Hi I start Chemotherapy next Wednesday, lots to get organis bloods scans and ecg. They are hitting hard with 3 weekly dose of pembrolizumab pacilitaxel and carboplatin and then weekly pacilitaxel for 12 weeks, then 4 cycles of pembrolizumab and ec every 3 weeks for 4 rounds or 12 weeks The worst for me is I have to inject myself for 3 days every week
I told them I can't do it seeing if my gp can do anything, but they talk about curing me not managing so thats positive I guess.
Has anyone else got through this type of plan, any suggestions im asking my neighbour to do my injections as my husband is worse than me when it comes to needles.
They are also fitting a port so another terrifying experience
Please don't criticise me for being silly with needles its because of a traumatic experience in hospital as a child
Hi
I had chemo similar to your six years ago and also had to have a round of injections every day for a week. I couldn't do them with and I managed to arrange for the district nurse to come in each day and do them for me
Maybe give your surgery a call to see if they can help with that.
All the best with your treatment.
Hi thanks for replying the surgery have said that the drugs are able to be self administered and they do not provide this service, ny neighbour has kindly agreed and another gp that lives on the road said she will help. I need to do this for 3 days every week
Hi that's good news.
Keep positive with your treatment. And having the port is not too bad so keep your spirits up.
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2025 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007