Chemotherapy side effects
Five days ago I received the first of my four (three weekly) doses of chemotherapy - taxotere and cylophosphamide. So far the effects haven't been too dramatic. I've felt slightly nauseous, had an un...
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Hi Janet
I think sometimes the worrying about the unknown is the worst part. I am due to have my last chemo next Wednesday. I had 3 FEC and will have had 3 Taxotere. My journey hasn't been that smooth with a lot of side effects etc. but no emergency trips to hospital to speak of yet thank goodness.
You do survive but I found sometimes it is best to take it day by day or even hour by hour. I don't have small children so I am lucky I don't have to worry about caring for them and getting them to and from school. That is where you may require help especially if fatigue sets in. I take my hat off to you mums with littlies to care for when you are trying to care for yourselves, you amaze me how you do it so well.
It is a crappy journey we are on but the less you worry about what is ahead and just be prepared with all the necessary things to see you through your side effects etc. it will be so much easier for you. There is a blog called "what helped you through your journey" which may help you if you haven't read it yet of what to have on hand for some of your side effects but also some comforts we all need to get us through. I have recently done up an extensive list of items and things that may be required and sent it to a lovely friend of mine who has just been diagnosed with BC.
Try and be gentle on yourself and accept help whenever it is offered or ask for help if it isnt offered. Nurture yourself and soak up all the love around you.
Wishing you lots of healing vibes and good luck along the way. Try not to stress too much as that won't help you get through the healing process.
LOL
Mich xo