Neutropenia
Hi guys I’ve just had chemo treatment no:13 but my 1st AC treatment for the first four days I was flat an unwell and trouble moving my bowels. could feel myself improving more and more over the ...
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Welcome 2MC, I suffered with neutropenia during my dense dose AC.
This is still very fresh in my mind, I finished all my treatment October last year.
During that particular treatment of dense dose AC I was taking x2 Coloxyl with Senna every night, even if I was using my bowels ok. Drink 2-3 litres of fluids a day, try and do some short walks to help , there were times where I could hardly put one foot in front of the other and held onto walls to walk on my worst days.
During that particular treatment of dense dose AC I was taking x2 Coloxyl with Senna every night, even if I was using my bowels ok. Drink 2-3 litres of fluids a day, try and do some short walks to help , there were times where I could hardly put one foot in front of the other and held onto walls to walk on my worst days.
Keep a close eye on your mouth for ulcers, as it’s best to get on top of that sooner rather than later.
I had several stays in hospital and had intravenous antibiotics, you are not alone it is more common than you think, I remember that myself and a few other ladies that had treatment around the same time all ended up in hospital around the same time with neutropenia.
Your oncologist will keep a close eye on you and adjust treatments if necessary.
After every treatment, take your temperature a few times a day around the same time, and if at all you feel unwell take it again. Get yourself of to emergency immediately if you get a temp of 38.
Your oncologist will keep a close eye on you and adjust treatments if necessary.
After every treatment, take your temperature a few times a day around the same time, and if at all you feel unwell take it again. Get yourself of to emergency immediately if you get a temp of 38.
After dense dose AC you will get into a routine of when your worst days will be usually for me around day 4-5 was my worst, then you will improve .Keep in close contact with your oncologist regarding your symptoms as they can adjust your medication to suit, or introduce new medication depending on your symptoms, I remember calling the 24/7 number many times and spoke to an Oncologist that was on duty with any concern, sometimes it was just putting my mind at ease.
Whilst having your dose dense AC I would highly recommend that you keep an overnight bag packed for hospital and take it with you anytime you present yourself to emergency.
Take one day at a time, and roll with the waves, unfortunately we can’t change it , but we can control how we deal with things.
One thing I can tell you is you will get through this, just like I have and others and you will be looking back and sharing your story with someone else just like I am.
Stay positive, YOU HAVE GOT THIS! You are a warrior.....
Sending positive vibes, and sending virtual hugs xx
Any questions don’t hesitate to ask.
xx
Whilst having your dose dense AC I would highly recommend that you keep an overnight bag packed for hospital and take it with you anytime you present yourself to emergency.
Take one day at a time, and roll with the waves, unfortunately we can’t change it , but we can control how we deal with things.
One thing I can tell you is you will get through this, just like I have and others and you will be looking back and sharing your story with someone else just like I am.
Stay positive, YOU HAVE GOT THIS! You are a warrior.....
Sending positive vibes, and sending virtual hugs xx
Any questions don’t hesitate to ask.
xx