Hey, I've been on docetaxil for 4 cycles and I found that symptoms kicked in about 3 days post treatment. I'm changing to EC, wondering if it's the same? How many days "grace" do you get, if any? Thoughts appreciated.
Hi
When I had EC I felt 'under the weather' straight away and this lasted for about 10 days and then I'd feel fine for the rest of the time before the next chemo.
I had mine once every 3 weeks. I didn't feel ill but just a bit tired really. After a few days I'd start gentle walks again and found that helped with my energy levels.
The main side effects I had was losing my hair and sense of taste. Eating spicy food helped with the latter and pineapple always tasted of pineapple!
I had EC every 3 weeks for 4 cycles. I wasnt sick I just felt exhausted. This started from day 3 following treatment and lasted 3 (at most 4) days. I actually found that I didn’t feel as exhausted for the last cycle, maybe the relief as it was the last one. Just rest up lots, if you need to lie down then lie down.
I had EC x 6 Mrs Onodski
I had SE near the end of each infusion . A really strange head ache / eye strain learnt to take painkiller straight away the rest for 15 mins before leaving unit.
Would be really. Fatigued but by day ten would feel a lot better ..
good luck
Thank you! Yes, I'm learning that rest is the way forward! Much to my frustration but there's really no way round it!
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