Starting Chemo on Monday!

Snowkitty said:

Welcome
Sorry for the reason you're here. Right on about the water. These ladies will tell you anything and everything you never wanted to know about treatments. At least after Monday, one down. Super place for support and hand-holding.

Good luck tomorrow. The chemo bay was, for me, kind of a social place. Got to know the other people and did quite a bit of yaking (when we were awake).

Take care,

Cindy

HuskyMac .. welcome aboard .. our Warrior
support system... Sorry why you are here, but I am happy that you found us! Collectively we have over 100 years of experience between us all .. someone, somewhere here on our boards has information, research and love to offer.

Hydrate .. stay calm, and write down all questions or concerns for your Oncolgist and his group of professionals.

Best of Luck . ..

Strength and Courage:

Vicki Sam

carkris said:

You have learned the number
You have learned the number one rule to chemo treatment hydrate hydrate hydrate. sorry you are here but glad you found this site. You will get great info and support. the first one is the hardest as you dont know what to expect. once you find out how you personally are affected by the chemo you can make a solid plan to get through it. hugs

In the words of Winny the Pooh...
You are smarter than you think, stronger than you seem and braver than you believe! Fear of the unknown can be the worst, but we're all here to tell you, you can do it and it won't be nearly as difficult as you might be thinking.

I have to identify with Cindy's post--after getting over the initial "jitters", my six chemo sessions became sort of like being at the beauty shop. Even though my husband came to every single one with me, it was more about us girls gabbing about everything under the sun. We talked, we laughed, but never once did any of us cry. Maybe we were just a lucky bunch, but I firmly believe attitude is everything.

Good luck, pink sister, you'll do great. Come here often and check in with us.

Hugs, Renee

Good luck on Mon.
Once your first treatment is over, you will establish a pattern and know what to expect and when to expect it so you can plan your activities around that. Just be good to yourself and don't expect too much of yourself when you aren't feeling the best. I think that was the hardest thing for me to accept but I finally have as I begin my radiation regimen on Monday. Our treatments are the same except no neulasta for me. Let's think of each other on Monday as we each begin a new phase of our journey. Stay strong!

Huskymac said:

So Happy!
Wow! I have chills running down my body...never expected such a quick responses! Yah...I have friends who understand!!! You all have made my day! My diagnosis was Invasive Ductal CA with one lymphnode positive. I had a lumpectomy and lymphnode resection on 8/11. Just had a good CAT and Bone scan! Whewww Now chemo (cytoxan and taxofere) 4 times every 3 wks and then radiation 6 wks 5 times a week. Pretty standard treatment. Neulasta injection too Doing pretty well some days a little more weepy but overall staying positive. Just anxious to get started. It has been over two months since Dx and I am ready to move on. I am a thyroid cancer survivor 38 years ago so I am not a rookie We have our 40th high school reunion tonight and I wonder how many BC survivors will be there???? Thanks again for helping me!!!

I hope you had a blast at your reunion!!!
I had so many people tell me I was inspirational during my treatments and I thank God I was able to be so. Continue to do what you love to do and don't let cancer rule your life. When you get tired, slow down. I finished chemo 8 weeks ago and surgery 4. My best chemo advice is, as you read, hydrate!! Secondly...be sure to take your anti-nausea meds not only 'as needed', but preventatively as well. I was sick my first treatment only because I took meds "if" I got sick. Do not hesitate...just take them. The nuelestra is a God send and helps keep those numbers up! Monday will be your longest chemo day because they will give your meds slowly to make sure you 'handle' them..they also have lots of people stopping by to talk to you and may want to show videos and stuff like that. The next ones won't last as long. You will do great and it will be over before you know it. God Bless!!!!
Dawn

Jean 0609 said:

Welcome Huskymac,
Nice to meet you. If you've been reading posts for weeks, I'm sure most of your questions & concerns were addressed. This is a wonderful site with lot of wonderful people who will cry with you, hold your hand, or just listen if you want to vent. We will be thinking about you Monday. Let us know how you make out. And yes, you are right, start drinking your water now! Hugs, Jean

Good luck to you on Monday
Good luck to you on Monday with your chemo!


Hugs, Jan

Will be
thinking of you as you go to your first chemo. I hope you read the posts about drinking your WATER! The first time is definitely the most worrisome because of the unknown. Once you know how you react to everything the other treatments go much smoother. My third is next Tuesday.
{{hugs}} Char

missingtexas said:

Good luck with your first treatment!!
Every one of my treatments were different (how I felt) but not one of them was bad. You'll do great. Keep up posted.
Dana

Best Wishes!!
I am hoping that you are through with the first treatment by now. Best wishes and prayers for you. God Bless
(((Hugs))) Janice