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  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited January 2012

    Jenlee ~ The group of gals who are starting chemo in Jan 2012 are a very supportive group. It helps so much to join a group and share experiences as you travel on this journey. Wishing you the best!

    Nico

  • NCbeachgal
    NCbeachgal Member Posts: 67
    edited January 2012

    Hello,

    I have read this list and found that many of the products manufacturers have savings coupons on their respective web sites. Colace-save $2, biotene-save $1, aleve-save $2. The OTC helpers can really add up. I hope this helps. I've printed my coupons and will include these products in my chemo bag. My first treatment is today...AC. Wish me luck.

  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited January 2012

    NCbeachgal ~ THANKS for the coupon info!  You are so right, it adds up and every little bit helps. The best to you on your journey,

    Nico

  • NCbeachgal
    NCbeachgal Member Posts: 67
    edited January 2012

    Thank you Nico... I love to save money or at least take full advantage of the company's offers. I work in the pharmaceutical industry and the manufacturers really do want consumers to use whatever savings program offered. I google the RX meds as well. Copay saving card or free pill vouchers can help to be sure the medicine is tolerable without breaking the bank. Many copay savings programs represent monthly savings. The savings cards typically arent offered with generic drugs though. I hope you are well!

  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited January 2012

    bumping

  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited January 2012

    BUMP

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    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited January 2012

    bump

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    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited January 2012

    bump

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    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited January 2012

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    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited January 2012

    bumping

  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited January 2012

    bumping for DianeNMil

  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited January 2012

    Bumping for the Feb. 2012 chemo starters.

  • thefuzzylemon
    thefuzzylemon Member Posts: 631
    edited January 2012

    BUMP FOR NEWBIES

  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited January 2012

    Bumping

  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited January 2012

    Bumpity

  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited January 2012

    One of the things that helped my dry mouth during chemo was Biotene Gum. It's not easy to find, although WalMart now carries it and sometimes Walgreens. It stimulates saliva production and it's very soothing to the mouth. The other thing that helped was anything "lemony". Lemon drops, lemon water, etc. For cracking at the corners of my mouth I used Vaseline which helped tremendously.

  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited January 2012

    bump

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    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited January 2012

    bumping

  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited January 2012

    Bumping for the Feb. 2012 chemo starters.

  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited February 2012

    bump

  • FLDREAMER
    FLDREAMER Member Posts: 136
    edited February 2012

    Fantastic list.  Thanks to everyone.  I start my first chemo in one hour and this has been very helpful.

  • moonflwr912
    moonflwr912 Member Posts: 5,938
    edited February 2012

    Nico- I will start chemo on 2-16- thanks for the bump.

  • NWArtLady
    NWArtLady Member Posts: 239
    edited February 2012
    Good luck FLDREAMER and Moonflwr912!!  Remember, we are here for you!
  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited February 2012

    Many, many THANKS to our bc sister 'rock' for writing this for us!

  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited February 2012

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    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited February 2012

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    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited February 2012

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  • lou10
    lou10 Member Posts: 53
    edited February 2012

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