Chemo here I go!

Hi Eastmum.

I had the same schedule as you are about to start. And like you I was pretty scared as well. But for me at least it wasn't too bad. I found the A/C the hardest. No Nausea cos they gave me this huge Bomb to take before they started the Chemo and sent me home with anti nausea tablets which thankfully I didn't need to take. I had mine on a Thursday and Monday was my completely down day. Couldn't do anything. I found that by the second and third week on A/C I was relatively normal tho got tired very easily.

Taxol is much kinder well it was to me. Tho by week 8 I was getting the numb fingers and toes. Didn't tell the Onc cos I was scared they would cut my treatment short. And then I would be worried that I hadn't had the correct dose and did any of the Cancer get away. Sounds daft I know but there you go. I do still have the Neuropathy in my feet but I can cope with it.

I started loosing my hair about 15 days after the first Chemo. Just like they said I would.

My husband always came with me so I didn't have to drive home myself. I don't think I could of anyway. I felt very tired after.

I know everyone says it but it is true. Just take one day or even hour at a time. Give in if you feel tired. Don't try and push through it. I did once and regretted it for days.

I hope all goes well for you on Tuesday.

Big Hugs

Jan xx