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Got thru tx #8

Mchapp
Mchapp CSN Member Posts: 95
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Got thru treatment #8....so far so good...and will get a 2 month break from chemo - and head to radiation for 25 treatments then will go back to chemo mid January for the last 4....

I really have had very few side effect from the Folifox - hand sensation with cold - does resolve after 7-10 days...fatigue does occur day 3-6...do have to receive neulasa (boy is that cost a sticker shock - $3,200 for one dose...thank goodness for insurance!

I suggest hydrating and eating frequent meals during these rounds of chemo - I drink 2 liters + of water every day - eat crackers, cheese, I have tried the juicing with veggies - struggle with the taste - but the fruit juicing works for me.

Keep up the FIGHT and your treatments - I never thought I would get to #8...and it is possible!

love to all!
Michelle
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  • Muzzy
    Muzzy CSN Member Posts: 175 Member
    #2
    Congrads
    How many more do you have?
    jeff
    just happy to be here!1
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  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love CSN Member Posts: 1,522 Member
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    Hi Michelle,it sounds pretty
    Hi Michelle,it sounds pretty good and you manage the side effects very well.Good luck with the rest of the treatment.Take care.
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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,744 Member
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    Wonderful
    Wonderful that you made it through the eight treatments with little side effects. That was what I was on and that oxy is rough stuff. You are very fortunate. Glad that you get that two month break from chemo. This is probably the best time of the year to do it too with all the Holidays coming up. I had to take the neupogen shots and they were expensive too but that was a daily injection. The water is very important. I can't do the juicing thing, I like to taste my flavors separately and not all mixed together. Good luck with the upcoming radiation treatments.

    Kim
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  • Mchapp
    Mchapp CSN Member Posts: 95
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    Muzzy said:

    Congrads
    How many more do you have?
    jeff
    just happy to be here!1

    Only 4 to go
    Jeff,
    I will have 4 more rounds of Chemo - but not until Radiation is complete - so mid Jan and Feb for the additional 4 rounds of Folfox....I am looking forward to the break from Oxi...it is not my favorite - I am also looking forward to sending the back pack for the 5-fu away for 2 months and not have to look at it!

    Hope you are doing well with treatments!
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  • Muzzy
    Muzzy CSN Member Posts: 175 Member
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    Mchapp said:

    Only 4 to go
    Jeff,
    I will have 4 more rounds of Chemo - but not until Radiation is complete - so mid Jan and Feb for the additional 4 rounds of Folfox....I am looking forward to the break from Oxi...it is not my favorite - I am also looking forward to sending the back pack for the 5-fu away for 2 months and not have to look at it!

    Hope you are doing well with treatments!

    hang in there
    Hang in there! after mine fiished i didn't know what to do. I was just happy not to be sick.
    You will make it. Good luck and god speed!
    Jeff
    Just happy to be here!!
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