Newly diagnosed and learning

Lilian good luck with heading into Chemo, it can be very daunting, I remember it like it was yesterday and am now 14 months post Chemo. I had 4 FEC 3 weekly and 8 Taxol, do communicate emphatically with your team especially as I see you are on Docetaxel as there have been alot of posts from alot of women on here regarding this particular one. You sound ready and setup which is great, I too did the same and felt some control...however it went pear shaped and reminded me that in life there are no plans and its OK...I was very ill on Chemo 4.5 months. I had to stop work which was difficult being a single parent of 2 but once I accepted my path I learnt alot and I'll never put work before me again. I couldnt exercise and had to learn to walk again pretty much, been a long road to recovery but Ive been seeing an Exercise Physiologist for a couple of months now and am rebuilding. She works with quite a few women who have BC but she also said she doesnt work with anyone in treatment that light exercise is ok but its a time of healing unless you were an athlete prior. Rinse daily with salt water, if you do get ulcers Kennalog is a cortisone paste thats fantastic! Nexium from your specialists is the best for reflux...coloxyl tablets for constipation or believe it or not PEAR JUICE. 

Its a hard difficult road, but believe me once you come through the other side you will actually have some incredibly special moments along the way. Biggest of Hugs xo Melinda 

A very SILLY PHOTO of My LAST CHEMO..