Have just finished 3rd cycle of FEC. Have had bad indigestion problems whilst on it which I have been taking Lansoprazole for, which doesn't cure it completely. Now been given steroids for next session. I can't believe the strength I have to take. I feel steroids I have taken for FEC have already badly affected my stomach and mind (feel depressed and can't sleep when stop after 3 days). Really scared about higher…
Just had second FEC. Wasn't too bad last time. This time spent next day in bed. Was up yesterday and went for very short walk. Went for walk this morning but feel fed up, feel like I might be developing bladder infection and have pain in arm where lymph nodes removed. Wore cold cap both times but head is going quite bald on top of head. Been advised not to wash hair or brush it. How does that work? My hair looks awful…
Hi Sarah32
Sorry if this is the wrong way to contact you. I don't really understand the difference between blogs, forums, etc. I just wanted to say thanks for responding to my request. Took some paracetamol last night and thankfully pain has gone. Asked nurse and she just said expect various aches and pains! Finding whole chemo thing very difficult. Waiting for every symptom. Not very helpful to myself is it?
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