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Re: Side effects from 1st chemo
I had some of the same symptoms the first time around. Didn't feel like eating for a few days and whenever I did, didn't taste right. Found a flavored green tea that was wonderful cold. Also tried to make smoothies with fruit or just eat some applesauce or yogurt.
That only lasted a few days after my first treatment, and surprisingly, only for about one day after my 2nd round. Have her also take Advil or an anti-inflammatory to help with the bone pain (hot showers felt good too!). Maybe check with oncologist to see if any ant-nausea meds were given with chemo. I got some in addition to having the prescription to take as needed afterwards.
Good luck and tell her to hang in there and rest ~she will feel better soon!
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1/17/14 Day after 44th b-day, Got dx of 2 malignancies Rt breast; ER/PgR- HER2+
1/21/14 Biopsy of spot on left; normal
1/28/14 PET scan - CLEAR!
1/29/14 BRCA normal!
1/31/14 Sentinel node biopsy
2/5/14 Nodes are CLEAR! Stage I/IIa, N0, M0
2/13/14 Start Chemo, 6 rounds for 18 weeks prior to surgery
2/28/14 Port placed
3/6/14 Chemo Round 2
3/27/14 Chemo Round 3 (halfway done!)
4/11/14 u/s shows 2cm tumor about 2x5mm now!
4/17/14 Chemo Round 4
5/8/14 Chemo Round 5 and Daughter's Birthday :)
5/27/14 Last Chemo Party - Round 6
6/17 14 Herceptin only until next Feb.
6/20/14 BMX/Immediate reconstruction DONE
6/30/14 Path report back...NED!
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