Hi Everyone
I hope you are all doing well.
I have just completed my 3 x 3weekly EC and feel I have coped well most of the time.
Chemo on Friday, rough days Sat and Sun, mainly back to normal on the Monday.
Rough days I felt nauseous even with the meds, no energy, lack of concentration, lack of appetite and just wanted my bed.
I am now thinking how am I going to cope with weekly sessions. Anyone else currently on the same chemo regime?
I have had the cold cap for the last 3 treatments, but am nearly at the point of losing 70% of my hair, so think I will go for the shaved look!! I never realised how cold my head would be without hair. As I type this, I am sat indoors with a hat on!!
Positive thoughts to everyone
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Hi,
The pic top left was my highlighted hair before thinning, the one without fringe is the NHS one, this was most like my own but it is a lot thicker and full on blonde, it is good quality, maybe a little shiny, but I think I read using a leave in shampoo can dull that a bit. I have a side parting and it hangs a little heavy. The other 2 were from SHEIN and bought for a “what the hell, let’s have a look” they are actually quite good, not heavy and feel comfortable. Dark because it’s close to my natural colour but the blonde feels closest to how it was although style different like I’ve just had a restyle. 
i hope your Pic line is ok, was it offered or did you ask?
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They look great. I might have to do a little research on the Shein website.
Like you have said, the one wig I have, which the NHS guided me to the wigsuk.co.uk, is much thicker, and my hair has always been thin. The fringe is also going to need some training. 
My veins were a little dodgy, and I asked for the PICC line and they agreed. I would highly recommend it, if you had the option. The only thing is if you like swimming, you can’t. They give you a pl
tic sleeve to put on for showers. I went away a couple of weeks ago for the weekend, and even sat in the hot tub with my arm out
have a good day
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Hi Sandrad,
I hope you are keeping well. I am new to this group but wanted to let you know how I have gotten on so far. Diagnosed in Nov 21 with HER2+. Had 4 cycles of EC and coped well and I have just completed my 12 weekly cycles of Pacilitaxel with herception given every 3rd week. Like you I was worried out moving to weekly cycles and how I would cope. Firstly, gone were all the post drugs following EC and that was quite liberating. I had to stay in the oncology dept for approx 6 hours on my first visit but after that its usually a couple of hours. During the 12 weeks my hair has started to grow back too and the 12 weeks seem to have gone very quickly it wasn't as scary as I thought, hope this helps.
Wishing you all the very best 
I will be due to have surgery in the next 4 to 5 weeks. Wishing everyone well x
Hi Ladies,
just came across this chat & thought I would join in as I am at around the same stage as you also.
I have just completed 4 cycles of EC chemo and will be starting 12 rounds of weekly paclitaxol on the 25th May.
I have coped Ok’ish with EC mainly it was the cracking headache which was the worst, but also had mild sickness, constipation & heartburn. Today I am just about feeling human again after 4th EC a week ago.
I am now feeling anxious about how weekly chemo will be and hoping the side effects will be much less. My oncologist said there shouldn’t be any sickness, so that’s a plus for me 
He also can no longer feel the 5cm lump I started with, so I have an MRI on the 23rd May to check this out ….. makes the last 12 weeks worth it.
Would love to hear how you are getting on with weekly treatments & hoping your side effects are minimal.
Sending best wishes & hugs xx
