Taxotere, first one down three more to go

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Hi, all well had my first cycle of TAX today and apart from feeling very nervous and worried which kept making my BP go up and down it wasn't too bad thank god. But why do they have to worry you about what reactions you can have while having the treatment, such as chest pains, shortness of breadth etc then say they have a doctor on call if I experience any of these symptoms, does nothing to alleviate the nervous feeling lol. Was tired when I got back and slept for a few hours. Felt a bit queasy but the Emend seems to be working again. Got to be well for at least a few more days as tomorrow my football team play Man U at home so I have to be there to cheer on the Wolves what ever the out come If I am unwell it better be after lol.

Hot sweats are still doing my head in and still feel like my head is going to melt. But think I'd rather have these than have my monthlies which I hated.

I hope that the next three cycles are not too bad then I will be free from chemo hopefully I can hold out till then.

Love and Hugs to you all Amanda xx

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Amanda,

    thanks for blogging, i have been having many sleepless nights worrying about starting TaXotere, I have had 3 cycles of FEC and now have 3 of Tax starting tomorrow, no dount another sleepless night but hopefully without so  much worry.

    take care love Terri xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Terri, good luck for tomorrow hun I'll be thinking about you. I'm still not too bad feel abit slow and coordination as started to go awire lol. Still feel tired but keep going. If you are like me I read so much about the different chemo drugs I have to have and imagine the worse. I think sometimes more knowledge is not good but then I have to know all about it even when I think I'm doing more arm than good to my mind. Try to relax tomorrow it isn't as bad as having all three drugs injected and takes about an hour for it all to go in. Just think after tomorrow you only have two more cycles and then you are done with the dreaded poison.

    Take care love and hugs Amanda xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    Hi Amanda and Terri I've just finished my last FEC and start Tax 28/2, well I think I do. I've not tolerated chemo at all and I know my oncologist is going to talk to us on Friday about the best way forward. I'm nervous I must admit but I'm not looking at google sites in case I scare myself. I hope u both feel better. I'm just coming out of my black hole and feeling much better. Hugs Jacquie xxx