Update, Sunrae, Now Stage 3A, First Chemo Done

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Sunrae
Sunrae Member Posts: 808
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Yesterday turned out to be a 12 hours ordeal, 5 hours at the hospital for the port (which wasn't as bad as I expected) then saw my onc. She told me I'm now considered Stage 3A instead of 2A because of all the lymph nodes and cells in chest wall. But seems to think with chemo and rads it should take care of this. Then over to chemo area, where blood work was taken, then meds started, after that I was given Cytoxan and Taxotere for a few hours. Since I'll be getting chemo every week the infusions are not as long as most of you. Next week it is supposed to be about 3 hours. Slept good for about 7 hours and woke up slightly sick. Today still feel a little sick, lightheaded and tired. I have compazine to take as needed if it gets worse. Since all my family is coming Mother's Day I sure hope it doesn't get worse. I may have to change my chemo week day if it turns out that I get sick thru the weekend because that's when we have most activities. I'm lucky that I'm retired so I don't have to worry about my job like so many of you do. I admire all of you who keep on going to work and having all the treatments at the same time. So many of you have went thru this before me and left me a legacy of support, experience and best wishes. I'm so grateful for all of you pink warriors and wish each of you the best of everything.

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  • cindycflynn
    cindycflynn Member Posts: 1,132 Member
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    Sunrae!
    Thanks for checking in and giving us an update. Sounds like things are going fairly well for you so far, which is great to hear.

    I would encourage you to go ahead a take the compazine if you are feeling even the least bit queasy. My doctor actually instructed me to take it for 2 days after each chemo regardless of how I felt, and I never was nauseous at all. The nurses had also told me that it was important to take any anti-nausea meds sooner rather than later as the medication is much more effective at preventing than it is at helping once you're already feeling sick.

    I had my chemos on Wednesdays, and the weekends were tough for me, but as you know everyone is different. I hope you are able to enjoy your Mother's Day with your family as you deserve.

    Take care,
    Cindy
  • Sunrae
    Sunrae Member Posts: 808
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    cindycflynn said:

    Sunrae!
    Thanks for checking in and giving us an update. Sounds like things are going fairly well for you so far, which is great to hear.

    I would encourage you to go ahead a take the compazine if you are feeling even the least bit queasy. My doctor actually instructed me to take it for 2 days after each chemo regardless of how I felt, and I never was nauseous at all. The nurses had also told me that it was important to take any anti-nausea meds sooner rather than later as the medication is much more effective at preventing than it is at helping once you're already feeling sick.

    I had my chemos on Wednesdays, and the weekends were tough for me, but as you know everyone is different. I hope you are able to enjoy your Mother's Day with your family as you deserve.

    Take care,
    Cindy

    Cindy, thanks for the good
    Cindy, thanks for the good advice as I thought maybe I should do that too. I heard its better to not let the nausea get ahead so compazine, here I come.
  • greyhoundluvr
    greyhoundluvr Member Posts: 402
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    Sunrae
    Sorry to hear that the staging changed (that happened to me, too) but glad that everyting is going well so far. Thanks for keeping us posted - hope you have a good Mother's Day!

    Chris
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
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    Sunrae, great to hear from
    Sunrae, great to hear from you. I agree with Cindy to stay on top of the nausea. You have come a long way and I'm so thankful that you are now on to the chemo stage. Before you know it, your treatments will be behind you. In the meantime, take it easy but be sure to drink plenty of water. Keep us posted on your progress. Have a wonderful Mother's Day!! Take care of yourself!
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
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    greyhoundluvr said:

    Sunrae
    Sorry to hear that the staging changed (that happened to me, too) but glad that everyting is going well so far. Thanks for keeping us posted - hope you have a good Mother's Day!

    Chris

    Glad you checked in Sunrae!
    Glad you checked in Sunrae! So sorry for the nausea. Do what the others said and take your meds to help you. No sense in your feeling bad when the pills should help you out. Sorry that your staging changed too. You are a fighter though and will get thru this and the rest of your treatment! Hope you have a good Mother's Day!

    Hugs, Diane
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
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    MyTurnNow said:

    Sunrae, great to hear from
    Sunrae, great to hear from you. I agree with Cindy to stay on top of the nausea. You have come a long way and I'm so thankful that you are now on to the chemo stage. Before you know it, your treatments will be behind you. In the meantime, take it easy but be sure to drink plenty of water. Keep us posted on your progress. Have a wonderful Mother's Day!! Take care of yourself!

    one down yeah!!!! stay ahead
    one down yeah!!!! stay ahead of the nausea, I liked oyster crackers, and yes take the compazine. I couldnt take it as it makes me hyper. keep us posted you are so strong and have gotten through so much already!!!!
  • ms.sunshine
    ms.sunshine Member Posts: 707 Member
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    carkris said:

    one down yeah!!!! stay ahead
    one down yeah!!!! stay ahead of the nausea, I liked oyster crackers, and yes take the compazine. I couldnt take it as it makes me hyper. keep us posted you are so strong and have gotten through so much already!!!!

    To help with the nausea
    To help with the nausea drink ginger ale and eat ginger cookies or ginger crackers, it helps.
  • aztec45
    aztec45 Member Posts: 757
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    Sending Prayers
    Sorry to hear that your stage has advanced but I am happy to hear that they have a plan to take care of it. Get plenty of rest and take care of yourself. Sending prayers that the chemo doesn't make you so sick.

    P
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
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    aztec45 said:

    Sending Prayers
    Sorry to hear that your stage has advanced but I am happy to hear that they have a plan to take care of it. Get plenty of rest and take care of yourself. Sending prayers that the chemo doesn't make you so sick.

    P

    One down Sunrae! Sending
    One down Sunrae! Sending you prayers and hugs! Be sure and drink lots of water!


    Hugs, Megan
  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D Member Posts: 1,867
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    Megan M said:

    One down Sunrae! Sending
    One down Sunrae! Sending you prayers and hugs! Be sure and drink lots of water!


    Hugs, Megan

    ♥ Sweet Sunrae ♥
    This news makes my heart heavy Sunrae. I haven't been on here for quite awhile and didn't know that you had to take chemo. I am so very sorry my friend. I will put you on my prayer list at church and hope that soon..we will all be celebrating that you are dancing with NED! Take care Sunrae and enjoy your Mother's Day celebration!

    Love, Jeanne ♥
  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
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    Sunrae,
    I'm always wishing you the best and thankful that you feel well enough to post. You're in my prayers, Sweetie.

    Sue
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
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    sbmly53 said:

    Sunrae,
    I'm always wishing you the best and thankful that you feel well enough to post. You're in my prayers, Sweetie.

    Sue

    Wishing you the best of luck
    Wishing you the best of luck Sunrae with the rest of your chemo. Praying for you!
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
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    MyTurnNow said:

    Sunrae, great to hear from
    Sunrae, great to hear from you. I agree with Cindy to stay on top of the nausea. You have come a long way and I'm so thankful that you are now on to the chemo stage. Before you know it, your treatments will be behind you. In the meantime, take it easy but be sure to drink plenty of water. Keep us posted on your progress. Have a wonderful Mother's Day!! Take care of yourself!

    Good to see you Sunrae! Try
    Good to see you Sunrae! Try to look at it as you have one done! I didn't have chemo, but, so many that have say the first one is the hardest because it is the fear of the unknown. Praying it goes quickly for you and easily!
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
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    DebbyM said:

    Good to see you Sunrae! Try
    Good to see you Sunrae! Try to look at it as you have one done! I didn't have chemo, but, so many that have say the first one is the hardest because it is the fear of the unknown. Praying it goes quickly for you and easily!

    Praying and sending you
    Praying and sending you strong positive thoughts!

    Leeza
  • katznc
    katznc Member Posts: 70
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    stay strong
    Sunrae,

    You sound like you are doing so much better mentally. Stay strong and hang in there. You are an inspiring warrior for me as you have been though so much. And every time I get more bad news I think of you and what you have and are going through and know that can try harder!
    Debby
  • Angie2U
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    katznc said:

    stay strong
    Sunrae,

    You sound like you are doing so much better mentally. Stay strong and hang in there. You are an inspiring warrior for me as you have been though so much. And every time I get more bad news I think of you and what you have and are going through and know that can try harder!
    Debby

    Hoping that chemo goes very
    Hoping that chemo goes very smoothly for you Sunrae! I know it was a surprise that you had to take it in the first place, but, you can do it! We are cheering you on!
  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D Member Posts: 1,867
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    Angie2U said:

    Hoping that chemo goes very
    Hoping that chemo goes very smoothly for you Sunrae! I know it was a surprise that you had to take it in the first place, but, you can do it! We are cheering you on!

    ♥ Sweet Sunrae ♥
    Our sweet smiling Sunrae! Just hoping that you are feeling alright. I thought of you today and hoped that you were able to enjoy your Mother's Day celebration. Please keep posting to let us know how you are doing. We all really care for you and are concerned. Remember that we are all thinking of you and praying for you.


    Love, Jeanne ♥
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
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    Jeanne D said:

    ♥ Sweet Sunrae ♥
    Our sweet smiling Sunrae! Just hoping that you are feeling alright. I thought of you today and hoped that you were able to enjoy your Mother's Day celebration. Please keep posting to let us know how you are doing. We all really care for you and are concerned. Remember that we are all thinking of you and praying for you.


    Love, Jeanne ♥

    Thinking of you too Sunrae!
    Thinking of you too Sunrae!


    Sue :)
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
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    carkris said:

    one down yeah!!!! stay ahead
    one down yeah!!!! stay ahead of the nausea, I liked oyster crackers, and yes take the compazine. I couldnt take it as it makes me hyper. keep us posted you are so strong and have gotten through so much already!!!!

    An ordeal is exactly what
    An ordeal is exactly what you are going thru Sunrae! Keep your chin up and try to think positive! Praying for you!
  • mariam_11_09
    mariam_11_09 Member Posts: 691
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    Good to hear from you
    Good to hear from you Sunrae. Thanks for the update. Having been thinking of you and wondering how you were doing after all you have been through. God bless.

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