I have had one cycle of chemo, my second one is due tomorrow. The worst side effect for me has been the aching muscles in my legs and arms. I am an active person and have been struggling to walk 50 metres without stopping. Once I've stopped for a couple of minutes the aching subsides and I can walk a bit more.
I am worried that this will get worse, as I have 2 years of chemo ahead of me with a cycle every fortnight.
Does anyone else have this side effect?
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