Treatment

I learnt a few things on chemo, I had indigestion and heartburn, eating smaller meals helped. I got used to the cycles and how they worked and you will too.  Instead of waiting  for the side effects to happen, I became proactive. I took Panadol Osteo just before the aches in my legs were due to start (usually on Day 4 or 5) & of course, take the anti-nausea medication they give you. Always try to rest when you need to, there were some days when my energy levels were non-existant. I was also advised to drink plenty of water and I did, however, on Docetaxol I became quite ill and had to be hospitalised and they told me I was dehydrated. That's not to say that will happen to you, everybody is so different. You will be just fine, I kept reminding myself that the drugs were killing off any bad cells that may have been left over from my operation. Unfortunately, the drugs also take out some good cells but these repair themselves and the bad one can't.  Hope I've been some help, take care, Hazel xx