One more sleep

Thank you ladies!!! First cycle done and dusted. Watched the Melbourne cup during infusion (my horse didn't win). Having the power port is just the best, so quick and no pain with needles. Doing a happy dance

Probably the fatigue, not just tiredness, but like I'd been hit by a truck! And losing my eyebrows - I  looked like a seagull!! Good luck, and surround yourself with only positive people xx

The side effect I had which I wasn't expecting was losing the hair in my nose. This meant that my nose was constantly dripping, more of a nuisance than anything else. And sensitive watery eyes as well. Good luck with your chemo, it seems to treat everyone differently!

Hi Gerry, the unknown is frightening but everyone has a different experience. Most of the side affects are manageable. I have had 3 rounds so far of AC. I have managed to work 3 days per week & go to the gym. I had mouth ulcers the first time so Oncologist advised rinsing with Bicarbonate of Soda 4 times a day & I have had none since. Scalp was a bit irritated until hair came out so I used a bit of olive oil for dryness. Worst was metallic taste from day 3 to 6, mineral water helps. Try & eat really well & drinking a lot of water after chemo for days is really important. Good luck, you will be okay!

Hi @Gerryb, I've only had one round of AC, due to have my second round this Friday - I'm having 4 rounds of AC over 12 weeks then 12 weekly doses of paclitaxel. I found the first 5-6 days the worst. I had body aches and nausea within hours after having the chemo then it was mainly nausea and fatigue over the next 6 days. I got a sore mouth on and off but no real ulcers. I drank heaps of water for the first week or so - at least 2 litres a day - and I think this helps to flush the drugs out of your system and to help your poor kidneys and liver. I didn't really have an issue with constipation but I was drinking heaps of water and eating high fibre veges and nuts so this may have helped. I agree with @ccasper, if you can manage a walk each day, this may help the fatigue. About 7 days after the treatment, I actually felt pretty normal and have been feeling really energetic. I have a feeling as I go along with my treatment, I may not recover as quickly each time. Good luck for tomorrow and let us know how you get on xxx

Hi Gerry, Wishing you the best for your first treatment tomorrow. I cut my long hair just after my mastectomy and have the clippers standing by, waiting for a tingling scalp, as I'll be having my first AC on Friday.
Thanks to everyone on this thread for the comments and suggestions too.  
Fruit Tingles, Cath!! Good to know :-)

Hi Gerry, thinking of you tomorrow and hoping all goes smoothly. I was also a lucky one who didn't need chemo but am constantly inspired by the strength and resilience shown by the ladies who do.  Sending you best wishes, Jane xx

Hi Gerry, Wishing you all the best for your chemo. I was a lucky one who didn't gave to have it but a friend said lolly red frogs helped with the metallic taste (so those or fruit tingles or if it were me I'd definitely go both!!!) Xx Cath

Oh yes, the 'fanta' coloured pee.............& now I feel totally ripped off!!! Only my first pee after Chemo was fanta coloured......

I didn't get an itchy scalp either that I can remember, my hair was quite long & once it really started falling out I got the clippers to it.... & like I said I didnt hate not having hair as much as I thought I would..

Hi Gerryb,
I am having my fourth round of AC tomorrow, and I have had different side effects after each one.
I felt pretty good after the first one, but I wished I had eaten more healthy food as I did get constipated, and reflux started after the second one. The mouth ulcers started after a couple of weeks, and have been on and off since then.
My scalp started getting itchy after a little while before my hair started to fall off - I was told coconut oil helps but I didn't try it. I had long hair too, and cut it short before my first chemo, and even though I knew it was going to fall off, it was a shock when I pulled big strings of hair one morning under the shower. My husband shaved it off the same day, and it helped. As Afraser said, it made me feel in control.
Good luck for tomorrow, Marine xo