Hi , I am currently going through chemo, I have completed EC And now on doxitaxel which i am really struggling with, I have spoken to my consultant and he has lowered the dose as I said I cant reall
do it any more as its so tough mentally and physically, he has said that I dont have to complete my last dose at my choice?? I just dont wanna give up as id feel like ive failed What is everyone's thoughts on this??
Hi Kirsty R 888dca and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
I’m Anne, one of the Community Champions here on the Online Community, and I saw your post asking for people's experiences with not completing all the courses of chemotherapy.
The online community is divided into different support groups where you'll connect directly with others who have the same type of cancer as you and have had the same type of chemotherapy. Unfortunately, as you haven't said what type of cancer you have, I can't give you a direct link. You could either let me know or have a look through this list.
Once you've joined the relevant group for you, you can start a new post in the same way as you did here and join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
It would be great if you could put something about your diagnosis and treatment into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
Sending virtual ((hugs))
"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
Hi again Kirsty R 888dca
Thanks for letting me know that it is breast cancer you're being treated for.
This is the link to the breast cancer group where you'll find lots of people who have had to make the sort of decision you're having to make. To join just click on the link.
Wishing you all the best with whatever you decide to do.
"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
