starting chemo Monday

DebbyM

Rague said:

Ask your Dr about rather or
Ask your Dr about rather or not Vitamins are OK to take. I was told no multi vitamins and no antioxidants but had approval to continue on with my Vit D (it helps with my SAD and I did chmo through the winter - it also helps with calcium uptake) and my Vit. B complex. Also was told to continue with calcium. During Taxol I started having problems with keping enough potassium so had to start mega doses of it about 1/2 way through. But by now you should have had your Chemo Education so you know what your Dr wants/doesn't want you dsoing.

We're all different and have different needs so there is no "right" answer that fits all. Also our Dr are different.

Susan

Just checked in to see if
Just checked in to see if you had posted an update. I hope you are doing alright. Post when you feel like it KitKatKat.


Hugs, Debby

survivorbc09

tjohnson2310 said:

chemocare.com
I lived on this website for remedies for side effects of chemo. Also bring a blanket and a good book.

I know I am really late but
I know I am really late but I am sending lots of luck and hoping you got your chemo and have no side effects.


Hugs, Jan

mom2harley

Get to a dentist
I had chemo 5 or six years ago and all they ever talked about was losing hair. If this is your first time with chemo, I would suggest seeing a dentist asap. Maybe it will stop the total mess that happens in your mouth. It's embarassing enough not having boobs, but smiling is a real challenge when your teeth have rotted out, too. Just and FYI that I was never told about......

aysemari

Hello KitKatKat
I just wanted to chime in because of what you said, you
wished you had them both removed. I DID JUST THAT!
I had a lumpectomy first upon my doctor's recommendation.
But I did not feel comfortable with that decision once I
did more research. And I went back and had a mastectomy.
Not trying to influence you but just wanted to say do
what gives YOU peace of mind.

And of course best of luck with your chemo!! I hope it
won't be too rough on you. And get ready... with that I
mean get lotsa good books, music, movies.. anything that
spoils you and makes you feel better. Also maybe get helping
with cleaning your house etc.

Hugs,
Ayse

jnl

mom2harley said:

Get to a dentist
I had chemo 5 or six years ago and all they ever talked about was losing hair. If this is your first time with chemo, I would suggest seeing a dentist asap. Maybe it will stop the total mess that happens in your mouth. It's embarassing enough not having boobs, but smiling is a real challenge when your teeth have rotted out, too. Just and FYI that I was never told about......

I am hoping that your chemo
I am hoping that your chemo wasn't too hard on you, but, I am getting worried since you haven't posted any update. I pray you have no side effects and are just busy.


Hugs, Leeza

cntgobck03

Amy-LLL said:

Today
Hope it went OK for you today. I start Chemo on Dec 7th and I am scared as well. Great advice above and just wanted to let you know I am thinking about you!

Hi
I start chemo on Dec. 7 too. What's your mix? I'm scared too. I love this site. It helps so much.

Looking forward to hearing from you,
Becky

susie09

cntgobck03 said:

Hi
I start chemo on Dec. 7 too. What's your mix? I'm scared too. I love this site. It helps so much.

Looking forward to hearing from you,
Becky

Wishing both of you
Wishing both of you Kitkatkat and Becky good luck with chemo!

♠♣ Love, Susie ♠♣