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First TAC treatment today
Crystlesmom
CSN Member Posts: 20
It was my first TAC treatment today.....so far, pretty good. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and tootsies too that it stays this way. Everyone was so nice and helpful at the treatment center. I'm starting back to work next week, so I'm hoping to get through the next 5 treatments fairly easy...at least I'm hoping for that!! Not sure what tomorrow will bring, nor the next day.....
Get the N..... shot tomorrow and hear that can be quite painful for a few days....hope not!!
Thanks for all your support and encouragement....don't know what I would have done without it.
Get the N..... shot tomorrow and hear that can be quite painful for a few days....hope not!!
Thanks for all your support and encouragement....don't know what I would have done without it.
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One down, five to go!!!! YAY
I too am so glad that your chemo went well; the Neulasta can indeed be painful to the bones( the marrow will be speeding up white cell production; sorta like squeezing the last bit of tooth paste from the tube!) but it will pass as well! If you can arrange to always have your chemo on Thursdays and the Neulasta on Fridays, you will have rest up time on the weekends! Unfortunately, the Neulasta side-effcts don't usually hit for 36 hours, but you can take pain meds for that! If your cancer center didn't mention which ones, CALL THEM! It doesn't matter at all what time of day you call, or if your DR isn't there when you do, someone will be and they will give you great advice. One thing they don't want us to be is sick or uncomfortable! Chemo nurses are an amazing breed of caregivers, aren't they??
Enjoy your weekend! and oh yeah~ drink water, and then more water, and then even more water! It is important to flush your system and keep hydrated!!! Sip sip sip ...it's good for you and important!
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I am on my second shot andmlmjt1 said:Hi Crystlesmom
I ve had 2 neulasta shots and never even knew I had them...NO aches or pains at all..I get my third tomorrow so we will see
Glad all went well for you
Keep us posted...I have 5 treatments left too every other week then 52 weeks of herceptin
Keep the faith
Linda t
I am on my second shot and don't have any problems yet. -
Good luck to you too mlmjt!mlmjt1 said:Hi Crystlesmom
I ve had 2 neulasta shots and never even knew I had them...NO aches or pains at all..I get my third tomorrow so we will see
Glad all went well for you
Keep us posted...I have 5 treatments left too every other week then 52 weeks of herceptin
Keep the faith
Linda t
Good luck to you too mlmjt! Glad the shots went so well for you! -
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