Yesterday I had my last dose of chemo! I have been feeling so excited knowing it's over, now to just get through the last lot of side effects from this infusion. the side effects are pretty full on for a few days between days 3-6 but i'm prepared for that anyway, I just work with the side effects & take each day as it comes. I did dose dense of AC x 4, then dose dense of Paclitaxel x 4. I handled both really well, ended up not needing the injection o boost my blood levels, I just altered my diet to be rich in the foods i needed. I have constant neuropathy though which is annoying as well as sleeplessness & lethargy. I had my radiation planning appointment on Tuesday, got all measured & marked up ready to start on 7th November, until 11th December - then 4 weeks later I start on Letrazole - i need to have a DEXA scan & blood tests to check my hormone levels, making sure my ovaries are no longer active. i wen through natural menopause 10 years ago & was on HRT for around 9 years, coming off when I got my bc diagnosis. I am so looking forward to my hair growing back! I really do miss having my long hair. Reading the info my oncologist gave me about the Lertazole, it says it can thin hair... i hope not too badly, i'm sick of being bald.

Congratulations. The marathon is done.

Congrats! Such a huge milestone in the treatment schedule.

Hi@socoda I joined the group. Thank you for your guides. I will search about that.

Yay well done lovey so happy for you. Perhaps you can ask Santa to bring you some hair too! Best of luck with the rads. I did a post this morning with my hair in pigtails and i finished chemo in October last year I was so excited. I didn’t take the meds you mentioned as I was triple neg but I’m sure others will be able to let you know their thoughts. Margie xx

Awwww that’s fantastic!!!!! I am also nearly finished my chemo. Monday will be my last and I can relate to your excitement ☺️☺️☺️

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MKitty68
Member
8 years ago
@Afraser, thank you for your reply.
I read in the info sheets my Oncologist gave me that Letrazole can cause hair thinning, I'm hoping not too much!
I currently have the tiniest of prickles on my head, I can feel them although you can't really see anything as yet.
Hopefully it will grow faster soon!
Afraser
Member
8 years ago
Congratulations on finishing chemo. It's great to have that behind you. My hair grew in chalk white and frizzy - like a lambswool pad on my head. It gradually darkened and very gradually straightened. About a year after it had all grown back, I noticed an unusual amount of hair on my brush and comb. Bit of panic. After a lot of specialist advice it appears my shedding pattern had changed. No bald spots, no alopecia just more loose hairs than normal. I had never noticed loose hairs before and my hair was very thick. It still is, the amount of hair I shed is still within a normal level but it's possible that letrozole may have contributed to (not caused) a change. So if it happens, don't be too alarmed! 3 years on and all fine. Best wishes.
stedden
Member
8 years ago
Hi @@MKitty68
Thank you for your information. Best of all for you. I hope everything is going well for you. Maybe I should not think about fertility anymore.
MKitty68
Member
8 years ago
Thank you.
NaturalBel
Member
8 years ago
Congratulations! I was a hairdresser for 20 years, so I totally understand how you feel. I went through the hair loss with chemo too.....it grows back ! Well done !
stedden
Member
8 years ago
Hi@socoda I joined the group. Thank you for your guides. I will search about that.
socoda
Member
8 years ago
Hi @stedden, here is a link to the Young women's group where the ladies have or are going through the same issues as you in regards to their fertility. You will need to ask to join and then you will have access to the group. http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/10-young-women
Wishing you all the best. Xx Cath
MKitty68
Member
8 years ago
@stedden. Yes, I start radiation next week for 5 weeks, then 4 weeks after I finish radiation I start on tablets for 5 years.
I had a hysterectomy in 2004 & am now 10 years post menopause as well, so fertility isn't something I've had to even think about.
I'm not sure about groups for that, but I'm sure one of the other ladies may be able to help with that? I'm sorry I can't offer any advice to you there.
Best of luck to you though, I hope it all works out.
stedden
Member
8 years ago
Mkitty68, Are you going to do Radio therapy or tablet therapy after chemo?
I got stuck in a worrying situation. I am 38 and I have a 6 years old daughter. I wanted another baby and I wanted to plan for that this year but 2 months ago my canser appeared,...shit... I am going to start my chemo next week. I saw fertility specialist and she suggested some ways to keep my fertility but my husband got angry when heard that. He says 1 is enough in this situation. But I think I might have another chance if I do something about that. I can have baby two years or three years later, after my treatment by freezing eggs,why not?!!
Would you mind telling me if there is any especial group for this problem.
MKitty68
Member
8 years ago
Thank you @Mrs_H
i must admit I was pretty excited on Thursday when my infusion finished. The past few days have bee difficult with bone pain, neuropathy & lethargy, it at least I know it's the last.