I had my third chemo today, but I didn't have all 3 of my infusions. Instead of TCH, it was only CH. The taxotere wasn't given because my liver functions were off: the alanine amino trans (don't know right now what it's short for) and aspartate amino trans were elevated. At this point I don't know if I just skip the taxotere or leave it to the end. The nurse also said that she's seen those given taxotere get the brown freckles on their fingers.
My neutrophil counts looked great so I'm having Neulasta again tomorrow. It looks like my lymphocyte and platelets counts are getting a wee bit lower than normal though.
I was able to talk to my med onc today. I asked him about the bisphosphonate trial, and he said the study results so far do not apply to me since they were for ER+ women. He agreed that I should try taking calcium (1200mg) and small amounts of Vit D to offset any possible osteopenia/osteoporosis. I explained to him that my bones were cracking in my neck.
He also said that daily vitamins were OK, but taking high amounts of any vitamins, including Vitamin C and E, were not recommended. I asked him about the scalp lotion, and he said that he would be more concerned with actual ingestion of the vitamins.
Well, not having taxotere meant that I got out really early today. I had to fill some more prescriptions through.
I'm feeling OK so far. I didn't much sleep though last night, probably due to the steroid. It makes you jumpy.
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the steroids are making you jumpy, eh? didn't have that effect on me. though i'm guessing your dosage is a lot higher than what i ever had to take.
did the med onc ever explain why your neck bones are cracking?
ah, the freckles on your fingers explained....
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