Hi everyone one starting on 5fu once aweek for 30 weeks, anybody done this? Can't believe it's so long wasn't expecting that long.
Hi Triple1050
Are you having it alone ? Just interested as I am
working out what they could potentially offer my mum .
I wish you all the very best .
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Hi, Triple1050, yes I did. IV 5FU with LA over 30weeks, which took 34. Click my name for details, and ask any questions!! It's a low dose for a long time, and you are mostly able to get on with life whilst on it. Take care
Hi Arora I am on weekly 5fu currently. I’m 3/4 of the way through my planned treatment. It’s intense in that you have to go to hospital every week (plus have blood tests) but it’s gentler than other types of chemo in terms of side effects. I find I’m tired and nauseous with diarrhoea for the first few days, then I’m about normal again by the end of the week. I’m about to re-start work part time. The hardest part for me has been the mental side of things - it’s a long term treatment and can feel like a big hill to climb. But it’s doable. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask x
Hi thank you for replying, I've got to go back to work in a month full-time. Don't know how I will feel. Did you loose any hair? I'm so worried about that, I have very long hair and I'm scared it will drop out, sounds vain but it's a confidence thing. Suffering bad with my nerves at mo with worry xxx
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