@trixie17 my liver markers were high after round two. They reduced my dose for round three. So it’s not always the case that they postpone.
I had recovered and got the full dose for round four (much to my disappointment) 
half a dose was a pleasant change.
I’m waiting for onco call this morning to see if I’m going ahead tomorrow. Curious to see how my liver dealt with the full dose this time.
Brilliant 
Good luck for tomorrow
Yes that will be the injection for sure. I only have one and has a blood test recently 5 days after any my count was at 54, so it does make a big difference.
I’m already on a reduced dose, just had a call and we’re reducing it further for this week and will review & increase back to 80% if/when suitable. I’m feeling OK & my temp is good so on that basis all good to go today.
One of my liver markers shot up massively so we need to be careful.
So, my chemo is delayed for a week due to low neutrophils. This is a first for me!!! I knew I didn’t feel great, nice to know I wasn’t being a hypochondriac
Frustrating nonetheless!
AHH no , it seems most us cannot avoid at least one delay due to low neutrophils. Frustrating but necessary @vizsla_mum
Oh thats frustrating, moving the goal posts. I would say enjoy the good weather but it’s turned!
How are you feeling after Pax no 2? Mine felt endless yesterday - I arrived at 10 and didnt leave til 4.15 - they had to pause the infusion a couple of times as was getting pain in my arm, I think where the EC has damaged my veins previously. We got there eventually but was a long long time with the cold cap. Followed by a sleepless night with the steroids, but at least no nausea or heartburn or taste changes or all the other horrible EC side effects!
2 more to go!!
Yeah I think I’m on a steroid high today! Patchy sleep last night. I was thinking your day sounded short compared to mine, I was in from 10 to 3.15 but I have an iron infusion first due to low haemoglobin so that adds about 30 mins, plus all the flushing in between and I have the steroid given over a slower rate as it was giving me nausea. But yes today symptoms free other than my usual day 2 hot flush on my face 
am not taking an injection today for the first time to see if the bony pain in legs/pelvis is better without it, will report back!
And yes 2 more to go, I really feel the end of this bit is in sight now 
I share your frustration @vizsla_mum
I was delayed cycle 2 by 10 days due to low neutrophils and am now delayed again for at least another 9 days for cycle 3 - they are even lower this time - I’ve felt fine too 
…
I know it’s for the best but the end date for finishing just keeps moving further away
Hope your delay is a one off x
Ahh mega sympathy @vizsla_mum . I’ve been there and it’s even more annoying when you don’t have a temperature and feel ok. They just say it’s not safe to give chemo when you’re so low. I’ve been on tenterhooks all day expecting a call to say mine are too low to go ahead tomorrow (they were 1.12 last week!) but so far nothing 
. I know exactly what you mean about having an end date in your head and not wanting it to change. So maybe all the cocoa I’ve been eating has done the trick ! Hope you pick up again for next time and don’t feel too despondent 
@sam1204 & @barley1 On a lighter note We seem to have April birthdays in common Can the Feb chemo starters post their April birthdays As this will b our last chemo BD 
. Mine is next Tuesday 14/04
Yep you’re right, mine’s the 12th 
Has anyone used or been recommended a saline nasal spray to help moisten the nose and minimise bleeding during chemo? If so did it help?
I have I have bought one but not had to use it yet
Paclitaxel #9 done 
. My neutrophils had bounced back from 1.12 to 2 !! I’m now convinced by the diet and exercise regime. Only 3 to go now.
I found an old thread from 2019 on paclitaxel nosebleeds and so I’ve bought Sterimar nasal spray. Will see if it stops my nose becoming bunged with blood and gunge every night 
resulting in morning nosebleeds when I try to clear it.
Hope everyone is having a Good Friday 
Great news Sam well done! X
That’s brilliant news 
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I tried to post this last week, but it wouldn’t let me as said I’d put in three comments ts and no more allowed until someone answered me!
I had great news last week from my ultrasound that the tumours are shrinking. It’s all worth it. This pain! 
I had a great day actually out on Tuesday. Then Wednesday and Thursday at hospital for chemo as they were adding in Carboplatin (to the paxetaxol and pembro )and couldn’t fit it in on Wednesday. Bad side effects ever since and not been able to go out! But at least I’ve got my lovely friend staying here for Easter and looking after me. We’ve known each other since we were 12.
Thank goodness this week back to usual bad side effects day 4, not immediately like last week.
I’ve just sent for sterimar to see if it helps with nose. Oncologist has prescribed B6 to help with neuropathy in feet and hands.
Happy Birthday everyone! Mine was in March and I managed an hour by the sea.