Chemo Advice

Sounds like it could be 3 rounds of FEC and 3 rounds of D (or T) which is what I had.

Side effects for me personally were a little different for each one. FEC side effects kicked in after a couple of days and were mainly fatigue and aches and pains - like the flu. I kept getting warned about diarrhea but for me it was the extreme opposite so you may want to stock up on some coloxyl or something. Drink pretty of water to flush the chemo out of your system for at least a week. Get plenty of rest. I didn't really suffer from nausea but got some of those dissolvable tablets for the odd occasion when I did. The D (or T) effects were a little more intense but were helped by some anti-inflammatories prescribed by my onc. Other than that, Panadol was enough for me. Keep an eye out for any pins and needles in your hands and feet and let the nurses or your doctor know. And of course they will tell you that if you ever get a fever of 38 degrees or more, hospital straight away!

Having the chemo itself isn't too bad - take some things to keep you occupied - the FEC (if that's what you're having) being three separate drugs can take a while. I also took a warm blanket and hubby who kept me occupied by reading out clues to crossword puzzles. The first week after was when the side effects were at their worst but after that I gradually improved day by day. Good luck. You'll be a champ!