Timeline from surgery to adjuvant chemo
hi, I have been told I need chemo following a mastectomy earlier this month. I had Invasive Lobular Cancer of 9cm. They got it all and no node involvement for which im grateful. Im still healing bu...
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Hi Michele
The initial 4 AC rounds took 3 to 4 hours each fortnight commencing at 8am. This included taking blood, speaking with the oncologist then waiting for blood results before given the go ahead to have chemo. If you choose a cold cap, I believe this adds another 1 -1.5 hours. I am now onto the 5th round (of 12wkly) Paclitaxol which takes 3 hours . The fatigue doesn't generally hit me until two days after treatment so for me that is on the weekend.
I am currently not working as I am fortunate to have substantial sick leave and chosen not to work at this point. It is different for everyone . The AC although gives nausea is well controlled with medication and for me I ate like a machine (carbs, carbs carbs) and seemed to have boundless energy. I have struggled quite a bit with fatigue since the 3rd round of Paclitaxol and as it is cumulative no doubt it will get worse before it gets better. I remain as positive as I can knowing any sneaky cells will be "nuked"
Best of luck