[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

Thank you so much, I’ll attempt to put these remedies to use and see if they help. 

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

So the phlegm is making me gag and I’m getting my first feeling of nausea. I took a Zolfran and it isn’t helping much. I tried to eat some food and it’s what triggered it. Any suggestions? I need to eat to take my antibiotic. 

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

Okay, so i left the hospital at 4am. I have a viral infection pretty much, nothing to serious. They prescribed me antibiotics to take care of it. There was some virus or something my Dad brought home and he was a little messed up from it. Then it went to my sister and now to me, I’m okay other wise. Just really congested and coughing up mucus, i had really bad chills too. 

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

Welp, headed to the hospital for a high fever. Hopefully I ain’t there for long. 

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

Weather has been up and down recently. It was 75 degrees yesterday then dropped to low 60s during the night, which is probably why I have a sore throat. I feel as I’m getting side effects from Neulasta, my elbow joints are very achey and it doesn’t hurt too much but it’s noticeable. 
 

Went on my drive and had my fun. Now it’s time to rest, I feel very tired right now. But I also have a lot on my mind. I’ll just be resting and trying to eat something soon.

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

Well, I would think this is day 2 after infusion and so far I feel fine. A tad bit of fatigue nothing bad. I had a bonfire last night and i stayed out late which I think gave me a sore throat unless that’s a side effect. I have noticed a little bit changes in taste, very slight changes but I have noticed. I mean it’s to early to tell but I think I’ll be fine through this, but we’ll see on the upcoming days. I’ll give you guys an update or question when I have one. For now I’m going to rest and maybe enjoy the nice warm day, go for a drive maybe. 
 

Thank you guys again for being there for me with all this. The information and support definitely helps me out so much. I stopped using Reddit since there was so much negativity on there and I never see that here. Thanks again for being here ❤️

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

Definitely, actually just bought a 1/2 gallon water bottle so I can drink a lot more water. Also another question, how bad are the side effects from neulasta? I’ve read up that’s it’s pretty nasty side effect of bone aches and muscle pains. Which I’m not ready for..

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

Wow the docs never told me about the toxic part, thanks for letting me know @LexieCat! So far it isn’t bad, just a tad bit of heaviness and a slight nausea feeling, but I’ve noticed that mints help with the feeling of it. I plan on eating small portions for now and drinking nothing but water. 

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

Now that I’ve layed down I really feel the heavyness in my arms and legs. I feel the need to move and do something, I don’t I guess we’ll see. Thanks for last minute response @Jesse L.we’re both Night owls around here 😅

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

Okay so my first question with side effects, do you feel any sort of heavy ness in certain areas at first? For me my wrists are feeling heavy and so are my knees. That’s really it, i know it’s going to build up through out the coming days but this is one thing I’ve noticed so far. 

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

Thanks @Jesse L. all this info gives me an idea how to cope with the symptoms when they start to appear. 
I will get through this, regardless on how hard it is on me. 

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

I finished my treatment, it was nerve racking at first but the nurses made it very easy to get through. I got all my medicines through an IV until I get my port. I also have this disrespectful patch on (lol) for neulasta. Now to see how my body reacts to the medicine, hopefully it isn’t too bad. 
 

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

I’m getting the treatment! I’m only on the chemo for 4 more times and afterwards will be just keytruda. Hopefully this does the truck and gets me going. 

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

Hey y’all,

Hopefully today will be the day I start treatment. I gave it another week for my platelets to come up so hopefully they’re up. Again I’m a lot more mentally prepared and ready for what comes my way. Wish me luck! 

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

Third time is usually the charm! Thank you for keeping me in mind ❤️

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

@Shella677Ive been okay, I had to delay my treatment AGAIN. I’m going this Friday in hopes that I can start. The steroid had a very bad reaction with me and gave me major anxiety so I stopped taking it and let the doctors know. Since I started working again, just part time to ease into it. My neck has its days, it feels good sometimes and other days it’s not to good. I’m hoping that this is the process of it healing. 

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

Really? I didn’t know that. They gave me that for pain at first. I don’t like it because it makes me snappy and keeps me up at night. 

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

They’re putting me on a steroid called dexamethasone which I was already on for pain in the past but way less of a dose. 

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

Yeah exactly lol, I was a lot better today. At this point I’m just ready to get going. 

I was supposed to get it done Friday but they canceled it due to my platelet count. So no word as of yet when it’s going to be done. 

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

Again, my platelet count is low and it’s gotten lower. I can’t start til Friday and I’m on a steroid to hopefully boost it up. So again I wait. 

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

Starting my first round of treatments today. Wish me luck, a lot more mentally prepared this time. 

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

Yeah exactly what i was thinking. At first they were debating on doing an arm port but they spoke to my oncologist and said that they can’t since I’m gonna be long term on the chemotherapy. 

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

Alright so once again, the port was put off. The doctors were concerned with my neck during the procedure so they put it off until they get approval from my neurosurgeon about it. So my first infusion tomorrow will have to be done through an IV. I’m so frustrated right now, I just want this done and over with so I can start to get better. 

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

Hey all, 

Today’s my port placement. Feeling a nervous wreck since it would be my first type procedure done. Wish me luck.

[My updates (22 Years old, NSCLC)]

Thanks @Jesse L.for the advice I really appreciate it. I really hope that everything works out the way it should in the long run. As for my youth being in my favor, it has helped lots with radiation. It did put me on my butt for a little bit but I recovered pretty fast. The side effects of chemo really do make me nervous as I don’t know how my body will take it. But I’m confident that I’ll be okay in the long run. 
 

I do have an update on my esophagus issue and it seems to be healing now. That day was the worst it was ever at and now I’m able to eat with minimal pain and talk with minimal mucus buildup. I’m hoping that I’ll be good before chemo so I can eat somewhat normally.