Hi Guys, Just want to get in contact with people who are having/ have had the same chemo as me hit me back :o) xx

Hi Elisha I am to start chemo late April. As of yet I'm in the dark as to what potions lie ahead for me. Sorry I can't assist you but I'm sure there is someone out there!!!XLeonie

hi Elisha, l to was diagnosied in july 2010 lve have partical removal of right breast and 16 nodes 1 node positive , have just finished chemo fec treatment,at xmas now waiting to go to melb repat in heidlberg , not looking forward to this as home will be 5hours away this will be for 5weeks , and have started tamoxifin tablets for the next 5 years, the nurses are fantastic, and dont be scared to ask question or tell them if something is wrong, they will help. make sure you have a positive mind , stay strong but most of all listen to youre body if you need to rest do it , good luck

Elisha, hope youre doing ok , withh my chemos the first nervious, felt ok whilst having it but after not to good vey tired, vomitting, when we finally got home the trip is 5 hours , vomitted all night , no energy, didnt want to eat drink etc, l felt really yuk for bout 1 week then 2nd round bit better not so sick tell them if you are they will give you medicine for this, just tired no energy, and didnt have it in me to drive the kids to school my 3rd was much better on top of the sicky stuff .but seem to flatten me for bout a good week my hubby had picked up that on my 2nd 3rd day that l was really no good he would stay home to make sure l was ok and drinking etc. then comes the 4 round l seemed to pull up much better very little vomit, but just tired very tired noe energy and very sore bones. all.over 5th chemo much the same but bone pain ouch big time , the 6th thank god well that was 22nd dec 2010 so xmas wise not good this year, feeling really yuk , dont want to eat drink etc. is an effort to move and it hurts but insaying this I MADE IT THROUGH AND YOU WILL TO just listen to youre body and rest and if you want icecream or what ever eat it , forgot to say by the 2nd my haair started to fall out , during the 2nd to 3rd round l went and got a wig . just after 3rd hair gone ,wig on my mind seemed different, , not thinking clearly and cant stand noise, even still now head no right and dont like noise, my left arm hurts from chemo as l didnt h,ave a port but everyone is different and you might have different things happen but most of all tell the nurses doctor if something is wrong even if you think its silly its not , l live in the south western district of vic ,l speak to a breast care nurse bout 2to 3 weeks and if lm not sure l ring them . l found also that by using to toothpaste mouthwash and gel that you get works and by riinsing mouth with warm salty water works , l tryed fruit tingles to stop the metallic but no good. l do hope this helps you and would like to stay in contact with you . take care and be postive

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sen
Member
15 years ago
Hi Milo,

good luck with your treatmkent of FEC, hair loss usually happens in the 3rd week and lasts about 7 days.

the soreness is the start of it unfortunantly. im on my last cycle which is on monday next week , thank god its nearly over. everyone reacts differently i ended up getting a picc line inserted on my 4th cycle my arms were so damaged by the chemo. i know how u feel exactly , in 33 and my world was turned upside down and i feel like i cant get out , but please keep being positive even if its hard. At the end of this your family will proud and so will you at fighting this.... please feel free to contact me if you require a chat .

cheers

Sen
Milo
Member
15 years ago
Hi Elisha,

I am currently having chemo FEC.I have had one treatment on March 1st and due for next on the 22nd so sounds like you are just ahead of me. I am having 6 treatments 3 weeks apart. How did you go with your 2nd treatment? I am day 16 and no hair loss yet although my head is feeling sore. I was very wiped out for nearly a week. I had bad chest and abdominal pain particularly the first night and next day. Did anyone else have this? Went to hospital and heart and all was fine.Terrible heartburn nausea and I have lost my taste buds.Must admit I am not looking forward to going back for the next treatment. I am getting a port on Monday as my veins are terrible.Anyway I'd love to keep in contact with how you are going with it all. It's nice to be able to chat with someone who is going through the same thing. I am 32 with 4 girls and life has been turned upside down with all of this but I have to keep positive. I hope you are going ok. Milo