***FEB & MARCH 2021 BREAST CANCER CHEMO**

Same dosage here Neenie29 it was only my 1st Docetaxel so not sure what sleep pattern will be compared to EC but I used to have to pee every 1 1/2-2hrs for about 5 days with the EC and that didn’t happen last night so fingers crossed! I used to just fall back asleep though so hoping that continues. My nose is same as yours! I did try teeny amount of Vaseline smeared inside and it helped soften the ‘concrete’ feeling of dried blood, tmi but I’m sure you know what I mean. 

I had a good day2 today and managed a walk, I think that helps so much too  great you managed to get out, hope SE stay minimal and manageable. 

Good to hear SE manageable and what you expected  just listen to your body and try to get a walk to help with fatigue when you’re up to it, take care. 

I get minor nosebleeds when I blow my nose when I’m using the Filgristim injections? Eiluj so hope they’re no worse with Docetaxel 

Dclem, I have only ever had Docetaxel and cyclophosphamide with Trastuzumab as my treatment so I’ve had quite constant side effects throughout my cycles. I find during the day I need to pee every half an hour which makes it really difficult to leave the house and also makes it a real mission to drink the fluids that I need to as I really do worry I may wet myself. During the night I wake needing the toilet but over the last few days I think my brain wakes up but it’s like my brain needs the Toilet but my body is saying nope I’m not moving!  I can see there’s a connection between taking the Filgrastim injections and being on Trastuzumab in regards to the bloody nose! I also know what you mean about the concrete feeling of the dried blood that is awful at times! 
Take care

Janine x

Hi

i had very sore nose throughout my chemo and was advised by a nurse to try Vaseline put up there using a cotton bud but I didn’t like that.

then my breastfeeding daughter suggested using nipple cream as she uses it all over when sore. So I bought a cheap own label tube at £1.29 from Superdrug and it worked a treat!

I used that for the rest of my chemo! I thought well if it’s safe for a baby to suck on then it was safe up my nostrils. Can’t believe how good it was.

I suffered badly with my mouth too and right near the end of my chemo I heard about salivax plus mouth pastilles. They were great....I sucked on them whenever my mouth felt awful and not just at night when it suggested.

best wishes !

Worth a try with nipple cream! I’ve also tried Elizabeth Arden 8hr cream and that works too, small amount on a cotton bud and swabbed. It’s great to hear all the different tips that help. 
I was given Caphosyl mouth rinse yesterday from hospital and it’s definitely helped the burning feeling and dryness in my mouth. I’m also using Xylimelts at night which work well alongside the Biotene toothpaste.Every little bit of comfort helps
lavender on my pillow is helping me feel sleepy now so hoping for a few hours zzz before I wake up to pee! 

denise x 

Morning Dclem4 could you pass this message on please this practice has got a bit behind . Thanks 

community.macmillan.org.uk/.../april-2021-breast-cancer-chemo

Morning Ladies A new thread For APRIL CHEMO 2021 has been posted by Steph from Macmillan could you all start to Post on that thread .

This is usual practice that is normally done every month as the thread is so busy . You can still catch up but ......

.....The thread for Feb / March will fade in time 

All are welcome on April thread which will be replaced with May thread and so on 

Thankyou 

Hi Denise, 

time really is flying! I’ve been feeling really good (I’ve been scared to say it out loud in case I jinx myself) but apart from days 3-6, I’ve been absolutely fine. I’m aware my second round might hit me harder but I’ve been enjoying the time feeling ‘normal’. 

Got my second EC on Wednesday so just on countdown for that now. I have felt shrinkage though (hope it’s not my mind playing tricks) but it definitely feels different and smaller so fingers crossed! 

Hope everyone is doing ok! Xx 

Hi Delem,

I read some where that dexamethasone increases your blood glucose and that’s what makes you feel thirsty and pee a lot (like a diabetic). Exercise will bring your blood glucose down so help with these symptoms. It also stays in your body for a few days after you finish taking it. Anyway I’m giving it a go. Seems to be helping.

I’m feeling OK this morning, so far! Don’t want to speak to soon. No joint pain. Waiting to see how my bowels go!

Start taking my injection on the 10/4. 

Think we’ve to move to a new April thread now.

Take care.

Bluebell xx

I was fine on cycle 2, maybe an extra day of SE but took a little bit longer cycle 3, enjoy those normal days Jessyb44 and take it a day at a time...great you feel a difference after 1 cycle, sounds like all going well! 
I’m strangely feeling better than from EC on day3 of Docetaxel cycle 1 so keeping positive for minimal SE, will see what happens once injections start tonight  
It seems like we are moving to April 2021 thread now and this one will eventually stop so hopefully everyone sees the post from Margaret and finds it! Link to it from Northerner Posted above

denise x

Hi  the APRIL  CHEMO thread is also now a sticky on diagnosis discussion 

Hi all

Well first dose done glad that bits over at least!

With regard to the steroids unfortunately yes 8 as a single dose (16mg) the night before treatment,  same on the day but given as an infusion as part of premeds and then 8 single dose again tomorrow but those am.  During EC  it was always 2 first thing and then 2 just before lunch. Well at least it’s for a day less then before.

hope every is doing alright and not having two many side effects .

take care

kathryn x