Chemo Fec-D
Hi is anyone on this? Just curious about side effects and how it has affected anyone. Anything useful I would be grateful for. Can I do anything to prepare for it. I start in 2 weeks. I know ever...
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Hi @Suzi_S61. As @kmakm (thanks for the tag) says, I had fec-d. As you say, the f stands for 5fu. The other 2 are 2 different drugs. Yes, I had side effects. I did start to lose my hair right on schedule, 2 weeks after my first dose. Ask if they use cold caps at your hospital. @kezmusc had great success. From what I've read, it's all about the fit of the cap. It works to some degree in something like 50 or 60% of those who use it. I had stomach cramps, and alternated between constipation & diarrhoea. The docetaxol i had in 21 day cycles, like the fec. I had different side effects with that.
I did manage to work throughout, just 3 days/week &worked on Monday, Wednesday & Friday . I had the odd day off sick, but was lucky enough to be in a very supportive workplace.
It's a crapfest, but doable
I did manage to work throughout, just 3 days/week &worked on Monday, Wednesday & Friday . I had the odd day off sick, but was lucky enough to be in a very supportive workplace.
It's a crapfest, but doable