Hi Erica, You sound a lot like me in being informed about what is going to happen to you. I was quite worried about the whole process in the beginning and after 4 cycles of EC ( which wasnt very nice) but i got through it i am now up to number 10 of 12 taxol. During this whole period i have had a slight case of the diarrhoea from time to time , i do get hot flushes mainly at night which disrupt my sleep and are more annoying than anything . Other then that i have had plenty of energy, no sickness, and feeling really well. I have been blessed to get through this period so well. I have talked to a few other ladies who also had no problems. I hope it will be the same for you. Cheers Tracey