Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 Dear Lynn, Had AC together (that nne told you about) - yes, unfortunately within 15 days, shaved my head because I was losing it. Just finished 3rd Taxol on Monday - last one on 10/12. You'll get through it my girl! When you're ready, we'll talk side-effects. Love, Quote
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 Dear Lynn, Had AC together (that nne told you about) - yes, unfortunately within 15 days, shaved my head because I was losing it. Just finished 3rd Taxol on Monday - last one on 10/12. You'll get through it my girl! When you're ready, we'll talk side-effects. Love, Quote
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 Dear Lynn, Had AC together (that nne told you about) - yes, unfortunately within 15 days, shaved my head because I was losing it. Just finished 3rd Taxol on Monday - last one on 10/12. You'll get through it my girl! When you're ready, we'll talk side-effects. Love, Quote
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 sounds like adriomycian, doxyrubicin. or maybe cytoxyn. I had the A/C I was not very nauseous, just puny. I lost my sense of taste, and just before the next treatment I lost ALL body hair. They gave me anti nausea meds before the adriomycian, then I had meds to take home. I had 36 radiation treatments. I burned pretty bad during the boost phase. So we will give you lots of tips so that will not happen to you. Then I had 2 treatments to Taxol. I got so violently sick with this chemo that I was stopped. I am now a 5 + yr survivor. So it is a doable thing. Good Luck as you embark on this journey. One thing that will help you is to journal. Take it to the Dr with you and write down everything he tells you. Because you go into overload and dont hear a thing. Hugs Jeana Quote
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 Is the " a " one by any chance adriamycin? I can't think of anything that starts with " oxy " I had cytoxan could that be it? The other one would be taxol. I had cytoxan, 5FU and methotrexate. I didn't loose all of my hair it just thinned but I think with adriamycin you do loose your hair. Couldn't take taxol as I am receptor negative. You are in my prayers. Hugs marianne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at: http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html also check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at: http://www.cancerclub.com Chemo questions > My oncologist was explaining the chemo that I would have. Of course, > today was information overload, so I don't remember the names of the > drugs. > > I will go for chemo every 3 weeks for 12 weeks, where I will have a > drug that begins with an *a* and also a drug that begins with *oxy*. > Then I will have another 12 weeks, again every three weeks, of > taxo.....?? Is anyone familiar with these? What can I expect? I > guess it's a given that I will be losing my hair. But what else? > > Lynn > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 Is the " a " one by any chance adriamycin? I can't think of anything that starts with " oxy " I had cytoxan could that be it? The other one would be taxol. I had cytoxan, 5FU and methotrexate. I didn't loose all of my hair it just thinned but I think with adriamycin you do loose your hair. Couldn't take taxol as I am receptor negative. You are in my prayers. Hugs marianne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at: http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html also check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at: http://www.cancerclub.com Chemo questions > My oncologist was explaining the chemo that I would have. Of course, > today was information overload, so I don't remember the names of the > drugs. > > I will go for chemo every 3 weeks for 12 weeks, where I will have a > drug that begins with an *a* and also a drug that begins with *oxy*. > Then I will have another 12 weeks, again every three weeks, of > taxo.....?? Is anyone familiar with these? What can I expect? I > guess it's a given that I will be losing my hair. But what else? > > Lynn > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 Yes, cytoxan sounds like it could be right. And the adriamycin. The other one sounded like taxofere maybe. She sounded pretty definite that I'd be losing my hair. Oh joy..... > Is the " a " one by any chance adriamycin? I can't think of anything that > starts with " oxy " I had cytoxan could that be it? The other one would be > taxol. > I had cytoxan, 5FU and methotrexate. I didn't loose all of my hair it just > thinned but I think with adriamycin you do loose your hair. Couldn't take > taxol as I am receptor negative. You are in my prayers. > Hugs > marianne > Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life > http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html > > Check out my breast cancer ornaments at: > http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html > also check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at: > http://www.cancerclub.com > Chemo questions > > > > My oncologist was explaining the chemo that I would have. Of course, > > today was information overload, so I don't remember the names of the > > drugs. > > > > I will go for chemo every 3 weeks for 12 weeks, where I will have a > > drug that begins with an *a* and also a drug that begins with *oxy*. > > Then I will have another 12 weeks, again every three weeks, of > > taxo.....?? Is anyone familiar with these? What can I expect? I > > guess it's a given that I will be losing my hair. But what else? > > > > Lynn > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 Yes, cytoxan sounds like it could be right. And the adriamycin. The other one sounded like taxofere maybe. She sounded pretty definite that I'd be losing my hair. Oh joy..... > Is the " a " one by any chance adriamycin? I can't think of anything that > starts with " oxy " I had cytoxan could that be it? The other one would be > taxol. > I had cytoxan, 5FU and methotrexate. I didn't loose all of my hair it just > thinned but I think with adriamycin you do loose your hair. Couldn't take > taxol as I am receptor negative. You are in my prayers. > Hugs > marianne > Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life > http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html > > Check out my breast cancer ornaments at: > http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html > also check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at: > http://www.cancerclub.com > Chemo questions > > > > My oncologist was explaining the chemo that I would have. Of course, > > today was information overload, so I don't remember the names of the > > drugs. > > > > I will go for chemo every 3 weeks for 12 weeks, where I will have a > > drug that begins with an *a* and also a drug that begins with *oxy*. > > Then I will have another 12 weeks, again every three weeks, of > > taxo.....?? Is anyone familiar with these? What can I expect? I > > guess it's a given that I will be losing my hair. But what else? > > > > Lynn > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 I lost all my hair with adriamycin/cytoxin. I'm on taxoter now and it's been rough even though my doctor said it wouldn't be as bad as the first 4 A/C treatments. > > Is the " a " one by any chance adriamycin? I can't think of anything that > > starts with " oxy " I had cytoxan could that be it? The other one would be > > taxol. > > I had cytoxan, 5FU and methotrexate. I didn't loose all of my hair > it just > > thinned but I think with adriamycin you do loose your hair. Couldn't > take > > taxol as I am receptor negative. You are in my prayers. > > Hugs > > marianne > > Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life > > http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html > > > > Check out my breast cancer ornaments at: > > http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html > > also check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at: > > http://www.cancerclub.com > > Chemo questions > > > > > > > My oncologist was explaining the chemo that I would have. Of course, > > > today was information overload, so I don't remember the names of the > > > drugs. > > > > > > I will go for chemo every 3 weeks for 12 weeks, where I will have a > > > drug that begins with an *a* and also a drug that begins with *oxy*. > > > Then I will have another 12 weeks, again every three weeks, of > > > taxo.....?? Is anyone familiar with these? What can I expect? I > > > guess it's a given that I will be losing my hair. But what else? > > > > > > Lynn > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 I lost all my hair with adriamycin/cytoxin. I'm on taxoter now and it's been rough even though my doctor said it wouldn't be as bad as the first 4 A/C treatments. > > Is the " a " one by any chance adriamycin? I can't think of anything that > > starts with " oxy " I had cytoxan could that be it? The other one would be > > taxol. > > I had cytoxan, 5FU and methotrexate. I didn't loose all of my hair > it just > > thinned but I think with adriamycin you do loose your hair. Couldn't > take > > taxol as I am receptor negative. You are in my prayers. > > Hugs > > marianne > > Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life > > http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html > > > > Check out my breast cancer ornaments at: > > http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html > > also check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at: > > http://www.cancerclub.com > > Chemo questions > > > > > > > My oncologist was explaining the chemo that I would have. Of course, > > > today was information overload, so I don't remember the names of the > > > drugs. > > > > > > I will go for chemo every 3 weeks for 12 weeks, where I will have a > > > drug that begins with an *a* and also a drug that begins with *oxy*. > > > Then I will have another 12 weeks, again every three weeks, of > > > taxo.....?? Is anyone familiar with these? What can I expect? I > > > guess it's a given that I will be losing my hair. But what else? > > > > > > Lynn > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 I lost all my hair with adriamycin/cytoxin. I'm on taxoter now and it's been rough even though my doctor said it wouldn't be as bad as the first 4 A/C treatments. > > Is the " a " one by any chance adriamycin? I can't think of anything that > > starts with " oxy " I had cytoxan could that be it? The other one would be > > taxol. > > I had cytoxan, 5FU and methotrexate. I didn't loose all of my hair > it just > > thinned but I think with adriamycin you do loose your hair. Couldn't > take > > taxol as I am receptor negative. You are in my prayers. > > Hugs > > marianne > > Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life > > http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html > > > > Check out my breast cancer ornaments at: > > http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html > > also check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at: > > http://www.cancerclub.com > > Chemo questions > > > > > > > My oncologist was explaining the chemo that I would have. Of course, > > > today was information overload, so I don't remember the names of the > > > drugs. > > > > > > I will go for chemo every 3 weeks for 12 weeks, where I will have a > > > drug that begins with an *a* and also a drug that begins with *oxy*. > > > Then I will have another 12 weeks, again every three weeks, of > > > taxo.....?? Is anyone familiar with these? What can I expect? I > > > guess it's a given that I will be losing my hair. But what else? > > > > > > Lynn > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 Yes, that all sounds familiar now. The AC followed by either Taxol or Taxofere. The thought of side effects doesn't really bother me (although I'm not looking forward to it). I think the most frightening thing is the fear that it has spread further and/or we caught it too late. Although the radiation oncologist did say that I'm still considered curable. I keep hearing those words in my mind - kind of like a life line I guess. Ok, what are the other side effects?!?!?! > Dear Lynn, > > Had AC together (that nne told you about) - yes, unfortunately within > 15 days, shaved my head because I was losing it. Just finished 3rd Taxol on > Monday - last one on 10/12. > You'll get through it my girl! > > When you're ready, we'll talk side-effects. > > Love, > Quote
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 Hi Lynn, There is taxorete, taxol and taxotere. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at: http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html also check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at: http://www.cancerclub.com Chemo questions > > > > > > > My oncologist was explaining the chemo that I would have. Of course, > > > today was information overload, so I don't remember the names of the > > > drugs. > > > > > > I will go for chemo every 3 weeks for 12 weeks, where I will have a > > > drug that begins with an *a* and also a drug that begins with *oxy*. > > > Then I will have another 12 weeks, again every three weeks, of > > > taxo.....?? Is anyone familiar with these? What can I expect? I > > > guess it's a given that I will be losing my hair. But what else? > > > > > > Lynn > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 I had adrimaycin & cytoxan Chemo every 3 weeks and then after chemo was put on Arimidex for 5 years.....don't know about the other....I did not have radiation.. had my mast Jan 11, 2001 it was 5.5cm and 11 lymphnodes removed and one was cancer.....just take it one day at a time....I had no trouble with the chemo except being so tired all the time had a little nausia and a little trouble with my eyes but I am also a diabetic...Huggs Lynn wrote: My oncologist was explaining the chemo that I would have. Of course,today was information overload, so I don't remember the names of thedrugs.I will go for chemo every 3 weeks for 12 weeks, where I will have adrug that begins with an *a* and also a drug that begins with *oxy*. Then I will have another 12 weeks, again every three weeks, oftaxo.....?? Is anyone familiar with these? What can I expect? Iguess it's a given that I will be losing my hair. But what else?Lynn Quote
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 With A/C I was real tired,worn out by the last week of treatments. I did work during my treatments part-time. Fatuge hit me the first Sun & Mon after every chemo like clock work. By 5:00 all I wanted to do was sleep. I drank lots of water like the doctor said, it helped to wash the smell out of my system faster. That was it for me with A/C. > > Dear Lynn, > > > > Had AC together (that nne told you about) - yes, unfortunately > within > > 15 days, shaved my head because I was losing it. Just finished 3rd > Taxol on > > Monday - last one on 10/12. > > You'll get through it my girl! > > > > When you're ready, we'll talk side-effects. > > > > Love, > > Quote
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 With A/C I was real tired,worn out by the last week of treatments. I did work during my treatments part-time. Fatuge hit me the first Sun & Mon after every chemo like clock work. By 5:00 all I wanted to do was sleep. I drank lots of water like the doctor said, it helped to wash the smell out of my system faster. That was it for me with A/C. > > Dear Lynn, > > > > Had AC together (that nne told you about) - yes, unfortunately > within > > 15 days, shaved my head because I was losing it. Just finished 3rd > Taxol on > > Monday - last one on 10/12. > > You'll get through it my girl! > > > > When you're ready, we'll talk side-effects. > > > > Love, > > Quote
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 i had the a/c the a/c is the adrimycin and all because that what i had.also the fu5 or5fu one of thos eways plus the one i had to take by mouth 2weeks of the month no radiation i know lost my hair the third week so before next treatment i was bald cheryl Re: Chemo questions sounds like adriomycian, doxyrubicin. or maybe cytoxyn. I had the A/C I was not very nauseous, just puny. I lost my sense of taste, and just before the next treatment I lost ALL body hair. They gave me anti nausea meds before the adriomycian, then I had meds to take home. I had 36 radiation treatments. I burned pretty bad during the boost phase. So we will give you lots of tips so that will not happen to you. Then I had 2 treatments to Taxol. I got so violently sick with this chemo that I was stopped. I am now a 5 + yr survivor. So it is a doable thing. Good Luck as you embark on this journey. One thing that will help you is to journal. Take it to the Dr with you and write down everything he tells you. Because you go into overload and dont hear a thing. Hugs Jeana Quote
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 i had the a/c the a/c is the adrimycin and all because that what i had.also the fu5 or5fu one of thos eways plus the one i had to take by mouth 2weeks of the month no radiation i know lost my hair the third week so before next treatment i was bald cheryl Re: Chemo questions sounds like adriomycian, doxyrubicin. or maybe cytoxyn. I had the A/C I was not very nauseous, just puny. I lost my sense of taste, and just before the next treatment I lost ALL body hair. They gave me anti nausea meds before the adriomycian, then I had meds to take home. I had 36 radiation treatments. I burned pretty bad during the boost phase. So we will give you lots of tips so that will not happen to you. Then I had 2 treatments to Taxol. I got so violently sick with this chemo that I was stopped. I am now a 5 + yr survivor. So it is a doable thing. Good Luck as you embark on this journey. One thing that will help you is to journal. Take it to the Dr with you and write down everything he tells you. Because you go into overload and dont hear a thing. Hugs Jeana Quote
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 i had the a/c the a/c is the adrimycin and all because that what i had.also the fu5 or5fu one of thos eways plus the one i had to take by mouth 2weeks of the month no radiation i know lost my hair the third week so before next treatment i was bald cheryl Re: Chemo questions sounds like adriomycian, doxyrubicin. or maybe cytoxyn. I had the A/C I was not very nauseous, just puny. I lost my sense of taste, and just before the next treatment I lost ALL body hair. They gave me anti nausea meds before the adriomycian, then I had meds to take home. I had 36 radiation treatments. I burned pretty bad during the boost phase. So we will give you lots of tips so that will not happen to you. Then I had 2 treatments to Taxol. I got so violently sick with this chemo that I was stopped. I am now a 5 + yr survivor. So it is a doable thing. Good Luck as you embark on this journey. One thing that will help you is to journal. Take it to the Dr with you and write down everything he tells you. Because you go into overload and dont hear a thing. Hugs Jeana Quote
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 better yet, take a tape recorder and if the doctor doesn't mind, record your visit Carol -----Original Message-----From: stmpcrzy@... Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 8:19 PMTo: breastcancer2 Subject: Re: Chemo questionssounds like adriomycian, doxyrubicin. or maybe cytoxyn. I had the A/C I was not very nauseous, just puny. I lost my sense of taste, and just before the next treatment I lost ALL body hair. They gave me anti nausea meds before the adriomycian, then I had meds to take home. I had 36 radiation treatments. I burned pretty bad during the boost phase. So we will give you lots of tips so that will not happen to you. Then I had 2 treatments to Taxol. I got so violently sick with this chemo that I was stopped. I am now a 5 + yr survivor. So it is a doable thing. Good Luck as you embark on this journey. One thing that will help you is to journal. Take it to the Dr with you and write down everything he tells you. Because you go into overload and dont hear a thing. Hugs Jeana Quote
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 better yet, take a tape recorder and if the doctor doesn't mind, record your visit Carol -----Original Message-----From: stmpcrzy@... Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 8:19 PMTo: breastcancer2 Subject: Re: Chemo questionssounds like adriomycian, doxyrubicin. or maybe cytoxyn. I had the A/C I was not very nauseous, just puny. I lost my sense of taste, and just before the next treatment I lost ALL body hair. They gave me anti nausea meds before the adriomycian, then I had meds to take home. I had 36 radiation treatments. I burned pretty bad during the boost phase. So we will give you lots of tips so that will not happen to you. Then I had 2 treatments to Taxol. I got so violently sick with this chemo that I was stopped. I am now a 5 + yr survivor. So it is a doable thing. Good Luck as you embark on this journey. One thing that will help you is to journal. Take it to the Dr with you and write down everything he tells you. Because you go into overload and dont hear a thing. Hugs Jeana Quote
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2004 Report Posted September 30, 2004 It has been my experience that most doctors won't allow a tape recorder....I think that is because of so many lawsuits against doctors. > better yet, take a tape recorder and if the doctor doesn't mind, record > your visit > > > > Carol > > > > Re: Chemo questions > > > sounds like adriomycian, doxyrubicin. or maybe cytoxyn. I had the A/C I > was not very nauseous, just puny. I lost my sense of taste, and just > before the next treatment I lost ALL body hair. They gave me anti nausea > meds before the adriomycian, then I had meds to take home. > I had 36 radiation treatments. I burned pretty bad during the boost > phase. So we will give you lots of tips so that will not happen to you. > Then I had 2 treatments to Taxol. I got so violently sick with this > chemo that I was stopped. I am now a 5 + yr survivor. So it is a doable > thing. Good Luck as you embark on this journey. > One thing that will help you is to journal. Take it to the Dr with you > and write down everything he tells you. Because you go into overload and > dont hear a thing. > Hugs > Jeana > > Quote
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