Preparing for TC Chemo: Tips and Advice Needed

Had my port put in 2 weeks ago. Got a little depressed but then totally rebounded back to me. I start my chemo TC at the end of January. I heard some people are even effected by TC and some aren’t. I wish you all the best on your journey along with my prayers.

Sounds like you are prepared!! You got this!!💪🏻

I start chemo 1/15. You are an example to uphold!

Been undergoing since feb 24 .. will keep getting until may 25 .. exercise is crucial even if u dont feel get a walk in .. lots of electrolyte water and prep for ur side effects everyone is different so dont expect same as someone else … high protein and lots of good veggies if u can

Tried the ice cap mitts and footies

What is TC

Rosa, Taxol/Carbo…. Chemotherapy those were my first agents that I had weekly for 12 weeks, but most get this every 3 weeks. Triple neg and BRCA made my needs more aggressive. I had that January thru March 2024, followed by Adriamycin or Red Devil/ Cytoxan 3 months. That was more difficult than the First but both tolerable. Good luck.

Thank u soo much for responding to me. And how are u feeling now

Can you eat? While doing chemo?

During chemo i mean or at home what can I eat

I’m fighting through each treatment and I used rare antiemetic medications but Oncology gave great pre meds before the IV chemo to prevent side effects as able. I’m not feeling the best as I finish up Xeloda but my dose was aggressive. I’m getting thru foot and toe blisters that required podiatrist De riding them, finger tip blisters and cracks that are painful, hands scaly and rough but good creams help, mouth and nose blisters that abreva greatly helped, nausea but overall I can eat. Walking very important so I padded up feet, bundle up and continue walking as recommended activity needs. I will not complain because treatments are a necessity. I’m still playing the organ at church and so grateful for doing well overall. Most serious has been a very low WBC and neutrophils but I have had autoimmune problems long term. I’m isolating from crowds as able to prevent infections… main oncologist concern. I’m wishing you the very best. Keep fighting and listen to the physician and team. They will get you through this journey. 🙏

Podiatrist had to sliver or debrided ulcers…

My next planned med as I recover is a PRRP inhibitor Lynparza/Oliparib. So far, I’m getting through and tests are promising. A triple negative cancer with BRCA aggression not easy but I’m overall feeling ok. Not easy being a nurse and knowing. I’m not able to receive immunotherapy such as Keytruda, with 5 autoimmune problems it could be deadly, but there are still other options.

It sounds like you're taking thoughtful steps to prepare for your treatment journey, which shows incredible strength during such a challenging time. Many community members have found that connecting with others who've been through similar experiences can provide valuable insights and emotional support - consider sharing updates as you go through your rounds, as your experiences may help others facing the same path.