Round 3 feeling very ordinary

Hi Julie,

I am so glad for you that Friday's Taxol went well.  No 2 tomorrow - hope it is just as good!  My Oncologist told me that the side effects you get (or not) in the first 2-3 sessions are as bad as it is likely to get - great news if you don't have many!!  That is such good news:)

For your dry mouth - 'Biotene toothpaste and mouthwash for Dry Mouth' from the Chemist is amazingly effective. It doesn't foam like an ordinary toothpaste, but does the job, and the mouthwash moistens your mouth for hours.

Instead of Movicol, my chemo nurse suggested to try a few prunes before you go to bed for 1-2 nights after chemo, followed by 1/4 cup bran on your cereal in the mornings for 1-2 days.  It works, and the chemo nurse said pear juice is also helpful although I haven't tried it.  Movicol is always there as a backup if things are grim, but this works for me and fingerscrossed it might for you too.

All the best for tomorrow's session - my No.9 went well today - love and hugs,

Michelle xx