What You Need for Chemotherapy

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  • čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
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Komentáře • 122

  • @trishd.405
    @trishd.405 Před rokem +48

    Thank you so much for this advice. I start chemo in four days and this has helped a lot !!! I pray continued healing for you and healing for me and everyone else who is fighting cancer in Jesus Name Amen 🙏🙏🙏

  • @DG-mv6zw
    @DG-mv6zw Před rokem +14

    Fortunately here in the UK we don't pay a penny for any medical treatment whatsoever. It's all free, thank goodness. One less thing to worry about 👍

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před rokem +2

      Yes, that’s a huge stress relief for the cancer journey.

  • @dineompuru8991
    @dineompuru8991 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Hi im from South Africa and i started chemo on the 1/11/23. I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. Thank you for your advice and insights.

  • @marcia-ww8xu
    @marcia-ww8xu Před 5 měsíci +9

    My advice is not to get sucked into being scared. Chemo wasnt half as bad as i orig thought. Just drink a ton of water every few hours and hydrate the heck out of yourself...it will carry the stuff put of the bod faster. And please shave ur head like i did. I looked pretty good. Its a good exp to have a shaved head. Keeps u humble

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 5 měsíci

      Hi! Thank you for sharing! I think it’s good for others to see this from someone else. Chemo can be what you make it. Just have faith that it’s working and you have some control in your life. Blessings to you.

  • @mfes14
    @mfes14 Před 2 lety +6

    Coming up round three of chemo and this is so helpful

  • @lf7065
    @lf7065 Před 8 měsíci +13

    My must haves to bring (I just got my 3rd chemo yesterday) are:
    My support person, who stays with me during treatment.
    My own cozy blanket & pillow.
    My own food and drink. My center only provides water.
    Since the center is kept so cool, my hands and feet tend to be cold, no need for ice, lol!
    Best to all of you, my fellow warriors! 🙏🙂💪

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thank you for sharing! A support person helped me a lot too. ❤️

  • @michellec2108
    @michellec2108 Před 2 lety +14

    Hello Marina thank you for your videos. My mother was diagnosed with high grade urothelial carcinoma at the beginning of March and just this tuesday she started chemo. Seeing her everyday in pain and sad, and depressed it brakes my heart. I always come to your channel for tips and guidance. I pray my mother can be cancer free one day and you as well!❤️🙏🏼

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 2 lety +2

      I’m so sorry to hear that! I’m glad you’re doing your best to help her through it. It means so much to people going through it but it is so hard on the people that help us too. I pray she heals!

    • @missyadav5202
      @missyadav5202 Před 5 měsíci

      Hey @micellec2108
      How is ur mom..
      My dad also diagnosed with high grade bladder cancer.. doctor told us to Remove bladder. But dad is not ready to remove bladder..how is your mom's treatment going

    • @hariniharu7914
      @hariniharu7914 Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@missyadav5202how's your dad

  • @phoward120011
    @phoward120011 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I am so glad you did this great information. I am starting mine next week so this has been so helpful and I have gotten my chemo bag all ready thank you.

  • @user-pt7wu5hm1b
    @user-pt7wu5hm1b Před 5 měsíci +3

    You are so strong. You are so beautiful inside and out. God bless you, your loved ones, and all your supporters 🙏 💝

  • @siripornjonas5772
    @siripornjonas5772 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I am going to start my Chemo this week. Thanks a lot for advice.

  • @gnarfish5555
    @gnarfish5555 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much!! I’m about to start chemo. Very helpful!!

  • @Morrisonfan
    @Morrisonfan Před 7 měsíci +2

    Thank you for this video. My brother starts chemo on Monday and I was looking for recommendations for him on his journey. ❤

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 7 měsíci

      Hi! I’m so glad you found this video too. I know it will help your brother!

  • @susanthompson4801
    @susanthompson4801 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I didn’t know about the neurapathy. I was just diagnosed with breast cancer and am starting chemo soon. Thank you I have learned so much from this video.

    • @damaris2085
      @damaris2085 Před 3 měsíci

      Good luck to you on this new phase in your life. I start chemo in 1 week. 🙏

  • @user-so2im5gq1z
    @user-so2im5gq1z Před 10 dny

    Thank you very much ❤

  • @ahtram17
    @ahtram17 Před 2 lety +17

    I'm 33 and currently going through chemo and your videos have been immensely helpful

    • @trinamartinez4669
      @trinamartinez4669 Před 2 lety +3

      Prayers for you continued strength and healing vibes 🙏🏿💞💕

    • @ahtram17
      @ahtram17 Před 2 lety +1

      @@trinamartinez4669 Thank you so much 💖

    • @trinamartinez4669
      @trinamartinez4669 Před 2 lety

      @@ahtram17 🤗

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 2 lety +1

      I love to hear that they are helping! ❤️

    • @eileendoherty2836
      @eileendoherty2836 Před 2 lety

      Good luck you will get through it hugs prayers 🤗🙏❤️🍀😇🤟

  • @ramonawright1437
    @ramonawright1437 Před 2 lety +7

    I had major abdominal surgery due to uterine sarcoma. It likes to travel to the lungs. MRI/CTSCAN has confirmed lung cancer. I have an appointment with my chemo nurse in two days and will be starting chemo soon. Coming across your channel has been so informative. Thank you for all the information you share. I wish you the best! Stay healthy. Stay happy. Stay positive. You’re such a blessing!

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 2 lety +1

      I’m sorry to hear that! I hope everything goes well for you! Thank you for being here! ❤️

  • @user-kz5ji1rs5s
    @user-kz5ji1rs5s Před 4 měsíci +2

    Thank you Marina Blackford, was just diagnosed with Triple negative breast cancer,I go for my first chemo therapy Monday January 29th after hearing you on your video , I ordered the beaded bracelet and Preasure bands. Thank you so much for your knowledge and friendliness.

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 4 měsíci

      Hi! I hope everything has gone well for you. I know those items will help you. Even just the ritual of putting them on makes you feel more prepared for your treatment. You can do this.

  • @faithf4988
    @faithf4988 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Thank you for this :) I got diagnosed in February with a rare sarcoma....I've had radiation, surgery (in which they removed the tumor and had to remove the nerve in my leg so I'm now in a wheelchair), sepsis, and I'm getting ready to start chemo in two weeks...most of my friends tell me not to research stuff but I'm a planner and want to know what I'm heading in to....I have 6 kiddos, 5 with special needs....so i'm just trying to do everything I can ...I live about an hour north of phoenix, so I guess August is a better time than most to lose my hair here since it's been over 115 for weeks...lol ...thanks again for sharing your knowledge...God bless

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 10 měsíci

      Hi and welcome. I’m sorry for you diagnosis. I’m like you and like to have a plan if possible. My videos can help. Keep healing! I feel you! The heat is a lot! Bless you! 🙏🏼❤️

  • @joannepagonis2032
    @joannepagonis2032 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Thank you for all the information

  • @dorindakay5069
    @dorindakay5069 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Love what you are saying, about to start my job against breast cancer I don't want cute T shirts that talks about Chemo bald stuff this is now my job to take care of my cancer is not cute or fun.

  • @janewilliams2352
    @janewilliams2352 Před 4 měsíci +4

    I am lucky to live in Australia 🇦🇺 My chemo treatment is free at my local hospital . 💫 The only thing I pay for is a new anti nausea pill called " Akynzeo" . It is optional to take this but is recommended . 💫 If I don't take this the staff said I can take a weaker tablet called "maxalon " .. I take one capsule of " Akynzeo" , one hour before each chemo session and I get charged $7.30 per capsule . 💊 It is meant to stop nausea for
    about 4 days after taking it . ✨ I have had 5 sessions of chemo so far and have not felt sick at all . I have 2 different chemo drugs given to me at each session... Paclitaxel and Carboplatin .

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 4 měsíci

      Hi! I’m glad you’re doing well!

    • @janewilliams2352
      @janewilliams2352 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Thanks , I am going well . Find out on Feb 12th how the chemo has worked . Getting a PET dye scan to see . I may need more treatment. I'm only 46 so I want to beat this as I have a lot more things I want to do in this world 🌎

  • @MissRubySFO
    @MissRubySFO Před 2 lety +5

    Marina … you’re awesome! 💪✊👊✌️🤟👍💕🙏

  • @charleneca8112
    @charleneca8112 Před 2 lety +5

    The chemo center that I go to provides snacks, lunch, pillows and blankets! They are great! The IV meds reduce a lot of SE’s for 2.5 days for me. Once they wear off, that’s another story😂😂.

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Charlene! Yes, the cancer centers seem to be so thorough these days. I’m glad yours is! Hope you continue to feel OK. Hang in there! One day at a time. Sending love you!

  • @Vericooly1
    @Vericooly1 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks!

  • @bnbbattlesbraincancer
    @bnbbattlesbraincancer Před 7 měsíci +1

    Likely starting chemo soon. Thanks

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I hope all goes well. I know some of this information will help you.

  • @aysutamc5729
    @aysutamc5729 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you for all your help. It is very useful. I took 7 chemoterapy ,the remaining is 5 chemo.

  • @Pattyada2005
    @Pattyada2005 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you . HER2 three positive. Chemo stating next week. Bless you all.

  • @elizabethmabilo6123
    @elizabethmabilo6123 Před 7 měsíci +3

    11:58 Am going for my 4th session and i had no complications from 1st to 3rd :thanks for your videos

  • @karenknight9565
    @karenknight9565 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Marina! Another great informative video! You look great!! Love to u and your family. Hope your mom is doing well!

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 2 lety

      Hi Karen! Always great to see you here! Hope you’re well too! How’s the hair coming?

    • @karenknight9565
      @karenknight9565 Před 2 lety +1

      Still a curly mess. 🤣 I’m looking for a stylist that I trust. The very front is still not filled in all the way so am a bit nervous to cut it yet. I just need to take the plunge! It’s so curly!!! I screenshot your cut to show yo the stylist. Had my first post cancer breast MRI and all is well thank goodness. Still fighting the morning anxiety . Hopefully with time it will get better. 💕

  • @kathysarmiento4652
    @kathysarmiento4652 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you!

  • @chanchunkai9899
    @chanchunkai9899 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you ❤

  • @charmainekruger4280
    @charmainekruger4280 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hello Marina, thank you for your videos...... I started with chemo last week and fortunately no nausea has set it, although I ate much less. Day 3 my whole body was in so much pain, day 4 it was in my lower back and my legs, day 5 the pain is still in my hips and worse in my legs. I rest quite a bit but do get up to do some movement exercises with my legs, but nothing seems to take the pain away, I have been spraying with Arnica Spray as well. I am 68 yrs of age. What can I do with the pain in my legs?

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 4 měsíci

      Hi! I’m so sorry to hear this. Definitely ask your medical team. Maybe they can change your dose or adjust your steroid premed to help you. I hope you’re feeling relief soon.

  • @WrightProductions876
    @WrightProductions876 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing

  • @chrisg64
    @chrisg64 Před 2 lety +7

    24 doing chemo for breast cancer and definitely will be doing all of this!

  • @dianarego1799
    @dianarego1799 Před 2 lety +2

    Can you link the essential oil bracelet pls

  • @katieismobile8898
    @katieismobile8898 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I am Triple Positive and still had to do chemo. I start my chemo this Monday. This is my first time ever with any kind of cancer. Mine is Invasive Ductal Carcinoma.

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 4 měsíci

      I hope it’s your last time with any cancer! 🙏🏼 mine was invasive ductal carcinoma too. This is the most common type of breast cancer.

    • @saveamerica2896
      @saveamerica2896 Před 3 měsíci +1

      ❤praying for you 🙏

    • @MelissaElene
      @MelissaElene Před 3 měsíci

      Hope all goes well with you during this time! My mom just got diagnosed with the same . Praying for your recovery. Please, If you don't mind sharing your updates, Id love to just learn more for her. 🙏🏼

    • @NanzbeaMorales
      @NanzbeaMorales Před 2 měsíci

      Me too invasive ductal carcinoma.ang triple positive.next week is my first chemo

    • @feliciaarikekuti9499
      @feliciaarikekuti9499 Před 10 dny

      ​@@NanzbeaMorales exactly my diagnosis. I will be starting my chemo in two days time. Jesus is in the boat with me .

  • @susancrounse7030
    @susancrounse7030 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I’m just starting out my journey w cancer,,stage 3 non small cell squamous invasive lung cancer w tumor in airway into lung and lymph nodes of chest my chemo should last about 31/2 hours once a week radiation 5 days a week ,thank you for the tips I’m taking my socks and my cuddle throw w me I’m always cold so I can breathe inthe cold

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 10 měsíci

      Hi! Thank you for watching! You seemed prepared. That blanket sounds perfect! Stay warm (and feet iced during chemo is you can).

  • @cafe80sarigachu
    @cafe80sarigachu Před rokem +2

    Before i was diagnosed with breast cancer,
    I already wearing hats like.

  • @yasmin9657
    @yasmin9657 Před 4 dny

    Im ovarian cancer stage 3 and 2 more chemos to go.. l am also BRCA1 positive is that mean l have a risk for breast cancer in the future? 😢

  • @IAMdevilwomen
    @IAMdevilwomen Před 11 měsíci

    I have uteran and cervical cancer, I go in for port placement on the 22nd of this month, I go in for chemo once every 3 weeks for 3 months, then another ct scan, exam, if tumor has shrunk, surgery for a full hysterectomy. am scared honestly, Dr told me today I'm going to lose all of my hair

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 11 měsíci

      Hi, thank you for watching. I hope my tips can help you. The good news here is that you have a chance to beat your cancer. Hold onto that hope. If you lose your hair, your chemo is working. It’s a hard reality to except. I pray you have for healing though.

  • @zinnia20207
    @zinnia20207 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the video. How are you doing today? Are you in remission?

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 7 měsíci

      Hi’ I’m well! I’m in remission and loving everyday here. Check out one of my live streams!

  • @denisgalindo1897
    @denisgalindo1897 Před 3 měsíci

    I need to travel to Mexico in 3 days and I bought chemo gel packs gloves and socks for my mom, she's having her second chemo next week anyone knows if I can bring those gel packs in my carry on??

  • @seetasingh2032
    @seetasingh2032 Před 9 měsíci +2

    When i did chemo strong scents affected me negatively.

  • @mythaichannel9082
    @mythaichannel9082 Před rokem

    Can you drink coffee?
    What formal payments card? Means house expenses card?

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před rokem +1

      I don’t drink much coffee. You should drink it if you like to. I would recommend organic though. Yes, bring your money/bank card to pay for treatment. 🙏🏼👍🏼

  • @vjjoseph4421
    @vjjoseph4421 Před 2 lety +1

    You may have told me, but I forgot. Can you tell me the ice gloves you used, please?

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 2 lety +1

      amzn.to/3DAwQjn

    • @laxnative4622
      @laxnative4622 Před 2 lety

      I also bot the gloves she recommended. Really nice, though my (first) chemo visit lasted 7 hours. Still cool, but not cold after so long. Just bot a flexible 6 pack cooler at Rite Aid today.

    • @vjjoseph4421
      @vjjoseph4421 Před 2 lety

      @@laxnative4622 they don't conform to the fingers. I want gloves not mittens. I'm going to have to get creative.

  • @terrybartick1754
    @terrybartick1754 Před rokem +1

    Reading so much on fasting through chemo to lessen side affects.
    Dr Walter Longo has a mimicking diet, extremely low calorie.
    Has anyone tried? Thank you kindly

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před rokem

      I’d have to do my research on this. But thank you for asking. Maybe someone else can comment back to you. I am interested in learning more. I always encourage people pay attention to how their body feels through chemo and if it feels better to eat or not eat. I believe fasting can help with some situations but we all respond differently.

    • @katyfullard4838
      @katyfullard4838 Před 11 měsíci

      What is the diet??

    • @lf7065
      @lf7065 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Many of us are already frail with weight loss and should most definitely not fast during chemo or radiation. We need all the nourishment we can get!!!

  • @kristiegao7088
    @kristiegao7088 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Marina!I appreciate your sharing - that helped a lot! I am going to get radiation and it cause me anxiety... I had BC surgery that removed 19 lymph nodes from my armpit and they say that radiation increases the risk of getting lymphedema. What did you do to prevent from getting lymphedema? And does radiation have risks to damage my heart and lung? Thanks!

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 2 lety +2

      Hi Kristie! Make sure to check out my radiation videos. I share some tips there for the skin. I did not have a high risk for lymphedema due to not having many lymph nodes removed. I know one of your oncology doctors or nurses can prescribe a compression sleeve to help prevent lymphedema though. There is risk of damage to the lungs and heart from radiation. Your radiation team will have you hold your breath to help prevent this. This process comes down to what type of cancer you have, what's the best way to get rid of it all with the least chance of reoccurrence and if you're okay with the side effects. Everything is your choice and you should voice your concerns so you feel comfortable moving forward with your treatment.

    • @kristiegao7088
      @kristiegao7088 Před 2 lety

      Thank you!

  • @aalisshamon4186
    @aalisshamon4186 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi marina have u braca mutation or not and 8f u have u take olaparib or not

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 2 lety

      Hi I do have BRCA1. I’m not on Olaparib now. My mom is on it after her 3rd occurrence.

  • @usmantahir2659
    @usmantahir2659 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Hello 😢 please pray my 20 years old doughter she is in jaw tumer cancer tumer is gone but chemotherapy start after some days 😢 please all you pray for him

  • @CS-ow4gl
    @CS-ow4gl Před 11 měsíci

    As a side note since you are in the better side of this … may I ask how you filmed these videos ? Phone /camera , lighting ?

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Hi, my videos are filmed from a Sony Vlog camera.

  • @barbarastopinski857
    @barbarastopinski857 Před rokem +6

    Bad advice to eat any kind of sugar even honey when one has cancer.

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před rokem +6

      I would never advise anyone to eat sugar. That is up to them. “Sugar” aka cane sugar more so is inflammatory in the body. Honey is not. I found 2 peer reviewed medical articles stating honey has anti cancer properties and actually aids Tamoxifen in killing breast cancer cells. Link here:
      www.journalsmededu.pl/index.php/OncoReview/article/view/1744/1680

    • @terrybartick1754
      @terrybartick1754 Před rokem

      ❤❤I agree on honey. Vimergy makes a chemical free Propolis. So wonderful ❤❤. I start chemo in a few weeks for colon cancer. Stage 3a. Xo

  • @sallymccoy6286
    @sallymccoy6286 Před 4 měsíci

    This video is 1 year old. Are you still in treatment or in remission? Hoping for the best.

    • @MarinaBlackford
      @MarinaBlackford  Před 4 měsíci +2

      I’m still doing well! I’m in remission. Thank you for asking. Subscribe to follow. ❤️

  • @losadorelee3279
    @losadorelee3279 Před 5 měsíci

    Are you still dealing with neuropathy?