Docetaxel Side Effects FEC-D
Hi there, I have just finished 3 rounds of FEC and having my first of 3 rounds of DOCETAXEL on Monday. I am really scared of the side effects, especially the potential of having a reaction. I would...
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Had my last chemo today, still waiting for that sign of relief but my mind is too focused on the next 3 weeks. I started feeling better 2 days before chemo, at least with FEC I had at least 7-10 days at feeling ‘chemo’ normal.
im due for a CT scan in 2 weeks, then a week later I go for my radiation preparation/education. I’m also revisiting my psychologist the same week. Then on January 30th I start radiation therapy. I hope I’m on the mend before this happens.
My doctor (gp) increased my antidepressants it did help a bit during round two.
@Seashells70 emotional has to be an understatement, there are days when I actually avoid people at the local shop out of fear of bursting out crying. I also had the added trauma of putting my beautiful malamute Nalla to sleep 3 days before Christmas. Something I’m still dealing with. Christmas itself made me extremely anxious this year, so glad it’s over. I’m usually that over the top mad Christmas lady, not this year.
thank you for all your encouragement xxx
im due for a CT scan in 2 weeks, then a week later I go for my radiation preparation/education. I’m also revisiting my psychologist the same week. Then on January 30th I start radiation therapy. I hope I’m on the mend before this happens.
My doctor (gp) increased my antidepressants it did help a bit during round two.
@Seashells70 emotional has to be an understatement, there are days when I actually avoid people at the local shop out of fear of bursting out crying. I also had the added trauma of putting my beautiful malamute Nalla to sleep 3 days before Christmas. Something I’m still dealing with. Christmas itself made me extremely anxious this year, so glad it’s over. I’m usually that over the top mad Christmas lady, not this year.
thank you for all your encouragement xxx