Noureen

Noureen, I just noticed you are from Euless. I'm not too far away, in Ft. Worth. Have you completed Herceptin treatments?

Hi Noureen, I hope you are having a wonderful day today.

Hi, Noureen. I too am having my final chemo tomorrow, but will continue the Herceptin for the rest of the year. Since I will still see the same nurses, I am going to wait until I am really done. I hope I can remember all of the suggestions that you received. Good luck to you!!!!!

It varied for me, each infusion had differing issues or degree of difficulty per repetitive issue. I was just thankful that the anti nausea meds worked, that I got through all six infusions, that I have had three lucky NED years. I hope it gets better for you, take up the issues you are having with your cancer care team, they may be able to offer support meds that work better for you.

Hi Noureen, what chemo protocol are you following ? It took me about a week as well to bounce back during my AC treatments. Good Luck!

Welcome to the site. I think that you will find this a friendly place to come when you need to sound off or vent from anger. We are all here to listen and help, if we can, because at some point and time in each of our lives we have been in your situation. Please don't be afraid to ask questions either. No question on this site is silly or dumb. We all have questions we would like other opinions on or answers to. There are so many nice people here that it has helped me get through my fears I had when I was DX'd with DCIS. Good luck in the future.

Hi Noureen, I am so glad you found us and thanks for following me...you will find lots of information, experiences and support here...we really do "get it"...do not hesitate to ask questions, express your concerns, we are here for each other...you will find great info about what to expect from chemo here also...it does not seem to be as terrible as it was even just a few years...yes, there are side effects but there is usually a medicine to help with the side effects too...attitude is important but we can also help bolster your spirits if the need arises...best wishes to you and yours for the holiday season...welcome, good luck and God bless!

Hi, We have the same diagnosis, so sorry! I have finished the "TCH" chemo last Aug. & the radiation in mid Oct. You should be fine. Chemo is hard but doable, plus you are half my age! LOL
Always eat before your treatments, get a port installed, drink water, even when you don't want to, call the Dr. for any & all questions & ask any of us! We are here for you & you can do this! Take care, Barb

Noureen, I am her2, I had taxotere, carboplatin, herceptin with a good response. I was scared but had no severe reactions, had taste changes, gained 30 pounds (yep, thought I was going to lose that eternal last 10 lbs), did use the magic mouth rinse for minor mouth sores toward the end of my series. I did the herceptin for a year, if your onc recommends tykerb do look into it because combined with herceptin it appears a postive double hitter. I could not afford the tykerb due to a medicare issue. A big sudden learning curve, you will do well and not have too many down days. I will be cheering for you.

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