First chemo TCH

Hi Liana-  I am about to have no 5 of 6 TCH next week. After no 4 I bounced back really well but after no 3 I was terrible.  What I do know works is movicol the day before chemo and day of and after.  Get extra nausea tablets to take besides dexamethasone.  They gave me Pramin and I took it for 5 days after.  Nausea went away.  Drink more water than you would normally for first 3 days. Exercise- it makes a difference.  I have had nasal bleeds that I am keeping under control with saline sprays and Vaseline.  Ask for sleeping tablets so you can sleep whilst on Dexa otherwise insomnia will kick in.  You only need to take for 3 nights.  I too had the allergic reaction to Docetaxel.  You will be given hydrocortisone every treatment before chemo.  Be religious with your skin, nails and mouth. I used baking soda as mouth wash.  I haven't had mouth ulcers.  I used nail strengther every day.  Lathered my skin with sorbolene.  Massage my scalp with oil twice a day.  Carried hand cream and lip balm.  So far it has made a difference.  Luckily I haven't had fatigue or bone aches. The first three days after chemo are always awful.  Flu like symptoms are common.  Make Panadol your friend as my nurses tell me.  It works.  Be kind to yourself and good luck! 

Lyn xx