Hi, I’m starting my second Chemotherapy on Monday, will it be worse than the first one?
Hi Sussex
I had EC initially for 3 cycles and found I had the same pattern of side effects each time, no worse and no better. I then had 12 weeks of paclitaxel and fortunately didn't have any side affects.
Hi Sussex,
I would say the side effects are accumulative but not hugely, it's very gradual and the side effects you had for the first round are usually the same ones you'll have the whole way through, rather than getting new or different side effects every time. I don't think you'll notice a huge difference from round 1 to round 2 so don't worry...
How was round 1 for you? how many rounds have you got? What chemo are you having?
Good luck and hope the side effects are minimal and that you get to tick off those rounds and come out the other side quickly and relatively unscathed! Sending strength - You've got this!
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