First Chemo Treatment

tgcap
tgcap Member Posts: 14
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

Yea! So far so good. 5 more treatments of chemo. with MDA PCC proticol. It was great knowing we r finally shrinking and killing the beast. He is feeling fine right now. Actually better than me!  Taking his N/V med as ordered. Next treatment in one week. Today we will get on our routine of neck and mouth excersises, in preparation for radiation tx. and a little gym workout to his tolerance. 

I know we hv a lot to go, but each victory seems so sweet. So many others are having hard times prayers go out to all of them. 

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  • fishmanpa
    fishmanpa Member Posts: 1,227 Member
    #2
    Joining the Battle

    Hi tgcap,

    It's a good feeling to finally be battling the beast. The time from Dx to Tx seems like forever and knowing that the beast is growing during that time is stressful to say the least. 

    Keep your armour in check. Hydration and nutrition are vital. Stay ahead of the symptoms as best your can and kick cancer's a$$! 

    Positive thoughts and prayers

    "T"

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #3
    Onward Upward...

    A plan in the works....

    Best,

    John

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,773 Member
    #4
    New mantra

    Memorize and make this a chant 24/7

    HYDRATE - NUTRITION - PAIN MANGEMENT

    You address and FOCUS on these three and you will make it through without a doubt! best to you, don

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,724 Member
    #5
    Best of luck

    Tgcap,

    On a side note, watch out for nausea and constipation.  You will want to stay in front of both (literally and figuratively).

    Matt

  • longtermsurvivor
    longtermsurvivor Member Posts: 1,842 Member
    #6
    Sounds like you got the plan

    Just keep putting one foot in front of the other.    Best to you both.

     

    Pat

  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    #7
     

    As previously stated by

     

    As previously stated by other warriors, hydration is key. Constipation is also important to avoid.. This was not stressed enough. Jim suffered a lot from it and the result was surgerie to remove his appendix and part of the lower and upper bowels.So, hydration and softners are very important.

     

  • tgcap
    tgcap Member Posts: 14
    #8
    jim and i said:

     

    As previously stated by

     

    As previously stated by other warriors, hydration is key. Constipation is also important to avoid.. This was not stressed enough. Jim suffered a lot from it and the result was surgerie to remove his appendix and part of the lower and upper bowels.So, hydration and softners are very important.

     

    Good advice

    You r so right. 24 hrs into this and bang.. Constipation. I know that seems silly to worry about it so soon, but, no pun intented, we hv started on mirlax and senekot to avoid issues. Lots and lots of water, fruit, fiber and vegs. also. So thk you . You r so right. We r trying to be proactive to avoid theses issues the best we can. Barb caregiver

  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    #9
    tgcap said:

    Good advice

    You r so right. 24 hrs into this and bang.. Constipation. I know that seems silly to worry about it so soon, but, no pun intented, we hv started on mirlax and senekot to avoid issues. Lots and lots of water, fruit, fiber and vegs. also. So thk you . You r so right. We r trying to be proactive to avoid theses issues the best we can. Barb caregiver

    Barb

    Maybe it is just me but an Ensure does the trick for me. Worth a try before adding additional meds.

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