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Schwen
8 years agoMember
Starting Paclitaxel...
Hi Everyone, Well I have now completed the first 4 rounds of Chemo, in two weeks time I start the 12 rounds of weekly, (Paclitaxel) and I am shit scared as I have only come to terms with the side ef...
Blossom1961
8 years agoMember
Schwen they still put the steroid in your pre meds to reduce chance of nausea. I had my Onco cut it right down to the minimum as nausea isn't a big issue, but my weight gain was and the steroids burn my face. I am still putting on a little weight but not nearly as much as the AC. One week I was literally dancing at the scales as I hadn't gained any since the last weigh three weeks previously. The nurse looked at me like I was crazy. Maybe I am.