Guest guest Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Forgive me, ladies, I expect this has all been discussed many times, but I'm fairly new here and wondering what people's experiences were. I start chemo in a week. Adriamycin/Cytoxan every other week, with daily shots to keep my white blood cell count up inbetween. That goes on for 2 months, then switch to Taxol every other week for 2 weeks, and the shots. One thing I'm wondering about is the shots. Where do they give them to you? Do they change where they give them to you? Anyway, any info is appreciated. Ellie --------------------------------- Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 no stupid questions here! we're hee to answer them... as far as the shots are concerned, if you're going to get Neulasta, it's one injection - I used to give it to myself in my thigh. Neupogin is the other medication that is given to boost white blood cells - but that's (i think) 10 injections---someone else here will be able to answer questions, if that's the medication you'll be getting. peace marisa > > Forgive me, ladies, I expect this has all been discussed many times, but I'm fairly new here and wondering what people's experiences were. > > I start chemo in a week. Adriamycin/Cytoxan every other week, with daily shots to keep my white blood cell count up inbetween. That goes on for 2 months, then switch to Taxol every other week for 2 weeks, and the shots. > > One thing I'm wondering about is the shots. Where do they give them to you? Do they change where they give them to you? > > Anyway, any info is appreciated. > > Ellie > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss an email again! > Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Hi Ellie, I also did Adriaymycin/Cytoxan every 2 weeks. The day after each treatment I got a Neulasta shot in my arm. - mizzes12 wrote on 1/20/2007, 9:31 AM: > Forgive me, ladies, I expect this has all been discussed many times, > but I'm fairly new here and wondering what people's experiences were. > > I start chemo in a week. Adriamycin/Cytoxan every other week, with > daily shots to keep my white blood cell count up inbetween. That goes > on for 2 months, then switch to Taxol every other week for 2 weeks, > and the shots. > > One thing I'm wondering about is the shots. Where do they give them > to you? Do they change where they give them to you? > > Anyway, any info is appreciated. > > Ellie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Ellie, I had my chemo back i 1990 and they didn't have the shots but lots of ladies do get them so I am sure someone will get back with you. Don't worry if a question has been asked before. We get a lot of new ladies each week so repeating an answer is not a problem. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Chemo Questions Forgive me, ladies, I expect this has all been discussed many times, but I'm fairly new here and wondering what people's experiences were. I start chemo in a week. Adriamycin/Cytoxan every other week, with daily shots to keep my white blood cell count up inbetween. That goes on for 2 months, then switch to Taxol every other week for 2 weeks, and the shots. One thing I'm wondering about is the shots. Where do they give them to you? Do they change where they give them to you? Anyway, any info is appreciated. Ellie --------------------------------- Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Hi Ellie, I went thru exactly the same protocol, the A/C first then the taxol.. The shots are very helpful, they help get your blood count back up faster so you don't feel as tired!!! Since I could only use one arm anyways, due to a masectomy on the other side, I received the shot in my right arm, like a flu shot the day after treatment.. Some peopel, yes, if not close to their chemo center can actually do the shots themselves, in that case, there are shots to inject into your thigh.. You will do WONDERFULLY!!!!! I have all the confidence it the world that you will get thru this... What is the hardest of any, surgery, treatments, etc, its the unknown, once you start, you'll have your own routine and be ready to fight!!! Peace and Prayers Michele marisa msteffers@...> wrote: no stupid questions here! we're hee to answer them... as far as the shots are concerned, if you're going to get Neulasta, it's one injection - I used to give it to myself in my thigh. Neupogin is the other medication that is given to boost white blood cells - but that's (i think) 10 injections---someone else here will be able to answer questions, if that's the medication you'll be getting. peace marisa > > Forgive me, ladies, I expect this has all been discussed many times, but I'm fairly new here and wondering what people's experiences were. > > I start chemo in a week. Adriamycin/Cytoxan every other week, with daily shots to keep my white blood cell count up inbetween. That goes on for 2 months, then switch to Taxol every other week for 2 weeks, and the shots. > > One thing I'm wondering about is the shots. Where do they give them to you? Do they change where they give them to you? > > Anyway, any info is appreciated. > > Ellie > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss an email again! > Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Ellie, I had 4 AC then 4 Taxol every 2 weeks...I got Neupogen injections for 7 days following chemo...I self injected in the belly (finally found a good use for that roll of fat! lol)...it wasn't too bad once I got over the mental part of sticking myself with a needle (I hate needles). Good Luck with your chemo! > > Forgive me, ladies, I expect this has all been discussed many times, but I'm fairly new here and wondering what people's experiences were. > > I start chemo in a week. Adriamycin/Cytoxan every other week, with daily shots to keep my white blood cell count up inbetween. That goes on for 2 months, then switch to Taxol every other week for 2 weeks, and the shots. > > One thing I'm wondering about is the shots. Where do they give them to you? Do they change where they give them to you? > > Anyway, any info is appreciated. > > Ellie > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss an email again! > Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 )...it wasn't too bad > once I got over the mental part of sticking myself with a needle gina-- LOL--I remember the first time I gave my self the neulasta shot, I sat on my bed, pondering it for almost a half-hour--thinking " how am i gonna stick myself with this needle?!? " ; telling myself - come on, marisa, just do it - diabetics do it all the time--when I finally *did* it, i was so excited, i pulled the needle out, without having pushed the drug in! marisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 Can the injections be in the back of the arm? My late husband was on alfa interferon 2b shots, which is a chemo drug, he had chronic myelogenous leukemia. Anyways he couldn't handle seeing the syringe, so wouldn't take the shots in his leg or abdomen. I had to give him the shots everyday in the back of the upper arm. I was afraid of hurting him when I first started doing it, but soon realized it wasn't too bad. It did get harder to get the needle in over time, due to a build up of what the doctors said was scar tissue. The doctors did train me to give the shots, run his IV's, clean his hickman port, flush the lines and all of that. I guess a good way to look at it all though is it kind of prepared me for what I may end up going through. I was just wondering about the chemo injections for bc if they are the same or not. Hugs Lori Re: Chemo Questions )...it wasn't too bad > once I got over the mental part of sticking myself with a needle gina-- LOL--I remember the first time I gave my self the neulasta shot, I sat on my bed, pondering it for almost a half-hour--thinking " how am i gonna stick myself with this needle?!? " ; telling myself - come on, marisa, just do it - diabetics do it all the time--when I finally *did* it, i was so excited, i pulled the needle out, without having pushed the drug in! marisa ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Have a burning question? Go to www.Answers.yahoo.com and get answers from real people who know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 i don;t know - the neulasta shot though is just one injection; the needle is small and fine--I am really sqeemish, and like I said, I couldn't imagine how I would actually put the needle into my thigh - when I finally did it, I didn't even feel it - there was no scar tissue - nothing of the sort...it really slid right in... marisa > > Can the injections be in the back of the arm? My late husband was on alfa interferon 2b shots, which is a chemo drug, he had chronic myelogenous leukemia. Anyways he couldn't handle seeing the syringe, so wouldn't take the shots in his leg or abdomen. I had to give him the shots everyday in the back of the upper arm. I was afraid of hurting him when I first started doing it, but soon realized it wasn't too bad. It did get harder to get the needle in over time, due to a build up of what the doctors said was scar tissue. The doctors did train me to give the shots, run his IV's, clean his hickman port, flush the lines and all of that. I guess a good way to look at it all though is it kind of prepared me for what I may end up going through. I was just wondering about the chemo injections for bc if they are the same or not. > Hugs > Lori > > > Re: Chemo Questions > > )...it wasn't too bad > > once I got over the mental part of sticking myself with a needle > > gina-- > > LOL--I remember the first time I gave my self the neulasta shot, I sat > on my bed, pondering it for almost a half-hour--thinking " how am i > gonna stick myself with this needle?!? " ; telling myself - come on, > marisa, just do it - diabetics do it all the time--when I finally > *did* it, i was so excited, i pulled the needle out, without having > pushed the drug in! > > marisa > > > > > > > _____________________________________________________________________ _______________ > Have a burning question? > Go to www.Answers.yahoo.com and get answers from real people who know. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 Hi Lory: well i get my neulasia shots in my oncologist's office, and the nurse do it in my back arm, i don't going to lie you, its hurts, but that's fine, not big deal. Hugs, Anggy. --------------------------------- Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Yahoo! Answers. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Hi Anggy, Just a suggestion: try to take those shots on your belly. Hurts much less and many times nothing at all. I tried my arm once and never again. I had a total of 68 shots (from all the chemos) and no sign of them. I even gave myself some when my husband wasn't around, and I am worse than a baby with needles! Hugs Re: Re: Chemo Questions Hi Lory: well i get my neulasia shots in my oncologist's office, and the nurse do it in my back arm, i don't going to lie you, its hurts, but that's fine, not big deal. Hugs, Anggy. ------------ --------- --------- --- Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Yahoo! Answers. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Lori - I did my Neulasta shots in the side of my belly. Just pinch a couple inches there (if you're not too skinny). I had no problems and really no pain. Hugs! Ellen > > Can the injections be in the back of the arm? My late husband was on alfa interferon 2b shots, which is a chemo drug, he had chronic myelogenous leukemia. Anyways he couldn't handle seeing the syringe, so wouldn't take the shots in his leg or abdomen. I had to give him the shots everyday in the back of the upper arm. I was afraid of hurting him when I first started doing it, but soon realized it wasn't too bad. It did get harder to get the needle in over time, due to a build up of what the doctors said was scar tissue. The doctors did train me to give the shots, run his IV's, clean his hickman port, flush the lines and all of that. I guess a good way to look at it all though is it kind of prepared me for what I may end up going through. I was just wondering about the chemo injections for bc if they are the same or not. > Hugs > Lori > > > Re: Chemo Questions > > )...it wasn't too bad > > once I got over the mental part of sticking myself with a needle > > gina-- > > LOL--I remember the first time I gave my self the neulasta shot, I sat > on my bed, pondering it for almost a half-hour--thinking " how am i > gonna stick myself with this needle?!? " ; telling myself - come on, > marisa, just do it - diabetics do it all the time--when I finally > *did* it, i was so excited, i pulled the needle out, without having > pushed the drug in! > > marisa > > > > > > > _____________________________________________________________________ _______________ > Have a burning question? > Go to www.Answers.yahoo.com and get answers from real people who know. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 thanks anggy, you spelled my name like my grandmother used to spell hers, except for missing another r my mom use to spell my name like that too, seeing it made me smile, my grandmother was very special to me, had to quit spelling my name like that though, everyone thought it was larry instead of lorry. Hugs Lori Re: Re: Chemo Questions Hi Lory: well i get my neulasia shots in my oncologist's office, and the nurse do it in my back arm, i don't going to lie you, its hurts, but that's fine, not big deal. Hugs, Anggy. ------------ --------- --------- --- Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Yahoo! Answers. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 thank you, I am not sure if i will be getting shots yet, I am not squeemish when it comes to needles, I used to donate plasma, and blood. I also have had a couple tatoo's so am not too worried about the needle part, just was wondering though. My mother has to take a valium to get any kind of bloodwork or anything done. I kind of got in trouble a couple of weeks ago I had um lost my temper over the whole medical situation, the financial part of it, and well , I tried to do the biopsy myself. yes, I stuck the lump with a needle, It was sterile, and one we had gotten to give our dogs thier shots, but hadn't opened yet. I do not reccomend the experience to anyone. I was angry and thought since they were only talking about sticking me with a needle and charging me $1100.00 I would save some money and stick myself and draw some cells out for them to send to a lab. Thought it would get done quicker too, was very STUPID. of course in my anger it did not hurt, but it sure was painful afterwards, and no I wasn't able to get anything from the lump in the needle. However, I was told by the primary care doctor I was seeing that if this is cancer then that may cause it to spread faster. Just what I needed to hear, instead of doing something to expedite the process I just caused myself additional pain, and a greater risk of it being worse than I want it to be. I do have a pretty horrible temper, I can control it most of the time, but didn't do a very good job of it in this instance. I had good intentions actually, I just couldn't see why it cost $1100.00 to get stuck with a needle for a biopsy to be done, which didn't include the cost of the pathology lab either, so I tried to circumvent the system and just get the job done myself. It was very very stupid of me for the most part but I hope you can understand my thought processes, and my frustration, over the whole thing. It is not something I will ever do again though. hugs lori Re: Chemo Questions > > )...it wasn't too bad > > once I got over the mental part of sticking myself with a needle > > gina-- > > LOL--I remember the first time I gave my self the neulasta shot, I sat > on my bed, pondering it for almost a half-hour--thinking " how am i > gonna stick myself with this needle?!? " ; telling myself - come on, > marisa, just do it - diabetics do it all the time--when I finally > *did* it, i was so excited, i pulled the needle out, without having > pushed the drug in! > > marisa > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ ____________ ___ > Have a burning question? > Go to www.Answers. yahoo.com and get answers from real people who know. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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