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Leanne_Bambling
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10 years ago

First chemo

the last few days have been very tiring. Yesterday I had a portacath inserted ready for chemo today and a echo gram. I was very sore last night and very apprehensive about starting my chemo today. After spending 7 hrs at the hoist all today I have finished mt first chemo and herceptin treatment. It was a long day for my wonderful husband who was with me, for me it didn't seem that long as the absolutely amazing nurses explained everything they were doing and why. I have another 11weeks of taxol and 17 treatments of herceptin every 3 rd week. The chemo wasn't as bad as I thought it would be I went to sleep for a while. Feeling a little weary tonight ,the one side effect I had today was pain in my chest it felt like in digestion. Has anyone else experienced this? I am pleased that I have taken another step toward the end of my journey. It was nice to talk face to face to people going through the same as myself, 

cyber hugs to everyone

chemotherapy

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  • Leanne_Bambling's avatar
    Leanne_Bambling
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Freitagsm,  I know how you feel with the Dexamethasone, I was awake all Thursday night and think it took until Saturday to get out of my system.

    Good luck on your Jurney. xx

     

  • freitagsm's avatar
    freitagsm
    Member
    10 years ago

    I had my first chemo on Thursday as well. Went a lot better than I thought also. I have a picc line that has been a bit painful since I had it fitted on Tuesday. Had to race to the gp as oncology when i said i had some pain in my chest bone. GP escorted me to have a ct scan but all clear so relieved about that. I am having FEC. The one thing that has been hard for me is Dexmethesone hyping me up and not able to sleep at night.

    Hope all goes well for you.

     

  • Chixon's avatar
    Chixon
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Leanne. Thinking of you. Small steps forward. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.....I have finished my treatment and enjoying life once more. Good Luck. God Bless. Chris.x

  • Kazzi's avatar
    Kazzi
    Member
    10 years ago

    All the best Leanne,

    One step at a time.  Be kind to yourself. Just think that's one down. Big hugs,

    Karen xx

  • Jane221's avatar
    Jane221
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Leanne,

    Great to hear that your first chemo went well, it sounds very much like my first one; very long day and I nodded off a few times :-) I was told the first infusion is delivered very slowly so that they can closely monitor your reaction and if all goes well, each time after is a bit quicker. I think by the end of my 6th cycle of TCH I was down to about 4hrs and having the Herceptin on its own was quite quick, usually about an hour and a half, just time to enjoy a cup of coffee and go again!

    I did get some heartburn / indigestion with my chemo and my oncologist prescribed Salpraz, so just chat to your doctor and they'll be able to help. 

    Best wishes, Jane xx