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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...
Hi there,
I am receiving the exact regime that you are scheduled to start. I am on dose 9/12 next Friday of paclotaxol.
AC was slightly more difficult to tolerate. I took ranitidine daily for heartburn. Nausea was controlled by palonosetron/netupitant which is a tablet that lasts 2-3 days. It was given prior to chemo. I took dexamethasone for the 2 days after. Topped up on metaclopramide. I won’t lie to you- it was a long 3 months.
My hair fell out Day 17 of AC. I shaved and quite enjoyed being bald.
The paclotaxol has been far better. I have had no side effect. No lasting neuropathy. Little bit of fatigue. My bloods are within normal parameters. My hair has been growing back since start of this drug. I haven’t required anything over the counter except the ranitidine.
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I am receiving the exact regime that you are scheduled to start. I am on dose 9/12 next Friday of paclotaxol.
AC was slightly more difficult to tolerate. I took ranitidine daily for heartburn. Nausea was controlled by palonosetron/netupitant which is a tablet that lasts 2-3 days. It was given prior to chemo. I took dexamethasone for the 2 days after. Topped up on metaclopramide. I won’t lie to you- it was a long 3 months.
My hair fell out Day 17 of AC. I shaved and quite enjoyed being bald.
The paclotaxol has been far better. I have had no side effect. No lasting neuropathy. Little bit of fatigue. My bloods are within normal parameters. My hair has been growing back since start of this drug. I haven’t required anything over the counter except the ranitidine.
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