TracyD Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I wish I could say it went out with a whimper, but no, it had to be a bang. After five rounds of chemo with almost no side effects worth mentioning, which my doctor was totally amazed at, my final round of carbo cause an allergic reaction. I had finished the Avastin and the taxol and was 20 minutes away from being done with the carbo and chemo altogether, when my mouth and eyes got itchy and my face started to burn. The nurse came at that exact moment to see how I was, which wasn't so good. My blood pressure shot up pretty high, and I was getting dizzy. After a shot of Benadryl which left me feeling pretty loopy, and a shot of something else which I have no idea what it was but it brought my bp down really fast and caused unbelievable nausea, I proceeded to throw up. Then they wouldn't let me leave until they were sure I was okay. So, my final round which was scheduled for 10am and should have had me home for 4:30, ended up with me getting home at 7pm. We left the house at 7am that day so I was just a bit tired. We did manage to have a good laugh though. My dear friend Jodi, with whom I've been friends since we were 14, comes with me to my chemos. She was holding my head while I was sick and I mentioned to her that the last time she did that for me was when we were both 17 and I had drunk a bottle of peppermint schnapps and spent the night over a toilet bowl with her holding my hair back. Funny how things like that come right back to you 20 years later. Some things just never change! Anyhow, I will have scans 12/1 and then start on just Avastin 12/11. I'm terrified of stopping the chemo as it seems to be working, but the doc says no more, especially after having had the allergic reaction. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Tracy- I am glad you have the carbo/taxol behind you. Avastin is a pretty easy chemo for John and a short infusion. I hope it works miracles for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sis Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Tracy, Sorry you had such a rough time at your last chemo appt. I've been following your progress closely and you are in my prayers each day. Keep the faith. You ARE going to win! Sis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Sorry to hear that your last round of chemo was rocky. I pray that you have great scans to make up for it. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Wow, Tracy. I'm so sorry read about that last chemo going so rough, but glad you're OK. Certainly sounds like you have a great friend there. Hope you are rested and feeling better. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Glad you have a friend like Jodi and you can still laugh. Good sign. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Tracy, Glad that the allergic reaction scare is behind you and you can focus on your complete healing and cure. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I am so glad chemo is done, I am sorry about the allergic reaction though. When my mom stopped chemo, we got scared too. My dad asked him if she can get one more round, doctor said it was enough. I wish you good scans coming up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I had a late in the tx reaction to Carboplatin too, I didn't have the extreme symptons but the Benedryl put me out for hours and it was the one and only time I'd driven myself to chemo! Good luck with the new tx, I so enjoyed meeting you at the walk. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Tracy, Sorry to hear about the reaction. Yikes!! Tony had a similar reaction to carbo on his 8th round and had to quit platinum based drugs. Pretty scary stuff, huh? Glad to hear you are doing okay now. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Tracy, Sorry to hear about the reaction to Carbo. I had the same chemo regimen, and am now getting just Avastin since June and I am currently in remission. So don't be afraid to go on with just Avastin, especially if you have had good results with the Carbo/Taxol. Avastin is so much easier to take and it does prevent the cancer from getting nutrients so it can't grow. Just continue to think happy thoughts. I am praying for a good response for you. God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Peppermint Schnapps...yikes!!! Bummer that reaction came out of nowhere, but hoping for good results from here on out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Sorry to hear you had such a bad reaction. I understand your fear, I had exactly the same concerns when my chemo finished. Just know I am thinking about you and hoping it all goes well with your scan. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Glad this went away. I think it is important and very sweet that you are not getting chemo alone. Congrats on finishing chemo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Tracy, Avastin is just another form of chemo, so don't worry about being off chemo. I stopped the drip, drip, drip, in November 2005 but stayed on Tarceva that is also a targeted drug. I am doing fine and I am sure you will too. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Tracy, Yes you certainly did finish chemo with a Bang! I had bad reaction to taxol, just 1 cc caused me to stop breathing but that benadryl is pretty incredible stuff huh? I bet everyone in your infusion room got riled up too. Congrats on finishing the chemo, and fingers crossed for good reports in December. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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