Ok, calling Chemo Chicks!!!
![sherria49](https://us.v-cdn.net/6035652/uploads/pictures/npicture-107420.jpg)
I had IDC, left breast only and no node involvement. I had a bilateral mastectomy w/expanders & port placement.
Help! What do I need to ask? I've heard all the horror stories of the different cocktails and I'm down right scared!!!
Thanks & big hugzzzzzzz to all!!
Sherri
Comments
-
Sherri, I had the same dx as
Sherri, I had the same dx as you. I opted for a lumpectomy versus mastectomy. My chemo was Taxotere and Cytoxan four times every 3 weeks. I tolerated it very well. I, luckily, had limited side effects. I also received the Nuelasta shot the next day for building white blood cells. I had some bone pain from that but it was also tolerable and the pain managed with Tylenol. I think your oncologist will tell you what he/she is recommending. I don't recall that I had a choice. Her treatment was based on my type and stage. I also have 34 radiation treatments that I'm assuming you won't have. I know the fear of the unknown can be overwhelming but don't let it scare you. It's all doable and we're here to help you through the journey.0 -
MyTurnNowMyTurnNow said:Sherri, I had the same dx as
Sherri, I had the same dx as you. I opted for a lumpectomy versus mastectomy. My chemo was Taxotere and Cytoxan four times every 3 weeks. I tolerated it very well. I, luckily, had limited side effects. I also received the Nuelasta shot the next day for building white blood cells. I had some bone pain from that but it was also tolerable and the pain managed with Tylenol. I think your oncologist will tell you what he/she is recommending. I don't recall that I had a choice. Her treatment was based on my type and stage. I also have 34 radiation treatments that I'm assuming you won't have. I know the fear of the unknown can be overwhelming but don't let it scare you. It's all doable and we're here to help you through the journey.
Thanks sooo much!! The Dr said, early Stage 1. Sounds like that might be what the game plan is for me. They orginally said possibly every 3 weeks for approx 3-5 months, but that was prior to surgery. Also, Tamoxifen for 5 yrs. They also did not anticipate radiation.
Not looking forward to it, but hopefully the last leg of this journey!!
Hugzzzzzzzzzz0 -
Its a processsherria49 said:MyTurnNow
Thanks sooo much!! The Dr said, early Stage 1. Sounds like that might be what the game plan is for me. They orginally said possibly every 3 weeks for approx 3-5 months, but that was prior to surgery. Also, Tamoxifen for 5 yrs. They also did not anticipate radiation.
Not looking forward to it, but hopefully the last leg of this journey!!
Hugzzzzzzzzzz
Just remember its a process. It ends. It accomplishes its purpose. I am going into #2 of 4 next week. Had a few minor setbacks. But it is doable. Just hang in there and come to the boards for advise. The help comes quickly. My prayers are with you.
Becky0
Discussion Boards
- All Discussion Boards
- 6 CSN Information
- 6 Welcome to CSN
- 121.6K Cancer specific
- 2.8K Anal Cancer
- 445 Bladder Cancer
- 307 Bone Cancers
- 1.6K Brain Cancer
- 28.5K Breast Cancer
- 395 Childhood Cancers
- 27.9K Colorectal Cancer
- 4.6K Esophageal Cancer
- 1.2K Gynecological Cancers (other than ovarian and uterine)
- 13K Head and Neck Cancer
- 6.3K Kidney Cancer
- 669 Leukemia
- 791 Liver Cancer
- 4.1K Lung Cancer
- 5.1K Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
- 235 Multiple Myeloma
- 7.1K Ovarian Cancer
- 56 Pancreatic Cancer
- 486 Peritoneal Cancer
- 5.4K Prostate Cancer
- 1.2K Rare and Other Cancers
- 536 Sarcoma
- 725 Skin Cancer
- 649 Stomach Cancer
- 191 Testicular Cancer
- 1.5K Thyroid Cancer
- 5.8K Uterine/Endometrial Cancer
- 6.3K Lifestyle Discussion Boards