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cavediver said:

Congrats on being 1/2 way through chemo
Wow....the half way mark....YEAH for you!!! I don't know if your new mix will be easier on you...but I can assure you we will all be at the end of the tunnel waiting for you to climb out! I have a rough time during my 8 infusions (all were TAC), but I knew the sisters where in the light at the other end of the tunnel....I crawled out. So whatever it takes, run, walk, crawl........you already made it halfway and that is great! Hugs sent to you!

Congratulations on being 1/2
Congratulations on being 1/2 way done! I hope and pray it will get easier for you.



Hugs, Jan

BioAdoptMom said:

Congratulations on being
Congratulations on being halfway through chemo! I cannot offer advice because I am just starting chemo this coming Friday but I want to wish you good luck and a much smoother ride this time around! I am praying for you!

Nancy

Congrats on the halfway
Congrats on the halfway point. I can't offer advice either, as, I didn't have chemo.


I will be praying for you.

Hugs, Megan

Taxol
I am still going through the AC myself. 2 down 2 more to go. After I will have Taxol for 12 treatments... 12 weeks in a row. So, no advice yet for you hon, but surely wish you well and pray it goes well for you!

Lisa

I, too, had 4 A/C (dose
I, too, had 4 A/C (dose dense) treatments and then received taxol, but, my taxol was given weekly for 12 weeks. I found it to be much more tolerable than the A/C. Of course, there were some side effects, but, they were certainly manageable. I continued to work full time throughout all treatments and usually missed work only on treatment days.

I had the same drugs
I did 4 AC and 4 Taxol every 2 weeks. The AC treatments weren't terrible...just made me really tired and kind of loopy. I also got some mouth sores...kind of felt more like my teeth were abscessed. The Taxol treatments were easier for me in those areas. I didn't have any nausea and didn't even take the anti nausea drugs.

But the combination of Taxol and the Neulasta shot the next day caused 'bone pain' on days 3 and 4. That was pretty bad and I had to take oxycodone to help with that. After the first 5 days I was back to semi-normal. On a bright note...I did this and I'm hear to tell the story. I also worked all the way through it. So you will get through it too and will be feeling great again in no time! Honest!

aysemari said:

Consider the glass half full
Your pink possee is cheering you on! It is tough ride but you are almost
there. I am glad that you aren't working, so you can make healing you
full time job (:

Hugs,
Ayse

I am with Cavediver on this one !! Any chemo infusion
starting with Taxotere or taxol are indeed 'Red Devil'. Having endured 18 consecutive weeks with taxotere and carboplatin, mixed with herceptin -- I wanted to give up, crawl into a hole, and let the world past me by. Blisters, nose sores - dripping eyes, vomiting, and extreme bone aches - made for an unhappy Vicki. My evil twin, Nikki normally showed up to the dinner table - and stayed for 3 to 4 days each of my 18 weeks of chemo infusions. - My temperament, and emotions were all over the place. Did I mention, the onset of adult acme? Constipation? I made it -- and so will you --- NEVER GIVE IN, OR GIVE UP!! IS my motto!

site: chemocare.com

General information:

Neutropenia (new-troh-PEE-nee-ah) is the scientific name for a low infection-fighting white blood cell count. Neutropenia can be caused by a variety of conditions, including chemotherapy. A low white blood cell count may leave your body vulnerable to infection and, since sometimes chemotherapy can cause neutropenia, you may not receive chemotherapy according to your doctors' treatment schedule.1 This could lead your doctor to delay your current treatment or reduce your doses until your count reaches sufficient levels. Infection can lead to hospitalization.7 Find out more about the risks associated with low white cell blood count.

Anemia

Anemia (ah-NEE-mee-ah) is the scientific name for a low red blood cell count.3 Red blood cells contain hemoglobin (HEE-moh-glow-bin), or Hb, a protein that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's muscles and organs. Oxygen is critical to the health of your tissues and organs.8 If you are diagnosed with anemia due to cancer chemotherapy, there are multiple treatment options. Talk to your doctor to learn more.

Thrombocytopenia

Thrombocytopenia (throm-boh-sy-toh-PEE-nee-ah) is the scientific name for a low platelet count. A low platelet count may cause you to experience bruising or excessive bleeding.3 Learn more about the risks of low platelet count.

All of these side effects may be related to your chemotherapy. All are diagnosed through your CBC test and other factors considered by your doctor. You can monitor your test results to help you understand what steps you and your doctor need to take to help manage your side effects. A journal provides a place for you to keep track of your blood counts throughout your chemotherapy, and is one of the Tools for Organizing Your Cancer Information.

In addition to blood-related side effects, chemotherapy can result in other side effects that can interfere with treatment if not managed properly. Learn more about other types of chemotherapy side effects.

Sometimes side effects signal a serious problem. Find out when to call your doctor about chemotherapy side effects.

Strength, Courage and Hope

Vicki Sam

aysemari said:

Consider the glass half full
Your pink possee is cheering you on! It is tough ride but you are almost
there. I am glad that you aren't working, so you can make healing you
full time job (:

Hugs,
Ayse

Ayse is so right, consider
Ayse is so right, consider the glass half full! Nice to see you back.


Hugs, Leeza