I might be one of the last September starters, but i have only just resurfaced after my first treatment on 27th Sept so it has taken me a while to log on! In fact, the first 2 or 3 days weren't bad at all, tired but that is quite acceptable i thought after Taxotere, Endoxan and Herceptin. but blimey, from about day 3 I was repeatedly run over by a bus on several occasions. I live in France (not doing a Kylie, I was already here) so as a matter of course received Emend (so no spewing, despite waves of nausea) and Neulasta to stimulate white blood cell production. I had been warned to expect flu like symptoms, ha ha. I have no idea whether it was the Tax or the Neulasta or the combination that caused the pain but steroids, anti histamines and muscle relaxants made a massive difference, i just wished i had asked for them sooner. the pain in my neck and the back of my head had made it so i couldn't lie down so i couldn't sleep. I sort of think that I ought to be more nervous about the next treatment but I feel like I know what to expect now and how to manage it better (beg for assistance sooner). but we shall see, everyone says it will be different every time........ Anyway, today is day 11 and I want to know on which day EXACTLY my hair is going to fall out?? my wig lady is adamant that it will be day 17 but i have heard people say day 14 and day 9 so which is it to be? I am planning to cut it all off to donate to the Little Princess trust but it seems a shame to cut it off before the last minute. And, i didn't do the cold cap but had cold gloves and foot covers, do they really make a difference? they didn't seem cold enough I think i have gone on long enough, Good luck and best wishes to everyone else on the forum xx
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