Re: advice on 1st chemo treatment needed!

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Irma,

I had a modified radical mastectomy and never took one pain pill in the

hospital or at home. I know everyone is different but the pain should be getting

better not worse. Maybe there is an infection?

I didn't have the chemo you are taking so can't offer any advice on that. I will

keep you in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

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advice on 1st chemo treatment needed!

Hi Everyone,

I had my modified radical mastectomy on 11/2/06 and I will be

starting chemo this Thursday 11/30. I will be doing bi-weekly dosed

densed treatments of a/c and taxol. I will also be taught by my onc

on how to inject myself with neuplasta after chemo. My treatment

will also be Herceptin for 1 yr. and tamoxifen for 5 yrs. Whew!! On

top of this, the pain from the surgery is at times unbearable. I am

seeing my surgeon tomorrow to see why the pain keeps getting worse

each day.

Now with that said, I need advice/information on what to expect on

my 1st chemo treatment with a/c on Thurs. Yes, I am nervous but I

know this is my next journey in beating my BC!

Irma

DX 9/25/06

Lumpectomy,SNLB & Port 10/2/06

1 Lymph Node + 3 Sentinel Nodes +

Mod. Rad. Mastectomy 11/2/06

Stage 2 / Grade 3

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[Guest guest]

Irma,

I had a modified radical mastectomy and never took one pain pill in the

hospital or at home. I know everyone is different but the pain should be getting

better not worse. Maybe there is an infection?

I didn't have the chemo you are taking so can't offer any advice on that. I will

keep you in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

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advice on 1st chemo treatment needed!

Hi Everyone,

I had my modified radical mastectomy on 11/2/06 and I will be

starting chemo this Thursday 11/30. I will be doing bi-weekly dosed

densed treatments of a/c and taxol. I will also be taught by my onc

on how to inject myself with neuplasta after chemo. My treatment

will also be Herceptin for 1 yr. and tamoxifen for 5 yrs. Whew!! On

top of this, the pain from the surgery is at times unbearable. I am

seeing my surgeon tomorrow to see why the pain keeps getting worse

each day.

Now with that said, I need advice/information on what to expect on

my 1st chemo treatment with a/c on Thurs. Yes, I am nervous but I

know this is my next journey in beating my BC!

Irma

DX 9/25/06

Lumpectomy,SNLB & Port 10/2/06

1 Lymph Node + 3 Sentinel Nodes +

Mod. Rad. Mastectomy 11/2/06

Stage 2 / Grade 3

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[Guest guest]

Irma,

I had a modified radical mastectomy and never took one pain pill in the

hospital or at home. I know everyone is different but the pain should be getting

better not worse. Maybe there is an infection?

I didn't have the chemo you are taking so can't offer any advice on that. I will

keep you in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

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http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html

BreastCancerStories.com

http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/

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advice on 1st chemo treatment needed!

Hi Everyone,

I had my modified radical mastectomy on 11/2/06 and I will be

starting chemo this Thursday 11/30. I will be doing bi-weekly dosed

densed treatments of a/c and taxol. I will also be taught by my onc

on how to inject myself with neuplasta after chemo. My treatment

will also be Herceptin for 1 yr. and tamoxifen for 5 yrs. Whew!! On

top of this, the pain from the surgery is at times unbearable. I am

seeing my surgeon tomorrow to see why the pain keeps getting worse

each day.

Now with that said, I need advice/information on what to expect on

my 1st chemo treatment with a/c on Thurs. Yes, I am nervous but I

know this is my next journey in beating my BC!

Irma

DX 9/25/06

Lumpectomy,SNLB & Port 10/2/06

1 Lymph Node + 3 Sentinel Nodes +

Mod. Rad. Mastectomy 11/2/06

Stage 2 / Grade 3

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Dear Irma,

The first day of chemo is an education session. The treatment nurses are

there to educate you on what to expect. They are also your main line of

support. Any questions you have they have the answer or will get it for you.

Everything that you are given to counteract the side effects will be explained

to you. I did not have any symptoms until about my third treatment and it sound

like you are on the same regime as I was.

I am an old oncology nurse and I gave a lot of treatments. The nurses where I

went told me I knew too much, but I still had questions. The did not hesitate

to tell nervous patients that that old bald-headed woman over there not only is

a patient now but at one time was where they are.

Good luck and let us know how you are doing.

Cindy

Oklahoma City

soccerm927 wrote:

Hi Everyone,

I had my modified radical mastectomy on 11/2/06 and I will be

starting chemo this Thursday 11/30. I will be doing bi-weekly dosed

densed treatments of a/c and taxol. I will also be taught by my onc

on how to inject myself with neuplasta after chemo. My treatment

will also be Herceptin for 1 yr. and tamoxifen for 5 yrs. Whew!! On

top of this, the pain from the surgery is at times unbearable. I am

seeing my surgeon tomorrow to see why the pain keeps getting worse

each day.

Now with that said, I need advice/information on what to expect on

my 1st chemo treatment with a/c on Thurs. Yes, I am nervous but I

know this is my next journey in beating my BC!

Irma

DX 9/25/06

Lumpectomy,SNLB & Port 10/2/06

1 Lymph Node + 3 Sentinel Nodes +

Mod. Rad. Mastectomy 11/2/06

Stage 2 / Grade 3

[Guest guest]

Irma,

I have no advice, just lots of good wishes and healing thoughts.

Ruth (Ruthiema)

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I had my modified radical mastectomy on 11/2/06 and I will be

> starting chemo this Thursday 11/30. I will be doing bi-weekly dosed

> densed treatments of a/c and taxol. I will also be taught by my onc

> on how to inject myself with neuplasta after chemo. My treatment

> will also be Herceptin for 1 yr. and tamoxifen for 5 yrs. Whew!! On

> top of this, the pain from the surgery is at times unbearable. I am

> seeing my surgeon tomorrow to see why the pain keeps getting worse

> each day.

>

> Now with that said, I need advice/information on what to expect on

> my 1st chemo treatment with a/c on Thurs. Yes, I am nervous but I

> know this is my next journey in beating my BC!

>

>

> Irma

> DX 9/25/06

> Lumpectomy,SNLB & Port 10/2/06

> 1 Lymph Node + 3 Sentinel Nodes +

> Mod. Rad. Mastectomy 11/2/06

> Stage 2 / Grade 3

>

[Guest guest]

Irma,

I have no advice, just lots of good wishes and healing thoughts.

Ruth (Ruthiema)

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I had my modified radical mastectomy on 11/2/06 and I will be

> starting chemo this Thursday 11/30. I will be doing bi-weekly dosed

> densed treatments of a/c and taxol. I will also be taught by my onc

> on how to inject myself with neuplasta after chemo. My treatment

> will also be Herceptin for 1 yr. and tamoxifen for 5 yrs. Whew!! On

> top of this, the pain from the surgery is at times unbearable. I am

> seeing my surgeon tomorrow to see why the pain keeps getting worse

> each day.

>

> Now with that said, I need advice/information on what to expect on

> my 1st chemo treatment with a/c on Thurs. Yes, I am nervous but I

> know this is my next journey in beating my BC!

>

>

> Irma

> DX 9/25/06

> Lumpectomy,SNLB & Port 10/2/06

> 1 Lymph Node + 3 Sentinel Nodes +

> Mod. Rad. Mastectomy 11/2/06

> Stage 2 / Grade 3

>

[Guest guest]

Ruth, good wishes are always welcomed. Thank you!!

Irma

--- ruthiema36 wrote:

> Irma,

> I have no advice, just lots of good wishes and

> healing thoughts.

> Ruth (Ruthiema)

>

>

> >

> > Hi Everyone,

> >

> > I had my modified radical mastectomy on 11/2/06

> and I will be

> > starting chemo this Thursday 11/30. I will be

> doing bi-weekly dosed

> > densed treatments of a/c and taxol. I will also be

> taught by my onc

> > on how to inject myself with neuplasta after

> chemo. My treatment

> > will also be Herceptin for 1 yr. and tamoxifen

> for 5 yrs. Whew!! On

> > top of this, the pain from the surgery is at times

> unbearable. I am

> > seeing my surgeon tomorrow to see why the pain

> keeps getting worse

> > each day.

> >

> > Now with that said, I need advice/information on

> what to expect on

> > my 1st chemo treatment with a/c on Thurs. Yes, I

> am nervous but I

> > know this is my next journey in beating my BC!

> >

> >

> > Irma

> > DX 9/25/06

> > Lumpectomy,SNLB & Port 10/2/06

> > 1 Lymph Node + 3 Sentinel Nodes +

> > Mod. Rad. Mastectomy 11/2/06

> > Stage 2 / Grade 3

> >

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Ruth, good wishes are always welcomed. Thank you!!

Irma

--- ruthiema36 wrote:

> Irma,

> I have no advice, just lots of good wishes and

> healing thoughts.

> Ruth (Ruthiema)

>

>

> >

> > Hi Everyone,

> >

> > I had my modified radical mastectomy on 11/2/06

> and I will be

> > starting chemo this Thursday 11/30. I will be

> doing bi-weekly dosed

> > densed treatments of a/c and taxol. I will also be

> taught by my onc

> > on how to inject myself with neuplasta after

> chemo. My treatment

> > will also be Herceptin for 1 yr. and tamoxifen

> for 5 yrs. Whew!! On

> > top of this, the pain from the surgery is at times

> unbearable. I am

> > seeing my surgeon tomorrow to see why the pain

> keeps getting worse

> > each day.

> >

> > Now with that said, I need advice/information on

> what to expect on

> > my 1st chemo treatment with a/c on Thurs. Yes, I

> am nervous but I

> > know this is my next journey in beating my BC!

> >

> >

> > Irma

> > DX 9/25/06

> > Lumpectomy,SNLB & Port 10/2/06

> > 1 Lymph Node + 3 Sentinel Nodes +

> > Mod. Rad. Mastectomy 11/2/06

> > Stage 2 / Grade 3

> >

>

>

>

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Hi Irma,

I thought Ann had a FAQ for treatments because that question gets

asked alot.

Who's going with you for your first chemo? You will have many

cybersisters with you in spirit. I think they actually require it for

some treatments, like Taxol. Even if you feel ok, it will be nice to

have someone with you to chat with and get your ice/water/crackers, etc.

And you never know how you'll feel, so you do need someone to drive. The

chemo session itself is OK; just make sure to have your chemo bag with

you (water, snacks, magazine, tunes)and ice chips for the Adriamycin to

avoid mouth sores.

Some hospitals have TV/VCR/DVD players so you can watch a movie, and you

will have plenty of time to do so!

Blood work is done before each treatment to make sure you can have the

treatment. I had mine done the day of treatment (some go in the day

before). While the blood was being tested I got started with fluids and

anti-nausea medicine. I had Adriamycin & Cytoxan and that took about 2

1/2 hours. The Adriamycin took 20 mins. and the Cytoxan 45 mins., and

the saline and other stuff came before and after. I had a port so there

was 5 mins. of saline before and after the treatment.

I never felt anything beyond the initial prick to place the line in the

port. It was a few hours afterwards that the nausea would set in.

Your nurse should give you a checklist of when to call (fever over 101,

rashes)

If you experience nausea, it won't happen till several hours afterwards,

so stay on top of your meds. The medication can make you constipated, so

take Sennekot-S the day before treatment and the next few days after.

Chemo effects are cumulative. 10-12 days after your first treatment you

will probably have to say goodbye to your hair. If you want to wear a

wig you should shop for it now to match your current style.

I also had dry mouth after a while. The first few treatments I'd only

have it a few days, then by the 3rd treatment it was permanent until 3-4

weeks after my last treatment. Gargling with Biotene, a non-alcoholic

mouthwash helped.

Here's a site that talks more about it and what you can do.

http://www.chemocare.com/managing/dry_mouth.asp

I understand your anxiousness about your first chemo. Try to think of it

as the first notch on your chemo countdown. You will get through them

with your family's help and our help.

take care,

[Guest guest]

Hi Irma,

I thought Ann had a FAQ for treatments because that question gets

asked alot.

Who's going with you for your first chemo? You will have many

cybersisters with you in spirit. I think they actually require it for

some treatments, like Taxol. Even if you feel ok, it will be nice to

have someone with you to chat with and get your ice/water/crackers, etc.

And you never know how you'll feel, so you do need someone to drive. The

chemo session itself is OK; just make sure to have your chemo bag with

you (water, snacks, magazine, tunes)and ice chips for the Adriamycin to

avoid mouth sores.

Some hospitals have TV/VCR/DVD players so you can watch a movie, and you

will have plenty of time to do so!

Blood work is done before each treatment to make sure you can have the

treatment. I had mine done the day of treatment (some go in the day

before). While the blood was being tested I got started with fluids and

anti-nausea medicine. I had Adriamycin & Cytoxan and that took about 2

1/2 hours. The Adriamycin took 20 mins. and the Cytoxan 45 mins., and

the saline and other stuff came before and after. I had a port so there

was 5 mins. of saline before and after the treatment.

I never felt anything beyond the initial prick to place the line in the

port. It was a few hours afterwards that the nausea would set in.

Your nurse should give you a checklist of when to call (fever over 101,

rashes)

If you experience nausea, it won't happen till several hours afterwards,

so stay on top of your meds. The medication can make you constipated, so

take Sennekot-S the day before treatment and the next few days after.

Chemo effects are cumulative. 10-12 days after your first treatment you

will probably have to say goodbye to your hair. If you want to wear a

wig you should shop for it now to match your current style.

I also had dry mouth after a while. The first few treatments I'd only

have it a few days, then by the 3rd treatment it was permanent until 3-4

weeks after my last treatment. Gargling with Biotene, a non-alcoholic

mouthwash helped.

Here's a site that talks more about it and what you can do.

http://www.chemocare.com/managing/dry_mouth.asp

I understand your anxiousness about your first chemo. Try to think of it

as the first notch on your chemo countdown. You will get through them

with your family's help and our help.

take care,

[Guest guest]

Hi Irma,

I thought Ann had a FAQ for treatments because that question gets

asked alot.

Who's going with you for your first chemo? You will have many

cybersisters with you in spirit. I think they actually require it for

some treatments, like Taxol. Even if you feel ok, it will be nice to

have someone with you to chat with and get your ice/water/crackers, etc.

And you never know how you'll feel, so you do need someone to drive. The

chemo session itself is OK; just make sure to have your chemo bag with

you (water, snacks, magazine, tunes)and ice chips for the Adriamycin to

avoid mouth sores.

Some hospitals have TV/VCR/DVD players so you can watch a movie, and you

will have plenty of time to do so!

Blood work is done before each treatment to make sure you can have the

treatment. I had mine done the day of treatment (some go in the day

before). While the blood was being tested I got started with fluids and

anti-nausea medicine. I had Adriamycin & Cytoxan and that took about 2

1/2 hours. The Adriamycin took 20 mins. and the Cytoxan 45 mins., and

the saline and other stuff came before and after. I had a port so there

was 5 mins. of saline before and after the treatment.

I never felt anything beyond the initial prick to place the line in the

port. It was a few hours afterwards that the nausea would set in.

Your nurse should give you a checklist of when to call (fever over 101,

rashes)

If you experience nausea, it won't happen till several hours afterwards,

so stay on top of your meds. The medication can make you constipated, so

take Sennekot-S the day before treatment and the next few days after.

Chemo effects are cumulative. 10-12 days after your first treatment you

will probably have to say goodbye to your hair. If you want to wear a

wig you should shop for it now to match your current style.

I also had dry mouth after a while. The first few treatments I'd only

have it a few days, then by the 3rd treatment it was permanent until 3-4

weeks after my last treatment. Gargling with Biotene, a non-alcoholic

mouthwash helped.

Here's a site that talks more about it and what you can do.

http://www.chemocare.com/managing/dry_mouth.asp

I understand your anxiousness about your first chemo. Try to think of it

as the first notch on your chemo countdown. You will get through them

with your family's help and our help.

take care,

[Guest guest]

*Hi Irma,*

*I'm glad to see that so many others have written to you with excellent

advice. One thing I would add - if you are getting Adriamyacin, be sure to

chew ice the entire time it is being infused. My chemo nurses kept

popsicles and crushed ice in their freezer and refused to start the infusion

until the patient had ice in their mouth. Why? Because it helps prevent

mouth sores.*

**

*Best of luck on your first - I think you'll be surprised that it's easier

than you think!*

**

* Ann*

*Christmas Chemo Hats: www.cjhats.com*

**

*OR on eBay: http://stores.ebay.com/cjhats*

**

**

**

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I had my modified radical mastectomy on 11/2/06 and I will be

> starting chemo this Thursday 11/30. I will be doing bi-weekly dosed

> densed treatments of a/c and taxol. I will also be taught by my onc

> on how to inject myself with neuplasta after chemo. My treatment

> will also be Herceptin for 1 yr. and tamoxifen for 5 yrs. Whew!! On

> top of this, the pain from the surgery is at times unbearable. I am

> seeing my surgeon tomorrow to see why the pain keeps getting worse

> each day.

>

> Now with that said, I need advice/information on what to expect on

> my 1st chemo treatment with a/c on Thurs. Yes, I am nervous but I

> know this is my next journey in beating my BC!

>

> Irma

> DX 9/25/06

> Lumpectomy,SNLB & Port 10/2/06

> 1 Lymph Node + 3 Sentinel Nodes +

> Mod. Rad. Mastectomy 11/2/06

> Stage 2 / Grade 3

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

*Hi Irma,*

*I'm glad to see that so many others have written to you with excellent

advice. One thing I would add - if you are getting Adriamyacin, be sure to

chew ice the entire time it is being infused. My chemo nurses kept

popsicles and crushed ice in their freezer and refused to start the infusion

until the patient had ice in their mouth. Why? Because it helps prevent

mouth sores.*

**

*Best of luck on your first - I think you'll be surprised that it's easier

than you think!*

**

* Ann*

*Christmas Chemo Hats: www.cjhats.com*

**

*OR on eBay: http://stores.ebay.com/cjhats*

**

**

**

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I had my modified radical mastectomy on 11/2/06 and I will be

> starting chemo this Thursday 11/30. I will be doing bi-weekly dosed

> densed treatments of a/c and taxol. I will also be taught by my onc

> on how to inject myself with neuplasta after chemo. My treatment

> will also be Herceptin for 1 yr. and tamoxifen for 5 yrs. Whew!! On

> top of this, the pain from the surgery is at times unbearable. I am

> seeing my surgeon tomorrow to see why the pain keeps getting worse

> each day.

>

> Now with that said, I need advice/information on what to expect on

> my 1st chemo treatment with a/c on Thurs. Yes, I am nervous but I

> know this is my next journey in beating my BC!

>

> Irma

> DX 9/25/06

> Lumpectomy,SNLB & Port 10/2/06

> 1 Lymph Node + 3 Sentinel Nodes +

> Mod. Rad. Mastectomy 11/2/06

> Stage 2 / Grade 3

>

>

>