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1 hour ago

What to expect - AC after Carbo/paclitaxel/pembro

Hi fighters,

I am super worried about what to expect with my first AC coming up. I'll be having my birthday gathering 3 days after it too.

I've got one more paclitaxel on its own in the 12 week carboplatin , paclitaxel, pembrolizumab regimen. For triple negative. I'm mid 40s.

Apart from a few short bouts of intense side effects, i feel I've been fairly fortunate. No nausea. Good appetite. 

Side effects:

Pins and needles - then used cold gloves and socks so only mild tingles after that mostly. 

Headaches and some fatigue occasionally in first weeks. Constipation after carbo - dealt with easily. Hints of UTI but also dealt with swiftly and all ok.

Whole body red rash week 9 followed by itchy hands and feet (skin was fine) keeping me up all night for 3 nights before getting better.

Fast testing heart rate in middle weeks - very out of breath and rate skyrocketing with a little activity. 

I attribute my last weeks being very easy due to skipping 2 weeks due to low neutrophils and getting those booster injections nearly 2 weeks straight. Also paclitaxel dose reduce due to that horrible itch.

Do we think AC won't likely be so kind to me?

Am I stupid for wanting to get together with friends in my birthday? Of course no sick people allowed! I have remained social and continued to work (at schools!) so far.

Please share your experiences with AC, particularly if you feel similarities with mine so far.

Many thanks in advance ❤️

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