Maryanne Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I have a question, yes I will ask the doctor, but I need some feedback now. Joel is starting his chemo next Tuesday (after the walk). He will be on Taxotere 4 times every three weeks. My question is do you have to stay away from alcohol? Joel is a red wine lover and only drinks on the week-ends that is kinda like his salavation. He can drink up to (not that he does) 2 bottles during the weekend. I heard he will have to stay away because of the sugar. Does anyone know if this is true and what is the effects if ones does drink? He will be on decadon (sp ?) steroids one day before, day of and one day after. He also has to get that gold money shot of Neulasta after each treatment. I call that Gold as it costs $3000.00 a shot!! Anyway any feedback before we ask the doc? Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Well, Maryanne, I asked this exact question of both my medical and radiation oncs. I was on carbo and taxol and was only taking the minimal steroids in premeds. BUT I was told some wine was okay. When I asked the rad. onc., he asked if I planned to drink the whole bottle. I said no.......he said go right ahead then. Now mind you ~ I wasn't taking steroids. I would ask, but my hope is that Joel will be able to enjoy some glasses of vino. Good luck at the walk. Love, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Hi Maryanne, I think the liver is a target for lc and the chemo is hard on liver too. As far as those shots, they are spendy. Lots of us did just fine w.o. them a few years ago. I wonder if everyone needs them now. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanie55 Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Hi Maryann, One of the first questions I asked my doctor was if I could still have a drink or wine? He said absolutely yes, but for every glass of whatever, I should drink a glass of water. Liquor tends to dehydrate you, so just keep your water glass full. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ry Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I drank through all my chemos no mater what it was. There some chemos that I just did not feel good enough to drink much. It was one way to keep my weight up. Good luck with Taxotere. I drank lots of water with that one, because it gave me leg cramps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 It always works for me.Steroids make it tuff too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Is Joel diabetic? The steroids make your blood sugar go way up so he may have to be careful of that if he needs to watch his sugar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I brought my bottle with me to the infusion room and had them hang it between the taxol and carbo... out like a light. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Debs ONC said it would help increase the appetite. Bottoms up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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