Topic: March/April Chemo T/C x 4

Jul 5, 2012 01:29 PM rachel11 wrote:

DONE, DONE AND DONE!!!!!

I can't tell you how happy I am to be done with this chemo crap. I rang that bell like nobody's business!!!

Next step...onto radiation, but that should be the easy part....right??  :-)

@husker123 -

Hair check in.  Lots of white fuzz and that hair that didn't fall out has been growing. Eyebrows have thinned quite a bit but are still existant, I guess I had some very bushy eyebrows. Lashes also holding up good. Southern hair is gone. Haven't shaved legs or arm pits in over two months, not growth yet.

Good luck to everyone with remaining treatments, I know you can do it! We are all survivors! Hoping for minimal SE's for everyone!

Jul 6, 2012 04:27 PM Hiker61 wrote:

Just got back from IV steroids and Benadryl for the insane case of hives I developed yesterday! This is part of my allergic reaction even though I had chemo last week! I didn't think I'd have to see the inside of that chemo center again... The hives go from the top of my head to my knees. I look like something out of a dermatology journal. Unfortunately, none of the IV meds have helped. I've read about people with uncontrollable itching who lose their minds and commit suicide. I can understand this! Think I will go try some cold compresses, although if a bag eachof steroids and antihistamine hasn't helped, not sure why I think cold compresses will. Ha! 

Congrats to Rachel, Onvacation, and Husker for graduating. It's a grand feeling of accomplishment, isn't it? 

Jul 6, 2012 06:01 PM onvacation wrote:

Wow Hiker - that sounds awful!  I hope you find some relief!

Jul 6, 2012 07:25 PM Melrosemelrose wrote:

I remember using that Aveeno oatmeal bath when my kids had chicken pox.  It wasn't too bad to clean up.  I also remember using lots of caledryl.  One thing about hives, you just never know when they are going to leave.  Bummer..... Hope you feel better soon!!!!

Jul 28, 2012 05:20 PM Melrosemelrose wrote:

Sorry to hear that you have developed the hives after your third round.  I am a little surprised that your oncologist  doesn't think the hives are related to the chemo because anyone can become allergic to any medication at any time.  The side effects of the chemotherapy drugs are cumulative so your body may be letting you know that it is hitting its limit.  You may want to go to drugs.com and look at the side effects of the Cytoxan and Taxotere. 

As for the 4th round, I would ask what pre-chemo drugs you will be given in your IV just prior to receiving that 4th round.  I also would keep a diary/calendar noting the date when the hives started, when you notified your onco, the location and severity of the hives.  I also would start keeping a diary of everything I ate, washed clothing in and just about anything I came into contact with.  In short, document your symptoms and what you eat, have touching yor skin and perhaps you can track down the source of the hives.  I would also tell the infusion staff at your 4th chemo about the hives so they will be watchful during the infusion.    

If you have read some of the earlier posts here, you will see that some of the gals on this thread have experienced the hives from their chemo.  I fortunately, have not but have had the hives from antibotics and foods since my BC journey began.  I know you are frustrated with physically not feeling well from the chemo and now the uncomfortableness of the hives.  Keep your spirits up since the hives are not a permanently condition and can be controlled with the meds you have been given.  You are almost done with the chemo!!!!  Most of the other women on this thread have moved on and I may be the only that is still having chemo.  Like you, I have only one more round to go.  Good Luck!!!!!

Jul 29, 2012 09:14 AM Melrosemelrose wrote:

Jul 29, 2012 01:54 PM Lezza13 wrote:

Melrosemelrose:  I will be thinking about you when you do your last round of T/C! I am counting the days for you.  About the time I start back working at school.  Good luck with the Herceptin trials.  Hope you get to move on to rads soon!  Hope the turmor board goes well. Hang in there!

Jul 29, 2012 02:55 PM Hiker61 wrote:

Jul 30, 2012 08:38 PM Lezza13 wrote:

melrosemelrose: Nice to hear from you. You hang in there and keep us posted!  I can't wait for you to say last chemo!  I have hair fuzz too. Wish it was peach colored! Sendiing hugs back to you!

Jul 31, 2012 05:29 PM Melrosemelrose wrote:

Hey Gals,

I just wanted to share my wonderful news---- last chemo next Tuesday and no rads!!!!!  I just got the news today that the tumor board reviewed my case and are not recommending rads.  Wow.... can hardly believe that the last chemo is next week.  Each of you will never know how much I appreciate all of your support and kind words.  You guys have been one of the best parts of my journey.  Again, lots of hugs !!!!

Jul 31, 2012 05:36 PM Lezza13 wrote:

melrosemelrose Yay!! Doing a happy dance for you! No rads !!! And they moved your chemo up! I have to admit hearing I did not need rads myself was a day to celebrate for me.  Go for it!   You have been an awesome part of my journey as well with your support!

Aug 1, 2012 04:40 PM Hiker61 wrote:

Aug 1, 2012 07:20 PM onvacation wrote:

Yea Melrose - next week you will be done!  I would start practicing that happy dance now!

Aug 1, 2012 08:00 PM Lezza13 wrote:

melrosemelrose: I know what you mean waiting for the chemo drugs. It is nice though filling that prescription for one last time!  I am on the "Newbies on Tamoxifin" Thread so join in if you want.  That is after you do your happy dance next Tuesday!

onvacation and hiker61- hope your rads are going okay for both of you.

Aug 2, 2012 05:19 PM Lezza13 wrote:

melrosemelrose: You will be very welcome there!  I will come back to this board on Tuesday for  you!