Hi Everyone
This is the first time I have posted on the forum. Like alot of you I found Fec not too bad, but I am now struggling with docetaxel, 1st treatment on 17/6 after the 1st day I have struggled aching in all my weak points
and mouth horrible. I usually have a good healthy appetite, but have lost the will to eat,and drink everything tastes too strong. Last night I was sick for the first time since starting Chemo. Thank you for mentioning the problems that not drinking causes and I will make more of an effort to get something inside of me.
Take care everyone.
Hi JannyR and welcome to the BCC forums
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I am posting a couple of links to the undergoing treatment and support area of the site where you will find information and further support ideas which I hope you find helpful:
breastcancercare.org.uk/information-support/facing-breast-cancer/going-through-treatment-breast-cancer/chemotherapy
breastcancercare.org.uk/information-support/support-you
Take care
Lucy BCC
I’m 15 days post taxotere/carboplatin. I’m similar to others - first week struggled to find much to tempt me or take the nasty taste away. I did like volvic juiced lemonade from asda as it cut thru the taste. 2 weeks on it had improved. I’m hoping that my next 5 cycles won’t be any worse - please …
Hi Zia,
Hope you’re feeling better now- I had docetaxal last year, 6 rounds with herceptin and carboplatin, I found lucozade really good- helped with nausea too, also elderflower presse is nice too.
If you’re struggling with nausea ask your onc about emend (anti sickness) I had it after my second round, and I never felt any sickness after that.
Best wishes Emma