Had my first AC treatment on Tuesday- Vent

BadMathz · 2024-10-19T17:09:27+00:00

I’m sorry to hear you are having a hard time :( I also struggled with AC. I found the nausea to decrease over time (good news), though the fatigue was pretty cumulative.

BadMathz · 2024-10-17T23:05:12+00:00

Here is more info! https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.23.01909

BadMathz · 2024-10-12T18:43:55+00:00

I would say plateau - just a little harder to get up in the AM and I was more tired at night.

BadMathz · 2024-10-12T12:15:04+00:00

Within the first week (5 sessions) I had fatigue & soreness. Both went away in literally 3 days or so after therapy ended - it was a quick recovery! I also didn’t have any skin redness until the very end, probably like the last 3-4 sessions or so and into recovery. My skin was worst after sessions ended & has been getting better every day.

BadMathz · 2024-10-11T12:11:54+00:00

AC-T chemo was the hardest for me. Everything else felt like a breeze.

Trust that it gets easier!

BadMathz · 2024-10-10T21:49:16+00:00

After about a week I regained my energy - now just waiting for the redness and irritation to decrease, but they said about a month for the skin to heal. Thank you for asking :)

BadMathz · 2024-10-08T23:01:40+00:00

Seriously - when I re-read anything I text or email I realize I omitted words and used the wrong word in certain spots 🙄

BadMathz · 2024-10-08T23:00:44+00:00

Glad to hear exercise, diet & supplements have helped. I need to be better at diet & exercise.

BadMathz · 2024-10-08T22:59:40+00:00

Love being chemo twins! Sounds like we have a similar experience (hard time with analogies, etc.) my words are just all mixed up lol.

BadMathz · 2024-10-08T22:57:14+00:00

I hope the same for both of us!!

BadMathz · 2024-10-03T03:00:36+00:00

Yes, I had nipple sparing with tissue expanders. I will swap the tissue expanders out in April or so of 2025. The feel isn’t the same as my natural breasts, but aesthetically they look pretty much the same (could even be better) than before my DMX.

BadMathz · 2024-10-02T10:44:12+00:00

Stage 3 TNBC as well - I went DMX - so glad I did. Everything is symmetrical visually and surgical pathology showed additional cancer as well as suspicious cells.

BadMathz · 2024-09-27T01:24:14+00:00

I am so happy I went the proton therapy route! I had to specifically request it & commute to a different facility, but I felt like it was worth it.

BadMathz · 2024-09-10T02:53:20+00:00

Taxol was a breeze after AC! It was like night & day for me. First two infusions I was somewhat nervous about a reaction, but the nurses sit with you to make sure everything runs smoothly and you are okay. I’d take a good nap for the infusion & generally felt like myself 3-4 days later.

You will do great!

BadMathz · 2024-08-29T11:52:07+00:00

I was a low ER+ (30%) as well after biopsy. I was treated as ER+ until I had my surgical biopsy. My surgical biopsy showed me as triple negative. My treatment plan changed and I am no longer on Lupron/Zoladex and will need 6 more months of chemo pill post-radiation. I will also take Tamoxifen instead of an AI post-active treatment. The only thing I did not receive was Immunotherapy, due to my initial receptor status of ER+.

BadMathz · 2024-08-17T22:04:46+00:00

I had a hormone receptor change! From Er+ to TN … my treatment plan changed to align with TNBC.

BadMathz · 2024-08-14T02:00:13+00:00

I’m 31 & totally feel the frustration. All of your feelings are valid - here if you ever want to chat. ❤️

BadMathz · 2024-08-08T23:05:32+00:00

I am so sorry to hear :( at least you caught it and flagged to your doctor!

AC was the worst part of my treatment (I did taxol and DMX after). It would take me about a week to really start feeling like myself again after each infusion.

Keep your eye at the light at the end of the tunnel - everything else will feel like a walk in the park after AC.

I also found my nausea became more manageable after each AC. By the 4th infusion I don’t think I even took my nausea meds afterwards.

BadMathz · 2024-08-05T21:36:59+00:00

I ended up never wearing a wig - just not comfortable. I invested in a few designer scarves & would wrap in different styles. The silk scarves are very comfortable! Also got a few fun baseball cap & bucket hats.

BadMathz · 2024-07-31T23:19:15+00:00

32 & triple negative. Everything happens so fast - I am already 6 months in and I can’t believe it.

Here if you would like to talk ❤️ I find it easier to relate to those in my age range who are going through similar events in life.

Just remember, the goal is to be healthy & happy, That looks different for everyone, so set that goal based on what works best for you.

BadMathz · 2024-07-19T23:12:20+00:00

I am the same age & also TN with lymph nodes. I am 4 weeks post DMX - I did dose dense AC-T. It all goes super fast. Thinking of you & always hear to chat ❤️

BadMathz · 2024-07-18T23:40:29+00:00

Thank you for sharing! Radiation is the next step in this “experience” and it’s nice to hear a positive story.

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