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new treatment started Friday, not bad at all

meena1
meena1 CSN Member Posts: 1,003
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Just checking in to let you know that i started my new treatment of Carbo, taxatere and Herceptin. So, far it has not been as bad as my weekly treatment of Taxol and Herceptin. I had some stomach aching and some body aches and a bad headache, but it is livable. I have not had any facial swelling or numbness, and i have a bit more energy. So, yeah me!!!! Plus, i do not have to go back for 3 weeks. I went to the lymphadema specialist for a massage and my arm is much better. Now, if only the tumors would shrink or go away. Two more treatments, then another scan. Not sure what happens next. As always, love Meena
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  • BlownAway60
    BlownAway60 CSN Member Posts: 851
    #2
    Hoping for the best results
    Hoping for the best results for you from this new treatment.

    Hugs

    Donna
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  • cavediver
    cavediver CSN Member Posts: 607
    #3
    good luck on new treatments
    Well, it sounds like good news for you.........glad things are moving forward. Thanks for keeping us updated, and please know you have my prayers and thoughts being sent your way.
    Hugs and best wishes............
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  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 CSN Member Posts: 2,570
    #4
    Thanks for updating us.
    Thanks for updating us. Yeah you is right! Hope the treatment SEs go away right away and that the treatment goals are reached and surpassed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. That big hug you just felt was from me. xoxoxo Lynn
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  • roseann4
    roseann4 CSN Member Posts: 992 Member
    #5
    lynn1950 said:

    Thanks for updating us.
    Thanks for updating us. Yeah you is right! Hope the treatment SEs go away right away and that the treatment goals are reached and surpassed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. That big hug you just felt was from me. xoxoxo Lynn

    Wishing you the best.
    I'm sure the treatment is doing it's stuff. Your attitude is inspiring.

    Roseann
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  • Mama G
    Mama G CSN Member Posts: 762
    #6
    roseann4 said:

    Wishing you the best.
    I'm sure the treatment is doing it's stuff. Your attitude is inspiring.

    Roseann

    YI*PPEEEEE
    I'm so glad you're handling this so well. Keep us updated. Prayers and love!
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  • sea60
    sea60 CSN Member Posts: 2,613
    #7
    Thinking of you
    and keeping you in prayer. I'm glad you're tolerating this mix much better than the last and you feel a bit more energetic. Plus, you get a 3 week reprieve...yay!

    Hang in there and thank you for updating us.

    Hugs,

    Sylvia
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  • New Flower
    New Flower CSN Member Posts: 4,294 Member
    #8
    sea60 said:

    Thinking of you
    and keeping you in prayer. I'm glad you're tolerating this mix much better than the last and you feel a bit more energetic. Plus, you get a 3 week reprieve...yay!

    Hang in there and thank you for updating us.

    Hugs,

    Sylvia

    Meena
    Thank you for update. i am glad that this new combination is less toxic for your body. Wishing that new cocktail will be effective and provide good outcome.
    Hugs,
    New Flower
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  • carkris
    carkris CSN Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #9
    New Flower said:

    Meena
    Thank you for update. i am glad that this new combination is less toxic for your body. Wishing that new cocktail will be effective and provide good outcome.
    Hugs,
    New Flower

    Everybody send collective
    Everybody send collective vibes to crush Meena's tumors. Glad this is less toxic for you!
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  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 CSN Member Posts: 2,631
    #10
    Meena
    keeping positive thoughts that this treatment combo will work. Glad you're feeling ok.
    {{hugs}} Char
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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #11
    cahjah75 said:

    Meena
    keeping positive thoughts that this treatment combo will work. Glad you're feeling ok.
    {{hugs}} Char

    Meena .. Hoping this new cocktail does the trick!! I am so
    grateful that your body is tolerating it much better .. what a funny thing to say about a chemo treatment. Better days are ahead for you and your family, I pray for a speedy recovery!

    Stay STRONG -- WARRIOR Princess :-)))

    Strength and Courage:

    Vicki Sam
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  • DianeBC
    DianeBC CSN Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #12
    lynn1950 said:

    Thanks for updating us.
    Thanks for updating us. Yeah you is right! Hope the treatment SEs go away right away and that the treatment goals are reached and surpassed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. That big hug you just felt was from me. xoxoxo Lynn

    Glad that this chemo seems
    Glad that this chemo seems to be better for you Meena. Praying for you!


    Hugs, Diane
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  • aysemari
    aysemari CSN Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    #13
    You are such an inspiration Meena1
    I hope this chemo cocktail will shrink away your tumors. And
    I am so glad that you got some energy back.

    Thank you for the update. You are in my thoughts.

    Ayse
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  • Marsha Mulvey
    Marsha Mulvey CSN Member Posts: 597 Member
    #14
    aysemari said:

    You are such an inspiration Meena1
    I hope this chemo cocktail will shrink away your tumors. And
    I am so glad that you got some energy back.

    Thank you for the update. You are in my thoughts.

    Ayse

    positive
    Sent a reply to your PM. For now, keep that positive attitude, things ARE going to get better!
    It may be a few weeks, but I feel really good that you're going to see positive results to match the attitude.
    Marsha
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  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 CSN Member Posts: 2,462
    #15
    Hi Meena,
    I am so happy to hear that your new treatment is not bad for you. Hope it continues to stay that way. Sounds like things are looking up. Sending prayers that things continue to improve for you. You definitely deserve it. Hugs, Jean
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  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 CSN Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #16
    New Flower said:

    Meena
    Thank you for update. i am glad that this new combination is less toxic for your body. Wishing that new cocktail will be effective and provide good outcome.
    Hugs,
    New Flower

    Thinking of you!
    I am glad that this chemo seems to be easier on you and praying that it will destroy the tumors!


    Hugs,

    Jan
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  • linpsu
    linpsu CSN Member Posts: 747
    #17
    Praying for you
    Meena - I am glad to hear that you are doing better with this new chemo regimen. As always, I have you in my prayers.
    Linda
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  • Katz77
    Katz77 CSN Member Posts: 598
    #18
    Keeping the faith
    and fingers and toes crossed for you meena. Glad ur feeling better. Energy, the breakfast of champions. In my prayers, Katz
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  • Megan M
    Megan M CSN Member Posts: 3,000
    #19
    Jean 0609 said:

    Hi Meena,
    I am so happy to hear that your new treatment is not bad for you. Hope it continues to stay that way. Sounds like things are looking up. Sending prayers that things continue to improve for you. You definitely deserve it. Hugs, Jean

    Praying for only good
    Praying for only good results with your new chemo Meena! We all love you and are all praying for you daily!


    Hugs, Megan
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  • Kylez
    Kylez CSN Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #20
    roseann4 said:

    Wishing you the best.
    I'm sure the treatment is doing it's stuff. Your attitude is inspiring.

    Roseann

    More energy? That is great
    More energy? That is great Meena! Praying this treatment will do the trick for you!

    Keep your positive attitude. So many of us look up to you for all that you are going through.

    You are so brave, such a hero to a lot of us.
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  • Angie2U
    Angie2U CSN Member Posts: 2,991
    #21
    roseann4 said:

    Wishing you the best.
    I'm sure the treatment is doing it's stuff. Your attitude is inspiring.

    Roseann

    Happy to see you posting
    Happy to see you posting Meena! You have such a strong spirit that I just know this chemo regimen will work! Please keep updating us on your progress!
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