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Good cycles, bad cycles
Has anyone experienced different reactions to different cycles of their chemo?
I had round 3 12days ago and this one has really knocked me for six! I usually take 3 days off work but needed a week ...
First of all I would like to say that I admire you for going to work in between you chemo rounds. I have been through 5 cycles of chemo and I am having my last cycle next wed. I have felt different after each cycle. The only thing that was a common accurance was the tiredness and metallic taste which both seem to have gotten worse with each cycle. I also found that as I progressed in my treatment new side affects came along like heart burn and nausea due to the build up of chemo in my system. I did find that after round 3 was one of my worst times for me so far. As it has been different each time I don't have any expectations as how I am going feel and what side affects I will have just that from day 3 to 6 will be my worst. When I am feeling really crappy I remember what the dr said to me " If it is making you feel sick imagine what it is doing to the cancer". Hang in there and it will be over before you know like it is for me.
All the best
Renata