Chemo Infusion Day; Come along with me…

[@MarinaBlackford]

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[@lorij6796]

When there is serious illness teamwork in a marriage is necessary. Marina, you have a good husband. I'm so glad that your parents are local. If I am positive for breast cancer I have nobody to drive me. A real problem!

[@solisperla97]

Just love your smile and positive attitude. Love your husbands willing to help because he loves you and your precious babies. God Bless hun 🙏

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you! ❤️

[@Linda72.]

What a stunning lady. Best of luck with everything ❣

[@petronelakarmieh4092]

you are so strong woman, I am on the second chemo and I feel so down but when I am looking to your videos I start to be more optimist, you are soo brave

[@MarinaBlackford]

I pray you're doing well! Thank you! Bravery is in all of us.

[@agds91078]

I’m on taxol chemo #3 for my stage 2B triple negative breast cancer I was diagnosed with this last November 2020. Thank you for doing these videos because you have encouraged me to start recording my cancer journey here in my channel. Sending love and good vibes from southeast Kentucky

[@godislove7500]

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[@annk3372]

Had my first taxolx3 Chemo infusion yesterday for triple negative stage two

[@sumakiran3751]

Same here starting my Chemo on 16th...very very scared of side effects, Neuropathy and hairloss...my Regime for TNBC is EC 4 and paclitaxcel 4...very scary

[@kelliecarter8376]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@KristenSwainKSCreations]

This is so informative. I’m starting chemo next week.

[@MarinaBlackford]

I’m so glad it can help. Good luck to you! 🙏🏼

[@beas3993]

Good luck. Be prepared for everything and focus on the positive.

[@godislove7500]

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[@lorij6796]

Meet The Swains I wish you have a cure from your treatments. May God bless you and give you strength to fight. 💞💐🦋

[@Patria920]

Blessings to you!!!!!

[@MarinaBlackford]

🙏🏼❤️

[@davidkeith7087]

Amazed you have energy to make video to share- Thank you& keep fighting! GOD& Guardian Angels surround you 😇

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you! I honestly don't know where I had the energy but I had time at chemo to edit this video.

[@vekutuluveyie3281]

Incredible and amazing woman!!

[@telagriffin8386]

Thank you for these videos you are 💣 ❤️

[@tiredofit5726]

Keep going young lady! I would think that your precious children are quite the incentive to make you happy and to be positive when nothing else seems to. Kudos to your husband as well, definitely a part of the equation and apparently a great asset for your family. God bless you all! Neuropathy is mainly about your psoas muscle! Please read up on it, very useful info and just keep being you, you are beautiful.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you! They are a huge incentive for me to get up and keep going! I pray for many healthy days and years ahead! Same for you! I will look at that info on neuropathy. Thank you!

[@tiredofit5726]

@@MarinaBlackford thank you I am in hospital right now had a small stroke fun fun, NOT!

[@mythaichannel9082]

Love to see positive energy from lots of people. Thanks for sharing this journey. I’m on my way to the same way as you are now. Just hope for the best. Go with the flow day by day

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you! I pray you do well and heal! ❤️

[@wendyrosedavis1037]

Hi , I just came across your blog- journey . I have you have made me stop freaking.out as much. I freak then calm , then of course , you're mind starts up again. I start chemo/radiation on Wednesday ( today is Saturday) I'm an active 63 , squamous cell/HPV diagnosis on the back of my tongue . I am a fiercely independent women & a dog and a 14 yr grandson . I , ok , we walk everyday 1 - 3 hrs ..my girl is a collie who loves outside as much as I do. I will do what the docs suggest . I have 7 wks . You have instilled positivity in me now . I'm scared ..but extremely hopeful cuz its stage 1 , treatable and curable. Can't wait to listen of your journey. Thank you for easing my mind. My chest is lighter now ✌

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thanks for watching! I pray everything goes well for you Wendy! You sound like a fighter. You can do this. Be well! ❤️

[@wendyrosedavis1037]

Thank you Marina : You're voice is in my head every day ! I will continue this journey and follow you . Can't wait to show my nurses your vlog ! ❤😊

[@kibrahadish3214]

pelsse god family

[@EphemeralProductions]

Babeh is so cute! ❤😊

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you ☺️

[@Rocky11theyoutuber]

I love your attitude

[@shamsoni]

I got diagnosed with follecular lymphoma aug 23 had 6 chemo lost all my hair and am on maint therapy - one day at a time

[@MarinaBlackford]

Hi! Yes, one day at a time! 🙏🏼❤️

[@shamsoni]

No more dreams no more plans no bucket list no bullshit wake up go to bed repeat and appreciate & enjoy

[@williamquarcoopome9213]

Just had my last infusion of eight still have have my hair . Lost a little what should I expect . Love ur courage.

[@chrisj8764]

yes, courage is the right word

[@Vestu]

Your videos help me so much during docetaxel chemo. I'm so happy to see your latest videos where you are healthy and look great. YOU are an inspiration and you help thousands of people with these videos! THANK YOU!

[@MarinaBlackford]

I’m so glad my videos could help you! Thank you so much!

[@itsmegirlash]

Thank you for the video

[@swapnadalvi1601]

Your video is really inspiring How positively yyou go for chemo It helped me too as i am having overian cancer

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you! Don’t get me wrong. Chemo is not fun. The symptoms can be hard. But all the pre-meds and things I did after like drinking water and eating healthy foods rest, made me feel better. But I am so used to the process it was not scary. And that’s what I hope you see. Be well!

[@swapnadalvi1601]

Yes it is very important to be positive and not scary during chemo it give more positive respond I too have 10 year kid And you are handling 2 kids with chemo it is really difficult

[@farahalano8931]

Amazing video and amazing Mom🙏💪👊🙏I am about to start my first chemo this Monday scare to death but i saw your video inspire me to start now lol🙏🥰🙏I know i got this with the help of our Lord🙏I will follow your journey🥰

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you! Much love to you ❤️

[@elizabethconroy7665]

New Subscriber here Nice to meet you busy Mum Wishing you the best of luck on your Journey

[@timm3rs]

I hope you have an amazing day!! God bless 🙌

[@danasmith6043]

Bless you 🙏🙏🙏

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you!

[@mayasubba1921]

God bless you mam More power to you lady ❤❤❤

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you! ❤️🙏🏼

[@daliamargarita]

New subscriber here!!! Good organization for chemotherapy!!!! Going to my first infusion next Tuesday

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you! I hope your treatment goes well! ❤️

[@tinamariefrancis2144]

Starting chemo next week; alittle nervous. I hope I cope as well as you are. BTW you are beautiful. I haven't worn make for over 25 years, I just bought BOOM to make it easier.

[@jasmynmadison5984]

Hope your journey is going well 🙂

[@roshanlatif7884]

Hi dear l have just started my first chemo four days ago just want to thank you so much for sharing your voices and experiences. Good luck.

[@beas3993]

I hope you are doing well. Stay positive. Watch all the videos on chemo to get inspiration when you need it and to learn how to deal with the side effects. It worked for me. I have 2 more cycles to go and I can not wait.

[@godislove7500]

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[@Lori_-hh8jw]

What a beautiful family. I must say your personality is awesome. To hear your son talk it is so obvious of the love in your family. I admire your strength, I wish you all the best.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@isabelcalderon5811]

❤ hope u doing ok I’m starting mine🙏

[@MarinaBlackford]

I am doing great! Thank you! I hope you are healing. ❤️

[@NJWAANAA]

Thanks alot Marina you encouraged me a lot but I'm still afraid to START THIS THERAPY😪☺️☺️😢😢😢😭😭😭😖😖😖😣😣😣😔😔😔😟😟😟

[@MarinaBlackford]

You’re welcome! It is not easy. Chemo is very tiring. The premeds they give you should help with nausea and some fatigue. One day at a time though and you can get through it! I did with two kids and some help from family and still worked. Be well!

[@DaWorstBroadcastingNetwork]

Love it!

[@jessicaclark4210]

I have to start this journey soon and I’m terrified

[@MarinaBlackford]

I’m so sorry. Binge all my videos if it gives you hope. You can do this. 🙏🏼❤️

[@ettaphil9586]

I just started, how's it going?

[@BookakT]

I have stage 3 cervical cancer did my second chemo treatment last week I'm doing pretty OK but my hair and eye brow have left the building lol

[@MarinaBlackford]

Oh girl! I feel you! Much love and strength to you! I always miss the eyebrows!

[@BookakT]

@@MarinaBlackford I draw them on pretty good thank God for makeup yes..☺ thank for your well wishes and same to you 😘

[@annk3372]

Did the ice packs help the first time?

[@MarinaBlackford]

I did not do ice packs the first time I did chemo. I was not aware of that option. I did do acupuncture the first time during chemo for nausea and neuropathy and I felt that it did help.

[@luishommyvazquez8543]

What is or was your diet while quimo did you eat any sweet

[@MarinaBlackford]

I usually had 3 meals a day 7am-7pm. Breakfast is usually eggs or oatmeal, smoothies, soup or sandwich for lunch and chicken, Turkey or plant based dinner and sometimes red meat. Everything “organic, grass fed or pasture raised” when possible. I don’t naturally have a sweet tooth but I eat the occasional ice cream.

[@elanamccullum1677]

Wouldn't taking b12 supplements help against neuropathy too?

[@MarinaBlackford]

My oncologist would not advise that. They do not want you to take a lot of supplements during chemo because they don’t want anything interfering with the chemotherapy doing it’s “job”. Google B12 and chemotherapy and the latest research agrees with this.

[@lorij6796]

@@MarinaBlackford Yes really important to just take what your oncologist advises.

[@wwilliams3278]

@@MarinaBlackford yes agreed! I have low iron but cannot take iron pills. Instead, I am given iron infusions with chemo if necessary. ❤

[@Green2Red2]

​@@wwilliams3278the Iron pills DO NOT work ...most people can't absorb enough iron from them. My doctors had me on folic acid pills with iron pills, my iron didn't budge until my oncologist started iron infusions. She even said, those pills never work.

[@mistiedwyer4319]

Hi Marina, I’m going through chemo right now, just had my first ABVD treatment last Thursday and I was so sick:( is that the regimen you were on? And how did you deal with the side effects?

[@MarinaBlackford]

Hi, the first chemotherapy can be very hard. I was on AC and Taxol the first time and carboplatin and Taxol the second time. Report your symptoms to your medical team. They can change your dosage or give you more antinausea to help. Stay hydrated, rest and move when you feel well enough. I hope it gets better for you!

[@pamelamunyai3612]

Can I do my gel nail

[@MarinaBlackford]

Hi! I think that’s up to you. If you go somewhere, that’s very clean and hygienic and your immune system is well then maybe. You just have to be very careful with avoiding infection when you’re doing chemotherapy.

[@KristalLuevano-fj5mv]

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[@MarinaBlackford]

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[@sadie4me2]

Beautiful baby

[@candykelly3401]

❤️👍❤️

[@jeramoore4045]

What if you don’t have anyone. I live very close to cancer center but I have no one.

[@MarinaBlackford]

I went to all of my chemo’s by myself. I think you can drive after if you feel well enough. That is possible. If you need help when you are tired at home, I would see if there is any volunteer help in your area. Maybe a Facebook group. Maybe a neighbor that can help check on you.

[@KS-op5hb]

which chemo drugs did she get administered

[@MarinaBlackford]

I had carboplatin and taxol here.