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TheresaW
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12 years ago

2nd round chemo & port inserted

Hi all, Well survived 2nd round chemo yesterday and had a porta cath inserted. I think this porta cath is going to be my saving grace as far as my veins go..feeling okay this morning, nausea is at bay & about to take my morning dexamethasone so insomnia will be my friend for the next week which is what I found last round. Also the fogginess, I was just not with it but at least I know what to expect now. Hair has come out so wearing some nice head wraps still not sure on the wig, I'm still thinking about that...I have 2 more rounds of AC every 3 weeks then 12 weekly taxol with carboplatin then radio, the end of the tunnel seems along way off..after my 1st round & felt so crappy I had moments where I didn't think I could do it but I then picked up about 4 days before my next treatment, it was good to feel relatively normal again...at least it was a breather before the next round... I've decided to call it the 'merry go round' ha ha. Thank you for listening to me, just needed to off load where people get what u r going through Cheers Theresa

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    maryanne43
    Member
    12 years ago
    I was diagnosed triple negative in Nov, made it through my 4 AC and have completed 3 taxol so far with 9 left to go. Looking back on AC it was like being a zombie for a 5-6 days then waking up just in time to go again. But I promise you it will get better on taxol. So far the side effects have been limited to tiredness and a few aches and pains....and I've actually had a few days when I've felt almost normal again. Hang in there....you'll get through it! It's a long marathon we are running so remember to be kind to yourself, rest when you need to. I lost my hair 8 days after my first AC and had a wig ready to go but with the hot weather I couldn't wear it all the time so it's bandanas for me. I was a bit self-conscious about wearing a bandana to work but it's all good and the most important thing is that we are comfortable! Good luck with the rest of your chemo! I've met some incredible women on the journey and we are all in this together! Love, Maryanne xxx
  • Rosanna's avatar
    Rosanna
    Member
    12 years ago

    Hi Theresa,

    What a feeling................I hope you are alright 

    I would really want to stay with you and hold your hand, my turn will be 7March, I don't know what will turn up to me.

    Take care.  Lots of blessing.  {{Big Hug}}

    Rosanna

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    Robyn_W
    Member
    12 years ago
    Good for you Theresa,you are going well.I can relate to the thing where you feel crappy,then you pick up just before the next treatment and think,'Hey,I can do this!' then it all starts again!!Before you know it,the end will be closer than the beginning.:) Take care and stay in touch.It always feels good to chat on here doesn't it? Cheers Robyn.xoxo
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    Robyn_W
    Member
    12 years ago
    Good for you Theresa,you are going well.I can relate to the thing where you feel crappy,then you pick up just before the next treatment and think,'Hey,I can do this!' then it all starts again!!Before you know it,the end will be closer than the beginning.:) Take care and stay in touch.It always feels good to chat on here doesn't it? Cheers Robyn.xoxo