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 🙏🙏🙏

@MarinaBlackford

Жыл бұрын

Amen! 🙏🏼 I pray you heal Trish!

@ok-qt5qj

2 ай бұрын

Hi how are you doing a year later?

@feliciaarikekuti9499

Ай бұрын

AMEN 🙏

@reuzarraga11

Ай бұрын

Thank you for all the info on what to expect and what to have for my first Chemo section which will be in 7 days for now..I will look to see where I can find those bracelets you were taking about.. God Bless you..🙏

I was so lost as a mom with a 14yr old with newly diagnosed cancer and then I found your very informative videos. Thank you so much!❤

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

7 ай бұрын

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.

@artahoxha

20 күн бұрын

so to drink more water.for example how much? and for what is water to get out faster those bad cells?

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.

Coming up round three of chemo and this is so helpful

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

10 ай бұрын

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

@debbywilkins2239

19 күн бұрын

Yes!! I always had my support person with me plus my own snacks & water.

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.

@MarinaBlackford

8 ай бұрын

Oh good! You’re welcome! 🙏🏼❤️

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

7 ай бұрын

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

6 ай бұрын

​@@missyadav5202how's your dad

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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@MarinaBlackford

9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

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

@MarinaBlackford

6 ай бұрын

Hi! You’re welcome!

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

@MarinaBlackford

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

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

@MarinaBlackford

8 ай бұрын

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

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

5 ай бұрын

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

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

5 ай бұрын

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.

Thank you!

@MarinaBlackford

18 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

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

@trinamartinez4669

2 жыл бұрын

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

@ahtram17

2 жыл бұрын

@@trinamartinez4669 Thank you so much 💖

@trinamartinez4669

2 жыл бұрын

@@ahtram17 🤗

@MarinaBlackford

2 жыл бұрын

I love to hear that they are helping! ❤️

@eileendoherty2836

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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!

Thank you for all the information

@MarinaBlackford

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

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

Жыл бұрын

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! 🙏🏼❤️

Marina … you’re awesome! 💪✊👊✌️🤟👍💕🙏

Thank you very much ❤

@MarinaBlackford

Ай бұрын

You're welcome ❤️

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

@MarinaBlackford

11 ай бұрын

Good to hear! Be well!

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

6 ай бұрын

Hi! I’m glad you’re doing well!

@janewilliams2352

6 ай бұрын

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 🌎

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

@MarinaBlackford

2 жыл бұрын

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

@karenknight9565

2 жыл бұрын

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. 💕

Thanks!

@MarinaBlackford

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏼❤️

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

@MarinaBlackford

9 ай бұрын

That’s great news! You’re welcome!

Likely starting chemo soon. Thanks

@MarinaBlackford

8 ай бұрын

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

Thank you ❤

@MarinaBlackford

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome ❤️

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

@MarinaBlackford

2 жыл бұрын

Healing vibes to you!

Thanks for sharing

@MarinaBlackford

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! You’re welcome!

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

@MarinaBlackford

Жыл бұрын

That helps with the hair transition!

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

6 ай бұрын

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.

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

6 ай бұрын

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

5 ай бұрын

❤praying for you 🙏

@MelissaElene

4 ай бұрын

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

4 ай бұрын

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

@feliciaarikekuti9499

Ай бұрын

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

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

11 ай бұрын

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

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

@MarinaBlackford

2 ай бұрын

Bless you! ❤️

Can you link the essential oil bracelet pls

@MarinaBlackford

2 жыл бұрын

amzn.to/39L0TtL

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

@MarinaBlackford

5 ай бұрын

I pray they heal.

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

Жыл бұрын

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.

When i did chemo strong scents affected me negatively.

@MarinaBlackford

10 ай бұрын

As yes! Another weird symptom!

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

@MarinaBlackford

8 ай бұрын

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

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??

@MarinaBlackford

5 ай бұрын

Hi! I don’t know. How did that go?

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

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

@MarinaBlackford

Жыл бұрын

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. 🙏🏼👍🏼

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

@MarinaBlackford

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

What is the diet??

@lf7065

10 ай бұрын

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!!!

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

@MarinaBlackford

2 жыл бұрын

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@laxnative4622

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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? 😢

@MarinaBlackford

Ай бұрын

Hi! Ask your genetic counsleor or oncologist about this . BRCA1 usually means a high-risk for breast cancer, but I want to make sure it’s all explained to you from professional.

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

@MarinaBlackford

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

❤❤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

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

@MarinaBlackford

6 ай бұрын

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

Are you still dealing with neuropathy?

@MarinaBlackford

6 ай бұрын

I get some numbness in my hands still. No pain.

Thank you!

@MarinaBlackford

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome!