Halfway through chemo
Hi, everyone, I just joined the forum. I was DX on Aug 1 with Stage IIa, 3.2 cm IDC, underwent a bilateral mastectomy, no nodes involved, clear margins. Currently undergoing the AC-->T chemo regimen. I tolerated the AC (4 doses at three week intervals) with the help of Emend. Started Paclitaxel on Monday and boy do my hips hurt! I have heard that Glutamine helps, that Claritin helps, but my dr told me Tylenol, no mention of the others. Has anyone's dr prescribed the glutamine or Claritin?
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This is something I often post -- My EXPERIENCE W/CHEMO
It is so important to remain and continue hydration, water - water, and more
water. Splash in a little lemonade, cranberry juice -- or prepackaged crystal
light, or Lipton Tea. Herbal Tea's also work for a change of pace.
If you are getting the neulasta shot -- Please ask your Oncologist about taking
a benadryl -- or claritin -- which many of us === swear by -- as they help alleviate that
'just run over by a truck' aches and pains - some of us experience from the
neulasta shot.
Ask for prescriptions for nausea and vomiting -- as well as diarrhea.
Plastic silverware is a must ---
biotin toothpaste and mouthwash is a daily essential
(available at most Target's or Wall-Mart's)
Food is subjective -- depending on your personal needs and taste buds .. What
taste good or was tolerable 1 week -- changed for me, the very next. I could not
tolerate any foods with sugar, i.e. ketchup, or cola's.
To help prevent mouth sores -- suck on ice chips during all chemo treatments.
Rest when you can, as some chemo queens have bouts of insomnia ---
Take goodies to entertain yourself during your infusions -- games, books,
friend, a snack, IPOD, laptop ...
Strength, Courage and Hope.
Vicki Sam0 -
I did Adriamycin/Cytoxin four
I did Adriamycin/Cytoxin four times, every other week. Then I did Taxol four times, every other week. That was April-July 2012.
I found that when I was on Taxol, I no longer needed my anti-puke pills; but my appetite wasn't great, but I would play mind games with myself and do all right. I found that I had that achiness towards the end of the week thatI seemed to ache more when I was on Taxol than on the other two. I was not sure if it was an accumulation of the chemo or what.
I had my infusion. I had the neulasta shots throughout the process, except after the final infusion (because I had fared very well). I basically stayed put and took ibuprofen. (I have prescription-strength 800s.) I was thankful that the discomfort did not last for more than a few days each time.
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Halfway...Exciting at the top
Halfway...Exciting at the top of the hill to the end...
Denise
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