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Has anyone done taxotere and Cytoxan with very low steroids?
Asked by anonymous
Stage 2A Patient-
anonymous
Survivor since 2004
Yes, that is what I'm going through right now. I've done 2 treatments so far. I'm tired the first week and increasingly feel better until the next treatment. I haven't had nausea, but more of an unsettled stomach. I started to get a yeast infection from the antibiotics and/or steroids so am...
Comment 0Yes, that is what I'm going through right now. I've done 2 treatments so far. I'm tired the first week and increasingly feel better until the next treatment. I haven't had nausea, but more of an unsettled stomach. I started to get a yeast infection from the antibiotics and/or steroids so am drinking kefir or yogurt to counteract.
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Did anyone gain weight during chemo from steroids? Did it come off naturally after treatments were done? I just finished chemo and I have put on weight since I started.
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anonymous
Stage 2A Patient
Thanks so much ladies. This is encouraging. Being bald and fat is not a good look.. Lol. I done with chemo as of last week and I can't wait to feel back to my old self. I feel like none of my clothes fit, but I refuse to shop for bigger sizes. I will just see in time if the weight just drops...
2 comments 2Thanks so much ladies. This is encouraging. Being bald and fat is not a good look.. Lol. I done with chemo as of last week and I can't wait to feel back to my old self. I feel like none of my clothes fit, but I refuse to shop for bigger sizes. I will just see in time if the weight just drops off. I'm sure it will once those steroids are out of my system.
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Hi Brooke, wow I can really relate. I began chemo in May, had my mastectomy, then more chemo. I have three more to go and I have gained approx. 15 lbs. I asked my Oncologist about the weight gain and she said it was normal and due to the steroids. She also said the weight would come off after my...
3 comments 1Hi Brooke, wow I can really relate. I began chemo in May, had my mastectomy, then more chemo. I have three more to go and I have gained approx. 15 lbs. I asked my Oncologist about the weight gain and she said it was normal and due to the steroids. She also said the weight would come off after my treatments are finished. :)
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Has anyone been on taxotere& cytoxan for chemo? I'm also taking steroid pills the day before, the day of, and the day after. Is this normal? Is this what makes you gain weight? Do I need the steroids? Very nervous, I start chemo tomorrow.
Asked by anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer-
anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Hi Lisa,
Try to think of the chemo as your path to getting back to a normal life and wiping out that nasty BC. You have a lot of company with your mix of chemo., and the combination of drugs is pretty common. Even though we may have diagnosis that sound the same, there are always differences in...4 comments 1Hi Lisa,
Try to think of the chemo as your path to getting back to a normal life and wiping out that nasty BC. You have a lot of company with your mix of chemo., and the combination of drugs is pretty common. Even though we may have diagnosis that sound the same, there are always differences in many components of individual cells. The steroids are used as a preventative to some reactions to the chemotherapy drugs. Steroids can cause weight gain but so will lack of normal exercise. You aren't on the steroids all that much. You only take them around and during your treatment. Did your oncologist have a port placed for the delivery of your treatments?
I can only tell you of my experiences with chemotherapy. I started losing my hair about 2 weeks after the first treatment. I never had nausea but the first few days after my treatments, I felt very tired kind of like the flu. After about the 4th or 5th day, there was a big turn-around and I was back to normal. I was taking a different combination of drugs than you, but my taste changed. Before chemo, I LOVED coffee and chocolate. During chemo, I craved greens! I used to consume bags of spinach and salads. After chemo, back to the coffee and chocolate. I lost a little bit of weight.
The time I spend in the place where the chemo is given was like a little party room. Much laughing, talking, and eating with the other patients. I loved the people and had a great time.... no kidding!
I would take something to read, MP3, or other electronic thingy, or a crossword puzzle... anything that you enjoy. I always slept through part of my treatment which lasted about 1.5 to 2 hours. I ALWAYS asked questions and I think you should bring a list of things you want to ask for tomorrow. Be your own best advocate. If something doesn't seem right, speak up! Be polite, but be sure and check when that inner voice says "Something doesn't seem right." I always dealt with the entire breast cancer thing with a whole lot of humor. It seemed to take the place of my fear. Hang in there.... you will be ok. Tomorrow will be one treatment checked off on your road to recovery. BE SURE TO DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS! Take care, and God's blessings, Sharon -
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I had both of those drugs. The steroid you are taking is to help with the nausea. It really worked for me. It kind of makes you wired fir a couple of days though. It did make me put on a little weight. If you feel well enough, walking might help with that. As forth drugs, the taxotere caused some...
Comment 0I had both of those drugs. The steroid you are taking is to help with the nausea. It really worked for me. It kind of makes you wired fir a couple of days though. It did make me put on a little weight. If you feel well enough, walking might help with that. As forth drugs, the taxotere caused some numbness & tingling in my fingers &
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Has anyone has any side affects with the steroids ?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
This is my only horrendous story about all of my treatment. After only one dose, given in with my chemo treatment I received Dexamethasone... or something like that spelling. I became horribly depressed. I was then "accidently" give a second dose and became suicidal. I was very afraid if my...
1 comment 0This is my only horrendous story about all of my treatment. After only one dose, given in with my chemo treatment I received Dexamethasone... or something like that spelling. I became horribly depressed. I was then "accidently" give a second dose and became suicidal. I was very afraid if my husband even left the room. There is nothing to counteract it and it took about a month for me to return to me. I had to be very pro-active and question what was in my infusion from then on. I would have been given a third dose (!!!!) if I hadn't questioned the nurse. The order had never been changed in my their computerized system. That was my story with steroids. This is a rare side effect but it was terrifying and I was, in no way able to "will" myself to feel better. Sharon
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
This is my only horrendous story about all of my treatment. After only one dose, given in with my chemo treatment I received Dexamethasone... or something like that spelling. I became horribly depressed. I was then "accidently" give a second dose and became suicidal. I was very afraid if my...
1 comment 0This is my only horrendous story about all of my treatment. After only one dose, given in with my chemo treatment I received Dexamethasone... or something like that spelling. I became horribly depressed. I was then "accidently" give a second dose and became suicidal. I was very afraid if my husband even left the room. There is nothing to counteract it and it took about a month for me to return to me. I had to be very pro-active and question what was in my infusion from then on. I would have been given a third dose (!!!!) if I hadn't questioned the nurse. The order had never been changed in my their computerized system. That was my story with steroids. This is a rare side effect but it was terrifying and I was, in no way able to "will" myself to feel better. Sharon
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With everyone talking about gaining weight on the steroids, are the majority of people taking them long term, or just 12 hours before and then 6 hours before the chemo infusion?
Asked by anonymous
Stage 1 Patient-
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Hi, I think ppl are concerned because there are many articles linking being overweight to cancer. However I've had 4 rounds of A/C and 7 rounds of Taxol and haven't gained. I've been given a steroid before each treatment. Usually there is a half an hour between the steroid and the chemo. I also...
Comment 3Hi, I think ppl are concerned because there are many articles linking being overweight to cancer. However I've had 4 rounds of A/C and 7 rounds of Taxol and haven't gained. I've been given a steroid before each treatment. Usually there is a half an hour between the steroid and the chemo. I also had to take a 6 day course of predisone because I had a light reaction to the Taxol. I'm overweight but have lost 20 lbs since the end of Dec when my treatment began. Actually I would never consider dieting while on chemo. Even the doctors are against it. I was in the mind set to help my body get through all of the procedures so I really thought about fueling my body not just eating. Drinking 3 liters of water helped a lot. I hope I helped. It's a fight and we need strong weapons. I thank this site and the women who take their precious time to help and support all of us who are on the bc journey. With best wishes for all, jayme
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I had a 27 minute drip of steroid about 30 minutes prior to my infusion.
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sick from A/C for last six days and now I am agitated and misers able due to coming off steroids! At this point I am eating little and drinking less... And sooo cranky and tearful!!! Any graceful way to deal with this?
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anonymous
Stage 3C Patient
Mimi you have to drink and if you can't get yourself to drink than go in for hydration. If you are properly hydrated things will fall into place. As far as the mood, they can give you something for that too. Don't be afraid to take meds it's for your own good, take care of yourself and do what's...
Comment 2Mimi you have to drink and if you can't get yourself to drink than go in for hydration. If you are properly hydrated things will fall into place. As far as the mood, they can give you something for that too. Don't be afraid to take meds it's for your own good, take care of yourself and do what's best and this journey will fly by. ❤
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anonymous
Patient
Call your office about hydration. I could hardly eat or drink, either. My hubby called the office (I was so sick I couldn't even manage to attempt to help myself) and they had him bring me right in. The extra fluid didn't help 100% but I was better with it than without it - I was able to eat and...
Comment 1Call your office about hydration. I could hardly eat or drink, either. My hubby called the office (I was so sick I couldn't even manage to attempt to help myself) and they had him bring me right in. The extra fluid didn't help 100% but I was better with it than without it - I was able to eat and drink because it took away a lot of my nausea. I have been praying for you! I know you feel you can't do it but you can. I am on the other side cheering you on, just as you will soon be cheering someone on going through this phase.
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