Dexamethasone

Hi Ann

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts.  I did survive today with no hiccups so that is always a bonus.  I am hoping this cycle will be a bit kinder to me, we can but hope.  I survived Taxotere #1 and I know what I am in for now so I am sure I will survive Taxotere #2.  I am starting to feel I need some sleep so I was told today by Oncologist if I need a sleeping tablet than do so as the Dex is a shocker for lack of sleep.  I also don't want to get any of the panic attacks like I had after last chemo so I was told to half my Dex dose tomorrow and the next day.  I am lucky in that I didn't suffer from nausea this last time.  I also didn't have hardly any hot flushes which has been a super bonus.  So there is some good points on Taxotere.  I am also prepared with good pain killers this time and have been told to take them as needed backed with a laxative :-)

So I hope I am going in to this cycle a little bit more prepared.  Only one more cycle to get through so I am on the down hill ride of chemo thank goodness!!!!

How are you travelling.  How many FEC do you have to go?  I hope you are going well and not suffering too much.  Have you given work away for the time being?  I have accepted there is no way I can work currently and I am trying not to feel guilty about it.  I will get myself well and get back to it as soon as I can should I want to.

Take care and thank you again for your love and support, much appreciated.  If there is any advice I can offer you please don't hesitate to ask as I am here for you.

Mich xoxox