Chemo Today

onlytoday
onlytoday Member Posts: 609 Member
in Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin) #1
Hi Gang,

At Jefferson today getting second infusion, more tomorrow. Hopeful that I don't end up pulling the shenanigans I did last month which ended up with me getting admitted for a few days. :)

They are thinking that they may skip the Neulasta shot on day three which they think was the culprit. Getting Bendamustine. No Rituxan (I'm allergic)

Thinking positive and have my support with me. Today my husband and even my brother (who is here from Florida!) Very nice.

Hope you are all doing well today. Think of you all every day.

Hugs,
Donna

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  • jimwins
    jimwins Member Posts: 2,107
    #2
    Good luck !
    Hi Donna,

    Big hugs and postive thoughts coming your way and hoping
    you'll be "shenanigan" free :). Keep us posted.

    Jim
  • forme
    forme Member Posts: 1,161 Member
    #3
    Positive thoughts
    Hi Donna

    Just want to say that I will be thinking of you today and tomorrow as you receive your infusions. I hope that this go round will be a breeze without any big deal issues.
    Stay strong.

    Hugs to you
    Lisha
  • allmost60
    allmost60 Member Posts: 3,178 Member
    #4
    forme said:

    Positive thoughts
    Hi Donna

    Just want to say that I will be thinking of you today and tomorrow as you receive your infusions. I hope that this go round will be a breeze without any big deal issues.
    Stay strong.

    Hugs to you
    Lisha

    Me too!
    Hi Donna,
    So glad you have your hubby and brother with you as it's always nice to have that moral support! Keeping you in my prayers dear lady...hope all goes well!
    Love...Sue (FNHL-2-3A-6/10)
  • anliperez915
    anliperez915 Member Posts: 770
    #5
    Hi Donna
    Hi Donna,
    Like Sue said it's really nice to have that moral support! Hope everything goes well, please let us know how everything went for you. Take care (((Hugs)))

    Sincerely,
    Liz
  • miss maggie
    miss maggie Member Posts: 929
    #6
    Your Journey
    Dear Donna,

    How did your chemo (Bendamustine) go yesterday??? I have and always will be there for you on each journey you take.

    Hugs and love from me to you. Maggie
  • onlytoday
    onlytoday Member Posts: 609 Member
    #7
    Update
    Hi everyone,


    Had day two of chemo (Bendamustine) yesterday. No Neulasta for me today! We are going to see how I feel and how my blood work looks next week. If my neutrophils are too low she'll have me come in for a shot. If platelets or RBC go too low I'll need a transfusion. Praying that none of that happens. I had a red rash on my neck yesterday and then it left. It's back a bit today- just watching it. That was how my allergic reaction to Rituxan started so I need to watch it with that one.

    I'm very tired, more tired than I've ever been in my life. Swollen all over especially shows by my eyes. And today I'm hoarse. All side effects - no big deal. So I'm resting and getting spoiled by my husband and daughter. :)

    She's the newlywed. Came home last night and is staying with me until Saturday night. Wow am I blessed!!
    Hugs and prayers to all of you,
    Donna
  • jimwins
    jimwins Member Posts: 2,107
    #8
    onlytoday said:

    Update
    Hi everyone,


    Had day two of chemo (Bendamustine) yesterday. No Neulasta for me today! We are going to see how I feel and how my blood work looks next week. If my neutrophils are too low she'll have me come in for a shot. If platelets or RBC go too low I'll need a transfusion. Praying that none of that happens. I had a red rash on my neck yesterday and then it left. It's back a bit today- just watching it. That was how my allergic reaction to Rituxan started so I need to watch it with that one.

    I'm very tired, more tired than I've ever been in my life. Swollen all over especially shows by my eyes. And today I'm hoarse. All side effects - no big deal. So I'm resting and getting spoiled by my husband and daughter. :)

    She's the newlywed. Came home last night and is staying with me until Saturday night. Wow am I blessed!!
    Hugs and prayers to all of you,
    Donna

    Hi Donna
    Hey Donna and thanks for the post.

    You deserve to be spoiled ;). Hope the side effects
    subside soon and lessen as you progress.

    Listen to your body and rest all you need.

    Hugs,

    Jim
  • anliperez915
    anliperez915 Member Posts: 770
    #9
    onlytoday said:

    Update
    Hi everyone,


    Had day two of chemo (Bendamustine) yesterday. No Neulasta for me today! We are going to see how I feel and how my blood work looks next week. If my neutrophils are too low she'll have me come in for a shot. If platelets or RBC go too low I'll need a transfusion. Praying that none of that happens. I had a red rash on my neck yesterday and then it left. It's back a bit today- just watching it. That was how my allergic reaction to Rituxan started so I need to watch it with that one.

    I'm very tired, more tired than I've ever been in my life. Swollen all over especially shows by my eyes. And today I'm hoarse. All side effects - no big deal. So I'm resting and getting spoiled by my husband and daughter. :)

    She's the newlywed. Came home last night and is staying with me until Saturday night. Wow am I blessed!!
    Hugs and prayers to all of you,
    Donna

    Hi Donna
    Hi Donna,
    It's Ok to get spoiled once in a while :) Rest as much as you can and take it easy, will be thinking about you. Take care

    Sincerely,
    Liz
  • allmost60
    allmost60 Member Posts: 3,178 Member
    #10
    onlytoday said:

    Update
    Hi everyone,


    Had day two of chemo (Bendamustine) yesterday. No Neulasta for me today! We are going to see how I feel and how my blood work looks next week. If my neutrophils are too low she'll have me come in for a shot. If platelets or RBC go too low I'll need a transfusion. Praying that none of that happens. I had a red rash on my neck yesterday and then it left. It's back a bit today- just watching it. That was how my allergic reaction to Rituxan started so I need to watch it with that one.

    I'm very tired, more tired than I've ever been in my life. Swollen all over especially shows by my eyes. And today I'm hoarse. All side effects - no big deal. So I'm resting and getting spoiled by my husband and daughter. :)

    She's the newlywed. Came home last night and is staying with me until Saturday night. Wow am I blessed!!
    Hugs and prayers to all of you,
    Donna

    Update...
    Hi Donna,
    Keeping my fingers and toes crossed for "no shot" and "no transfusion"...and...for the rash to go away for good!!! You just rest and keep peaceful, and let anyone spoil you that wants to. We can all use a little spoiling from time to time. :) Thanks so much for keeping us updated. Love...Sue
    (FNHL-2-3A-6/10)

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