Hello again May Ladies, Although I have not posted for a few weeks I have been reading all your posts and have taken comfort from hearing so many positive stories. RuthGr you must be so pleased with your result, the side effects are worth it, congratulations. Joemic, you have really gone through the mill with your vein/phlebitis issues. I know I would be nervous to use my BC arm to take the chemo. I'm sure the decision was taken with your best interests and hope you have no ill effects. Ilovehunny, I believe we are on the same regime and share a love of gardening. I too said next year I WILL go to Chelsea, I have been once many years ago, it was a fantastic day! Mangomum and Mominette, again I believe we share the same regime I had my first Docetaxol on 16th July, my dose was reduced to 80% due to previous damage to my toes. I hope you managed to ward off your child's cold, its very difficult when family members are poorly. I wish you both all the best and hope you are coping with any side effects. Bananabrain, we too are on the same regime, I was glad to read your side effects have been minimal. That awful taste though!! Even water tastes like a dissolved paracetamol with added salt! Fruitella sugar free fruit drops and foxes glacier fruits have helped me. Dezee welcome, I love your idea of planning something nice for your third week, always looking forward then xx Rose2020, I have been dreading losing my eyelashes, they have thinned quite a bit. My daughter bought me some eyelashes specifically for cancer patients. They have a wider band to glue to the lid and are quite fine and natural looking. It's just getting the knack of applying them lol. Louisefpage, I also had a lovely beetroot glow from the steroids, it did pass in a day or two though. Is your regime FEC-T 6 x 3 weekly cycles? That's what I'm on. SP it was your emotional post really that has prompted me to join in again. I have always lived by the mantra 'if you haven't got anything nice to say, don't say anything' and am always a positive person. But since my chemo on 16th I've been knocked sideways and have not found much positivity. I didn't want to bring down the tone and drop everyone's spirits! I know everyone of you lovely ladies would have offered support and encouragement. Xx I won't go into details because I know some ladies are just starting their Docetaxol and don't want to be a scaremonger! You have gone through more than most of us and are a real role model of determination and support. I hope your treatment tomorrow goes well, and thank you for starting the thread xx Unfortunately I'm writing this from my hospital bed, I have an unknown infection that they can't get control of. I kind of feel like a naughty child that has hidden something important and won't tell the adults! I was told today that it will be another 72 hours at least and that means potentially missing our Afternoon Tea fundraiser on Sunday 😭 I thank you all for being part of this group and for sharing your stories - love to you all xxxx
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