Treatment
Well I am as ready as can be for my first chemo on Thursday.I am on a 3 weekly cycle of 3. I am on fluorosuracil, epirubicin and cyclophosphamide and then I am on docetaxel. I believe I have a break...
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Hi Mares,
Good luck with your first treatment. I am on the FEC cocktail as well and had Round 2 a week ago. Apart from a bit of nausea and reflux which I could handle with medication and the usual tiredness, all went well. I drank a lot of water with ginger in it which got me through and chewing licorice, mints or ginger chews helped. I even resorted to chuppa chups.
I think my hairdresser was more upset than I was to shave my head but it is worth doing by the 2nd week as you will feel better for it as your scalp can get tight and sore. I love experimenting with all the scarves etc and also attending the LGFB workshop on the Gold Coast and it was amazing! I ended buying a wig online and just getting a fringe for special times as I found them to be very hot and do not mind just doing the scarves etc.
Just listen to your body and rest when you are tired and keep yourself mentally busy. The medical team who treat us all are wonderful people and it looks like you are well prepared and have your support team of family and friends.
I found writing a blog helped me and my support network as then everyone knew what was happening and felt they were in the loop.
Wishing you all the best ...
Joanne