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Angel Update

AngelBaby
AngelBaby CSN Member Posts: 47
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hi everybody. I've been offline for a little while. I had my last Adria/Cytoxan and now it is on to Taxol or Taxotere for another 4 rounds. I'm really nervous about this new med because A/C was a roller coaster ride for me. My oncologist is putting in a consult with a plastic surgeon for November for reconstruction. He says it is a long drawn out process. Well, just wanted to keep you updated.
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  • cammie
    cammie CSN Member Posts: 102
    #2
    Hi Angel - so glad you gave us a update. We are here for you sweetie and think of you. Reconstruction is a long road, but worth it. Hang in there. Cammie
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  • DeeNY711
    DeeNY711 CSN Member Posts: 476 Member
    #3
    Angel, I found the taxotere end of chemotherapy to be easier in many ways than the Adriamycin/ Cytoxan cycles. Hope this helps. Love, Denise
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  • hummingbyrd
    hummingbyrd CSN Member Posts: 950 Member
    #4
    DeeNY711 said:

    Angel, I found the taxotere end of chemotherapy to be easier in many ways than the Adriamycin/ Cytoxan cycles. Hope this helps. Love, Denise

    Taxol was a 'cake walk' for me compared to the 'red devil' aka adriamycin. Hope it is the same for you. Keep us updated. ((((HUGS)))) hummingbyrd
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  • newboobs
    newboobs CSN Member Posts: 121
    #5
    Hi Angel! Thanks for the update! You made it through AC - so proud of you! Good Luck and keep up the good fight.
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  • TylersMom1
    TylersMom1 CSN Member Posts: 57
    #6
    Hi Angel,

    I too found Taxol much much easier than "the red devil". I had some muscle pain for about 4-5 days after my treatment but that was much easier to deal with then the nausea. Hope it goes well for you...Cheryl
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  • jake10
    jake10 CSN Member Posts: 202
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    Thanks for the update! You're coming to the end of this ordeal. I wish you wellness.
    As for the plastic surgeon, choose carefully. Also ask to see pictures of the procedures so you know what you are getting into. Some procedures (Abdominal Tram Flap for instance) are really big procedures lasting more than 8 hours in surgury. All the best! Beth
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