My Journey on Paclitaxel

  • Thursday 7th March 8th day post 1st Paclitaxel

    Nothing really to report today, I have been nearly back to normal, just feeling a little tired. I still have my taste too. 
  • Wednesday 6th March 7th day post 1st Paclitaxel

    Had a great night's sleep, no pain at all. So hopefully that's it until the next cycle starts again. Only 3 more to go.  I have not needed any Metoclopramide at all so far which is fantastic. I have been taking regular Laxido because of ...
  • Tuesday 5th March 6th day post Paclitaxel Chemo

    I made sure I took paracetamol and codeine before my injection last night. It payed off as I only had a little discomfort, and actually had a good nights sleep. I  did a little bit of cooking today, as I had promised my dad I would bake him some...
  • Monday 4th March 5 days post 1st Paclitaxel Chemo

    My early night started with so much pain that I ended up calling the chemo weekend helpline, which is the cancer ward at my hospital. I have never cried with pain like I did lastnight. It literally felt like someone had jumped on my ankles and broken...
  • Sunday 3rd March 4 days post 1st Paclitaxel

    I didnt sleep very well at all lastnight, I had really bad pains in my ankles, whichever way I put my feet the pain just wouldn't go. It is a strange pain, a combination of pain from a sprain, and someone very heavy standing on your foot/ankle. I...