Finally! 1st Chemo! :-)
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Hugz to All,
Cathy
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1st Chemo
I had a Neulasta shot after each of the A/C chemo treatments. Going back the next day just for the shot was a pain. I didn't start Herceptin until after the full A/C treatments and the double mastectomy surgery. Three weeks later the Herceptin/Taxol was begun. I'm doing the Herceptin once every three weeks now, after 12 weekly treatments, (until next June) and will finish the Radiation next Monday. These tumors can be nasty little buggers. They found 5 total during the surgery and I went from HER2 positive to a triple positive with multiple lymph node involvement. For a while there, treatment plans changed often and there were surprises with each office visit.
My point is, don't worry too much about changes in plans, etc. I took it to mean that they were learning more about the individual issues and were adjusting accordingly. Good luck with everything.
Paula0 -
That is great that you gottasha_111 said:Great News
One down. Now you have started and you know what to expect it will be easier everytime and it'll soon be behind you. Well Done, Stay Strong Hugs Jxxxxxxxxxx
That is great that you got the first one done now. Praying that the rest go smoothly for you.
HUGS!0 -
Yes, Neulasta shot is scheduled the very next dayPaula1001 said:1st Chemo
I had a Neulasta shot after each of the A/C chemo treatments. Going back the next day just for the shot was a pain. I didn't start Herceptin until after the full A/C treatments and the double mastectomy surgery. Three weeks later the Herceptin/Taxol was begun. I'm doing the Herceptin once every three weeks now, after 12 weekly treatments, (until next June) and will finish the Radiation next Monday. These tumors can be nasty little buggers. They found 5 total during the surgery and I went from HER2 positive to a triple positive with multiple lymph node involvement. For a while there, treatment plans changed often and there were surprises with each office visit.
My point is, don't worry too much about changes in plans, etc. I took it to mean that they were learning more about the individual issues and were adjusting accordingly. Good luck with everything.
Paula
after Chemo cocktail. It is a pain in the butt, however, I see posting about taking Claratin before hand to keep side efforts at Bay. I normally give myself the Neulasta shot here at home - so that helps with the traveling and traffic.
I am sorry about the change in med's. Mine have not changed, but I always have that thought in the back of my mind.
Good Luck ...
VickiSam0 -
Almost forgot
When I first got there, I was approached & asked if I wanted to participate in a Research Study. It is for healthcare companies used to gather info that could lead to development of more effective meds & patient communication materials. Verilogue is who's doing it. Anyone heard of them or participated? I guess all they do is record the visit with the Oncologist and it is completely confidential. I'm still reading about it, but wanted to know if anyone else has done this?
Cathy0 -
Tashatasha_111 said:Great News
One down. Now you have started and you know what to expect it will be easier everytime and it'll soon be behind you. Well Done, Stay Strong Hugs Jxxxxxxxxxx
One step up the ladder. Now I can be better prepared,they didn't have any snacks or drinks there & I didn't lube the port darn it! Wasn't too bad though. One lady brought a little cooler-good idea! Goin' with the flow....
Hugz,
Cathy0 -
Survivorsurvivorbc09 said:That is great that you got
That is great that you got the first one done now. Praying that the rest go smoothly for you.
HUGS!
I feel relieved now. Finally doing something to beat this instead of constantly "testing" everything! Thank you!
Hugz,
Cathy0 -
PaulaPaula1001 said:1st Chemo
I had a Neulasta shot after each of the A/C chemo treatments. Going back the next day just for the shot was a pain. I didn't start Herceptin until after the full A/C treatments and the double mastectomy surgery. Three weeks later the Herceptin/Taxol was begun. I'm doing the Herceptin once every three weeks now, after 12 weekly treatments, (until next June) and will finish the Radiation next Monday. These tumors can be nasty little buggers. They found 5 total during the surgery and I went from HER2 positive to a triple positive with multiple lymph node involvement. For a while there, treatment plans changed often and there were surprises with each office visit.
My point is, don't worry too much about changes in plans, etc. I took it to mean that they were learning more about the individual issues and were adjusting accordingly. Good luck with everything.
Paula
I love your picture! That's the life! I know he said he was going to do the Herceptin along with the taxo/carbo,then once a week after surgery for 48 weeks. Now it's no Herc. until after surgery, and every 3 weeks. Not sure why. One of the nurses once commented they thought he may be suffering from a little ADD! Wow! What a surprise you got after surgery huh? That's what I'm afraid of, there going to get in there & it won't be what we thought. I'm not too worried, I'm confident the surgeon will do whatever is necessary & I will also request that he do so as to limit any further surgery if possible.(Guess it's that fear of the unknown.) Thank you for sharing your experience, I did not realize so many things could change even before surgery too!
Hugz,
Cathy0 -
VickiSamVickiSam said:Yes, Neulasta shot is scheduled the very next day
after Chemo cocktail. It is a pain in the butt, however, I see posting about taking Claratin before hand to keep side efforts at Bay. I normally give myself the Neulasta shot here at home - so that helps with the traveling and traffic.
I am sorry about the change in med's. Mine have not changed, but I always have that thought in the back of my mind.
Good Luck ...
VickiSam
Why don't they tell you these things at the Oncologist office? Or do they just want to wait & see? I'd rather be prepared and know what to expect & what to do just incase. How brave of you to do it yourself, I couldn't, but understand it's better for you. It seems that we can't really count on much during this process huh? Never know what to expect-full of surprises!
Thank You! Glad to see you are feeling better!
Hugz,
Cathy0 -
Cathy, congrats on putting
Cathy, congrats on putting the first treatment behind you. I hope you have minimal side effects from the Nuelasta shot. I do experience some bone pain, typically lower back and legs, by the 3rd or 4th day. I am able to control it with Tylenol. Wishing you NO pain!0 -
Just want to add my congratsMyTurnNow said:Cathy, congrats on putting
Cathy, congrats on putting the first treatment behind you. I hope you have minimal side effects from the Nuelasta shot. I do experience some bone pain, typically lower back and legs, by the 3rd or 4th day. I am able to control it with Tylenol. Wishing you NO pain!
Just want to add my congrats to you Cathy!
Hugs, Diane ♥0
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