taxotere, carbo, herceptin

Melinda · 03-09-2007, 09:19 PM

Harrie, sounds as though you are doing great. Keep up the attitude, sometimes I think that counts for 80 persent of the battle. I go for my second round on the 22nd. I too noticed a very little bit of blood when I blew my nose the other day. I attributed to the simply saline that I was using to keep my nose moist. I think I will try your suggestion however. Keep posting, there aer quite a few of us "newbie" that seem to have started at about the same time.
Sending you hugs and prayers,
Melinda

harrie · 03-10-2007, 10:03 PM

I am putting on a few lbs and am wondering if it is from the corticosteroid. I am very active with my physical activites, yet I have put on like 3 or 4 lbs from my 2 chemos txs. Maybe I should cut back on my decadron. I am taking 16 mg day before tx, day of, and day after for a totale of 48 mg in 3 days.
What do you think.
harrie

Melinda · 03-11-2007, 05:54 AM

HI Harrie
Take the decadron as PRESCRIBED! It prevents allergic reactions. I know the weight gain is very annoying but a pimple on an elephants butt. Believe me I am speaking from the perspective of just having lost oh about 90 pound before being diagnosed. Between the mild depression before making the decision about having chemo, the steroids, and weather, not being able to walk as I have in the past... I gained 8 pounds so far. However, since my first course... I have noticed a lack of desire to eat sweets et due to "metal" mouth. We need to eat properly, and when possible mild to maderate exercise Drink plenty of water, that will help flush your system of the decadron or steriod that you take for the chemo course.
Hugs and Prayers
Melinda