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sunrise_sunset
1 year agoMember
Starting chemo this week: Doxorubicin, Cyclophosphamide and Pegfilgrastim then Paclitaxel
Hello everyone, this week I start chemo. As I understand it, 4 cycles of Doxorubicin, Cyclophosphamide and Pegfilgrastim then 12 cycles of Paclitaxel. I am looking for any advice and tips on how to ge...
joannag
1 year agoMember
Hi @sunrise_sunset, I have just started the exact same regime here in Sydney. I decided not to do cold cap but I hope you get some good results!
I stated on Thursday and have felt ok - just like a foggy hangover. The steroids gave me a fluttery heart feeling but doing their job I think. I’m kind of relieved to be started, the anticipation was hard. My oncologist has suggested 10,000 steps a day if I can, and it definitely feels better after I have been for a walk. Let me know how you go!
I stated on Thursday and have felt ok - just like a foggy hangover. The steroids gave me a fluttery heart feeling but doing their job I think. I’m kind of relieved to be started, the anticipation was hard. My oncologist has suggested 10,000 steps a day if I can, and it definitely feels better after I have been for a walk. Let me know how you go!