Can't wait for chemo!

candu
candu Member Posts: 30
in Breast Cancer #1
O.K. everyone....here I go...today is the big day and I am looking forward to it!
My chemo of taxotere and Cytoxan starts.
My body and mind are prepared and ready with positive thoughts to send me on this journey.
My family and friends are my support group....and they are ready too.
I had a lumpectomy in Jan. stage 2 with 3 lymph nodes with cancer
If anyone out there wants to jump on the wagon and are also starting this type of chemo....come along and we can support each other.
The sooner it starts....the sooner it is over!
Let's rock!
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  • Hippiechick58
    Hippiechick58 Member Posts: 320
    #2
    I would gladly jump on the
    I would gladly jump on the wagon, but my chemo ended two weeks ago. How about if I stay in the back and gently remind you that you can do this! I have had the same chemo as you and I survived!

    You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

    Be Well,
    Dianne
  • MAJW
    MAJW Member Posts: 2,510 Member
    #3
    Chemo...
    Had the same chemo cocktail....You'll do fine with your attitude!
    Peace be with you as you start the journey of regaining your health!
    Nancy
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #4
    i'll go for the ride
    but I did not have or need chemo...but i'll be there with you...

    I am one to NOT PUT things off-so i would be like you...lets get this started and over with asap..
  • jamiegww
    jamiegww Member Posts: 384
    #5
    Love your attitude!
    I know you'll be okay. Keep us posted.

    HUGS!!!
    Jamie
  • Katmy
    Katmy Member Posts: 93
    #6
    I'll join you. Tomorrow, I
    I'll join you. Tomorrow, I have my second infusion of Taxotere and Cytoxin. We'll be doing it together. Yes, the sooner it is over.... If it is ever "over"
  • pinkkari09
    pinkkari09 Member Posts: 877
    #7
    Love your attitude!! I'm
    Love your attitude!! I'm not taking your chemo, but I'm on chemo as well (second time). Keep your spirits up and you'll sail through.
    Miles of Love,
    ~Kari
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #8
    pinkkari09 said:

    Love your attitude!! I'm
    Love your attitude!! I'm not taking your chemo, but I'm on chemo as well (second time). Keep your spirits up and you'll sail through.
    Miles of Love,
    ~Kari

    WOW
    What an attitude! I love it! You go girl!


    Sue :)

    p.s. and, the best of luck with chemo.
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #9
    jamiegww said:

    Love your attitude!
    I know you'll be okay. Keep us posted.

    HUGS!!!
    Jamie

    You are right, the sooner
    You are right, the sooner you get started, the sooner you will be finished with chemo and we will all celebrate with you!

    ♥ Noel
  • laughs_a_lot
    laughs_a_lot Member Posts: 1,368 Member
    #10
    I am on the ride with you
    I go back to see the surgeon in a week. Since I am HER2 postive I know I will be heading into chemo for Herceptin. I have not seen the onocologist yet but I doubt that I will only get Herceptin. I have already acuired some of my head scarves for this journey. I also decided to get a mowhawk right before I start chemo since my hair will fall out in 2 or 3 weeks. I always wanted a mowhawk so not I have the perfect excuse to give it a short try. It will really make the grandkids flip out. I am determined to have as much fun on this journey as I can because unlike Germany or El Salvador, I have no intention of returning to Cancerville. So I'd best have a good time the first time around.
  • aysemari
    aysemari Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    #11
    I'll come along
    but just for a resource and entertainment, since I have had
    the same cocktail.

    You sound at peace which is wonderful it is scary but you
    will get through it and we are all here to hold your hand.

    Hugs,
    Ayse
  • Boppy_of_6
    Boppy_of_6 Member Posts: 1,138
    #12
    aysemari said:

    I'll come along
    but just for a resource and entertainment, since I have had
    the same cocktail.

    You sound at peace which is wonderful it is scary but you
    will get through it and we are all here to hold your hand.

    Hugs,
    Ayse

    Love the attitude!
    I had the same chemo and did really well. With your wonderful attitude I am positive you will too. Keep us posted. God Bless
    (((hugs))) Janice
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #13
    disneyfan2008 said:

    i'll go for the ride
    but I did not have or need chemo...but i'll be there with you...

    I am one to NOT PUT things off-so i would be like you...lets get this started and over with asap..

    I've never seen anyone
    I've never seen anyone looking forward to chemo, but, I think that is a very positive and great attitude that will help you a lot!


    Good luck, Megan
  • Lighthouse_7
    Lighthouse_7 Member Posts: 1,566 Member
    #14
    Boppy_of_6 said:

    Love the attitude!
    I had the same chemo and did really well. With your wonderful attitude I am positive you will too. Keep us posted. God Bless
    (((hugs))) Janice

    Great attitude and we all
    Great attitude and we all know how important that is.
    Best of luck hon.
    Hugs,
    Wanda
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #15
    Lighthouse_7 said:

    Great attitude and we all
    Great attitude and we all know how important that is.
    Best of luck hon.
    Hugs,
    Wanda

    I hope it goes
    I hope it goes well.
    congrats hippie chick!
  • candu
    candu Member Posts: 30
    #16
    Great Start!
    Thank you all for jumping on this band wagon.
    I did start Taxotere and Cytoxan yesterday and no bad reactions at all.
    Had some great friends there for support and the time went by easy.
    Feel great!
    Have been told I should feel fatigue around day 3 and my lowest WBC should be about day 9.
    I go in for a Neulasta shot today because prior to starting chemo my WBC was way low 3.9 because of an infection at the site of my lymph node removal..no pain...just red.
    I have been told I should feel mucle/bone aches because of this medicine....so we will see.
    The best to you all
    Let's keep on rocking!
  • candu
    candu Member Posts: 30
    #17
    Katmy said:

    I'll join you. Tomorrow, I
    I'll join you. Tomorrow, I have my second infusion of Taxotere and Cytoxin. We'll be doing it together. Yes, the sooner it is over.... If it is ever "over"

    Let's do it!
    Hi Katmy, Would love to keep in touch with you.
    How have you been doing?
    Very interested in if you felt anything different after you second treatment.
    Did you have to take Neulasta?
    The best to you.
    It must be nice to say.....2nd one down. :-)
  • candu
    candu Member Posts: 30
    #18
    Hippiechick58 said:

    I would gladly jump on the
    I would gladly jump on the wagon, but my chemo ended two weeks ago. How about if I stay in the back and gently remind you that you can do this! I have had the same chemo as you and I survived!

    You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

    Be Well,
    Dianne

    Thanks
    Congratulations on the end of your chemo journey!
    It must have been a great feeling.
    I was thrilled yesterday just to say.....1 down...5 to go!
    You will give me strength in knowing that you got through it and will be in the background reminding me.
    Rock on!
  • Reikigemgirl
    Reikigemgirl Member Posts: 278
    #19
    candu said:

    Great Start!
    Thank you all for jumping on this band wagon.
    I did start Taxotere and Cytoxan yesterday and no bad reactions at all.
    Had some great friends there for support and the time went by easy.
    Feel great!
    Have been told I should feel fatigue around day 3 and my lowest WBC should be about day 9.
    I go in for a Neulasta shot today because prior to starting chemo my WBC was way low 3.9 because of an infection at the site of my lymph node removal..no pain...just red.
    I have been told I should feel mucle/bone aches because of this medicine....so we will see.
    The best to you all
    Let's keep on rocking!

    I took claritin......
    for the neulasta shot pain. I saw it on this board and decided to give it a try and I never had one pain from the neulasta shot. Just take one claritin the day before the shot, day of and for 6 days afterwards. Not claritin D, just plain claritin.

    Love and Light,
    Vicki
  • NJMom10
    NJMom10 Member Posts: 176
    #20
    candu said:

    Great Start!
    Thank you all for jumping on this band wagon.
    I did start Taxotere and Cytoxan yesterday and no bad reactions at all.
    Had some great friends there for support and the time went by easy.
    Feel great!
    Have been told I should feel fatigue around day 3 and my lowest WBC should be about day 9.
    I go in for a Neulasta shot today because prior to starting chemo my WBC was way low 3.9 because of an infection at the site of my lymph node removal..no pain...just red.
    I have been told I should feel mucle/bone aches because of this medicine....so we will see.
    The best to you all
    Let's keep on rocking!

    I totally get your excitement
    I get it! I was definitely scared to get chemo but I got through it because while doing it I felt at least I was doing something to eradicate the cancer in my body. I think that each step of the way. Every treatment is another step in getting rid of the cancer and getting my body back. Best to you!
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #21
    Yep, each step brings you
    Yep, each step brings you closer to the goal, so just keep walkin'. I will echo the advice about claritin. I took it with Neupogin (a cousin to Neulasta), and it worked for me. I believe it's recommended by the manufacturer, which your pharmacist can confirm.

    Hugs,

    Linda

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