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RGK said:

It's something to mark, that
It's something to mark, that first chemo. I was scared out of my mind, but it ended up being a very calm day. I felt well taken care of. I remember going out to dinner that night, feeling celebratory. Thoughts, wishes, prayers to you, Minniejan!
Reg

It's not bad!
Minnijan,

I had the same protocol and will tell you yes it's scary on the first round, as it's all unknown territory. I'd say the worst part for me, not having a Power Port. That came 2 weeks after the first chemo...best thing I did was get the device implanted.

You'll be fine, just breathe in deep and try to be calm. Brings some reading or something to keep yourself occupied.

Come back and let us know how it went....

Jan
((( hugs )))

Battle Commences
Just finished my first ( and last, I hope) Chemo just like yours. A friend gave me a PolarTech blanket with my name embroidered on it and I highly recommend it for drafts and just as Your own piece of warmth and cuddliness. A bold color will help you not leave it behind accidentally. I also took a power strip along, to charge my phone and computer while there.

I definitely second the Port implant, it is a life send, making taking the bloods and getting Chemo no big deal. I am small and my doc advised a child's port. It is smaller than an adult flush port, and really is not bulgy in the least.

All the best and we're here for you as you will be for the nest 'freshman'.

P.s. An mp3 player with your favorite songs is a help. There is some research, can't remember where I saw it, that Marching Band music raises the spirits of cardiac patients. So of course I bought The Music Man cd especially enjoyed,76 Trombones and Sousa CDs.

Good luck,

Sara

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I do not have any insight or experience w/chemo or radiation but I am an endometrial cancer survivor being Dx on 12/21/10 & surgery on 1/12/11.
Even so I wish you the best, easy treatments, renewed health & strength & a fast recovery. God bless & try to stay calm, you will get through!

Domina said:

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I do not have any insight or experience w/chemo or radiation but I am an endometrial cancer survivor being Dx on 12/21/10 & surgery on 1/12/11.
Even so I wish you the best, easy treatments, renewed health & strength & a fast recovery. God bless & try to stay calm, you will get through!

Hang in there, minnie
I know what you are going through. I started my journey 2.5 years ago. I was in tears alot during initial treatment despite the fact I responded and felt well enough to work. However the whole C thing is very anxiety producing.

I have learned - the hard way, I guess. That "things will work out" (a friend told me that about another upsetting situation I had - and she was SO RIGHT). I try to apply that thinking to most troublesome events as they occur.

My advice: Once you decide on a treatment, trust your docs and other healthcare people, and let things unfold. Try to be patient (one of the hardest things). Be good to yourself but also push yourself to "participate in your wellness" by getting ample rest, EXERCISE, good diet, and de-stress as much as possible through distraction, meditation, etc.

Wishing you many blessings, Mary Ann

Kaleena said:

MinniJan:
I hope all went
MinniJan:

I hope all went well for you on your first day of treatment. Getting that first one out of the way will really help you. My best to you.

Kathy

Hope it was uneventful
Now you know what to expect which I think is the biggest anxiety producer. I didn't have chemo for endo cancer, but I had it for breast cancer and it's simply a scarey experience. I wish you few side effects.

Suzanne