Weekly Taxol group
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SGC - congratulations on finishing your Taxol and glad you have a surgery date. Hopefully even though they might not see a difference in size from the chemo, it weakened it enough for the Herceptin to get in there and take care of things.
Shary - Sorry you are feeling isolated. I know how you feel. I was so used to doing what wanted, my kids live 4 and 8 hours away and any weekend I felt like visiting I just hopped in my car and drove. Now I feel like I am dependent on everyone and all my choices are gone. But you are right, it will pass and you are making great progress.0 -
Thats the very same thing i said at labs this morning,i will be so glad to get my independence and to make decisions on my own.The nurse said this will be soon be over ,and it will be just a memory.I ve got 2 more to go,taxol,and 1 is tomorrow.and one next week...probably have to have labs for awhile,im taking coumadin,that i got from all this.Dont get me wrong ,if it wasnt for my husband,i would have a very bad time.He really took good care of me,as i was so sick for the most part.But this will pass ,and hopefully i will get my energy back,and start back walking,and getting out with my friends...thinking of you...Kayezzy0 -
First good news in over 18 months! All liver mets smaller and no new ones! Even though there's no end in sight, at least the beast is responding to treatment again!
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Yay Syrmom so glad the chemo is working!0 -
Thank you Warrior and Kayezzy, it is so nice to know that people understand, even family as helpful as they are just don't quite know. I had just retired after 25 years as a busy hairstylist, 3 weeks before my Dx,running a very full clientele and years of raising my family and now there are day's that I cannot even leave the house. At times it feels like I am in someone else's life😝
Congrats Syrmom, great news, anytime we can defeat the beast is Victory for us!!!! Many prayers going your way for more and more good news.❤️ I hope everyone has a peaceful and blessed day.
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#8 done yesterday. 4 more left (yay!). It does seem like I am having a little bit more naseau each time but it hasn't really affected my eating or working so no big deal.0 -
Got one more to go Tues...tg...i get real bad stomach pains,and then diarrea...energy level is way down..But im gonna finish this ...you can do this Warrior!!!!!!!!!0 -
My mom had her first Taxol on Wednesday and her tongue is numb. Will this go away in between and come back? Or stay this way (and possibly get worse) for the full 12 weeks?0 -
I'd mention it to her oncologist because it could be nothing and go away but it also could be a sign of neuropathy from the Taxol. I'm sure either way it would be best to let her doctor know.0 -
She is talking L-glutamine. But yes it does sound like neuropathy--does that come and go? I will have her mention it though I am nervous about anything delaying treatment.0 -
The tips of my fingers,and feet,are like that...got one more to go,and hopefully it will go away...0 -
Alisha, Ive experienced that several times also my lips but it went away a day or two later. Its best to report any SE to her MO . Does she have difficulty speaking, eating , and or swallowing if so that requires immediate attention.
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Good morning ladies I hope everyone is having a good weekend with minimal SE'S, I did not get my 3rd Taxotere Friday, my ANC was only .9 but I did get a neupogen shot Friday but as of now I do not have my next Tx scheduled so I imagine MO will be calling Monday to set that up. Happy Sunday all❤️
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Gavin,
I am sorry to hear you did not get your tx. Are you ok? I foget what ANC is? I see you are on Taxotere. I will be on Taxol. Why do the MO 's choose one over the other? My best to you this week.0 -
Syrmom,
That is great news! Kudos to you !0 -
Hi furfriend2, I just left you a message on the chemo Oct board, how funny😄 I am feeling much better today, thank you for asking. Your ANC is the "absolute neutrophil" on your labs, it is like a snap shot of your immune system healthy range is 1.8- 8.7, so mine at .9 was pretty damn low. MO won't do chemo if it is under 1.5 and mine keeps dropping so I will probably have the neupogen after each Tx, and yea most people get Taxol after A/C it is in the same family but a little different and I am not sure why MO is doing the Taxotere but I am going to ask😄 Silly question based on your name, are you a dog person? We have 3 dog's, a mini-mini doxie , a shi-tzu a shepherd mix and our Granddoggie a shepherd mix also all in the house so my constant companions are furry friends🐶0 -
I finished Taxol not too long ago. My biggest complaint is the weight gain from the steroids! I had the worst sweet tooth!
I'm a 29 year old wife and momma with stage 3. Just had an ultrasound done, the tumor that once was the size of a golf ball is now no where to be found. No matter how bad you feel, remember that it's worth it. It's always worth it! Now I am on to the Masectomy!0 -
Hairless, Hi I just retired in may( 3weeks) before my Dx after doing hair for 25 years and sometimes I think about how ironic it is to have done hair all those years and now to be bald, I finished A/C on 10/10 and now I am on Taxotere and my hair is starting to grow back in, I told my husband I would probably look like a baby chicken😛 Best wishes on your upcoming surgery, it really is not that bad in fact I have said I would take a mastectomy over chemo any day, keep us posted.
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Congratulations to those finishing chemo. I am 11 months out from mine. I am doing okay. I have a few issues but hope with time it will get better.0 -
got my scan results back
all that yucki chemo has worked MRI and 3 ct scans show NOTHING happy happy day !! Surgery next week and then the wait for path report !! Hang in there ladies !!0 -
congrats on great scan results Annika, now you have a lot to be Thankful for, and have a very Happy Thanksgiving.
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Congratulations to Annika. Praying surgery goes well and pathology reports are clear.0 -
today I get number 10 of 12 ... Scared about stopping chemo that has been very effective0 -
I went for my last taxol,yesterday morning,and all i wanted to do was go in,get it done,and leave....My husband and i were waiting for them to call me back,and i looked up,and my daughter came walking in.My grandaughter,and she had made a beautiful sign,that said LAST CHEMO,a big plate of choclate chip cookies for the nurses,ballons ,and a pin for my shirt,that said princess...i was in shock..even the patients and nurses,Drs. were doing high 5s,and thumbs up...what a beautiful day it turned out..i still have to have labs,but chemo is over.My body sure had alot going on ,and i was so sick,or weak most of the time,but i made it !!!!!!!!0 -
Congratulations Kay!0 -
Congratulations Annika & Kay! Lots to be grateful for.
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Congratulations to Kay.0 -
Congratulations Kay !!!!
My last taxol / herceptin will be the 5th, can't wait rough 12 weeks .0 -
Kay, that was so sweet...congratulations!0 -
Thank you girls....hope you all have a nice Thanksgiving.0
