What to expect from chemo
I was just reading Mer's post and was going to drop in on it but decided to start another discussion so I can find it when I need the info! I saw the oncologist yesterday for the first time and now...
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Hey @Sister
I had the same combination of drugs as you. I also used the cold cap which worked a treat. I think @primek has the list pretty much covered. Hopefully you won't need half of it but better to be prepared.
AC treatment
With this one I had mild nausea for about 2-3 days. Ondansetron I found was much better than anything else.
Had no incontinence problems, however, not much time between the urge to go and wow, really need to go fast!
Like @SoldierCrab no problems at night either.
Keep some imodium on hand just in case but I think I used this probably once or twice only with the AC though.
Bicarb soda for mouth washes. I never had any issue with ulcers or gums either using this.
Thermometer to check your temp.
The hot flushes were probably the worst thing about it.
I just ate as per normal, however, everything tasted pretty bland. Add salt to everything! Luckily wine tasted the same or I would have been really disappointed.LOL.
I opted out of the neulasta needle after the first one so didn't have any more trouble with aches and pains.
Paclitaxel
I found this one a lot easier than the Ac. Only issue was sensitive to sunlight and I got a weird skin rash but that's not common. Again the hot flushes were probably the worst thing. Moo Goo is the bomb for dry skin.
If you want any tips re the cold cap just give me a pm and I can give you a list of products that I used and can give you some help on making sure it gets fitted properly and how to recheck it throughout your treatment.
All the best.
XOXO
I had the same combination of drugs as you. I also used the cold cap which worked a treat. I think @primek has the list pretty much covered. Hopefully you won't need half of it but better to be prepared.
AC treatment
With this one I had mild nausea for about 2-3 days. Ondansetron I found was much better than anything else.
Had no incontinence problems, however, not much time between the urge to go and wow, really need to go fast!
Like @SoldierCrab no problems at night either.
Keep some imodium on hand just in case but I think I used this probably once or twice only with the AC though.
Bicarb soda for mouth washes. I never had any issue with ulcers or gums either using this.
Thermometer to check your temp.
The hot flushes were probably the worst thing about it.
I just ate as per normal, however, everything tasted pretty bland. Add salt to everything! Luckily wine tasted the same or I would have been really disappointed.LOL.
I opted out of the neulasta needle after the first one so didn't have any more trouble with aches and pains.
Paclitaxel
I found this one a lot easier than the Ac. Only issue was sensitive to sunlight and I got a weird skin rash but that's not common. Again the hot flushes were probably the worst thing. Moo Goo is the bomb for dry skin.
If you want any tips re the cold cap just give me a pm and I can give you a list of products that I used and can give you some help on making sure it gets fitted properly and how to recheck it throughout your treatment.
All the best.
XOXO