Evening all, July Junkie popping in to try and give a bit of reassurance to those who will be on FEC-T. I'm on Day 3 cycle 2 of the FEC bit. So far, and not wanting to tempt fate, I have hardly had any SEs at all. I have been given Emend, which is the gold standard anti-nause drug, as a matter of course plus 3 others, and I've not felt sick at all. I also give myself 5 daily injections of something from Day 5 that boosts stem cell production and thus reduces risk of infection. (Not every hosp gives either as a matter of course, but I'd recommend you ask for Emend if it is offered.) The jabs made me feel like I had flu for 24 hours as well as the squits which immodium sorted out. The reality is that it is scary, I cried as they put the first lot of chemicals in, but I've certainly found the FEC bit is very doable. Oh, and I had a PICC line fitted which means I don't have to be jabbed every time. I'd recommend that if it is offered. And if you've got shy veins like me, ask if it's possible.
It's so much information to take in but your Oncologist and chemo nurses will tell you all you need to know. And the ladies on this site are tremendous sources of information once you know the questions you want to ask.
The hair loss is the biggie and we all deal with it the best we can. But there's no getting away from it, it is horrible. However, it's not forever. And that's the thing to hang to.
Good luck, may all your SEs be little ones. x
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