Started Ip Chemo Last Week

On 9/18/2007 Redboots wrote:

Well I got my first dose of IP lastThursday, as far as I know Im still in remission but don't want to take any chances. I asked my doc what would HE do if HE were ME...he said taxol in the chest Thurs. Cisplatin in the IP Friday. one week later Doxy in the chest and taxol in the IP...repeat in 2 weeks for 6 cycles. My IP port is placed on a floating rib I think and it wasnt super hard nor super easy to access..I was very concerned because of all the scar tissue I was afraid it wouldnt diffuse across my whole abdomen. Well i watched my left side, where the IP port is, get bigger and bigger and then finally it started to spread. Im a little sore, definately more nauseous than I remember my first cycles of chemo but Im chugging anemetics like a squirrel in a nut factory. Im at work which is soooo much better than staying home like before. I totally love my new doc and his attention to detail, I really feel like Im getting much much better care. Even down to getting pre hydration..which is so basic but my first guy didnt do it. It is so true, you must advocate for yourself...docs just do what they know and unfortunately you dont know how much they know until way far down the road. Im feeling happy that I finally got back on and emailed you guys, we know how it feels....and there is comfort in that I am not alone...listen to Diane T.'s words of wisdom, I dont know her personally but I do know that she has the secret....thanks for listening, colleen

Hi Colleen: 

I finished 6 rounds of IP chemo 15 mos ago - I'm still in remission.  My doctors were awesome and I am grateful I got this treatment even though it was a very hard treatment to tolerate.  I was wondering why you are getting this IP treatment if you are still in remission.  By the 4th round I found lots of "tricks" to get thru it without it totally kicking my tail.  If there's anything I can answer for you as you go thru this treatment, please feel free to email me: 

    I went thru all 6 treatments & came thru well - 15 mos later and I'm totally back to myself. Good Luck!   Susan