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First Paclitaxel
Hello Folks! I have my first chemo this Wednesday and I am so in my head about it. What was your first infusion of Paclitaxel like both physically, environmentally and mentally? I know we are all diff...
Oh gosh, I had to laugh at your 'don't trust a taxel fart' @AllyJay .... I had a shocking gastro dose last week & I wasn't trusting farts, sneezes or even coughs!! ;) My brother's favourite saying is "don't trust a fart'' LOL
Wishing you all the best @MillyMollyMulberry .... I dodged the chemo bullet but nursed my husband thru many doses ... Gastrostop is your FRIEND!! ;) Make sure you get a script for it & keep boxes handy in all bathrooms of your house! Let the nurses know at any time if you feel crook or faint ... and drink lots of water to push it 'thru' afterwards xx. Keep an eye on your skin - hands and feet, just in case there is a reaction there .... hubby's got very crusty & split ... we saw a podiatrist often, to deal with his feet xx
take care xx
Wishing you all the best @MillyMollyMulberry .... I dodged the chemo bullet but nursed my husband thru many doses ... Gastrostop is your FRIEND!! ;) Make sure you get a script for it & keep boxes handy in all bathrooms of your house! Let the nurses know at any time if you feel crook or faint ... and drink lots of water to push it 'thru' afterwards xx. Keep an eye on your skin - hands and feet, just in case there is a reaction there .... hubby's got very crusty & split ... we saw a podiatrist often, to deal with his feet xx
take care xx