starting chemo tomorrow

lmmo
lmmo Member Posts: 56
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Nervous I will be working all night then starting AC. Just need to express my anxiety...Lisa
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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #2
    Good luck and keep yourself well
    Newly dignosised with breast cancer... It's all a blurr ..
  • mlmjt1
    mlmjt1 Member Posts: 537
    #3
    HI lisa
    I just finished with AC and will start taxol/herceptin next wk. Its not a cake walk but you can do it. Just remember to push alot of fluids, make yourself eat small and eat often. Take the nausea meds that they give you. THey probably will put some in the iv. You will probably be tired for a few days after. I had mine on friday and today is wed and I am feeling much less tired. TAke naps if you can the first few days and dont push yourself.

    Above all, post often because we are all here to help you thru it

    Hugs
    Linda T
  • 4slurpee
    4slurpee Member Posts: 41
    #4
    Just finished my first chemo. three hours ago.
    Lisa,

    I was terrified, but I just finished my first chemo. three hours ago and honestly it was a piece of cake - ok not nearly as enjoyable :-). The only side effect I am having thus far has been alternating between being cold and hot (sweaty). However, I get my Neulasta shot tomorrow and hear that may be more of a challenge so stay ahead of it with Motrin, etc. The nurse said I won't notice much until the third, fourth, and fifth day. Just lay back, try to sleep, and take advantage of snacks, drinks, etc. offered. I brought a blanket, pillow, a little snacks, water, and a book and used them all. They even suggested bringing lunch for you will be there awhile. Take a breath, anxiety is normal, especially the first time. Tell the nurse this is your first time and you are anxious. Good luck and I pray all goes well tomorrow. Know we are thinking about you!

    Take care,

    Cathy
  • taleena
    taleena Member Posts: 1,612 Member
    #5
    Lisa.. just a note to say I
    Lisa.. just a note to say I will be thinking of you tomorrow... I hope things go well.. hang in there, we are here for you!

    ♥ & hugs,

    ~T
  • Eil4186
    Eil4186 Member Posts: 949
    #6
    Lisa, good luck tomorrow. AC
    Lisa, good luck tomorrow. AC can be tough but if they give you good anti-nausea meds it is doable. For the first couple days after each treatment I ate only bananas, applesauce, and toast. Anything heavier caused me to throw up

    Good luck, you will be fine.
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #7
    Eil4186 said:

    Lisa, good luck tomorrow. AC
    Lisa, good luck tomorrow. AC can be tough but if they give you good anti-nausea meds it is doable. For the first couple days after each treatment I ate only bananas, applesauce, and toast. Anything heavier caused me to throw up

    Good luck, you will be fine.

    Good luck Lisa!

    Good luck Lisa!
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #8
    taleena said:

    Lisa.. just a note to say I
    Lisa.. just a note to say I will be thinking of you tomorrow... I hope things go well.. hang in there, we are here for you!

    ♥ & hugs,

    ~T

    Wishing you good luck Lisa
    Wishing you good luck Lisa with chemo!

    Hugs, Leeza
  • Reikigemgirl
    Reikigemgirl Member Posts: 278
    #9
    Good Wishes.....
    go with you to treatment. I was supposed to start mine today too but couldn't until next Thursday now because of funding. We will still be going through it at the same time. Hope all goes well for you today.

    Love and Light,
    Vicki
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #10
    Good luck!!
    Lisa:

    Good luck on starting your chemo. I started mine last week and it really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I took the advice of all these wonderful ladies and drank lots of water. We'll all be thinking about you. Take care and good luck!

    MyTurn
  • meena1
    meena1 Member Posts: 1,003
    #11
    MyTurnNow said:

    Good luck!!
    Lisa:

    Good luck on starting your chemo. I started mine last week and it really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I took the advice of all these wonderful ladies and drank lots of water. We'll all be thinking about you. Take care and good luck!

    MyTurn

    Hope your first chemo visit
    Hope your first chemo visit went well, Remember to eat healthy...take care
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #12
    MyTurnNow said:

    Good luck!!
    Lisa:

    Good luck on starting your chemo. I started mine last week and it really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I took the advice of all these wonderful ladies and drank lots of water. We'll all be thinking about you. Take care and good luck!

    MyTurn

    Glad that your chemo last
    Glad that your chemo last week wasn't bad for you MyTurn. Hope it continues.

    Hugs!
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #13
    survivorbc09 said:

    Glad that your chemo last
    Glad that your chemo last week wasn't bad for you MyTurn. Hope it continues.

    Hugs!

    Thanks for the kind words.

    Thanks for the kind words.
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #14
    MyTurnNow said:

    Good luck!!
    Lisa:

    Good luck on starting your chemo. I started mine last week and it really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I took the advice of all these wonderful ladies and drank lots of water. We'll all be thinking about you. Take care and good luck!

    MyTurn

    Good luck on chemo! Let us
    Good luck on chemo! Let us know how you do. Drink lots of water!



    Hugs ♥Lex♥
  • lmmo
    lmmo Member Posts: 56
    #15
    first chemo
    Sorry for the delay. I work nights 815-630 and then went to walmart to stock up on suggested items, chemo, then my primary care dr and just got home. I am exhausted, but probably since I have been up since 5pm yesterday. I so appreciate the replies. I read about bananas and bought some today. I drank water so far and will listen to all the advice. Nuelasta shot 9am tomorrow. Stocked up on claritan although my onco is not sold on it. I am only allowed to take tylenol, so hope it helps. They gave me compazine and zofran, insurance only allows 12 pills of zofran a month...I do not go back to work until Monday night so hoping i will make it.
    Thanks all you are awesome. Gotta rest for now :-)
    Lisa
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #16
    lmmo said:

    first chemo
    Sorry for the delay. I work nights 815-630 and then went to walmart to stock up on suggested items, chemo, then my primary care dr and just got home. I am exhausted, but probably since I have been up since 5pm yesterday. I so appreciate the replies. I read about bananas and bought some today. I drank water so far and will listen to all the advice. Nuelasta shot 9am tomorrow. Stocked up on claritan although my onco is not sold on it. I am only allowed to take tylenol, so hope it helps. They gave me compazine and zofran, insurance only allows 12 pills of zofran a month...I do not go back to work until Monday night so hoping i will make it.
    Thanks all you are awesome. Gotta rest for now :-)
    Lisa

    You get lots of rest.
    You get lots of rest. Thanks for letting us know how you are doing.


    Kylez
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    #17
    lmmo said:

    first chemo
    Sorry for the delay. I work nights 815-630 and then went to walmart to stock up on suggested items, chemo, then my primary care dr and just got home. I am exhausted, but probably since I have been up since 5pm yesterday. I so appreciate the replies. I read about bananas and bought some today. I drank water so far and will listen to all the advice. Nuelasta shot 9am tomorrow. Stocked up on claritan although my onco is not sold on it. I am only allowed to take tylenol, so hope it helps. They gave me compazine and zofran, insurance only allows 12 pills of zofran a month...I do not go back to work until Monday night so hoping i will make it.
    Thanks all you are awesome. Gotta rest for now :-)
    Lisa

    Glad you are off work until
    Glad you are off work until Monday. That will give you some time to rest and recuperate. Wishing you good luck Lisa. Let us know how you are doing when you feel like it.

    Susie
  • outdoorgirl
    outdoorgirl Member Posts: 1,565
    #18
    lmmo said:

    first chemo
    Sorry for the delay. I work nights 815-630 and then went to walmart to stock up on suggested items, chemo, then my primary care dr and just got home. I am exhausted, but probably since I have been up since 5pm yesterday. I so appreciate the replies. I read about bananas and bought some today. I drank water so far and will listen to all the advice. Nuelasta shot 9am tomorrow. Stocked up on claritan although my onco is not sold on it. I am only allowed to take tylenol, so hope it helps. They gave me compazine and zofran, insurance only allows 12 pills of zofran a month...I do not go back to work until Monday night so hoping i will make it.
    Thanks all you are awesome. Gotta rest for now :-)
    Lisa

    Lisa,
    glad your first chemo went fine so far! Keep drinking that water and keep up on your anti nausea meds even when you don't feel like you're going to get sick-just like when you have to take pain pills-you've got to keep upon it!!
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #19
    outdoorgirl said:

    Lisa,
    glad your first chemo went fine so far! Keep drinking that water and keep up on your anti nausea meds even when you don't feel like you're going to get sick-just like when you have to take pain pills-you've got to keep upon it!!

    Lisa,
    Glad the 1st went
    Lisa,
    Glad the 1st went well. Follow the ladies good advise. Good thoughts and prayers are my wish for you.
    Stef
  • lmmo
    lmmo Member Posts: 56
    #20
    chemo
    I awakened queasy in the night. Trying to find something that will sit well, not bananas, but sour dough pretzel nuggets...need better nutrition. I had my nuelasta shot then went to the store to buy somr food that looked appetizing, so we'll see.
    Thanks for the tips and encouragement.
    Lisa
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #21
    lmmo said:

    chemo
    I awakened queasy in the night. Trying to find something that will sit well, not bananas, but sour dough pretzel nuggets...need better nutrition. I had my nuelasta shot then went to the store to buy somr food that looked appetizing, so we'll see.
    Thanks for the tips and encouragement.
    Lisa

    Hope you are feeling better
    Hope you are feeling better Lisa. Try to eat and drink lots of water. Get some rest.

    Hugs, Lex

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