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Hi Vicky,

I started TCH on September 16th. Each Wednesday after that I get herceptin only. Yesterday I got all 3. Taxotere, Carboplatin and Herceptin. I have to take steroids the day before and I take that for 5 doses. I had my last dose of that this morning. I took Zofran this morning. I decided not to take compazine this time as last time it made me too sleepy. I vowed to take sleepy meds at night and non sleepy meds during the day. I had a neulasta shot today to bump up my white count. I took motrin for possible pain. I also took claritin.

For my first chemo round, fatigue was the worst. So let's see what happens this time.

I also dipped my fingernails in ice during infusion. I paint my nails with Sally Hansen's Hard as Wraps and then rub Tea Tree Oil into my cuticles.

I eat a bowl of Total Cereal every morning to get 100% of my iron requirement. Although my iron still only registers 11.6. It should be at least 12. I'm getting there.

I had my head buzzed on September 29th and it's now shedding a bunch more. I have a main wig, a hat with hair, more hats, scarves. They all make me feel better.

I had my teeth cleaned at the dentist BEFORE the chemo rounds began. I got a flu shot before too.

I'm drinking a lot of water all the time. I'm able to exercise and it helps.

I will take Ambien tonight to help me sleep. I need my rest, you do too. So if you have to do that.....realize rest is so important. A good night sleep.

Last time the neulasta gave me lots of body aches. So this time I'll manage that with Motrin during the day, and if necessary Loratab for pain at bedtime (as that is a sleepy one).

Well, I'm still wired from the steroids and I gained 6 pounds since only yesterday. All fluids I hope.

Hang in there!

Hugs,
Lori