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First Day of Chemo
I've been wanting to post in this group just to introduce myself and have a look over some previous posts, but I feel this has been the first time I have really been able to stop and think about tomo...
Hi Linda,
How are you going?
I finished my treatment on Christmas Eve, the same day you found your lump.
I had the same chemo regime as you, 4 treatments of AC (every 3 weeks) followed by weekly paclitaxel x 12. I found the AC to be horrible. I was in bed for at least a week afterwards, then the second week I would gradually feel a bit better each day, then by the third week I would be feeling OK, just in time for my next treatment. Paclitaxel was easier on my body. The important thing to remember is that everyone reacts differently, so don't read one person's comments and expect that to apply to you. This is your journey and your body. Be kind to yourself.
One of my greatest joys during that time was feeling well enough to drop my 2 sons (aged 8 & 3) off to school and daycare, & then pick them back up in the afternoons.
On the subject of head wear... I wore caps, beanies & occasionally a bandana. I didn't opt for a wig because I thought it might be uncomfortable. My head was extremely sensitive for quite a while after my hair fell out.
Take care, Katie xo