good afternoon everybody.
on Monday I received my new cycle of Chemo. I am now having 3 cycles of Docetaxel. I sailed through my first 3 cycles of EC with virtually no side effects at all.
today, I feel pretty ‘off’ general aching throughout the body, and very tired.
i have read that ‘hair loss’ is expected. I am cold capping, which has prevented me losing the majority of my hair, which has been great, and I am now seeing new growth starting to appear. Hair has completely changed colour and texture, and I now have chemo curls.
Any feedback on how this change of chemo has effected anybody else would be greatly appreciated.
i hope everybody is doing well.
I have had 3 cycles of EC and I switch to Docetaxel on Monday. I, like you sailed through EC. I have lost 50% of hair but you cannot tell when I tie it back so hoping I don't lose more.
I am expecting more aches with this one and I will let you know next week!! How are your hands and feet? and were you ok during the infusion?
Andrea
Hi there.
the infusion was no problem whatsoever. They did say that I could feel hot and flushed, but nothing at all.
hands and feet ok, however I have seen a little swelling around my ankles. (I have made myself go out for a walk and get some exercise, together with increasing my water intake).
I am going to my hairdresser next week, to get a tidy up, as I look like a shaggy dog. I am letting my grey natural hair grow through. I am just hoping that I am not jumping the gun, and lose a considerable amount more hair.
I am just hoping that the side effects will be as the EC (fingers and toes crossed).
chris
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