Your first chemo treatment... what to bring and what to expect 😉

An update!! 2 years later... how my chemo treatments affect my life
• 2 years post chemo update
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[@thomasjohnsey881]

Thank you for this. As one of the thousands of people going through Chemotherapy treatment, this video is a real eye opener and s great informational tool for those just starting their treatments.All the best to you brave lady.

[@Hollismcc]

Thomas Johnsey thank you lovely I hope you are doing amazing!!!! Good luck in your journey and know that you can heal!!!!!

[@gordanazakula4927]

@@Hollismcc Thank you Hollis. If I was diagnosed with cancer, I would refuse chemotherapy treatments; how did you get through chemo? Please reply to me, and take care.

[@susanhenderson5599]

Hi Hollis,I Love your story and the frankness of chemo it really made me smile and is so true.I'm on my second session of chemo,it does help to listen to people going through the same experience.Many Thanks.

[@Vara91391]

thank you very much for sharing your experience. My wife is starting tomorrow, you helped me a lot, from preparation as what to expect. Again, from all my heart, thank you.

[@joangray5824]

I will be a support for my sister who is getting chemo starting September,18th, 2017 which is this coming Monday,,, I will be staying with her for 1 month, and attending the chemo treatments, Thank you,,,, this video was a great help, Best of luck to you and prayers for all breast cancer patients

[@Hollismcc]

You guys are incredible caregivers. Please tell your partners that THEY CAN HEAL!!!! The mind is a powerful tool in cancer......xoxoxox

[@Mspowell30]

My mums still waiting her treatments, I hope your wife is well

[@meerabakshi2676]

Eventhough you are going through chemo treatment and dealing with a very dangerous diagnosis, your cheerful face and positive attitude is one of a kind! Hope you are doing ok and you are CFP! (Cancer Free Patient!)

[@mikefranklin3242]

Good job! My wife starts hers, so I will plan to stay with her the whole times. Thank you.

[@Burbprepper]

I start my 1st infusion this Thursday. I thank you for sharing.

[@adrianacortes5154]

Hey stranger, we don't know eachother but i want you to know that I'm really praying for you💜💜 i hope everything goes well and that you will start feeling better soon💞 Please take care of yourself during this time and surround yourself with people that really care about you🖤 Im rooting for you and if you ever need anyone to talk to, ill be here:)

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

I like that you let your daughter have some understanding of what chemo was. When I was a few years older than your daughter, I was blessed with two teachers who were mentors (I was ill and they were the only teachers I had, who came to my house from the school to teach me), and both were diagnosed with cancer, then shut me out because they didn’t feel it was appropriate for me to see someone who was so sick, and within months I wasn’t allowed to go to one of their funerals because it was open casket. Now that my Mom’s been diagnosed with late stage Appendiceal Cancer, I’m pretty upset. It took me a while to realize it’s partially because I never... saw cancer or chemo. I just knew it was something that made itself known, carried off my champions in the night, and never let me see them again. I’ve had this irrational need to FaceTime with her when I can’t see her, because some part of me feels like I may visit and she’s suddenly as sick as my grandmother was, and that’ll be that. I never really saw someone living a life with cancer, I never saw the battle, just was told how it ended. I think it’s important for kids to see that having and treating cancer is a process. There are still rare good days, there’s still memories to be made, and laughter. It’s not a door automatically shutting you off from someone. The first big experience with something like this colors how you view it forever, and it’s especially good that she got to see someone “graduating.”

[@musaifkhan7531]

While watching your video I'm crying my mom have breast cancer we will be starting her chemotherapy soon

[@feelingfabulous6930]

You're strong and beautiful..More power to you🙌🙌

[@meerabakshi2676]

My husband 85 years of age, might have to go through chemo treatment. The treating doctor is still waiting for some important report to come in. That result will decide if my husband need to have a chemo or not! Keeping fingers crossed but we are anxious too! Thanks for your positive video and letting others to know what to do before , during and after chemo! Thanks.

[@danine56]

i have to say every1 is so different , i had my 1st Chemo and within 3 hrs i was so nauseated i sat on my bed crying , i felt so ill, that lasted till 11 pm and it slowed down , ive been ok its been 1 week ,all i get now is a trembles in my stomach , i am eating all day long and food still tastes good,i have told kiwi fruit , strawberries , blueberries and dark greens are very good ,I do try drinking heaps and yes running to loo all the time , its like childbirth every 1 is different I have found , i do also rinse my mouth with bi carb and water to avoid mouth ulcers , also i have been told soak in a apple cider vinegar for 20 to 30 mins this is highly recommended too ...... Thank you for a great video xxx

[@MadelynnCatalina]

You are so sweet. Thank you for posting.

[@Hollismcc]

MadelynnCatalina stay healthy love!!!!❤️

[@gabbiegabbie1257]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I start next week and have no idea how to face it. I needed to hear this. My family needs to hear this. Thank you, you beautiful angel. Love Gabbie

[@JodiW]

i am so glad you are still up and around to tell your story!

[@reecie0458]

Thank you for your video and congratulations on finishing your chemo. My mom starts hers on Feb.28,2020. This is a real encouragement.

[@TheSliverleaf]

Thank you for your post. I will receive my port this Friday and being chemo the following Friday. This was very helpful and engaging.

[@Hollismcc]

TheSliverleaf good luck friend!

[@rubiorocks]

Thank you for this video. My mom starts this week.

[@coco23390]

You are so strong!! And you look beautiful by the way 😊

[@Hollismcc]

Jorge Sibaja that’s very kind!!!! I try to be strong it’s not the easiest thing. We all have so much power!!!!

[@lauriehood1910]

thanks for such a great video. You have a lovely soothing voice. I am trying to plan care for my dogs so this is very helpful. I was also planning on doing it alone except for the first but now I think I'll plan otherwise.

[@Hollismcc]

laurie hood you’re so welcome thank you for the lovely comment!!! Good luck with your treatment my friend and I also hope that you know that you can heal!!!!!💕💕💕

[@MS-fe2lp]

You are so young and brave. ❤

[@abbytolliver3628]

keep being a fighter!!!

[@kimberlyhartley2761]

My sister is doing chemotherapy and I'm trying to understand more and came upon this video thank you so much for this my heart has been hurting alot

[@ralucadudescu]

Ty for sharing. Pls let us know what type of juice you used to drink and what contained. Lots of love and hugs for you.

[@kimberlym6810]

My mom starts next week. Thank you for this helpful video

[@kianallanosdesign7119]

How is she doing?

[@zoobaplays9782]

I start my first infusion today actually I'm a couple of hours I was woried because I had surgery yesterday to put the Port in but now looking a videos I noticed it's not that bad . Thank you for sharing this with me

[@robinlewis2614]

Toshika Bailey how did it go?

[@karenmartin9616]

He Toshika, did the port hurt you a all

[@cleolane2129]

Thank u for making video on chemo treatment I'm about to start my first round

[@Hollismcc]

Cleo Lane good luck to you!!!💕💕💕💕💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@patharrison5667]

me too, start next week.

[@Hollismcc]

Pat Harrison good luck!!!! Sending love 💕

[@ZIONCYNT]

Hi Cleo how did you first round of chemo go? my first day of chemo treatment starts to tomorrow and I feel nervous. Any helpful comments you can give me please do. Thank you God bless

[@Hollismcc]

ZIONCYNT good luck friend 💕

[@MH-sc7bk]

Thank you for sharing. I just had a CT scan and blood work done. I will see the doctor again for the results and see what will be the next step for chemotherapy.

[@Hollismcc]

M H good luck friend know you can heal it all totally and completely!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MH-sc7bk]

Thank you for your words. The doctor did suggest chemotherapy because 2 tumors were found on the gallbladder. She said that type of tumors can be aggressive. It was found early, in case some was left after gallbladder removal

[@sherryhersman4571]

M H. I too have gallbladder cancer. What did your Dr say to you?

[@shirleyhardin1616]

Thank you Hollis! I start chemo next month.

[@Hollismcc]

Shirley Hardin good luck friend go heal your body!!!

[@BexTubeHD]

My mom is starting tomorrow! I'm 11! Thanks for this!

[@Hollismcc]

You're so welcome sweetheart! Your mom can heal make sure she knows that ❤️❤️❤️

[@rachelleigh6523]

Praying for you and your mom!

[@ljb6343]

I have found that Ginger chews really help me with nausea❤️❤️

[@davidminett5784]

I hope you get better. Keep ya head up

[@silviaschwar8256]

There is lots of misinformation in this video. You do not need to flush your body and pee every 30 min before your treatment. Also, not everything tastes disgusting after chemo. You will still eat and drink. Food just tastes different. Why would you scare your followers like this? Plus to say that nobody should be alone.. that's such a personal choice. Just because you like people with you, maybe someone prefers to be alone. Don't pity others and make them feel bad.

[@AngelosDe11]

Wow, as a cancer patient still going through treatments, I didn't take it that way from this woman. There is some truth to what she says but she is sharing her experience and her opinion. Actually the part about flushing your body was mention by the chemo nurse educators that went over what to eat and keep hydrated at all times. Yes, the taste of Chemo meds do have a metalic taste and I was also told by other cancer survivors to suck on mints the whole time to help you manage the metalic taste. Consider yourself lucky you didn't have that problem but the majority cancer patients do and again mention by the chemo nurse educators too. Food and drinks do taste different after chemo treatments. She isn't pity others for choosing to be alone. It does sometimes feel lonely but having someone to talk to makes the time go faster verses not having someone there. Some people have that choice or not.

[@sneakystaffie]

Thank you for posting this very helpful video. All the best to you :)

[@Hollismcc]

sneakystaffie all the best to you as well darlin I hope you’re feeling great ❤️

[@tinabinion782]

Heart goes out to all may God bless all

[@Blitzkrieg1976]

Thank you for sharing! I had a port placed in me this past Thursday, and of course I'm scared of what's to come. I know everyone is different, but I've definitely heard the stories about a metal taste in your mouth. I hope you are good and well, and if you were near me, I would hug you! Survivors we are, and we will be!

[@rubberduky1829]

A good friend here in Dallas, Texas was diagnosed about a month ago with stage 4 colon cancer. He already had his colon removed about 2 weeks ago, and he starts 18 months of therapy with 3 separate 3 month intervals of chemo. I am watching to know what he might be going through, which is hard for me because I would take his place in a heart beat. He has 2 daughters and a wife. His name is Kyle... :)

[@Hollismcc]

rubber duky you are a wonderful friend. It is not going to be an easy road but please tell your friend that he can heal!!!!! Look into gerson therapy ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rubberduky1829]

thank you for the reply. I did find out that his cancer was confined to an upper lobe of his liver, and a CT scan showed no spreading anywhere else. From I have been told that's a pretty good thing.

[@tonihuggins9068]

U are so sweet I hope your friend is doing good

[@humanityandloves]

your a beautiful soul bless you hi from australia

[@Hollismcc]

George Mantzaris thank you so much! I wish you good health friend 💕

[@aparker884]

I have had 55 surgeries and I'm getting ready for my 56th surgery. I have never had cancer but I had some people who did so I'm curious as to what it's like.

[@N2CAGE]

My sister is starting this week thanks for that ❤️

[@ministerstayfly9213]

Blessings to you and your family 🌺

[@slimshadyslim1877]

Thank you for sharing..I was just diagnosed and I'm scared. I wanted to know how my 1st treatment would go. Thank you..My question is will I be able to work? I will be coming back to your page for encouragement. How often do you go once a week ?

[@scoopablecatlitter]

Everyone's experience is different. It depends on the type of chemo you get and how your body reacts to it. I go every 3 weeks but I know women who go every 2 weeks. Again, it depends on the type of cancer you have and the kind of chemo you get.

[@lenneke1555]

What kind of heavy metal detox are you talking about. Do you do this after all the chemo is done or also after each individual treatment. They told me not to use herbs because they can counteract the chemo. Would like to know more about that. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@jessicagiza817]

It's so weird every video ive seen on KZbin is people going in just for a one day chemo treatment, maybe it's just my type of cancer (I have Acute Lymphoblastic Leukimea) but when I did chemo it was always at least a 4 day hospital stay. But I'm going in for a bone marrow transplant soon and that's at least 6 weeks in the hospital. I've been watching videos on what other people pack in their chemo bags, can't seem to find any videos of long chemo stays 🤔

[@karenmartin9616]

Praying for you JessicaGeezy I hope all is well with you, feel better God bless you

[@enjoythemoment6596]

Should one re-home their cats and dogs while in treatment?

[@do9138]

I'm 66 and recently learned I have breast cancer. I've heard so many horrible reports about chemo that unless the 10-year survival rate is much higher, I don't think I'm going to have chemo. I've had heart attacks, and chemo is very bad for the heart. Why should I make myself feel horrible for almost a year so I can die of a heart attack? I'll have the surgery and do radiation therapy. But I doubt I will do chemo. I'm completely alone and have no one to accompany me or help me with anything. I would have to do this alone. It's not worth it.

[@ccarr4030]

Thank you very much for sharing your history. I will be starting chemo very soon and I had so many questions. This is so helpful! I have two questions if you could answer: I am a nurse and work three times a week do you think I could work? while getting chemo and radiation? and my other question Why did you choose a central line over a port? It's very different to think as a patient this time. Thank you very patient. God Bless You!

[@Hollismcc]

Ro la hiya sweetheart! I would think 3 days a week wouldn’t be too bad but can you allow yourself a little time off at the end of treatment? It’s cumulative so it gets worse as time goes and I hear rads make you really exhausted as well. Be kind to yourself!!!!❤️. Also I didn’t choose the picc it was my only option at the time I would have chosen port catheter if I had of had the surgical option ❤️

[@roseangela3724]

This is my fourth day of chemo I am feelin much better do u think is a bad idea to go back to work

[@Heri-kusrianto]

Peace ...was that 4 years ago when did your chemotherapy ? Did you get your cancer healed and stay healthy now ??? Please let me know because i am going do go for my first chemotherapy tommorow

[@IAMdevilwomen]

I'm about to start my first chemo in the next week or 2, just been told I've got cancer, I'm scared to death, I have no pain tolerance what so ever

[@mizkarib]

Same girl. Found out a month ago. Will start chemo soon. I pray we can beat this cancer.

[@IAMdevilwomen]

@@mizkarib 1st chemotherapy treatment was June 30th it went ok

[@alexjackson2553]

Usually how long after diagnosis does one usually wait to receive chemo if that's what they decide to do?

[@Mspowell30]

Alex Jackson my mums still waiting 2 half weeks later

[@Hollismcc]

It’s pretty individual but usually with chemo they want you to get in the chair pretty quick. Less tune for critical thinking

[@aidanvickery7308]

My next google was going to be how long does a session last, so thank you for answering that.

[@Pkaistan]

What kind and stage do u have and what are u doing and feeling now God bls u

[@andrewlancastera1642]

I throw up for around 4 days after every treatment. Chemo is a nasty thing..especially the taste! Zofran dosent even help the nausea! God bless you

[@Hollismcc]

Andrew Lancastera I hope you feel better now!!! Take care of yourself friend 💕

[@Angelica-lg4qp]

I feel the same

[@RVGrannyWA]

Thank you so much for the good information. Chemo is shortly in my doctors plan and I've been a little anxious about how to prepare for it.

[@Hollismcc]

PNW Granny I wish you good luck and good health through all of it 🙏🙏💕💕💕💕

[@veronicamatsulis4527]

Glad you have done so well and look just fine. You are so fortunate to be treated in the US. I am in Japan where it is like a prison camp. God bless.

[@do9138]

It's very expensive in the US.

[@fiannawelby3714]

@@do9138 Thank you D O ! I will reply soon!

[@aliciamehrman5648]

Thank you for sharing ♥️♥️

[@patriciaransome623]

Hey so how u doing now.

[@WordupknowJesus7]

"Jesus paid for our healing", watch Barry Bennett teaching this video. Also just watching some videos here talking about how a dog wormer Panacur C has been curing cancer.

[@darinyari4307]

Thanks may god bless you

[@theSpicyHam]

be strong my man! perhaps also of

[@purami14]

Ahhhhhh.....shes a woman.

[@AfghanStarNet]

I am in hospital taking my second chemo

[@musaifkhan7531]

Is the chemo pain bareable? That's what my main concern is

[@carolannesaunders5865]

Hello Legends. I had my first which took abt 8 hours, didn’t feel bad at all, no pain at all for me. Everyone is different. I had company but actually fell asleep with blocks of ice on my hands and feet. Brought some lunch and a smoothie which I didn’t eat. All my best with your journey.

[@musaifkhan7531]

@@carolannesaunders5865 thanks a ton for your inspiration

[@Hollismcc]

The chemo pain is completely bearable and they will make your mum very comfortable don’t worry about that

[@musaifkhan7531]

@@Hollismcc yes thanks her chemotherapy was done on Friday

[@kmydesire12]

I go for my first treatment on tues. will this have my stomach feeling upset? I’m a little scared. Update: I felt awful I couldn’t drive the next day. I drank a green smoothies that day and it went thru me

[@finderladi]

thank you for sharing

[@Hollismcc]

Finderladi's Reviews thank you for watching. Go heal yourself friend ❤️

[@kmydesire12]

Everything you described was me.

[@Hollismcc]

Hope you’re feeling better now lovel

[@kmydesire12]

Hollis Connor yes it more mental than anything

[@danajay85]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jovitavillalpando2827]

How long is chemo session

[@Hollismcc]

Jovita Villalpando it varies from drug to drug but mine personally were about 4-5 hours long 💕

[@invincible7447]

Thanks

[@jenniferpitts2928]

😘🙏🏾❤

[@tinizizi3732]

Why is KZbin recommending me these videos?

[@Hollismcc]

ariana grande you don't have to watch them.... sending you love ❤️

[@meahonelove4233]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@zzcrazzprozz]

0:27 haha she downloaded a torrent

[@rckcandie]

Bring your kid to chemo? I am sooooo glad I don't have to have chemo with a child or children in the room. I don't deal well with kids when I feel GOOD, and darn sure don't want one around when I feel bad. Esp if they belong to someone else who feels that their child needs the "experience", or that it is their entitled right. Let me be in a quiet CALM environment, and keep the kids OUT!! I like your candor about the true nasty effects, taste in the mouth, and all the other assorted disgusting after effects of chemo that my MD breezed through by describing as "mildly uncomfortable." I didn't need the pretentious "green juice fresh pressed and makes me feel like I am doing something good for myself" comment though. It may have been what you did, but not everyone going through chemo has the money to afford fresh pressed anything. As this video is a year old, I pray that you did well, and have left this life altering event from your mind. I know I cannot wait until it is in MY rear-view mirror as well.

[@Hollismcc]

bmw8913 😂😂this comment is the best thing on the internet 💕💕💕. I hope you’re well

[@Hollismcc]

Suzanne Hobbs I hope you are well also. Sending you love 💕

[@DANNYTHEFROG123]

I hope you are feeling better. I feel the anger in your comment and think you need a hug.