ughh Chemo #5 and I'm sick!
My dad is picking me up in less than 2 hours to take mom I to our appointments, so I think I'm just going to wait until I get there to tell them how i've been feeling.
Guess I just needed a second to feel sorry for myself at how crappy Im feeling. This is also my 1st Taxotere treatment, hoping that will be easier on me than the AC combo!
I hope you all have wonderful days!!
*hugs*
Heather
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Sorry to hear you are not
Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. It is so disappointing to think about not being able to get a treatment on time. Hope all goes well for you and your mom. I will be praying for you both. I have my third TCH treatment today and then I will be halfway there! Stay strong sister!
Michelle0 -
Aw poor miss
Aw poor miss heatherbelle...hope you feel better...taxotere was my helper...life was a bit easier with that...love, shy0 -
So sorry you're not feeling
So sorry you're not feeling well. From the start picking up some kind of cold or flu has been one of my fears because I just want to get through the chemo ASAP. I hate the thought of having to delay treatment due to illness, as I'm sure you do. Sounds like were on a similar plan. I've just had my 3rd A/C with one more to come, then it's on to Taxotere plus Herceptin.
I sure hope everything works out for you & that you're able to keep your treatments on schedule. Please let us know how it goes for you & your mom. God bless you both, & know you are in my (& everyone else's I'm sure) thoughts & prayers!
Love,
Jenn0 -
So sorry Heather that youwinsomebulldog said:So sorry you're not feeling
So sorry you're not feeling well. From the start picking up some kind of cold or flu has been one of my fears because I just want to get through the chemo ASAP. I hate the thought of having to delay treatment due to illness, as I'm sure you do. Sounds like were on a similar plan. I've just had my 3rd A/C with one more to come, then it's on to Taxotere plus Herceptin.
I sure hope everything works out for you & that you're able to keep your treatments on schedule. Please let us know how it goes for you & your mom. God bless you both, & know you are in my (& everyone else's I'm sure) thoughts & prayers!
Love,
Jenn
So sorry Heather that you are not feeling well. I hope it is nothing that will keep you from getting your treatment. Prayers for you and your Mom both. God Bless
(((Hugs))) Janice0 -
awww heather!
that's really a bummer - hope you are able to get the chemo - i remember being worried that something would delay my treatments. hang in there, and remember, whatever happens today it is out of your hands. i hope your mom's first chemo goes well for her.
hugs and prayers for both of you from heidi0 -
Heatherbelle .. I'm so sorry to hear about your acky painsheidijez said:awww heather!
that's really a bummer - hope you are able to get the chemo - i remember being worried that something would delay my treatments. hang in there, and remember, whatever happens today it is out of your hands. i hope your mom's first chemo goes well for her.
hugs and prayers for both of you from heidi
and fever .. I did smile when I read that 'dad' was on his way to pick you and Mom up for your treatment - I am happy that you are there helping mom thru this .. . and she is there for you - . Your Dad is a Warrior amoungst us Sisters in Pink.
Be careful, stay cool .. maybe another cool shower will help, and advil if your tummy can tolerate it.
Strength and Courage:
Vicki Sam0 -
I am so sorry
that you are not feeling well. It gets harder towards the end. Did you notice I said
the end? Hang in there and take really good care of yourself,you are almost there.
A fever can be very dangerous in your situation, please keep us updated.
Hugs
Ayse0 -
Sorry
Sorry you're not feeling good. Hope you were OK for treatment and that both yours and your mom's went just fine.
marge0 -
Oh Heather
I'm sorry your not feeling well. Hope it don't last to long, they probable wont do chemo. When I feel like that I just want to curl up under the blankets and sleep. Hope your well soon. chicken soup and a heating pad.0 -
Thank you!! By the time I
Thank you!! By the time I got to the Oncologist's, my fever had gone down to 99.8, and my blood counts were good, so they did give me my chemo today. I never thought I'd hear myself say i was grateful to get chemo! The nurses there did their best to make sure mom & I felt special today. Then my dad and my husband both ended up showing up for our treatments, about an hour after dad dropped us off. We were surprised because mom & I both assumed dad & Tim wouldn't come because mom & I had each other there. THAT was nice. Mom's doing well so far, she was really scared but I could actually see her calming as we got along with getting ports accessed, blood drawn, talking with the Dr and nurses, and getting our chemo. She's going to be just fine. I felt really bad when I was there, I actually ended up going "topless" in there & taking my bandana off because it was itchy & i was hot & uncomfortable. I have no problem at all being around my close friends & family without anything on my head, but this was my 1st time being around other people. I didn't care, it made ME comfy. I'm hoping the taxotere is a bit gentler on me, some of your posts about it sound encouraging. My onc also told me that it may be easier on me. I definately feel much better now that I did earlier. The true test will be in a few days, lol. So far though I'm feeling much better than I normally do after chemo. I took a nap when I got home but feel pretty alright now, aside from these horrendous hot flashes. Thank you all for your concern & encouragement! I'm almost done!! You guys help keep me going!!!
*hugs*
Heather0 -
almost there Heather. sorryHeatherbelle said:Thank you!! By the time I
Thank you!! By the time I got to the Oncologist's, my fever had gone down to 99.8, and my blood counts were good, so they did give me my chemo today. I never thought I'd hear myself say i was grateful to get chemo! The nurses there did their best to make sure mom & I felt special today. Then my dad and my husband both ended up showing up for our treatments, about an hour after dad dropped us off. We were surprised because mom & I both assumed dad & Tim wouldn't come because mom & I had each other there. THAT was nice. Mom's doing well so far, she was really scared but I could actually see her calming as we got along with getting ports accessed, blood drawn, talking with the Dr and nurses, and getting our chemo. She's going to be just fine. I felt really bad when I was there, I actually ended up going "topless" in there & taking my bandana off because it was itchy & i was hot & uncomfortable. I have no problem at all being around my close friends & family without anything on my head, but this was my 1st time being around other people. I didn't care, it made ME comfy. I'm hoping the taxotere is a bit gentler on me, some of your posts about it sound encouraging. My onc also told me that it may be easier on me. I definately feel much better now that I did earlier. The true test will be in a few days, lol. So far though I'm feeling much better than I normally do after chemo. I took a nap when I got home but feel pretty alright now, aside from these horrendous hot flashes. Thank you all for your concern & encouragement! I'm almost done!! You guys help keep me going!!!
*hugs*
Heather
almost there Heather. sorry you werent feeling well, hope this passes. i had taxol for 12 treatments. it was better than AC hope you report it was a breeze. feel better0 -
Glad you are feeling bettercarkris said:almost there Heather. sorry
almost there Heather. sorry you werent feeling well, hope this passes. i had taxol for 12 treatments. it was better than AC hope you report it was a breeze. feel better
Glad you are feeling better and that you and your Mom did ok. I hope the Taxotere is easier for you. I did not have any major probs with it. Happy too that you did not have to miss a treatment. God Bless
(((Hugs))) Janice0 -
Heather im glad that it wentHeatherbelle said:Thank you!! By the time I
Thank you!! By the time I got to the Oncologist's, my fever had gone down to 99.8, and my blood counts were good, so they did give me my chemo today. I never thought I'd hear myself say i was grateful to get chemo! The nurses there did their best to make sure mom & I felt special today. Then my dad and my husband both ended up showing up for our treatments, about an hour after dad dropped us off. We were surprised because mom & I both assumed dad & Tim wouldn't come because mom & I had each other there. THAT was nice. Mom's doing well so far, she was really scared but I could actually see her calming as we got along with getting ports accessed, blood drawn, talking with the Dr and nurses, and getting our chemo. She's going to be just fine. I felt really bad when I was there, I actually ended up going "topless" in there & taking my bandana off because it was itchy & i was hot & uncomfortable. I have no problem at all being around my close friends & family without anything on my head, but this was my 1st time being around other people. I didn't care, it made ME comfy. I'm hoping the taxotere is a bit gentler on me, some of your posts about it sound encouraging. My onc also told me that it may be easier on me. I definately feel much better now that I did earlier. The true test will be in a few days, lol. So far though I'm feeling much better than I normally do after chemo. I took a nap when I got home but feel pretty alright now, aside from these horrendous hot flashes. Thank you all for your concern & encouragement! I'm almost done!! You guys help keep me going!!!
*hugs*
Heather
Heather im glad that it went ok for you and your mom today...im glad your fever went down too and that you got to continue your chemo to keep it on track. Get some rest girl, its the best thing for ya right now especially being sick on top of the chemo.0 -
So glad things worked out!Heatherbelle said:Thank you!! By the time I
Thank you!! By the time I got to the Oncologist's, my fever had gone down to 99.8, and my blood counts were good, so they did give me my chemo today. I never thought I'd hear myself say i was grateful to get chemo! The nurses there did their best to make sure mom & I felt special today. Then my dad and my husband both ended up showing up for our treatments, about an hour after dad dropped us off. We were surprised because mom & I both assumed dad & Tim wouldn't come because mom & I had each other there. THAT was nice. Mom's doing well so far, she was really scared but I could actually see her calming as we got along with getting ports accessed, blood drawn, talking with the Dr and nurses, and getting our chemo. She's going to be just fine. I felt really bad when I was there, I actually ended up going "topless" in there & taking my bandana off because it was itchy & i was hot & uncomfortable. I have no problem at all being around my close friends & family without anything on my head, but this was my 1st time being around other people. I didn't care, it made ME comfy. I'm hoping the taxotere is a bit gentler on me, some of your posts about it sound encouraging. My onc also told me that it may be easier on me. I definately feel much better now that I did earlier. The true test will be in a few days, lol. So far though I'm feeling much better than I normally do after chemo. I took a nap when I got home but feel pretty alright now, aside from these horrendous hot flashes. Thank you all for your concern & encouragement! I'm almost done!! You guys help keep me going!!!
*hugs*
Heather
So glad things worked out! And boy howdy, can I sympathize with the hot flashes! I swear sometimes I'm actually melting! Have to change bed linens practically every night. ☹
Anyway, I'm very glad that you & your mom got through today okay. And it's so good that both your father & hubby were there for support! Here's hoping you continue to feel better & that the Taxotere is an easier regimen than the A/C.
Love & prayers,
Jenn0 -
AC was tuff on me to. I wasHubby said:Hang in there Heather; AC
Hang in there Heather; AC was really rough on Donna, and while she had Taxol not Taxotere, the side affects were far less. She would say that she felt like the Dementors came and sucked out her soul while she was on AC.
(((Hugs)))
Bob
AC was tuff on me to. I was sick for about three days after treatment. I had Taxol, it was easier. Just felt sick once in a while, but I was tired. Hang in there, your almost done.0 -
hang in there Heather....you are almost out of tunnel
Sorry you were feeling so badly....it does suck, I remember! But glad to hear you are feeling better now...it will get better as everyone has said. And...you are almost done with the chemo treatments....just hang in there! Hugs to you and your Mom....0 -
HeatherHeatherbelle said:Thank you!! By the time I
Thank you!! By the time I got to the Oncologist's, my fever had gone down to 99.8, and my blood counts were good, so they did give me my chemo today. I never thought I'd hear myself say i was grateful to get chemo! The nurses there did their best to make sure mom & I felt special today. Then my dad and my husband both ended up showing up for our treatments, about an hour after dad dropped us off. We were surprised because mom & I both assumed dad & Tim wouldn't come because mom & I had each other there. THAT was nice. Mom's doing well so far, she was really scared but I could actually see her calming as we got along with getting ports accessed, blood drawn, talking with the Dr and nurses, and getting our chemo. She's going to be just fine. I felt really bad when I was there, I actually ended up going "topless" in there & taking my bandana off because it was itchy & i was hot & uncomfortable. I have no problem at all being around my close friends & family without anything on my head, but this was my 1st time being around other people. I didn't care, it made ME comfy. I'm hoping the taxotere is a bit gentler on me, some of your posts about it sound encouraging. My onc also told me that it may be easier on me. I definately feel much better now that I did earlier. The true test will be in a few days, lol. So far though I'm feeling much better than I normally do after chemo. I took a nap when I got home but feel pretty alright now, aside from these horrendous hot flashes. Thank you all for your concern & encouragement! I'm almost done!! You guys help keep me going!!!
*hugs*
Heather
I'm so glad you were feeling good enough to get the chemo done. You only have one more to go. My sister had AC and then T, where I've had TC. I'm glad you and mom had not only your dad but your husband too to keep you company. I actually went by myself for my 3rd chemo. I read and crocheted. I don't blame you for taking your scarf off. I've been tempted as I'm always hot.
{{hugs}} Char0
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