CTLMom

Chattie,

I just finished my second round of A/C on 8/30. Fortunately, this is the only treatment I will need. I had a tumor that was 2.5cm. Other than that I had no nodes or anything else involved. (skin, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels all clear as well.) My oncologist said that because of the moderate size of the tumor and the fact that I have not gone through menopause (42 yrs old) that 4 treatments would be a precaution for the future.
My white count was on the low side so I had to do a shot of Neulasta. I was surprised since I am going every 3 weeks. However, at this point what difference does it make in the whole scheme of things. I am looking at the fact that I am half way through my treatment. Still no sickness this time either. I do notice that I am more tired though. I hope to exercise today. I know it will make me feel better! My onc and the infusion nurse both said that I may likely have no nausea/vomiting at all during the treatment. In their experience usually the fatigue is what is cumulative. I hope they are right. So far so good.
I go for my wig fittings/cuttings tomorrow. I don't mind friends and family seeing me like this since they know that I am OK. I just hate the pity looks in public. Hopefully the wigs will help with that!

Lorene

Ladies,

Thank you so much for all your responses. I am glad to know that others did not have a really hard time. Losing my hair will be difficult but I'm ready for it. My 5 year old son has some fear of my being bald so I am working with him not to be afraid.
For any football fans, one of my biggest dissapointments is not being able to go to opening day. I had been looking forward to this game for months! However, 65,000 people with who knows what kind of germs is not the place to being during treatment. Besides, tailgating without being able to drink is just not the same. (not that I even feel like drinking anyway) Instead, my husband got a 42" LCD for me to watch the game here at home! Bless him!

Thanks again for your help.
Lorene

Hi I am just joining this group. I will be starting chemo on 8/9 for the first time. A/C every three weeks for 4 treatments. I have an appointment on Tuesday with a specialty salon that does beautiful wigs.(That just doesn't sound right does it?) I was fortunate that all of my pathology was clean. No nodes involved, nothing in the skin, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels. or the chest wall. Sadly, one of the four tumors was 2.5cm so that is why I am having chemo. I guess I'm as ready as I can be. My hair loss will be a real dissapointment but I'll deal with it. I am also having my expander filled and will have the final implant put in around the middle of November.
Just on a humurous note, before I knew I was having chemo, my husband and I booked a quiet chalet in New Hampshire for a romantic weekend. We're still looking forward to going but my husband will be taking a wife with a partial boob and no hair! I'm so blessed to have him though because he always makes me feel beautiful.