Hi , I've had my first round of chemotherapy two weeks ago. Aside from slight tummy upset I've had no side effects , is this normal, do the side effects affect everyone? Or do they kick in after a couple of rounds x
I don't seem to have had too many side effects either. Phew.
Breast cancer. Have had 4 rounds of EC red devil juice & just felt a little more tired than usual. Had what I called "sick, sandy & sad Sundays" when I got steroid withdrawal, really dry sandpapery mouth with stringy bits (yuk), a teeny bit nauseous for a few hours & just felt a bit down - so just watched films all day & went for a walk. Next day it was usually gone.
Now on another type of chemo for 12 weeks and apart from sleeping pretty much straightaway after the infusion, I feel my energy has come back to a 9/10 & it's great, I feel great. A little constipated but diet & hydration help. I'm only 3 weeks into this so hoping it lasts.
Oh, forgot, I lost my hair with EC really quickly. Devastated for a couple of days but you just get on with it......I forgot about that, sorry
Hope you keep symptom free - the effects build up, but I think feeling tired now & then will be pretty normal, so listen to your body. Everyone is different.
Thank you so much, so pleased to hear your side effects minimum. Very interesting point about the steroids, ill keep a track of that. I'm sorry you've lost your hair, buy a FABULOUS wig and own it lady. I bet you still look beautiful, had my 2nd round yesterday. 3 rounds chemotherapy & 1 round of immunotherapy intravenously, then tablet form throughout the journey. Good luck my love. Sending you healing and light and love.
