1st chemo treatment done!

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  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #22
    CAchick said:

    Thinking of you and welcome
    Hi Constance,
    I only found this site much after my treatments. I wish I had found it earlier! The sisters on here are always so supportive! I had chemo in Fall of 2009. Countdown and celebrate completing each step of the journey. Sorry you had to join this "club" but I am glad you found the site. Welcome, and prayers for a smooth treatment regimen!
    Sybil

    Huge congrats Constance on
    Huge congrats Constance on completing your first chemo!


    Hugs, Megan
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #23
    skipper54 said:

    Welcome aboard!
    Sorry you need to be here but glad you found us. (I wish I had found this site as early in my journey as you did!) I, too, did 4 rounds of A/C (lost my hair right before the second one so be prepared - that red devil is a nasty boy!) then 4 rounds of Taxotere. I didn't have too much trouble with side effects but was loaded up with anti-nausea drugs (2 IV plus 1 oral) and steroids. Ah, the wonders of modern medicine. Of course the steroids can keep you from sleeping well but on the plus side you can get a lot of reading done late at night. The Taxotere wasn't so bad but I had IV Benedryl with every treatment. The worst part was my body trying to decide to sleep witht he Benedryl or run with the steroids. I paced for a while then napped.

    The cold drink one is a good idea. My oncologist told me to eat ice pops or somthing similar as soon as I got home and to put moist heat on the tumor site to draw the drugs into that area. I must have looked pretty funny with my hot compress and my frozen treats but no one except my husband and my kittnes saw me. My dentist also gave me a special "toothpaste" to use twice a day. It's a neutalizing gel to adjust the ph in your mouth and help prevent sores and other dental problems.

    Sending cyber {{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}} and prayers that all will go well.

    Fight like a girl!

    I am really late, but,
    I am really late, but, congrats!
  • rutzetta
    rutzetta Member Posts: 174
    #24
    skipper54 said:

    Welcome aboard!
    Sorry you need to be here but glad you found us. (I wish I had found this site as early in my journey as you did!) I, too, did 4 rounds of A/C (lost my hair right before the second one so be prepared - that red devil is a nasty boy!) then 4 rounds of Taxotere. I didn't have too much trouble with side effects but was loaded up with anti-nausea drugs (2 IV plus 1 oral) and steroids. Ah, the wonders of modern medicine. Of course the steroids can keep you from sleeping well but on the plus side you can get a lot of reading done late at night. The Taxotere wasn't so bad but I had IV Benedryl with every treatment. The worst part was my body trying to decide to sleep witht he Benedryl or run with the steroids. I paced for a while then napped.

    The cold drink one is a good idea. My oncologist told me to eat ice pops or somthing similar as soon as I got home and to put moist heat on the tumor site to draw the drugs into that area. I must have looked pretty funny with my hot compress and my frozen treats but no one except my husband and my kittnes saw me. My dentist also gave me a special "toothpaste" to use twice a day. It's a neutalizing gel to adjust the ph in your mouth and help prevent sores and other dental problems.

    Sending cyber {{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}} and prayers that all will go well.

    Fight like a girl!

    I'm Doing Well
    So far so good! But that's do reading all of your post and suggestions. I'm getting ready for my 2nd treatment on Monday, 8-8-11. I have a huge fun wedding to attend this weekend so I delayed the treatment by 3 days. Cuz a girl just wants to dance the night away.

    Thanks All for the reply's- I can feel all the love!
    Constance
  • SueRelays
    SueRelays Member Posts: 485
    #25
    rutzetta said:

    I'm Doing Well
    So far so good! But that's do reading all of your post and suggestions. I'm getting ready for my 2nd treatment on Monday, 8-8-11. I have a huge fun wedding to attend this weekend so I delayed the treatment by 3 days. Cuz a girl just wants to dance the night away.

    Thanks All for the reply's- I can feel all the love!
    Constance

    Awww and Dance you
    Awww and Dance you should!!!! I'm on round two this week too! For me it's all about enjoying and making the most of the good days! All about making memories....whether I'm here a year or ten...it's all about making memories!

    Dance that cancer away Constance!!!
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #26
    rutzetta said:

    Thanks
    Hi Cindy- Thanks for the love and support. True- gotta love steriods!
    Constance

    Congrats!

    Congrats!
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #27
    rutzetta said:

    I'm Doing Well
    So far so good! But that's do reading all of your post and suggestions. I'm getting ready for my 2nd treatment on Monday, 8-8-11. I have a huge fun wedding to attend this weekend so I delayed the treatment by 3 days. Cuz a girl just wants to dance the night away.

    Thanks All for the reply's- I can feel all the love!
    Constance

    Good luck Constance on
    Good luck Constance on Monday! Let us know how you are feeling.

    Hope you are having a great time at the wedding!


    Hugs, Angie
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #28
    rutzetta said:

    I'm Doing Well
    So far so good! But that's do reading all of your post and suggestions. I'm getting ready for my 2nd treatment on Monday, 8-8-11. I have a huge fun wedding to attend this weekend so I delayed the treatment by 3 days. Cuz a girl just wants to dance the night away.

    Thanks All for the reply's- I can feel all the love!
    Constance

    Good luck Constance on
    Good luck Constance on Monday! Let us know how you are feeling.

    Hope you are having a great time at the wedding!


    Hugs, Angie

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