Had first Chemo treatment

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Angel_4_James
Angel_4_James Member Posts: 73
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Yesterday I had my first Chemo treatment. It went well..........just took 7 hours to do it all! LOL Today felling a bit tired and my tummy is not real happy, but pushing through.

Just wanted to share.
Hugs to all
Angel
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  • shortscake
    shortscake Member Posts: 228
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    first
    sometimes the first is the hardest, why did it take 7hrs? after my first chemo i was unable to eat and all i wanted to do was sleep, well now most days all i do is sleep i am now starting on my 2nd set of chemo(6 treatments).
  • cindycflynn
    cindycflynn Member Posts: 1,132 Member
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    Glad to hear it went well
    Just be kind to your tummy, and I recommend trying to get some activity in, even if you feel tired. I think my digestion was helped more if I walked around a bit than if I did nothing but rest.

    Do you have anti-nausea meds? My onco instructed me to take mine twice a day even if I didn't feel I needed them. I've heard they are much more effective as prevention than after-the-fact.

    Take care, and hope it continues to go well for you!

    Cindy
  • BethInAz
    BethInAz Member Posts: 203 Member
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    Good Job!
    Angel,
    Good for you! The first is always the most intimidating. I've had 2 of 4 - the next one is next Tuesday. I'm doing the 4 treatments of taxotere and cytoxan. The first treatment gave me flushing on my neck, face, torso. If this happens to you, let your oncologist know as, when my second treatment was done, I reacted to the taxotere right away and they gave me Benadryl and some more steroids. I also had steroids afterwards for a couple of days - by mouth. After 2 weeks, I feel really well. Have only had 1 anti-nausea pill after 5 weeks of this stuff. Now that I'm halfway there, I'm sure I'm going to make it through the regimen. Praise God!
    You should be feeling better every day now!
    BethInAz
  • scout5000
    scout5000 Member Posts: 94 Member
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    food
    I would recommend that even though you feel pretty good, try to avoid your favorite foods. I felt pretty good the night after my first chemo, so I ate one of my favorite foods (can't even write what it is). I got pretty sick later and can never even think about eating that food again and this is 10 months later. Just eat mild food, applesauce... Continue with anti-nausea meds. Hope you continue to feel well.
  • Jacque101
    Jacque101 Member Posts: 75
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    Having my first Chemo tomorrow - Thursday.
    Angel I'm glad you came thru w/ not too many side effects. I'd like to continue talking with you since our start dates are almost the same. Good luch with the rest of the week. Will you need other treatments before your next chemo? I'll have chemo on Thurs, a shot on Friday and blood work in two weeks. This will be cycle 1. I'll have 6 cycle every three weeks. Good luck. :

    Jacki
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
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    Hi
    Hi Angel. I am glad that your first chemo went well for you. Drink LOTS of water! Praying that it all goes easily for you.

    And, good luck tomorrow Jacki with your chemo!

    Hugs, Leeza
  • Cat64
    Cat64 Member Posts: 1,192
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    Angel
    Yay! One of the worst parts of Chemo is now behind you! Now you know what to expect. The first one always seems to take longer. Your future treatments may "only be" about 5 hours!
    Take gentle care of yourself!
    Hugz,
    Cathy
    Jacki-Good luck today on your 1st one, hope all goes smoothly! Let us know how you're doing.
  • Chrispea
    Chrispea Member Posts: 123 Member
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    Yes, drink tons of water to
    Yes, drink tons of water to flush the chemo out.

    My first chemo was easy, too, I did come home and sleep... I had AC first... I did call the dr. on the Sunday after my first chemo to ask if I could take more anti nausea and the nurse said "of course".

    I found that eating spicy food hurt my throat, they did tell me not to, but I forgot.

    I had 4 ACs, now I'm on taxotere, and my side effects are completely different. No nausea at all, but different stuff.

    It will be OK. Good luck to you.
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
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    Amen you got thru chemo #1.
    Amen you got thru chemo #1. That is an accomplishment. wishing you well with your continued treatments. Take all the advice offered on these boards, the help is invaluable.
  • rrogers34
    rrogers34 Member Posts: 135
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    Congratulations
    Great to have the first one down. I am glad you are not having any bad se's. Mine are mostly weakness and emotional. I will be praying for you. God Bless
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
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    rrogers34 said:

    Congratulations
    Great to have the first one down. I am glad you are not having any bad se's. Mine are mostly weakness and emotional. I will be praying for you. God Bless

    Glad the first is behind
    Glad the first is behind you. Stef
  • LadyParvati
    LadyParvati Member Posts: 328
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    Hooray!
    That's one you can cross off your list! I had my first one on Jan 4, and it took about 3 hours--I'm so sorry your first one took so long!

    I found that a little ginger ale and pretzels helped settle my stomach. I was given phenergan to take if I felt nauseated, and I cut the pills in half and just took one half. With the ginger ale and taking things slowly for an hour, it helped a lot.

    Hang in there! Sandy
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
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    LadyParvati said:

    Hooray!
    That's one you can cross off your list! I had my first one on Jan 4, and it took about 3 hours--I'm so sorry your first one took so long!

    I found that a little ginger ale and pretzels helped settle my stomach. I was given phenergan to take if I felt nauseated, and I cut the pills in half and just took one half. With the ginger ale and taking things slowly for an hour, it helped a lot.

    Hang in there! Sandy

    Happy that the first chemo
    Happy that the first chemo is done now! Hope you are feeling ok.

    Hugs, Angie
  • newbiefromcananda
    newbiefromcananda Member Posts: 234
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    your well on your way!!!
    your well on your way!!! (((hugs))) keep up the good work!! You can do it Lisa xoxoox
  • Kat11
    Kat11 Member Posts: 1,931 Member
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    newbiefromcananda said:

    your well on your way!!!
    your well on your way!!! (((hugs))) keep up the good work!! You can do it Lisa xoxoox

    Your on a roll now. One down
    Your on a roll now. One down and thats the hardest because you don't know whats going to happen. Make sure you take your anti nausea drugs before every treatment. Emend is a name of a very good anti nausea drug.I did a total of 16 rounds and it was a pain but doable. Good luck
  • mimivac
    mimivac Member Posts: 2,143 Member
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    Good for you!
    You will fall into a routine now once you know what to expect and how you react to it. Eat bland, gentle foods and try to get adequate nutrition. Good luck with the rest of the week.

    Mimi
  • Angel_4_James
    Angel_4_James Member Posts: 73
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    mimivac said:

    Good for you!
    You will fall into a routine now once you know what to expect and how you react to it. Eat bland, gentle foods and try to get adequate nutrition. Good luck with the rest of the week.

    Mimi

    Thank you all
    Thank you all for the encouragment and advice on how to get throught this. Yesterday and today has been a little bit challenging. Real tired and upset tummy. I really am a water drinker, but even that seems to be a challenge, but doing it. God bless you all

    Hugs
    Angel
  • Angel_4_James
    Angel_4_James Member Posts: 73
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    Jacque101 said:

    Having my first Chemo tomorrow - Thursday.
    Angel I'm glad you came thru w/ not too many side effects. I'd like to continue talking with you since our start dates are almost the same. Good luch with the rest of the week. Will you need other treatments before your next chemo? I'll have chemo on Thurs, a shot on Friday and blood work in two weeks. This will be cycle 1. I'll have 6 cycle every three weeks. Good luck. :

    Jacki

    I have added you as a friend
    Hi Jacki, Hope you did great today. I do not have to do anything until my next treatment and that is on Feb.2nd. Praying for you. Got to go lay down now. Will chat with you later.

    God Bless
    Angel
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
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    Angel_4_James said:

    Thank you all
    Thank you all for the encouragment and advice on how to get throught this. Yesterday and today has been a little bit challenging. Real tired and upset tummy. I really am a water drinker, but even that seems to be a challenge, but doing it. God bless you all

    Hugs
    Angel

    You just keep pushing thru
    You just keep pushing thru them Angel and you will be done before you know it! It is good that you are a water drinker as you need to drink lots of it.

    Sue :)
  • pinkkari09
    pinkkari09 Member Posts: 877
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    Congrats Angel on getting
    Congrats Angel on getting the first one behind you, I just finished my last of 16 yesterday, only missed one. It went really fast, before you know it, you'll be done. Hang in there sister, my thoughts and prayers for a speedy symptom free chemo process are with you!!
    Big Hugs,
    Kari

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