Starting chemo

[EyesofBlue55]

On Monday I will be starting my chemo tx's.I am scared to say the least but will be thinking of you all and will let you all know how it goes.I have found a pretty good support group that I can rely on for the answers I need for now.My hope amd faith WILL get me through this.Everyone says Im a strong person-we will see....hugs    cindy

[Dee1956]

My thoughts and prayers are with you Cin, I do not know how I would be able to wrap my brain around what you are going through.  I know that it happens as it happened to me when I was dx with HCV and then again when I relapsed from the first tx.  I will pray for you.  Please do not go away, stay in touch
Big Begs Hugs
((((())))

[screaming48]

Good luck and will keep thinking and praying good things for you!

[printze]

I am sending you strength and love from far away ,never too far , only close to my heart. Thinking of you with love.

[blondie717]

  Hi Cindy, I really feel you are under a lot of stress , with a week to dwell on all the fear's which would obviously be running through your mind. I know a lot of fear would be running through my mind!
If ever there were a time to take a xanax, maybe it is now. Just think Cindy about it girl. You going in for your chemo (Cisplatin & Etocoside) and maybe radiation.  What I am trying to get @ is I think IMHO your body and mind will also be fighting against this cancer! You should be prepared better for your fight against Limited SCLC if you are well rested both body and mind.  Dont you think?  I know it must be hard for you to sleep. I feel you must have a lot of anxiety.  You said you were saving your xanax for later.  And I think you should be sending your doctor a fax or a phone call asking them and telling them about (what anyone in the world would be feeling)your fear's. They may even double your dose.
Also I was @ the other sight. ICHope and many have been through what you are going through or are going through what you are going through. Many of them are NEC and have been for years.  You might step over there and ask them if they were prescribed anything for anxiety prior to tx.
Also when you speak of your chemo, some folks here dont realize you are not talking about tx-ing the Hep C.
It is great that you have made many friend's here. And we all want to know how you are holding up and we want to help you, we hope nothing but the best for you.  But I strongly feel that while we can offer you well wishes, that we can only hope the best for you. Over there they know what you are going through. And they are offering you great advice for your first round of tx.   And someone else there is doing real well and eating 1/2 a pizza, also it seem's even more important to drink water, than it is for those of us who are or were tx-ing for Hep C
P.S  maybe you should ask for some interferon and riba to go with it as well ;-).   HuG's and Hope to you, from one who thinks you will beat this. Ginger

[crigger]

Good luck with your treatment. Praying for you girl.

[EyesofBlue55]

I am just OVERWHELMED by your good thoughts wishes and prayers.Thank you all from the bottom of this ole heart ;)  cindy

[aj7538]

I am sending u prayers and good vibes. Stay strong and focused. U believe all will be well

[mikesimon]

Good Luck.
Mike

[nygirl7]

BEST of luck to you Cin. I know this is not HCV related but maybe you can post us updates on the social side so we can continue to pray and keep you in our thoughts?

I'd be scared too heck I was scared of interferon.

ALL of my high hopes are with you. You are tough you can do this and beat this.

Hang in there,
Deb

[child24angel]

All my very best to you !
Hugs
Elaine

[working dog]

good luck cindy....we will be thinking of you.....billy

[jules2551]

Cindy wishing you all the best and keep in touch!

Jules

[Trish77]

You ARE a strong person and smart enough to locate a support group as well. Strength in shared experience, understanding and knowledge.  I'm glad you found a good one.  Take it a step at a time and you will get through this.  Wish you everything you require and hoping the best for you.

Trish

[frijole]

And so it begins. I am glad you were able to find a local support group.  That will be important.  Take care of yourself and the best of luck to you.  You can beat this.
frijole

[curehepc]

Dont read too much about symptoms, just be "balls to the wall,"Gurl! Please keep a journal on daily stuff of good and bad days. I so wished I did. Wud b cool to flip back on last April when I was only half way, on the 48wk plan. If u r taking Incevek, be warned of horrible painful hemmoroids. Drs dont say much and some peeps dont want to talk abt the personal stuff. Hey, if u havnt gone thru menepause, it will definitely b triggered. Oh and I did my first shot a few days before thanksgiving and the effects hammered me 2-3 weeks later. Everybody may have different severity of symptoms and some here can give advice on things that work for certain ailments. Have an opened mind and dont believe every word you read. Just keep your personal diary and rate your particular symltoms thru 1-10 on severity. Your mind will get forgetful, then when u go to dr, u may not remember how u felt the day prior. Just a few jots on paper each day, no matter how bad u may or may not get. I cud not write, think, focus or read on tx, but wished I cudve documented every sx. We r helping others by doing that. By the way, eat real meals when u take your pills or u may end up with stomach probs, like myself, from not eating real food with meds. Crackers, toast and water was what I ate w meds cuz of nausea but possible ulcer now from meds eating away at stmach lining.
would love to email thru yahoo if u like
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GodSpeed

[HectorSF]

Hang in there. Remember it will be all now to you so that will be the scary part. Remember with cancer we need to treat ASAP to start fighting back and stop it from running wild. The other good thing is that they caught the cancer early. That is a big advantage.

I guess you will be doing cycles of chemo. Chemo from 1-3 days then 3 weeks off for your body to recover. Remember you should report any side effects you notice while getting chemotherapy to your medical team so that they can be treated promptly. This is very important because a side effect from the chemo drug can cause peripheral neuropathy (pain, burning or tingling sensations, sensitivity to cold or heat, or weakness). Also let your doctor know if you need more or better anti-nausea or pain meds. Don't suffer needlessly when you don't have to. The cancer (SCLC) and the chemo is plenty to deal with. You don't need any more on your plate. Doing chemo isn't for the weak but don't be afraid of speaking up for yourself.

There is no doubt about it. Chemo sux, big time. Unfortunately in order to kill the cancer they have to use big guns to get the cancer. The effect on the rest of the body isn't too king either. But "Keep you eyes on the prize". Take it one step at a time, on day at a time and you can do this. When we have to fight cancer to stay alive it is amazing the resources that we can bring to the task. You will see you are tougher than you ever thought.

Good luck to you.
Get all the support you need. It is time for you accept all the help you can.
Be well.

Hector

[LookingForward12]

You will have a circle of friends and support around you at all times through your next treatments. Your very own cadre of angels!  Be strong and fight hard!

[belle19]

cindy, i wish you the best with chemo.  i will send you prayers and good vibes.  good luck, belle

[gene53]

Ditto everyone's response above.
Thinking of you all the time and wishing you the VERY BEST
Gene

[JasmineT]

We are here for you.  Just keep moving towards that goal.  My prayers are with you.

[rockymoe]

I will be holding your hand also. This to will pass. One step at a time.

[Dee1956]

Hey there, my thoughts and prayers are with you, please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing.  We are here for you
Hope and a prayer (Eureka)
Dee

[ceanothus]

Thanks for keeping us updated - we really do care! Everyone here will be wishing you the least SX and the best results.

[brianmo]

Thinking of you and the best to you.   I will keep you in my prayers.

Mo