Chemotherapy

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I am due to start Chemotherapy on Monday 15th September. They took my bloods on Monday and told me they will only call me if there is an issue with them. I have read that there is normally an ecocardiogram check done too to check the heart, they didn't mention this - when I rang back to ask they checked and just said I didn't need one.

I am having 3 x EC and 3 x Docetaxel - (3 week cycles) - I am 45.

Has this been the same with anyone else.

Good news - I had the PICC line fit this AM and it didn't hurt at all.

SusanHB 1 hour ago

Well done on getting your PICC line in - always one step at a time.

I believe the Echocardiogram is to check your heart if you’re going to have Trastuzumab (also called Herceptin). I have this as I’m HER2+. but if you’re not having this drug you probably dont need this heart check

Good luck with everything.

Riamdd5081 1 hour ago

Hi I had my chemo in February this year. I didn’t have an ECG before starting either. I had exactly the same drugs as you’re about to have. The best advice I got was to keep a diary of each cycle as a pattern usually emerges and you get to know what to expect and how to deal with it. I hope all goes well and believe me it is all manageable. Just listen to your body, do as the team ask you and get advice when you need it . If your team is anything like mine you’ll be in safe hands! Take care x

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