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Kari_2015
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10 years ago

Most Worried So Far

Throughout this whole journey now is when I am feeling the most worried and vulnerable, not sure why but felt the need to get it all out and telling my loved ones doesn't help - they try so hard but they cannot understand this part of it.   I have my 4th (out of 6) chemo treatment on Monday which is docetaxel and Herceptin - last 3 were FEC.  After the 3rd FEC my nausea was bearable but annoying and now I find the ability to gag at a lot of things that normally wouldn't affect me.  After my heart scan yesterday I felt sick like after a chemo treatment (and this is my good week) from the nuclear stuff they put back in.  After reading some comments about docetaxel it has really made me nervous, even though some ladies found it easier than FEC.  I'm prepared- nails polished dark, constipation, diarrhoea and reflux med's purchased.  Not sure if there is anything I can do to stop the possibility of neuropathy though. 

I'm saying stuff the positive attitude - I am going in thinking that this will be the worst yet and just maybe it might not be as bad as I am expecting!!

Kari

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  • Kari_2015's avatar
    Kari_2015
    Member
    10 years ago

    Thank you ladies, these 2 comments have made be feel much less nervous, and I've stocked up on fruit tingles - something I haven't had for years!!

     

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Hi Kari, I used ice packs to my fingers and toes of an evening, and I think that this truly saved my nails, along with the dark nail polish. My nails went a coffee colour and delaminated in spots, but they are now growing out normally. You won't be as nauseous on the docetaxel, but you might get the joint pain. Just take your pain relief regularly on those days, and hibernate, it used to hit me for 2-3 days, and then I was ok. Just take it ine treatment at a time, and it will be less daunting. Sending you a big cuddle, Trace ????

  • Marlee's avatar
    Marlee
    Member
    10 years ago

    I hear you, having a new drug is scary all over again, what to expect etc

    the emotional side is so hard

    I am day 2 after first Docetaxel and using regular maxalon, fruit tingles for reflux, eating small regular bits of food. I have drugs ready for pain but haven't needed them yet

    I'll be thinking of you - hang in there, we can do this