I had my first Taxotere last Tuesday - previously had 4 x AC and thought Taxotere would be easier. My Onc said that I would find it a lot better than the AC - HE COULDN’T HAVE BEEN MORE WRONG !!!. I was doing okay upto Friday evening when the joint pain kicked in. It was so severe that it left me writhing on the floor with tears pouring down my face. I am still bedridden today and my legs feel they are encased in blocks of concrete. I feel really battered by all this chemo and wonder when all the treatment ends if your body ever feels quite the same again. At the moment I am losing the will to carry on. I feel a burden to everyone around me, feel like I am losing my identity and am not me any more, but just a patient whom everyone gives their advice and tells me what I should do.
Hi Doylej
I’m soooo with you on this…this is exactly how I feel at the moment. I have one more tax to go and I’m feeling so miserable. Looks like I’m going to end up in hospital again with another infection - aaarrrrrrrgggggghhhhhhhh My temp keeps going sky high, it’s 38 at the minute, I’m so sick of all this now.
Hope you feel better soon, In the meantime have some chocolate.
Love Ang
Hi Doyle and Ang
I am sorry to read that you are both having such a difficult time at the moment, if you feel that some one to one support would help please call the helpline, our team can offer you a ‘listening ear’, advice and information which may help you to cope with the side effects of the treatments. The number to call is 0808 800 6000 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-2pm.
Best wishes
Lucy