I Think I'm Ready For Chemo.

hugs to you
so sorry to hear of your loss.........
You will do fine in chemo........it is what it is and you will get through this! It is amazing what we can deal with when given the deal. Good luck on your journey........

MAJW said:

Best wishes
So very sorry about losing your husband......my heartful sympathy to you........hang in there.....we are stronger than we know....

Peace be with you

Nangyjoe .. My heart goes out to you .. Just a few
items that helped thru my chemo journey .. 18 weeks straight .. no breaks..

• Support your immune system with iron- and protein-rich foods (but check with doctor before taking supplement)
• Careful with protein bars (or any other foods) that contain soy if you are ER+
• Closing the toilet seat before flushing will dramatically reduce distribution of bacteria in the bathroom. I was told to flush twice first 2 days after chemo (
• Replace (or wash w/ bleach) the shower curtain liners.
• Get soft, seam-free (or as seam-free as possible) hat for sleeping-in
• Wear latex-gloves when cleaning to avoid nicks and scratches

Metallic taste
• Use plastic flatware instead of metal
• Biotene mouth wash and/or mouthrinse (and/or toothpaste and chewing gum, lemon/lime cordial, mints)
• Regular exercise (e.g., a walk) seems to help lessen or prevent Neulasta pain for many of us

Sleeplessness (esp in first few days post chemo) - exercise or read a book, watch a move


Neuropathy and Hand Foot Syndrome (associated with the Taxanes)

* Avoid going barefoot. Wear slippers or "crocs" always.* Gently massage feet and hands with lotion to keep them soft and improve circulation. (I like Udderly SMOOth with Urea. Reasonably priced; available at www.drugstore.com) * Wash hands (and dishes) in lukewarm water, not hot.
* Ask onco about taking 50 mg of B6 to address neuropathy (tingling, numbness that often appears first in feet and hands)

lastly:

Constipation
• Eating fiber in days before chemo can help prevent/lessen constipation. And trust me, constipation on chemo can be excruciating.

• Prune juice (you can mix it with Milk of Magnesia for a "cocktail")

• Colace (docusate sodium) is an over the counter stool softener to have on hand.
• Senekot-S is a gentle laxative with a little Colace added in.
• Snacking on things like prunes or dried apricots can help
• Lots of water helps here, too.


Best of luck ..


Vicki Sam

Good Luck to You
Everyone is different, so no one will be able to tell you how you will be. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Keep a positive attitude. That precious son of yours is depending on you! Hugs!!!

VickiSam said:

Nangyjoe .. My heart goes out to you .. Just a few
items that helped thru my chemo journey .. 18 weeks straight .. no breaks..

• Support your immune system with iron- and protein-rich foods (but check with doctor before taking supplement)
• Careful with protein bars (or any other foods) that contain soy if you are ER+
• Closing the toilet seat before flushing will dramatically reduce distribution of bacteria in the bathroom. I was told to flush twice first 2 days after chemo (
• Replace (or wash w/ bleach) the shower curtain liners.
• Get soft, seam-free (or as seam-free as possible) hat for sleeping-in
• Wear latex-gloves when cleaning to avoid nicks and scratches

Metallic taste
• Use plastic flatware instead of metal
• Biotene mouth wash and/or mouthrinse (and/or toothpaste and chewing gum, lemon/lime cordial, mints)
• Regular exercise (e.g., a walk) seems to help lessen or prevent Neulasta pain for many of us

Sleeplessness (esp in first few days post chemo) - exercise or read a book, watch a move


Neuropathy and Hand Foot Syndrome (associated with the Taxanes)

* Avoid going barefoot. Wear slippers or "crocs" always.* Gently massage feet and hands with lotion to keep them soft and improve circulation. (I like Udderly SMOOth with Urea. Reasonably priced; available at www.drugstore.com) * Wash hands (and dishes) in lukewarm water, not hot.
* Ask onco about taking 50 mg of B6 to address neuropathy (tingling, numbness that often appears first in feet and hands)

lastly:

Constipation
• Eating fiber in days before chemo can help prevent/lessen constipation. And trust me, constipation on chemo can be excruciating.

• Prune juice (you can mix it with Milk of Magnesia for a "cocktail")

• Colace (docusate sodium) is an over the counter stool softener to have on hand.
• Senekot-S is a gentle laxative with a little Colace added in.
• Snacking on things like prunes or dried apricots can help
• Lots of water helps here, too.


Best of luck ..


Vicki Sam

good advice
That was good advice Vicki Sam gave you. I wish you best of luck and remember everybody chemo treatment affect them differently. Some people have very little side effect I will pray that you are the luckie one who have little side effect. Good Luck

Barb

My prayers are with you.
My prayers are with you. Its hard to prepare yourself for chemo, but i had to do that too. Make sure to take the nausea meds and if they dont work ask for a different kind. Also, drinking alot of water flushes your system faster. My systems increased with each treatment. But i was really surprised at how my treatment worked. I took the nause med even if i didnt feel nauseated and that really helped. I was real tired and that increased with each treatment. Keep strong.
Take care
Laura

My prayers are with you.
My prayers are with you. Its hard to prepare yourself for chemo, but i had to do that too. Make sure to take the nausea meds and if they dont work ask for a different kind. Also, drinking alot of water flushes your system faster. My systems increased with each treatment. But i was really surprised at how my treatment worked. I took the nause med even if i didnt feel nauseated and that really helped. I was real tired and that increased with each treatment. Keep strong.
Take care
Laura

lolad said:

My prayers are with you.
My prayers are with you. Its hard to prepare yourself for chemo, but i had to do that too. Make sure to take the nausea meds and if they dont work ask for a different kind. Also, drinking alot of water flushes your system faster. My systems increased with each treatment. But i was really surprised at how my treatment worked. I took the nause med even if i didnt feel nauseated and that really helped. I was real tired and that increased with each treatment. Keep strong.
Take care
Laura

I am so sorry at the loss of
I am so sorry at the loss of your husband and now you have bc to deal with.

Wishing you good luck with your chemo.


Keep posting to keep us updated on how you are.


Hugs, Leeza

nangyjoe said:

Port put in yesterday
had my port put in yesterday ,,when i woke up no pain what so ever ,except burning in my eyes all the rest of day and evening ,,i was a little wore out but not to bad ,my diabetes seems to be out of whack ,,this morning its 300 ,took my pill ,i'll get on theadmill for 10 minutes and that always takes it down ,,thank god,,i got up early and still not a twing where she put my port in, i'm glad ,just really surprised. Today is my first chemo and i thing mentally i'm ready for it ,it will be okay because i know my husband is with me and i have wonderful children ,,did i mention i have eight ,,all grown and not a bad one in the bunch ,now days thats a great thing to be able to say,Thank all of you for your input i feel so blessed i found this great site.Well off to get ready for my big day ,,write later .Have a wonderful and healthy day.

Hi Nangyjoe
Good luck to you today. My thought & prayers will be with you. Yes, you are blest to have such a great husband and children. I couldn't have done it without the love and support of my husband, sons & daughter in laws. Let us know how you made out. Hugs, Jean

nangyjoe said:

Port put in yesterday
had my port put in yesterday ,,when i woke up no pain what so ever ,except burning in my eyes all the rest of day and evening ,,i was a little wore out but not to bad ,my diabetes seems to be out of whack ,,this morning its 300 ,took my pill ,i'll get on theadmill for 10 minutes and that always takes it down ,,thank god,,i got up early and still not a twing where she put my port in, i'm glad ,just really surprised. Today is my first chemo and i thing mentally i'm ready for it ,it will be okay because i know my husband is with me and i have wonderful children ,,did i mention i have eight ,,all grown and not a bad one in the bunch ,now days thats a great thing to be able to say,Thank all of you for your input i feel so blessed i found this great site.Well off to get ready for my big day ,,write later .Have a wonderful and healthy day.

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