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Starting Chemo tomorrow
Hi everyone. I had my oncologist appointment late yesterday(wed) and am starting my chemo tomorrow(Fri) Feeling very nervous but also glad to be getting on with it. I am having 3 x FEC 3 weeks a...
Docetaxel is often referred to as taxotere, paclitaxel as taxol. They have some similarities and differences. I had taxol at 67 but a much younger colleague had taxotere, so there may be something in the " younger and fitter" thinking! Over quicker is a plus though. My younger colleague has also been cancer free for nearly ten years so look to the long term. We all think treatment looms for ever, but it doesn't and some have a relatively easy run. Best wishes.