How to Prepare for Chemo Treatment | My Cancer Journey

How do you prepare for chemotherapy treatment?
What should you do before you begin chemo initially?
What was my pre-chemo schedule?
Watch this video to find out!
ALSO, September is Blood Cancer Awareness Months and I will be doing some special videos to raise awareness. If you have any questions about blood cancer, cancer in general, or my journey, please leave them in the comments below.
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[@sgussy]

My twin sister has blood cancer. I don't understand how she mentally and physically feels. I just listen and give hugs.

[@godislove7500]

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[@cpecpecpe]

It is a bit off topic but I love the color of your outfit. It is the color for prostate cancer. It would be great if you discuss with your oncologist on making your videos available for people just diagnosed, not just those that found you on KZbin. Your videos are full of useful tips that no one would of thought about. Thank you for helping all your fellow cancer warriors. For lifting their spirits. Please keep on being you! Prayers and support going your way!

[@sara.mihajlovic]

You are so strong, girl! Just keep fighting! 💪🏻❤

[@annamariemicono8680]

Hi! I just found your channel and I just wanted to say you’re beautiful inside and out and I love the “ matchy matchy” with your sweater and eyes and decor! 🤗Bright powder blue is my absolute favorite color. Even though you are going through something so trying and challenging you have the most powerful positive aura and personality, I just know you give so many people hope. Keep fighting the good fight ✊

[@riv3rss]

Sweet Magdalena, I just want to let you know that you are an inspiration, i can’t believe my eyes...you are such a strong young woman, thank you for sharing your story! ⭐️ I admire your strength so very much! 💜 and I’m a 100% sure that you’re gonna recover fully! 🍀

[@katelynpaige1074]

Love your living room set up! And the colors😍 makes your eyes pop💙 I hope you’re doing well you’re always on my mind and in my prayers🦋

[@CherishLove]

Your strength and positivity is contagious. Still praying for you always! Xo

[@paigesimmons5751]

Love all of your vids! You are so positive and strong and I really admire the relationship you and your boy have ♥️ such good humans! Keep it up 🙏🏻

[@melissabackes7832]

I can’t believe you are as young as you are. I mean that as a positive. You are so strong and positive and seem so put together! Sending ❤️❤️

[@leanitaragland-brooks9702]

I am starting chemo today and loved your upbeat words of wisdom!

[@deborahhouston1302]

Hey Megdalena, you are looking awesome. Keep doing everything your doing. It is so encouraging.

[@bombadeer8231]

Great video Mags! Thanks 💕 It has been my great pleasure to have traveled around the sun seventy times now without incident. But I know your tips are timeless and helpful to your world 🌎 wide audience. Love 💕 and best wishes to you Magdalena 🙏

[@joycebaker3798]

Your eyes are beautiful and yes - the matchy, matchy thing is great! I noticed it right away. I had my tumor removed in January of 2018. I am doing great, I am praying for you.

[@PAOLELLO]

2 more cycles left for my fiancé, feels so good to see how good you look! She’s stage 3 non Hodgkin’s I’ve been following you since basically the beginning

[@TammyGrosso]

Great video! I love your personality! I am 45 and have been fighting 3 different types of cancer for almost 10 yrs now. In those 10 years, lots has changed with cancer treatment. and I have learned so much. Usually the hard way. So these videos are very important. Here are a few more bits of advice I have learned. First, when you are looking for a wig or head covering, get in contact with American Cancer Society to see if you quality for a free wig or scarf voucher. Plus, there are many organizations that can give you free things like scarfs, head coverings, and washable masks. I second her comment about getting the meds in order. Some meds are very hard to get insurance to cover.. This can take days. So get them ASAP. Also, look into companies that help with house cleaning and childcare. Yes, there is also help with childcare in certain states! And to go along with her comment about water, if you can, or if you are getting really sick, ask to see if you can come in the next day, or week, for IV infusions of fluids/and or nausea meds. For some reason, getting it through the IV seems to help better for some people, than via the mouth. And one more bit of advice, Some chemo's premeds make you very tired. So be sure to book rides and from your treatments. They don't need to stay if they cant, or you don't want them too. Especially if you are going to sleep the entire time. And as with many other cancer needs, you may be able to get free rides through your state, and even via Uber in some areas. Good luck everyone!

[@billytubbs3475]

Ur a beautiful lady will be saying lots of prayers for u i have been thru cancer several times in my family u r gonna be fine🙏❤

[@rosetwala5947]

Wish you all the best❤️

[@soph6161]

stays stronggg 💞

[@vickidorre6298]

All the best for the future

[@jimtuyo]

Stay strong my friend

[@trilogy6435]

I just discovered your channel you are amazing keep working and keep fighting i believe in you❤️ by the way you look georgeous

[@rebeccadecker2269]

Thank you so much for your videos. I’m going to Chemo now and it’s really kicking my ass. And you’re right I wasn’t drinking enough water so my Chemo’s tomorrow I’ve been drinking so much water today stay strong you are a beautiful young lady and I just want to thank you because your videos help me a lot I am 60 years old have breast cancer things are going OK for me but your videos help thanks again sweetie💪🏼💪🏼🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💟💟💟💟🙏

[@vickylanding2830]

Thanks water food meds my prayers that I had someone with me along this ride and you are so positive I love your attitude that helps a lot lessons to you🙏 Starting chemo Monday, July 20

[@johainahestores1234]

Woww thanks for the advices😘 will take note that. My chemotherapy due will be om wednesday😍

[@Janetplanet62]

Thank-You for telling people about who you tell, my BF Died if stage 4 lung and brain cancer! We did not tell anyone, he did not want to see anyone!! 🤗

[@susanbreed7659]

You are awesome. A shining soul. Thanks for the practical tips and upbeat presentation.

[@MagsBujalski]

Wow, thank you! :)

[@mariayoung8860]

Have you considered looking into being a Spokesperson for The Cancer Society.? As I have mentioned before, you are so positive and uplifting. There are so many Cancer Patients out there that would so greatly benefit from you! You are such a beautiful person!❤️

[@yoehonjohn4832]

Yea school was crazy for me. I had just started 6th grade when I was brought into the hospital and was in the hospital from late August to the beginning of November. Ended up having 3 brain surgeries. Luckily my mother was a 6th grade teacher and new how to keep me on track.

[@christopherm7741]

Well, first Chemo session after stopping UCI and transferring to UCSF today. Was expecting the worst because of how UCI threw me under the Chemo bus right after surgery. But happy to say UCSF changed the type of Chemo and felt very little side effects and feel good for a change. Granted I’m not happy going home on a pump for 48 hours every two weeks. But hopefully if I feel good for the most part after my sessions, I’ll consider myself blessed and on the right track. Hoping for the best on your treatment as well as my own. Tempted to post videos about my journey, but I’m too picky on quality and won’t post anything I don’t feel good about. I guess working 10+ years in IT for film and VFX will do that. Anyways, keep the positive coming. Looking forward to your future updates.

[@wherearemypillows]

Just dropping a note to say that I have enjoyed watching many of your chemo videos! Thank you for getting these out there and sharing your story, it's helped to take away any anxiety with getting chemo -from a fellow Canadian :)

[@MagsBujalski]

Thank you so much! Wishing you the best of luck 🥰

[@SamanthaL]

Yeah, go to the dentist! Great tip! I got lucky and happened to have a dentist appointment 2 days before I found out I had cancer. Back then I scheduled my next appointment for 6 months later. It's supposed to be next week, but my surgeon said to cancel it and wait until I recover more from surgery. If you have chemo and surgery, it could be a very long time before you can go to the dentist again

[@mahmie8390]

Great that you are doing fine! Keep it up :)

[@sarahashley5868]

U shld do a prep video for ppl who r about to go thru chemo. Ur so uplifting and inspirational. Also u hv a very calming voice! Who can we contact to make this happen? So proud of u girl!

[@gkatepsyna]

You look fantastic, stay strong! Greetings from Poland:* Ps Twoje piórka są super ;-)

[@sgussy]

Glad I found your site. I hope and pray your doing ok.

[@jaysonhill6339]

My brother has a rare cancer called lymphoblastic lymphoma it's very not good obviously but it led to leukemia also known as a blood cancer which is mostly known forkids he's 18 now he got it about when he was 17 in October so the journey is happening he's been well he's got his chemo treatments and I'm glad he's here with me right now I hope you live your life to the fullest

[@almabayomi8065]

Thank You very much for sharing. I am very terrified.

[@sophiamurp407]

I don’t have blood cancer but I have aplastic anemia and I love your channel

[@JodiW]

After being on chemo for literally years now., after each break, I still have a different aversion to different smells and foods, each time. You would think it would stay the same after so long. I keep a list of foods and smells that I can't deal with and this helps for future sessions/. I also make it a habit to NEVER eat my normal everyday favorites as my first meal after, no matter how much I crave it!

[@godislove7500]

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[@collettewillkinson5505]

Thank you so much for this amazing video. I've literally just done egg collection last week and prior to my diagnosis was trying for a baby. I was/am devastated. I am very close to getting my first chemo and the hair loss thing is TERRIFYING me literally. However, with the people around me, particularly my manager at work (I mean for goodness sake I fell asleep on the desk today! 😂) and you're video, I'm almost (not quit but almost) ready to fight this.

[@MagsBujalski]

Hang in there! You’ll be okay 💖

[@nikkisanders6283]

HI Mags, This video was so helpful...thank you. I have spent the last week getting everything ready for the starting my chemoradiation therapy on this Monday. House is clean, Laundry-I washed cloths, towels, blankets, rugs everything ;-) , Meds, lotions, dry mouth products & nausea stuff, Food-especially non-perishables are in. Even the pup got groomed! Its just me and my pup Bugsy, so it really did help. I feel so much more prepared and calm. Thanks again, you are awesome!!

[@MagsBujalski]

Best of luck with your chemoradiation therapy Nikki! :)

[@nikkisanders6283]

@@MagsBujalski Thank you!

[@cherylminks1727]

You are beautiful. God Bless You!

[@cameronfranklin1436]

I love your personality everything.

[@MagsBujalski]

Aww thank you! ☺️

[@MC1Rfreckles]

You are rocking your hair “fluff”!

[@bloomwithdeb7614]

I'm on my 7th week of chemo and agree with your suggestions. My wig appointment felt like wedding dress shopping and I brought a friend for support. It was a really great experience! I have a port in my chest and the numbing cream is a huge help to keep the pain away. I apply it an hour before treatment and it really works. I experience insomnia on the nights I get chemo so I make the best of it and write thank you notes to the friends who visited, sent cards, and sent gifts. It really helps to have a plan of activities to do when you know you're going to be up for 48 hours. I look forward to it now and feel productive. Cleaning the house and doing laundry the next few days helps me feel productive. I'm at "Bloom with Deb" to share my healing journey each week. It's a great way to communicate with others so I don't have to repeat myself or make a lot of phone calls.

[@MagsBujalski]

This is so wonderful♥️ I think finding ways to keep yourself occupied helps a ton with emotional well-being. Sending positive vibes your way!

[@dkblade27]

Hope you're doing well. I know you do your research. I hope you give the documentary 'truth about cancer' a watch. The power of nutrition and all alternative methods are so powerful. And unlike chemo, it doesn't destroy the immune system, where cancer will grow back significantly stronger because your defenses will be gone by then. Since you're doing chemo now, watch the documentary which provides many advice on how to better your overall treatment like certain spices, herbs, etc.

[@muchlove9781]

Dobra 💪🏻

[@taramae64]

If you have to have chemo again, ask about Emend or aprepitant, it’s a game changer for chemo nausea

[@ryleighkate3505]

I have stage 3 Ewing Sarcoma! An just turned 21 in June!!!!! I really admire & look up to you!! Stay strong

[@NanaMuffinLady]

Sending positive thoughts your way! :) I have ewing sarcoma as well! 27 years old, starting chemo soon. Luckily it seems to be localized and it's origin is of the soft tissue.

[@ryleighkate3505]

@@NanaMuffinLady unfortunately Parker passed away in January

[@NanaMuffinLady]

@@ryleighkate3505 oh my god, I am so sorry :'( may she rest in peace.

[@ryleighkate3505]

@@NanaMuffinLady thank you so much her birthday was a week ago she would have turned 22

[@ryleighkate3505]

@@NanaMuffinLady I still use this account in memory of her

[@dentfortune7271]

Off topic. You are soooo gorgeous

[@bronzsailer9893]

Fyi for port insertion... I had to fast before it and then clear fluids only until 2 hours before my appointment time.

[@paulsgirl28r80]

Hey Meg when I as on chemo when I was 8 I couldn't eat watermelon because watermelon tasted like foil to me

[@JodiW]

I would be so sad not to like watermelon anymore. Cantaloupe!

[@manalwahba1735]

Hi thank you for your video is your hair growing different or the same before Chemo?

[@MagsBujalski]

Hello! My hair is growing in almost the same, but this time it is much thicker than it was before and the colour is a little darker!

[@manalwahba1735]

Mags Bujalski Thank you 😊 God bless you

[@brandonshaw7619]

😊

[@nadaafroun5631]

Good bless you You look soooo cute nd beautiful love sooo much 💓💓💓💓💓

[@jejsja2227]

Hey what editor do you use for my videos I use premier pro but you edit way better what is it

[@MagsBujalski]

Hey! I use Final Cut Pro X!☺️

[@jejsja2227]

Magdalena Bujalski thank you

[@atifamjad123]

How long blad we will be in leukemia

[@hcatallo1]

Hi Mags, do yuo mind if I share this video on my website and FB page?

[@MagsBujalski]

Hi Heather, please email me at [e-mail] to discuss further :)

[@vga1232]

Canacer? That won't help with the KZbin algorithm :D

[@MagsBujalski]

Thank you for pointing that out, I didn't notice hahaha