Justakid Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Here we go again! Had full strength chemo #2, we had changed from Taxatere due to the horrible pain that I had had. We did Gemzar and Carboplatin today....here is my story (because I always have one!) Of course I was extremely scared last night and today wondering what would happen this time.........started with the nausea med and steriods right before the Gemzar was given I had major pain in my vien and a bump started. Pulled that IV out and started one in the side of my hand (Oh that hurt! Felt like she hit a nerve), started the flow and OUCH it hurt like hell! Called in my Dr's Nurse, she stuck me and it didn;t hurt at all....finished the Gemzar and started the Carboplatin. Half way through.....I broke out in a rash and my throat felt like it was closing up.....ears itched, lips started to swell, got hot, hands itched. You could see the rash poping up on me. Well everyone jumped me and started pumping me full of steriods and benadryl (which if ya'll remember, makes me sick too). I don;t know why everything they give me makes me sick! Don't get it....we are doing the Gemzar this Monday, like we initially planned. But we are back to the drawing board, new chemo drug again. I figure by the 4th and final treatment we might find one that works! I also have decided that becasue I have reacted and been so ill with each treatment that this is working and I will be cured! I figure the sicker the drugs make you the better it's working! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Oh Beth, You just can't catch a break! This is really scary to go through I am sure. I can't imagine the stress you must go through the night before your chemo. But like you said, hopefully your body's reaction is nothing compared to the cancer's reaction and it is getting the h - - - outta there! Praying for positive results and NED! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Yes - the chemo is working extremely well and THAT'S what's making you so sick! Love your attitude! Praying for us all, TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Beth, I'm so sorry you went through that again. but like I told you, I know what the stress is like the night before cemo. They gave me higher mg. of sternoids the night before and that seems to work. You just can't sleep to well, if you can fall asleep it's a twight sleep. They didn't change my cemo at all. Good luck and I will pray this time it's a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Rats, that's a bummer! Sounds like an allergic reaction to the carboplatin which can be a little problematic. There is a sensitization protocol that has been published to allow people to take it again, have to admit I've never had to do that before..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Here's hoping it all causes a lethal reaction in that darn cancer! Geez, Beth, I hope the fourth one is easier on you and being final, you get a party of some kind after it's over.... Hang in there! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Wow, Beth! You sure do have complications with these treatments. Well, at least you have gone from Taxoterror to Gemzar, and maybe that will help. I hope so. Hang in there! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Sorry about your complications Beth. I hope they soon find a chemo to suit you. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Beth, How frightening! Chemo sucks! Not as bad as this disease though. I am praying your doctors can find the right magic bullet for you. I love your attitude. Yes, just think what its doing to that blasted cancer!!! Praying for you girl! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 You seem to be having terrible luck finding the right chemo. I hope they can work out something soon. Maybe mention the protocol that oncodoc mentioned so that you can continue with the carbo. Hope things work out soon and that that cancer is is reacting to the chemo the way the rest of your body is...if nothing else it should be scared to death... Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 (((BETH))) May that darn poison melt every single cancer cell!!! Thinking of you... Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 I can attest to Beth being the center of attention in a fairly large and busy infusion room. My mom was there at the exact same time getting her very first chemo for her colon cancer. I was there with my mom and dad (and Beth and her mom, ha - I like to do lots of hand holding) until Mom got started and then I went to work. Mom called me as soon as she got home to report in, said "I'm fine, but there sure was alot of activity around Beth after you left!" To make my life even weirder, Dave was getting his chemo at the very same time, too, except his was in a smaller infusion room across town. Same oncology practice, he just opts to go to the smaller office. Hang in there, Beth! The chemo IS working. If there are any cancer cells still lurking in your body, they have got to be zapped to nothingness by now! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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