Chemo Advice

Oh no definitely not Valium, or Xanax none of those. That's why the name escapes me. I did Chemo at Freemasons in Melbourne, so if I find the name I'll let you know. Its one they specifically use for Chemo patients there, alot of people took it before their infusion which I would sometimes, but I found in the week after infusion, this helped the most out of all of meds. 

I'll keep searching for it. x

Could the anti anxiety med be Valium? x

Hey Janette,

Glad you rang your nurse, they could have given that to you at Chemo, I found though taking it orally at home was actually making me worse/sick. So my Nurse stopped it immediately and I never had it again, just wish I knew what I took in its place. Zofran was useless too! I actually had an anti anxiety med, not anti nausea but for some reason, the nurses said it can really settle the nausea. Worked for me.

Oh I had 12 in total. 4 of the AC, 3 weeks apart, then 8 taxol weekly. It wasnt easy at all. I too couldnt hydrate or eat, so see how you go and keep communicating with your nurse, this is why I was put in hospital after each infusion, which helped on a drip for a few days, to get a good headstart. Day at a time.!

Hope you find tomorrow ok and feeling better each day.

Melinda x

Hi Melinda,

Rang onc nurse and he suggested getting a script for maxalon, like you I have not found that very effective, but will speak to my GP tomorrow. I think he said that is what they gave me via IV during treatment if so it is much more effective.

Have felt about the same today, not worse which is good, but have no appetite and still not drinking enough. Just waiting for the other shoe to drop!  5 to go seems so close and yet so far. But you did 12 and 8 x weekly, that is amazing!  Take care

Janette xo

My Onc is in NZ until Mon-rang onc nurse and they suggested getting script for maxalon, have not found that very effective in the past, but will ring my GP tomorrow (also off today)- she is on call at med cen. Thanks for thinking of me xx

Hi Borabora

How are you feeling today? If the nausea continues call your onc for advice. They may also up the anti-nausea drugs at your next round.

Thinking of you today and hope you are doing ok.

x-Sherril

HI Janette,

You're allowed to feel as precious as you like!! It's not easy by any stretch! Goodness I found I was allergic to Maxolon and Zofram did nothing. There was another medication they prescribed which was more of a relaxant, believe it or not that worked the best in terms of the nausea. Ive tried to find the name of it, but couldn't. If you are having no relief, call your Nurse first thing in the morning and find out what else you can take to alleviate it. 

I too was super sensitive to most drugs, keep asking them to make you comfortable. Remember 1 down, 5 in all to go?? You can do it! Just be gentle with yourself.

Cheers,

Melinda xo

Hi Melinda I am having 3 rounds of FEC and 3 of T. Having had first infusion I know what to expect now which makes that side easier. I am sensitive to a number of drugs and have been nauseated since a couple of hours after treatment. An extra Zofram has not had the desired effect. My apprehension has now switched from infusion to side effects! Feeling a little precious.

Janette xo

You were right it is 3 rounds of FEC and 3 of T. Infusions were fine (they managed to get a canula in which was a miracle in itself) I ate what they offered in case I was unable to eat later. Went for a walk around the lake with my son and dog a couple of hours after chemo to make sure I did a little exercise. Have had constant nausea/headache since. Took an extra Zofram like onc nurse suggested but not hitting the mark. I am sensitive to a number of drugs so should probably have expected this. .

I am terrible with rhe proper chemo names but they all have abbreviated (morencommonly used ones) like AC TC etc... Ask the Oncologist for that one as I found most info tends to use those abbreviations so easier if wanting to research.

I found hydration to be a chore at times so tend to set the timer on my phone to go off every hour and I will at that point have a glass of water... After a while wayer starts to taste like mud so a great way arround it to use 1/4 or 1/5 of glass of fruit juice then top up with water.  That small amount of juice both helps flavour it and keeps electrolytes up 

All the best with the appointment and once you have the regime name do not forget you can search posts on this site by keywords so you will be able to get a lot of information

Hugs

Jel