Gosh Katia, so sorry you've had a hard time. I can't comment on handling an infection, thankfully I never had to go down that path. I did avoid crowds and sick people though. I work with special needs children and didn't want to take the risk of catching something from them so no work for 3 months. My sister has a lung condition and was told to stay away from from immunosuppressed people so I avoided family gatherings. I did the online shopping thing. I guess just minimise contact. I'm told that day 7 to day 14 you are most vulnerable. After saying that I also think that its not good to shut yourself away, you still need to get out and about. My daughter and I go for walks in the evening and I have so loved this special time with her.
Good luck with your second cycle, nurture yourself. Take care and keep us posted with your journey.
Ingrid xxx
hi all
here i am again. i've been not well and in hospital for all last week and was discharged on the weekend. i was admitted with temperature over 38 and as was told i went to the hospital and was told i have an infection but after many many tests, xrays, scans they couldn't figure out where the infection was. i was given all sorts of antibiotics and other medications i lost count. i'm feeling great this week and have been slowly catching on things around the house. i am being extremely careful and have asked family and friends not to visit if they are or suspect to be sick. children in the family have been kept away from me (which is sad but children don't know if they are coming down with something). i am being very paranoid but after what i went through last week i think it's justified. i go for my second course tomorrow and hope that all will be ok.
please let me know if you had an experience like mine and how you got around it.
i went yesterday to the shopping centre with a mask on to have my hair shaved off as it is starting to come off in chunks. oh well sooner or later i had to do it. i've got my scarve, beanie and wig so i am set to go out if i can.
love to all
Katia
For me all my cycles were similar so I imagine you'll be OK for the wedding. Pack your anti nausea meds and an antihistamine for just in case and have fun.
xxx
Hi Katia,
So glad that your side effects are minimal so far. How did you go with rescheduling your next one?
Ingrid xxx
Hi Katia,
You'll have to check with your oncologist about that. I know that mine is heavily booked so it might not be easy to change. I'm on the same Docetaxel/Cyclophosamide cocktail as you and I feel pretty good for the first two days and it only really hits me on the third day. You might be OK for your niece's wedding. Definitely talk to Onco for advice. I think white blood cells are still up at this stage too, they're lowest at around day 10. Just remember to pack anti nausea tablets and some claratyne in case. I have my last chemo on the 21st Jan, woo hoo!
Good luck,
Ingrid xx
