Very confused
It is interesting reading everyone's journey's and trying to understand what's ahead. I tried going prepared to appointments with questions I found online but I'm always feeling pushed out the door a...
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It can all be very confusing, bit like learning a new language. Docataxel is often referred to as Taxol, which may explain the D/T mix.
Hair loss often affects the faster growing hair first - so, in my experience, leg hair went pretty quickly, along with underarm hair and hair on the head. Eyebrows and pubic hair later. Eyelashes were about the last to go and very fine hair on my arms wasn't affected.
Unfortunately other symptoms are almost impossible to predict in advance. Nausea and fatigue are common and may make work difficult or impossible. I didn't have either and worked through six months of chemo. Depending on the type of work you do, it may be possible to negotiate a couple of weeks leave to see how you react to chemo - and then make a longer term decision.
Best wishes