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Deanne
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13 years ago

Update on Chemo 4

Just checking for Mac truck tyre tracks on me this morning! Docetaxel is certainly having a big effect on my body on day 4. Still, it is preferable to the ongoing nausea that I had with FEC. Worst effects are the fatigue (not really the right word for the total weakness that I am experiencing). Just a few days ago I was feeling great and able to do my usual 5 km walk after breakfast. Now I cannot even stand up long enough to make myself a coffee! I just have to keep thinking that it should definitely be having a pretty nasty effect on any cancer cells that may be lurking around, if it is knocking me around this much! Onco has suggested that the worst effects should be day 3 to 5 so I am hoping to bounce back after that. Meanwhile I am going to have to be content with putting my feet up and lazing around in front of the TV. My wonderful family have taken over once again and I feel very well looked after. Each day is another day closer to getting through that tunnel! Deanne xx
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  • Janey235's avatar
    Janey235
    Member
    13 years ago
    I hope you do bounce back in the next few days and yes just keep thinking about this nasty drug doing its worst to the cancer cells. Unfortunately I found that the Docetaxel (dubbed Doceshit by my husband) knocked me flat for just about the whole time until the next round. I was supposed to have four rounds after the first four on AC but my Onc called it quits after three rounds of this one because of the severe side effects I was having especially the neuropathy in my fingers and toes. She didn't think it was wise risking another round and that the benefits were out weighed by the negatives. I am really relieved that I didn't have to have any more but I also felt quite uneasy that I somehow hadn't completed the course and that this might have an effect on the outcome of my treatment if that makes any sense. Oh well onwards and upwards. Lets hope that a bright light is shining at the end of the tunnel very very soon for all of us. Day by day! Love Janey xxx
  • TonyaM's avatar
    TonyaM
    Member
    13 years ago

    Feeling like roadkill from a mac truck just about sums it up of how you feel for 3 days on that Docitaxel. I could barely get out of bed and had a dreadful headache-couldn't sleep,just cried.I'm glad your family are looking after you. I hope you are feeling human soon.Sending hugs,Tonya xx

  • Mich_x's avatar
    Mich_x
    Member
    13 years ago

    Hey Deanne

    Keep those thoughts that another day is a day closer to seeing that light at the end of the tunnel.

    I am sorry to hear the chemo has hit you so hard this time.  It is amazing how we can be great one day and crap the next.

    Listen to your body and take it easy as that is what you need.  I am glad you are getting nurtured and you are nurturing yourself.  What is family and loved ones for if not to be there to help us through the tough times.  You are so lucky you have that support.

    Wishing you bounce back soon but if not then like you say accept the chemo is doing its stuff and getting rid of that crappy cancer for you.

    Lots of love always, Mich xoxoxo