I was on 4 x AC which is similar to FEC and 4 x Taxatere (Docetaxel). I had my infusions on a Friday and (on the AC) by the Monday or Tuesday in week one I always felt the worst and slowly picked up by the following Friday. Week two was always blah, I felt incredibly tired and had trouble with digestion and constipation. But by week three I had bounced back enough to feel pretty normal just in time for the next dose. When I changed to Docetaxel it was worse than AC for me so I didn't pick up until nearly time for the next dose. My oncologist cancelled the last D cause she didn't think it was worth the risk of the neuropathy in my fingers and toes getting worse or even becoming permanent. This may not happen to you though. I recently read a post where a lady breezed through the D drug and found it much easier to take than FEC. Luckily I had no trouble with mouth sores throughout the chemo and nausea was quite minimal. Just remember that everyone's experience with side effects are different and you will find how to deal with yours. As Deanne said, let your medical team know what your are experiencing, no matter how insignificant, and they will adjust things and help you through. I keep a written list for my Onc and she appreciated it. My hair also fell out after the first two weeks but I had cut it quite short beforehand. Even so, it's still quite a trauma when it does start to go. My husband shaved my head because my scalp was really sore and itchy. I still cried though for the loss of it. My eyelashes and eyebrows thinned but didn't completely fall out until I was almost finished chemo. Take it one day at a time and before you know it you'll be through. Love to you Janey xxx
