4th day after FEC looming are Meds necessary?

Hi Mich, thanks so much for your info.  I start the Taxotere on Friday.  Bit scared of the side effects so glad to hear how you went if you get a chance to post.  I am pretty up most of the time just every now and then the glass gets half empty.  Just went for a walk nearly to the front gate of the farm....about 400 metres.  Cant tell you how hard it was.  Ridiculous as I am (up until surgery) a runner and was running every day along gorgeous country roads.  some mornings I would see deer even.  there was always something to lift my heart.  To not even be able to walk (shuffle) to the gate even leaning on a stick,  is a bit disheartening but believe it or not I am pretty accepting of it.  I simply cannot do it.  I get too tired.  So even though I phoned my husband and told him I was going for a walk out the gate and up to the creek, (which was what I envisaged) I didnt even get as far as the gate.  I phoned him to let him know I was home again and he just said "you must have felt good to be outside".  And you know what, I loved it.  I took my camera with me and got some great shots of the landscape and some butterflies.  So all in all, the day is fantastic and I am doing great.  Yes I feel nauseas and yes I am still sitting on the chair and havent been able to move since I got back but yes i am still here and looking forward.  Good luck and keep in touch.  xox