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  • August 3, 2013 at 12:04 am #74232
    marions
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    Porter….Lisa is a fantastic resource; she has a ton of experience with this cancer and in additition to she is a wonderful person to reach out to.
    I so much agree with her: flush, flush, flush the chemo out of your system.
    Please stay in touch.
    Hugs,
    Marion

    August 2, 2013 at 11:43 pm #74231
    lisacraine
    Spectator

    Porter,
    I was really anxious prior to chemo so I took an Ativan before I left the house. My energy level was low the day of chemo and a day or two after. I found having a piece of hard candy in my mouth helped with nausea. Drink lots of water. If you want to talk please feel free to call me.
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    Lisa Craine

    August 2, 2013 at 9:36 pm #74230
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    You go, Porter.
    Hugs,
    Marion

    August 2, 2013 at 8:15 pm #74229
    pfox2100
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    Thanks. I find much beauty and strength in this one room as we are all hooked up fighting for the same purpose. Irionically I was reading about ginger this morning. I might try that next time ;)

    August 2, 2013 at 5:53 pm #74228
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    Porter…good luck. I would not expect anything out of the ordinary. Other patients will be there also – so you have company.
    Hugs,
    Marion

    August 2, 2013 at 5:39 pm #74227
    wallsm1
    Spectator

    I used to make ginger tea and take it with me to chemo.
    I did not have many side effects with gem/cis except it lowering my WBC and H/H.

    Take care

    August 2, 2013 at 4:35 pm #74226
    pfox2100
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    Hi Marion. Thanks. I’m nervous and on my way up now. I don’t have a port but the plan is to get one inserted soon I believe.

    August 2, 2013 at 3:50 pm #74225
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    Porter….those with personal experience with administration of chemo most likely are best to answer your question, but I want to make sure to send tons of good wishes your way. I suppose you don’t have a port as of yet, but that may be something to consider.
    Hugs,
    Marion

    August 2, 2013 at 5:53 am #8697
    pfox2100
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    Hi all. Just reaching out for good vibes prayers and positivity. I have my first start of chemo tomorrow for my ICC and i am very nervous yet excited to start my treatment. Any hints or pointers will be well appreciated as for what is expected to come . I know everyone and everyone’s bodies are different but in ready to start this journey!

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