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Rachey73
Member
14 years ago

4 Down, 2 to go. Chemo nearly finished, Yay!!!

Hi Lovelies.

Just thought I'd check in, had my first round of Docetaxel yesterday, a bit scarey of the unknown all over again.  But, got through it ok, just a low blood pressure propblem in the first 15mins, but no reactions, Yay!!!! 

Last night was spent mainly awake from hot/cold flushes, but no nausia/vomiting which was fantastic as I had a problem with this on Fec.

I look forward to finishing this lot of treatment and moving onto Radiation in Feb. 

It has been a horrid year for all of us, but hopefully 2012 will be a lot kinder to us.

Have a Wonderful Christmas with your Family and Friends.

Take Care and keep smiling!

Rachxx

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  • Kathryne's avatar
    Kathryne
    Member
    14 years ago

    Hello Rach, I will have my last Docetaxel on the 28th December Yay .I too was thrilled that there was no vomiting with this drug as the FEC had me in hospital for 2 weeks each time I had it :(.  The only problem I am having is the pain in the hips, legs, feet and back it lasts 4 days and has me bed ridden for 2 of them. The Dr has me on a lot of pain meds and they have helped greatly. I hope you dont have this problem. I am starting radiation in January and have my education session on Monday and the preperation day next Friday, I am a little nervous about that but looking forward to the next step in my recovery.

    I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and that the New Year sees us all a lot healthier.

    Kathryne XXX

  • pennyb's avatar
    pennyb
    Member
    14 years ago
    So glad it wasn't too bad for you. It is scary starting a new chemo isn't it? I have my last FEC on the 22nd and start 2012 on taxotoere. Isn't it funny how excited we get when we don't vomit!!! Ha ha ha. Hope you continue to have your amazing attitude. 2 is hardly anything!!! Yay to you!! Much love Penny xxxxx