"I was on that combination almost 5years ago that's what I was on. Yes I did the same thing. 1st day felt
pretty good tired a little but that was it. Day two felt a little sick to stomach and tired. Day three knocked down for six days. Sicker,…"
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Taxo/Carbo
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Can anyone enlighten me on this chemo? She had her first round last monday, she is to go 1 day every 3 weeks for 6 months. She sat for almost 5 hours and felt pretty good the whole time. That night,…Continue
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stage IV NSCLC Squamous Cell
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Hello, Wondering if anyone can offer any suggestions, my mom was diagnosed in December. She has not begun any treatment yet, she is still deciding. Recently she is not wanting to eat. Nausea is…Continue
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Hello, I have been reading on this site for a couple of days, Wow what alot of information. I am very happy to have found this site. My 62 year old mom was diagnosed with IV nsclc in december. I am…Continue
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"Sometimes denial seems like the best medicine at the moment, but eventually we give in and accept things. I believe it is that moment of acceptance where our strength starts. Hang in there, and know we are here for you.
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LadyWithNSCLC replied to Hopefull2012's discussion Taxo/Carbo
"I had similar treatment, and similar side affects (I don't think the dexa had any affect on anything, only the chemo drugs themselves). There was almost nothing I could eat or drink for most of my 3 months of treatment and I lost 20…"
Sarge replied to Hopefull2012's discussion Taxo/Carbo
"The eating thing is a major issue with all of us I believe. Ironically, I existed on 3 egg omelets, which my dear wife prepared every couple hours all day long and powering down probably 10-15 Ensures each day. That was all I could…"
Hopefull2012 replied to Hopefull2012's discussion Taxo/Carbo
"Sarge,
Thank you. So she lost 13lbs in 3weeks, Is it really possible to gain weight back now? She stay around 121 for the last couple months but we just went in for the second round of chemo and she is now down to 108. I try to get her to eat as…"
Hopefull2012 replied to Hopefull2012's discussion Taxo/Carbo
"I am so glad to hear that more and more we are winning this battle. God Bless, I keep everyone in my prayers.
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Hopefull2012 replied to Hopefull2012's discussion Taxo/Carbo
"Thank you, she does like the Greek yogurt. At least right now she does so yes anything is better then nothing. I search the web looking for things to make her to eat high calorie, since she had gone down 13lbs. I am so thankfull for this site, it…"
Hopefull2012 replied to Hopefull2012's discussion Taxo/Carbo
"David,
Thank you, she just underwent her second round of chemo, so far doc says lab and stuff looks pretty boring which is a good thing, however she did drop 13lbs in 3weeks! Now she is trying a liquid med to help stimulate her appeitite. Hoping it…"
Picaso replied to Hopefull2012's discussion Taxo/Carbo
"Sounds exactly like my wife. She was on the carbo/alimta/avastin chemo every 3 weeks and has had 15 rounds. She was always fine the day of chemo even the next two days but on the third day she always fell flat. Forget trying to force feed her, I…"
sbarnes1963 replied to Hopefull2012's discussion Taxo/Carbo
"You can put the protein powder in other stuff like oatmeal or other hot cereal, put it in yogurt or pudding. The Greek yogurt has about twice as much protein as regular yogurt if she will eat it. Something is better than nothing :) "
SUnny1 replied to Hopefull2012's discussion Taxo/Carbo
"Dear Hopeful, I was on TAXO and Carbo at the same time and it will zap you and take your appetite, I found that cream of chicken soup,then any kind of cream of whatever soup did sustain me, I was also zaped of my energy, I went down to…"
Sarge replied to Hopefull2012's discussion Taxo/Carbo
"Hey there: Let me assure you that appetite loss is NOT unusual for any of us. Especially as we progree through chemo.....I lost all desire for most all foods (even thos I always really liked). My sainted wife was making 3 egg…"
DavidatpMOD replied to Hopefull2012's discussion Taxo/Carbo
"I was on the carbo/taxol treatment also. What she is going through sounds very similar to what happened with me. Loss of appetite is very common. You just have to find the right foods for her. My wife made chocolate pudding made with whole milk for…"
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Taxo/Carbo
Can anyone enlighten me on this chemo? She had her first round last monday, she is to go 1 day every 3 weeks for 6 months. She sat for almost 5 hours and felt pretty good the whole time. That night, and the next day she was full of energy and had a good appatite. Then it was like a crash, she is groggy and tired all the time, says her stomach hurts, and is not eating much, and is very snappy. :) I can handle the snappy, but I hate to see her so down. I feel like the Dexamethasone (i think is…See More
AmyLCA commented on Hopefull2012's blog post Taxo/Carbo
"Hey hopefull - Just as a tip, questions like this are better for the "support forums" rather than blogs. It's easier for people respond and discuss amongst themselves. Would you re-post it here to start a discussion? "
Hopefull2012 replied to sbarnes1963's discussion Battle Lost :(
"I am very sorry for your loss. Keep your faith, and know that she is watching over you, smiling down on you each and every day. Thoughts and prayers are with you."
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Can anyone enlighten me on this chemo? She had her first round last monday, she is to go 1 day every 3 weeks for 6 months. She sat for almost 5 hours and felt pretty good the whole time. That night, and the next day she was full of energy and had a good appatite. Then it was like a crash, she is groggy and tired all the time, says her stomach hurts, and is not eating much, and is very snappy. :) I can handle the snappy, but I hate to see her so down. I feel like the Dexamethasone (i think is…
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Just wanted to say thank you to all of you that share your life experiences. My mom had decided to do chemo, she goes next week for her first round. She has good and bad days, and when the bad ones come, and I feel at my lowest I log on and read your stories, I am once again filled with hope instead of tears and fears. You are my pillar of strength to push on and smile each day for the day I have with my mom still. So...THANK YOU!
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