I finished my 3rd EC chemotherapy 3 weeks ago. I was sick during 2 and 3 treatment, but otherwise fine.
I had my first paclitaxel today and I was expecting it to be easier than EC, however about 15 minutes into treatment I developed really bad chest pains, and treatment had to be stopped. They said they will give me the hydrocortisone first next week to see if that avoids the reaction again. I am so worried about my reaction and wonder if anyone else has experienced this and gone on to have successfull treatment.
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