary. And the drive you must make 5 1/2 hours, wow. I am very lucky, only 30 minuet drive for me. The same day I had my 1st round as well, carbo/taxol, granix the next 2 days. The infusion went well, just stressful, but they took care of me and I pretty much slept though most of it. The following days, upset tummy and very achy and painful from the waist down. As far as work goes, I'm not going back until my treatment is over. I'm getting weekly treatment and it's just too much. I have decided I come 1st this time. 

     

  • Mmpeterson
    Mmpeterson Member Posts: 124
    #24
    sshhaarrii said:

    Glad to hear your 1st

    Glad to hear your 1st treatment went well. I know it's very scary. And the drive you must make 5 1/2 hours, wow. I am very lucky, only 30 minuet drive for me. The same day I had my 1st round as well, carbo/taxol, granix the next 2 days. The infusion went well, just stressful, but they took care of me and I pretty much slept though most of it. The following days, upset tummy and very achy and painful from the waist down. As far as work goes, I'm not going back until my treatment is over. I'm getting weekly treatment and it's just too much. I have decided I come 1st this time. 

     

    We do have a cancer center

    We do have a cancer center here in Odessa but since my oncologist is in Dallas and the cancer center there is absolutely wonderful I decided it was best to continue to go there and my soon to be husband does all the driving so I am very fortunate.  I am going to take my Claritin so hopefully it will help with any of the side effects from the Taxol, which my dr is adding to my treatment on Nov 15.  With the Carboplatin, I don't seem to have side effects besides getting a little more sleepy during the day.  I am a little nervous about the Taxol because I am told that drug is the one with more side effects but hopefully they won't be too bad.  Maryanne

  • MAbound
    MAbound Member Posts: 1,168 Member
    #25
    EZLiving66 said:

    I'm glad you're doing so well

    I'm glad you're doing so well, Maryanne!  I like this approach with one chemo drug to start out - then, if you have a reaction, you know which drug it is.

    It sounds like you've got your bases covered in heading off any of the bad side effects.

    Love,

    Eldri

    Yo!

    You are looking marvelous, girlfriend!

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