First chemo date
So I have been given a start date for my first chemo session! Next Friday 12th August. found out yesterday it will be 3 x FEC and 12 x T instead of 4 x AC & 12 x T. Any feedback on the FEC side effec...
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Leila,
That makes complete sense now of the Port. I have friends that are Her2+ also did the same and currently on Herceptin. Im ER+ and oh yes the poor veins, I have severe cording in my right arm from FEC but to be honest doesnt even bother me :) looks terrible though ha!
My Oncologist told me I'd feel bad for the first say week then start to pick up and that Id be able to work the 3rd week leading into the next infusion. So I planned my work accordingly. Unfortunately it didnt work that way, I was really ill on the FEC and in hospital each time for 2 days, in total took 8-10 days for me to recover. by the time I got to Taxol, whilst not as hardhitting, I still didnt cope with the drugs and had to completely stop working end of September. It wasnt in the plan at all and it was a tough decision as I am a single parent with 2 children, and I had minimal support. Ive always been a workaholic and would push through, I learnt to let go and put me first. I also learnt through it, to not have a plan that way I was more gentle on myself with expectation. day at a time, Im sure you will as many do manage to work through no problem. Everyone is so different just listen to your body, and honor yourself and forget the rest! :)