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rene2476
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10 years ago

Surgery 3 Results

All results came back - clear margins :)

Back to surgery next Thursday though to have port put in and then chemo will start that afternoon.

Three months for round one - once every 3 weeks.  Second round 12 weeks - once every week.  Along with Herceptin which will be once every 3 weeks for 12 months.

So at least now we have a plan.  

Thanks for the support ♥♥♥

A few questions in regards to chemo - ideas on how you keep yourself occupied for the 2-3 hours that it takes or just any chemo tips you would like to share please.  

Ta

 

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  • Jane221's avatar
    Jane221
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Rene, great news that your margins were clear -woo hoo! Hope your first chemo & Herceptin sessions go well. They usually take it a bit slower with this first infusion so it might be a bit longer than a few hours. My first chemo & herceptin took around 6-7hrs but the following cycles were quicker.

    I took an iPad with music & yoga nidra, sudoku and crossword puzzles, and my husband who did the coffee runs! Some people were up for chats too so that passed the time. The staff were fantastic and really terrific about answering questions and generally making you feel well looked after. Best wishes and hope you have minimal side effects. Jane xx

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
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    10 years ago

    Hi Rene, glad that you're progressing along well, and best wishes for your chemo treatments. My oncology unit had a TV, and I took along my iPad, sketch book and a magazine. Some people took adult colouring books. My husband sat next to me with the newspaper, and did the quiz, and worked on the crossword together. I found that the time went pretty quickly, as the oncology nurses are by your side a lot of the time. Just take it 1 treatment at a time. Sending you a big cuddle, Trace ??????