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First Doxil Dose Yesterday

Jodisgoing180
Jodisgoing180 CSN Member Posts: 97
in Ovarian Cancer #1

My first Doxil dose was yesterday.  There was one minor hiccup.  I had a "reaction" to the steroids.  I think it might have been the sensation from the power port they installed on Wednesday.  I got flushed, my blood pressure was high, and I felt like my heart was rushing.  I did end up finishing the dose, though they added benadryl before and more IV fluids.

Positive note:  I think that my pleural effusion is clearing.  I already feel so much better on that front.  I'm hoping it's not the steroids that is doing it.  I have had no real side effects other than some fatigue, but I'm taking my anti-nausea medications and that could account for some of the nausea.

I tried some new Juicing, and I don't like the taste of the juice I made.  If anyone has any suggestions/recipes it would be appreciated.  I know that juicing probably is NOT going to work, but I like trying it just in case.  The combination was carrot, spinach, apple, and pineapple.

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  • NoTimeForCancer
    NoTimeForCancer CSN Member Posts: 3,601 Member
    edited October 2016 #2
    Jodi, no doubt that 'minor

    Jodi, no doubt that 'minor hiccup' was a little scary!  

    Sorry, I can't give you any advice on juicing.  Maybe someone else has some insight in to that.

    I hope you continue to feel better.

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