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Chemotherapy begins
So. The margins of the re-excision are still close. Not sure what that means surgery wise but my oncologist wants to start treatment so any further surgery will have to wait until afterwards.
Wednesday I will start 4 cycles of AC every 2 weeks then go on to weekly taxol/herceptin for 12 weeks then switch to 3 weekly herceptin for the duration of the 12 months.
I'll have a port put in just prior to cycle 3, not getting neulasta until cycle 2.
I'll be pushing for a mastectomy post treatment. F$&k screwing around with this shite! While he's there he can whip the other one off and give me a new set of perky 20 year old boozies!
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sorry previous rock it baby was for you, put it in reply but it doesnt look like it is addressed to your comment cheers
Some people have just dumb tunnel vision dont they, all the best for your first chemo I am sure with all your knowledge you will be able to keep the side effects to a minimum, having just had bilaterals last week I say if and when you are ready for more surgery for you it would be a walk in the park, but like me you might of had to buzz the tower(nurses station) quite a few times, I had multiple multiple fly buys at all hours, wish I had taken in a pedometer honestly would of clocked up some serious kms in the past 6 days lol
This is just a low key, you are going to do great and dont stress the little stuff plug before tommoz, another little tip is have the shower chair to put all your drains and stuff on and dont forget to take out of the carry bags if you are given them, I did one day and spent ages drying them off doh, you are a strong pink sister and this time next week you will be home like me and it will be all over red rover
All the best
Narelle xoxoxoxox
- Hi Chrissy, Definately get something for the heart burn. Ask your doc for a PPI but in the meantime try some Zantac. You can get it at the supermarket and it works quick! Good luck chick! xx
You always crack me up Dan, just wish I lived near your local :)
- Seriously there are some deadset space units out there! I had a twit ask me to come do ground duty at soccer this weekend. He knows I'm starting chemo this week? Ummmmm short answer - no. Long answer censored! Cut the negatives out of your life! Sooooo not worth it!
So glad to hear you are home finally and doing well. I totally agree regarding the friends and family thing, today I requested no visitors, flowers or fuss at hospital as it only upsets me more. So one of my friends (is that what she is I'm not so sure) returned with "Well it's not all about you you know" What tha! Guess what yes it is and I'm with you just going to concentrate on me. If we can't be selfish now when can we be??? Anyhow is asking for some space to deal with this crap being selfish and too much to ask? Don't worry about your sister, I don't know much about facebook but I'm guessing if she has defriended you everyone will see and she isn't going to look real flash. Hang in there and let me know how the first injections go into the expanders - another thing I am not looking forward too. I think you are a star *
Lara x
I have been incredibly lucky as I have been able to keep the yucky stuff at bay so far. First week I craved salty stuff then realised it wasnt helping my mouth. I have since been eating little bits of bland food every 2 hours or so. Green tea with a slice of ginger, apple cider vinegar with a dash of honey and arrowroot biscuits in between. I have a prescription for Omniprezole which is specifically to prevent the reflux and burn, do you have some? If not perhaps you can ask? The down side is that I need to burp alot, but I am learning how. The first cycle was my worst so far. I have found pawpaw, melon and banana to be great - although cant taste them most of the time. My physio suggested sustagen every day if food is really too much.
Take care and come chat when it all gets too much.
- Hi Chrissys4, glad to hear you have survived your first round! My first one hit me the hardest in terms of nausea, but my oncologist adjusted my dose down slightly for the next one, so it was a little easier. The other side effects you mentioned will be cumulative unfortunately, however usually in the week before each new dose, you will be feeling quite a lot better. Hang in there! Mark this one off and congratulate yourself , one down already
- Hi Chrissys4, glad to hear you have survived your first round! My first one hit me the hardest in terms of nausea, but my oncologist adjusted my dose down slightly for the next one, so it was a little easier. The other side effects you mentioned will be cumulative unfortunately, however usually in the week before each new dose, you will be feeling quite a lot better. Hang in there! Mark this one off and congratulate yourself , one down already
