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Al
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14 years ago

4 down 8 to go!

Hi all,

Friday I had number 4 of 12 taxol/herceptin. I seemed to have felt this one more than the others. I had a metalic taste in my mouth this time which I haven't had before with this treatment. One of those things. I have also been feeling very tired. I suppose that is to be expected.

I had a lovely surprise this morning. I received a pamper pack from the McGrath foundation! I firstly couldn't work out who sent it and how they would know but I suppose once you are diagnosed you go on a nationwide register which all these groups have access to. A lovely surprise! Brought a tear to my eye thinking of all the wonderful work these organisations do. A big thankyou to them all!

There is light at the end of the tunnel and to all those who are travelling the BC journey stay positive and good luck to you all. You are all so brave and inspirational!

Thinking of you all as always,

Keep in touch,

Love Alison xxx

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  • Al's avatar
    Al
    Member
    14 years ago

    Thanks Janice! I too had AC but no metallic taste with that. This is the first time with taxol but every cycle is different. My mouth is still quite sore though with a number of ulcers on my tongue! I will have to train myself to drink more water - doesn't come naturally! I suppose feeling tired is all part of the process - it is foreign to the body after all!

    Keep well,

    Alison xxx

  • lutte's avatar
    lutte
    Member
    14 years ago

    Hi Alison

    I was really tired for a couple of days for my first 6 or 7 Taxols, then for the last 6 I have been so much better, I think it took that long for the dreaded AC to leave my body . I also found that if I made sure I drank at least 10 glasses of water each day for the first 3 days after treatment, I felt better. Funny thing about the metallic taste, I had it a bit on AC not at all on Taxol, I had my last Taxol and Friday and what do you know metallic taste since Saturday!

    Janicexx