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Annabannana
9 months agoMember
Taxol side effects
Hi all, I’m starting paclitaxel chemotherapy this week (once a week for 6 weeks). I’m wanting some insight into how I might feel. It’s a busy time of year and I’m a single mum. We have dance conce...
Minnie18
9 months agoMember
Hi Annabannana. I’m sorry you are going through this. I was in your position this time last year and was so worried about the side effects. Everyone is different. I had fatigue that was quite hard a few days after chemo. I did ice my hands and feet and managed to get through without any neuropathy. I did lose my hair despite trying cold capping but it started coming back before I finished my chemo. It was very hard at the time but I tried to eat well, move and walk when I had enough energy to and try to do my best each day. Looking back it was a hard time but I am so grateful to have been able to have treatment and such good care. I now have a head full of short hair with interesting curls that I am starting to get used to. I now exercise most days and find I am much stronger mentally and more positive about the future on the days I do, You will get through this. I hope your side effects are minimal. Take care x