Day 6 Fec2 and Weekend in bed for me 
Not so much sick, just shattered and feeling weak and rubbish.
Donnaandfamily - I agree that the flushes and spots are a real pain and something I didnāt think about beforehand! My hair is coming out in handfuls now and Iām in a bit of a dither as to what to do. Think Iāll probably see how this next week goes and make a decision. Itās just not clear cut as to if itāll ease off or keep going and I donāt want to jump in too soon. Itās still looking like I have hair, but every time I move or comb (combing is only once a day) lots drops out. Itās the dread and fear of when I shower and wash my hair the amount that drops out. Itās the physical appearance of the handfuls in your hands which hits the hardest and is the only reason I might go and get it chopped.
Ah well, sorry for the droning on - Iām sure the decision will hit me soon!
Missy12 - have you got a PICC line in, or are you having FEC into the vein? My chemo nurses are insisting on me having a PICC when I start FEC because of potential problems with cording, wonāt do it into the vein. My scalp also has almost eczema-like red patches at the back and nape of my neck. Nurse has suggested E45 cream, not doing much so far. Face also really red and spotty around my nose, not looking my best!
Donnaandfamily - your yeti legs comment made me laugh! Mine are slowly getting smoother (every cloudā¦), armpit hair all gone 
Alas nose hair seems to have gone too, so nose constantly running
Hi ladies, have any of you noticed if your tongue has changed colour. my children said mine is purple and I checked in.the mirror and it was! It was sore but I.did.not bother looking this morning. I have no picc line, my.vein is corded after fec2 so dont know what will happen next.tues when.i go to give blood, can only.use right.arm for everything. I also got flushes on one side of my face.when.had both cycled but this tends to go after a week. Good night ladies xx
Hi ladies,
I also still have leg hair, but armpit hair has gone completely. Trying to only wash hair once this week and itās a struggle already. Iām having dry skin problems on my hands, feet and legs despite moisturising regularly - any ideas?
Having a few dark days at the minute and keep thinking that Iām only 32, but have decided that I need to think of some positives every day. Going to visit some lovely friends this weekend which will be lovely and will lift the blues. I find the end of this first week post chemo the hardest, but remember that Iāll be on the up after this (fingers crossed).
I have a PICC line fitted and it was so much easier on chemo day, but itās a pain when showering, so tend to have a bath unless washing hair now which makes it easier. Only problem now is trying to get clothes over the top of it - does anyone else have this problem?
Hereās hoping that we all have a good day today xxx
I am not friends with my wig either, thought Iād make it bigger to sit better but is at itās largest, I have a covering of hair although getting patchier by the hour perhaps when the hair has gone the wig will sit better. I have to wear for visit to Mum only as she is not aware of my treatment. I prefer bandana type headwear anyway, luckily.
I donāt wear a wig cap at all, just put it straight onto my head. Have a teeny bit of hair left that I brush back to help stop it irritating my scalp. Doing day of wig, day of bandana at the mo.
Morning ladies. Having a bit of a tough time at the minute and guess what?, itās about HAIR!! Iām kind of stuck in limbo at the minute, not knowing what to do for the best. Iāve used the cold cap for the first two sessions, but am losing my hair now. The crown and parting in particular. My hair is so fine that it just kind of sits there lifeless and I canāt stand the 40 minutes worth of tidying up after I do wash it. I hate the soreness of the scalp and the fact that I feel I need to constantly tidy up after myself. I went out yesterday and left hair everywhere. My āfringeā wafted around in the wind (which nobody tells you is painful!) to only be left with a handful of hairs tickling at my neck which had fallen out. The problem I have is that if I put a hat on and go out it looks like Iāve got hair. All of my friends and family tell me not to shave it yet as itās not noticeable yet and people in the hospital keep telling me that if I stick with the Paxman Iāll see results quicker at the other end. Iām so confused. Move also picked out a wig which is very similar to my original hair, but the hospital wonāt give me my prescription for it as Iām trying the CC!! I know this isnāt shalt you all need today and youāre all going through your own struggles, but Iām fed up of now knowing what to do and people telling me āI donāt care about your hair. Itāll grow backā or giving me advice without fully understanding what it feels like to unblock your plug hole four times during a shower!!
Sorry ladies - bad day at the office. Rant over.
Oh my goodness, I feel for you all with your hair issues. I was the same, it was everywhere, my daughter was picking it out of her food, it was in my babies nappy, just everywhere. I used cold cap once and I think all it did was delay the process a bit so didnāt bother on my second fec and it was great getting out of the hospital 2 hours quicker.
I had super thick hair but it was coming out in handfuls, I kept putting off shaving it while I still had quite a bit left but it looked awful and there was nothing you could do with it.
2 days ago my husband gave me a grade 1 and I feel so much better about myself
I donāt look as odd as I thought I would, my wig fits/feels better and I can cuddle my babies without covering them in hair. I did sob at the time but now I wish Iād done it sooner xxx
Thanks ladies,
I had a it of a cry yesterday and felt better. Reading your posts helps as you all understand what itās like.
Golly - Iām on FEC at the minute and this may change to T as theyāre not seeing much change in my tumour. Iām going to stick with it for a little while longer and make sure Iām 100% before I take the plunge!! Iāll see how the Easter goes and then decide I think.
Iāve just had to face a few self-esteem things this week and have a glam party on Saturday to go to and donāt feel like I can face it. I have no issues with going out but when youāre all dressed up and nobody knows, itās tricky to feel comfy. I just donāt feel like me without product and styling and a bit of body to it! Ridiculous, I know!!
The good thing is that I am not stressing as much today and feel more accepting of it ( if thatās the right word).
Letās hope we all have a good weekend and thanks for your comments.xx
Dear all havenāt been on the site for a while signs of getting better. I started chemo last March after a total mastectomy and recon plus node clearance at the end of January 2013, see spring into chemo in March thread, and just wanted to give all those who started this March some encouragement. It can be done, you will win through keep supporting each other. This site is such a support. Some of us from the march 2013 thread met up for lunch recently. Try to hold on through the dark moments, let those who want to help do so it will help them to feel better. There will be light at the end of that very long tunnel. Donāt give up good luck on your journeyā¦
Thanks, Woolfie. Itās very much appreciated. Itās nice to hear from someone who is a year on from us and give us some perspective as sometimes I think we feel that this is going to go on forever!!
Hi ladies. How are you getting on this week? Saw my doc today, and confirmed Iām having 8 rounds of chemo - had been booked in for 6, but 8 it is. Boooo but if thatās what it takes, then there you go. Going to put off having my PICC line now until just before round 5 when I switch to FEC.
Hi all,
Been a bit quiet on here for the past week as I went away to visit some friends for a few days which is exactly what I needed and am back to feeling positive again. Does anyone turn into a loon about 6/7 days post-chemo?? Both times I start crying whenever my OH walks in from work!! I suppose itās the drugs they pour into our systems - itās bound to impact on our moods.
On a Different note- my underarm hair seems to be growing back!?! Also hair āelsewhereā is growing back - anyone else had this? This was actually one of the āperksā of chemo!!
Off to see onc on Tuesday and will see if need to change to Taxotere as tumour not changed in size.
Until then, I hope all of you have a peaceful and restful Easter and eat as many eggs as you possibly can?
Hi Mel51, Iāve been a loon too but days 1-5. I spoke to onc yesterday the dexamethasone was blamed for the anxiety, tearfulness, insomnia, paranoia and restlessness. I took 8mg days 1,2&3 for FEC100 1&2 but will reduce for FEC3. I asked if FEC doses were incresed for no 2 and they were. She admitted that if she started high patients may not return. I doubt that as we all know how vital treatment is. Onc also said dexamethasone is used prior to and during Taxotere, great, there was mention of a plan B.
Appetite - I have eaten for fibre than usual but otherwise still 4+ stone overweight me, I hoped to lose if only for being booze free. Pete (hubster) has been a chef in the past but ovoids the kitchen now so I eat whateverās offered when not cooking myself. Typical me not gone off anything foodie.
Hair - I have a bald left side strangely and a hairdresser coming tommorow, will buzz then probably. How is your scalp ? Eyes and nose stream now and lip balm is a must.
Dreading FEC3 but focusing on changing the dread to āBring it onā.
Best wishes and happy Easter all. Lisa x
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Hi All. Well itās FEC3 today ? letās get it done and then Iām half way there!
My eyes & nose have been streaming also, I thought it was hayfever? Itās the chemo is it??
I get emotional from day 3 through to 6, Iāve accepted that now and if I want to cry I just do it! My boyfriend thinks Iām a loon and doesnāt know what to do with me on times but I do feel better after a cry!
Best wishes all and happy Easter xxx ?
FEC3 completed yesterday, not too bad today but I know itās gonna hit tomoz and last for 5 days ? my mouth is becoming drier by the min and I was having weird frantic dreams last night (prob the steroids).
I was also given the steroids to take before the T and was told I have to take them to prevent an allergic reaction, if I donāt take the steroids then they wonāt do the T, it sounds a nasty reaction!
Oh dear thatās bad! Do u know what caused it? Did u have a temp etc? xx
Oh poor u! R u home now? I canāt see that theyāll give u FEC3 on tues, surely youāll need your levels back up!