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c_yeo
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12 years ago

Chemo looming

Anybody out there?

I will be starting chemo on 5th feb and just like to chat to anybody about their experience. Will be on 3 FEC and 3 docetaxel on 3 weekly cycles.

Terrified of needles so visited the chemo for information and had a little break down.  Nurse there advise a portacath but oncologist says no need. Am not even sure what I am more afraid of ....the needles or the procedure for portacath.

Had a few hard previous hard weeks with all the checks with suspicious lesion on pancreas but now in a ok space. Pancreas ok.

Love to hear from anyone and any tips.

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    Robyn_W
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    12 years ago
    I will just say welcome,and I want to reassure you that the fear of chemo is worse than the actual chemo itself ,I believe.I was where you are 6 months ago,and I have just finished my treatment,and feel really well:) I don't want to comment on the chemo that you are having,because I only had Docetaxel.Some ladies find it causes joint and bone pain but for me the side effects were almost nothing,except for tiredness from days 5to 9 after each round.It was very doable:) I didn't have a portacath,but maybe with 6 rounds and a fear of needles,it might be a good thing.I am sure that other ladies with experience in this will be here later to advise and support you.This network is the best,and there is someone here 24/7 if you need a chat:) Take care.xoxoRobyn