I survived 6 TCHP Chemo Treatments! What are the NEXT steps?

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6 ай бұрын

6 chemo treatments completed: 8/15/2023 - 12/04/2023
Antibody only treatments continue for 1 year every 3 weeks.
Surgery scheduled 1.23.2024
Pathology results following surgery will determine next steps...
11.24.2023 PET scan results no lymphoma or breast cancer visualized on scan.
TCHP (Taxotere Carboplatin Herceptin Perjeta) Chemo treatment day 112 (cycle 6: day 1).
Day 49 Cycle 3 Chemo with me: • Cycle 3 starts on TCHP...
Anxiety about treatment and Week 3 Summary ( • Expectations & Anxiety... )
Treatment plan ( • Breast Cancer Treatmen... ) :
1. ✅TCHP Chemo treatment (Taxotere Carboplatin Herceptin Perjeta) 1x every 3 weeks for 6 cycles (minimum target 4 cycles)
2. 01.23.2023: surgery to remove my implants and all remaining breast tissue
3. HER2+ antibodies continue for 12 - 18 months
4. If surgery pathology still shows malignancy... (more chemo and/or radiation...)

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@thunter8718 6 ай бұрын

Just found you. I too am wiped out after chemo nausea for a week plus exhaustion for over a week after chemo. This week finally feel back to normal. Chemo against next week. My mother in law made a rude comment saying that when she had breast cancer she was only sick for two days. I said so what! That’s your experience, I have ovarian cancer reoccurrence, multiple little tumours all over my abdomen. I’m praying all goes well for you. God bless you.

@MoreThanAPatient 6 ай бұрын

Totally agree. You have your experience and she has hers. This is my 3rd time on chemo. 1st time I was wiped out for weeks, 2nd time had a few days of misery and many more of blech and then good weeks. This time I'm wiped out for weeks. So even for the same person, chemo hits differently each time. I pray for you as well. God bless you. 🙏

@janealcoseba1453 4 ай бұрын

Its true

@MB-nc9rq 3 ай бұрын

Some MILs are mean and toxic. Be strong and don't listen to her.

@jdchong 3 күн бұрын

Annoying comment from mil.....my family husband and children don't want me to chemo they say I go herbal med.once my insurance approve I go for chemo.my husband 54 and my daugther 18 yr...my son 14 yr support me :) but I try not to ask help from them.they talk toxic hospital waste of time doctor earns from you.i never ask money from them insurance covered me GOD IS GOOD

@cristielstone5449 4 ай бұрын

Bless your heart. Sending prayers your way. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2023. My chemo schedule was the same and before my last round of chemo, on Dec 29th, my lumps in my breast were gone. Three weeks later, I began HER2 positive treatment with perjetta and other. But from lack of chemo med, the perjetta didn't give me that urgent diarrhea for 5-7 days which would begin about 6-7 days after chemo treatment. Now, so nice not to deal with that. My oncologist also said I would be taking HER2 treatment for a year. Should end next January. I had my bilateral mastectomy, including 3 lymphnodes on Feb 1st, 2024. Recovering nicely. No plan for reconstruction as I am high risk. Breast prosthetics in my future. I will begin radiation on March 19th. Each weekday for 25 rounds. Taking it 1 day at a time.❤

@MoreThanAPatient 4 ай бұрын

Sounds like everything is progressing well. So happy you are on the other side of chemo. If you knit or crochet, you can make your own prosthetic or request one for free from the organization Knitted Knockers. I am THRILLED that my implants are out. I totally support your decision to not do reconstruction. Be well, Jen

@cristielstone5449 4 ай бұрын

I do knit. My youngest daughter is Stressknits Stacy Elstone... that would be a great project for her. Thank you for the info.

@MoreThanAPatient 4 ай бұрын

I'll check her out. I'm a crocheter but love watching fiber arts.

@1968jhermann 6 ай бұрын

Great recap!

@MoreThanAPatient 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, I try.

@Johnny-ip4mk 5 ай бұрын

You look great! ❤

@MoreThanAPatient 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. ❤️

@maryellens708 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Jen! Hope 2024 brings all good things! ❤️

@MoreThanAPatient 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year, Mary Ellen. Thank you for the well wishes.

@HoaVu-qh8ki 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your sharing the video ❤❤❤❤❤

@MoreThanAPatient 2 ай бұрын

I hope it helped. Stay tuned. I plan to put out a video to let you know what's been going on for the last 4 months and next steps for me. Be well, Jen

@sandienimocks8158 2 ай бұрын

Prayers for you

@MoreThanAPatient Ай бұрын

Thank you. 🙏 Tomorrow will be a better day. Be well, Jen

@user-xk2vq6td9k 6 ай бұрын

Jen-thank you for sharing your story with such clarity and bravery. Wishing you a quick recovery from the upcoming surgery and that the surgery and treatment completely eradicate the cancer.

@MoreThanAPatient 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the well wishes and quick recovery. Can't wait to have cancer in my rear view mirror!

@SincerelyTiffany2U 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year. I’m new to your channel 😊. Chemo is definitely kicking my butt. The fatigue, nausea, and night sweats is simply miserable . Thank you for sharing your story and I look forward in watching your journey ❤

@MoreThanAPatient 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year! Welcome. I agree; chemo is a beast. This medicine is poison and yet we're still fortunate to have the option for this "medicine". I hope my sharing is helpful or at least makes you feel less alone. Be well.

@davidbaum7235 6 ай бұрын

Love you!! Happy New Year!!! If you need anything, we are here. ❤❤❤

@MoreThanAPatient 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year! ❤️🤟

@Rweiss31189 6 ай бұрын

Happy new year to you all! Wishing a continued healthy recovery❤

@MoreThanAPatient 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year! Thank you.

@janiceellery1653 6 ай бұрын

I did your journey myself ten years ago with ten cycles of THP for stage four HER 2+ MBC. It will get better and people can survive this. Even stage three or four MBC has become a manageable chronic disease for many people. I hope the rest of your journey goes well. PS I t took me about three months to get rid of the chemo side effects.

@MoreThanAPatient 6 ай бұрын

I'm glad you are doing well. Medical advancements have made such a difference. 3 months - ugh!

@SteveAdams-yv2ss 3 ай бұрын

BLESSINGS TO YOU DEAR woman, you are so brave. I just started RCHOP treatment for my lymphoma. -and listening to you and see your courage, makes me feel a bit reassured. I believe. We need to share what we are going through, I don’t understand why some people are scared to show support during illness, support during hard times is a beautiful thing and doesn’t have to be your best friend, we have to start making a difference by caring for all. Sending my light to you.

@MoreThanAPatient 3 ай бұрын

I was on R-EPOCH a few years back as I had NHL (DLBCL). Here's a playlist with my treatment. kzfaq.info/sun/PLmOiKq9JgkRqgxVPmPERAHaUI5NBQ_Jpp You are not alone. It is not easy but you can do it! I hope my story and thoughts are helping you and others. Tomorrow will be a better day. Be well, Jen

@loririel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I just found out i have ovarian cancer mass large tumors last Thursday. I see oncologist first visit next Tuesday. My emotions have been up and down and I want to battle this and have support of my family. ❤

@MoreThanAPatient 4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad my sharing has helped. I'm sorry you are at the beginning of your journey. I had ovarian cancer 19 years ago and lived to tell the tale. You are in that horrible time when you know you have cancer but don't have a plan. Sounds like a perfect time for a pity party. (Here's a video I did on the importance of a pity party: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n7Gce5Z3luCaiKM.html) I believe you have what you need for your battle especially with the support of your family. Remember you are already a cancer survivor! Please let me know if I can help in any way. Tomorrow will be a better day. Be well. Jen

@loririel 4 ай бұрын

@@MoreThanAPatient Thank you Jen ❤️👍

@MoreThanAPatient 4 ай бұрын

Any way I can help. Be well, Jen

@melanieadcock750 4 ай бұрын

I am halfway through the TCHP six cycles. Thanks for sharing

@MoreThanAPatient 4 ай бұрын

I hope my sharing helps. You've got this. You'll make it through the 6 cycles. It's tough but you can do it! Tomorrow will be a better day. Be well, Jen

@melanieadcock750 4 ай бұрын

@@MoreThanAPatient It has been really bad. It wasn't the expected side effects but the unexpected. Bone pain from the Neulasta, severe acne, nose bleeds, plus the parosmia (I had since last summer) which makes all food taste and smell like feces. I am surviving on Orgain vanilla nutrition shakes.

@MoreThanAPatient 4 ай бұрын

@melanieadcock750 I'm sooo sorry. For bone pain, my dr recommends claritan for the 5 days following administration. That addresses most of my bone pain. However, my friend, Shawn, had similar issues with bone pain. All my food tasted horrible as well (not feces but not good). Do whatever you need to do to survive. The treatments are MUCH better in the rearview mirror. Tomorrow will be better. Be well, Jen

@kelleywatt4167 Ай бұрын

Stop the chemo! Go with the other choices you have but by law we’re not told about. You got on the chemo conveyor belt, there is no off button, you have you jump off!

@1million437 6 ай бұрын

Hello. I just found you. Ill be following you. Im scared. 66 yrs old, had a port put in tuesday and begin 6 chemo sessions with radiation after 3. I hope I find you my support system. Good luck to you. Your name will be in my prayers. The difference between you and I, I have liver cirrhosis from prednisone use for gout and also ckd 3. I cant have a hysterectomy because of that.😢 Please keep us informed.

@MoreThanAPatient 6 ай бұрын

Let me know how I can be supportive. I believe in you. I've also had ovarian cancer and lived to tell the tale.

@mymoonearthsun 3 ай бұрын

Hello❤ I and am curious how you are feeling now? I am scared 53 yr old who starts 1 of 6 Chemo sessions tomorrow followed by radiation! Saying a prayer for you!🙏🏼

@MoreThanAPatient 3 ай бұрын

I'm about 3.5 months after chemo. I am still getting anti-body targeted therapy infusions every 3 weeks and radiation every day. Overall, I feel much better than when I was on chemo. Personally, I do not do well on chemo. I record a short daily video and mark them by what day of each cycle so you can watch with your own eyes how I did throughout treatment (kzfaq.info/sun/PLmOiKq9JgkRqTYsYBto8iCBAj40epZ4Yl) I'd recommend communicating w/ your care team. Share your concerns and all symptoms as you have them. They will let you know if it is anything to worry about. Medicate &/or provide interventions and/or modify treatment as needed. Further, listen to your body and give yourself grace to heal and deal with the poison coursing through you. Tomorrow is going to be a better day. Be well, Jen 🙏

@harleyriderstitcher3951 5 ай бұрын

Bounce back? I had no bounce at all with my chemo. I landed in the hospital after 3 of the chemo. Ugh! Finally done chemo. Eating not so much. I'm tired most of the time! BUT I am now cancer free. Yes, had a bilateral mastectomy, implants to be done around May. I had a complete hysterectomy too. We've got this! We are strong. Avoid radiation if possible as it's not pinpointed and destroyed healthy around site. I will be on the new drug for 5 years. Whew! Lots of work left to do!!!!!

@MoreThanAPatient 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. This one has been hard to heal from. Still the hair is not growing... I'm sorry you had such a hard time. YAY!! Cancer Free!! 🎉🎉 We DO have this. We are STRONG. Agree, lots of work to do but worth it. Tomorrow will be better. Be well.

@harleyriderstitcher3951 5 ай бұрын

@@MoreThanAPatient My oncologist put me on a vitamin- Betatin for hair, skin and nails ( badly ridged from chemo). My hair is coming back!

@MoreThanAPatient 5 ай бұрын

Great to know. I see him on Monday. I'll ask. Thanks for sharing.

@ethereal8199 4 ай бұрын

Have you been scared but try to stay strong and not show it? Im struggling with the "Why go through this?" thing. When you go through it with no support, things are so more than difficult. How to stay positive? Love You❤🙏🏼👍🏼

@MoreThanAPatient 4 ай бұрын

I'm a firm believer in a Pity Party. Here's a video where I talk about it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n7Gce5Z3luCaiKM.html Why go through this? - I still have living to do. I agree that no support is hard. There are organizations to help. I think American Cancer Society will help you with rides to treatment and dr appts.. Perhaps, foolishly, positive is my default attitude. If I'm stuck in a negative spiral, then I don't have the power and focus needed to survive treatment and live... I hope this was helpful. Be well, Jen

@maureenschenfeld7449 6 ай бұрын

Good news !

@MoreThanAPatient 6 ай бұрын

Surviving's always good. 😁

@janetbellini8065 3 ай бұрын

What is the 14 day immunity period and how did you handle it? I feel so weak, tired and cold. It really sucks. Keep up the good work and positive attitude. You are doing great!! You are still young. God bless you ❤ Prayers to you and your family.

@MoreThanAPatient 3 ай бұрын

I'm not familiar with the term: 14 day immunity period. Can you elaborate? I've been there weak, tired & cold. Do what you can and give your body grace to heal. Thanks for the young compliment (I definitely have more days behind me than in front of me ;-) ) Tomorrow will be a better day. Be well, Jen

@janetbellini8065 3 ай бұрын

Hi..it's days 7 to 14 qhen your immune system is really low and you are susceptible to getting germs. I just lay low, stay away from people, sanitize counters and cell phones, wash hands thoroughly. I felt weak, exhausted, and chills, first week or so after treatment. Now that I'm feeling better, I have to go back for 2nd treatment. I found that walking 5 or 10 minutes helps. keep a positive attitude. Prayers to you and your family.

@MoreThanAPatient 2 ай бұрын

OK. Agree, immune system is greatly depressed. For the first week, I feel so horrible I'm home anyway. For the second week, if I'm able I wear a mask and clean my hands ALOT. Yes the cycles are evil in that you finally start to feel a bit better and then BAM more poison. I'm sorry you have to go through this. Attitude does help. 🙏 Tomorrow will be a better day. Be well, Jen

@usmantahir2659 2 ай бұрын

Luky you are my daughter 2 chemo she was jaw surgery not well after 2 chemo so weak shaking legs diyriya not gone vomiting not gone cant eAt i want stop treatment

@MoreThanAPatient 2 ай бұрын

I am lucky. I'm sorry your daughter is having a hard time.Surgery, chemo, diarrhea and vomiting are all horrible. Tomorrow will be a better day. Be well, Jen