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How long do symptoms last after chemo session?

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I am on day 4 of 1st post chemo session and I feel dreadful, going from your experience how long does the nausea last, its only been 4 days.  I know I have a long tough journey ahead but any advice you can give would be most welcome.  Thank you 

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    Hi there,

    As others have said it just varies so much.

    I had close to no symptoms with all three cycles of FEC.  I had sickness for 24 hours with the last cycle but that was all.  With each I developed an infection but caught them so early it was just a case of resting (I was already on antibiotics to cover the low immunity period).

    With the T cycles I'm on now the first one the symptoms have lasted throughout but are mainly weakness in my legs.  I also had 7 days of excruciating pain from head to toe and I've read that will likely last longer with the next two cycles.

    I hope it clears for you soon.

    LJx

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    Hi there,

    As others have said it just varies so much.

    I had close to no symptoms with all three cycles of FEC.  I had sickness for 24 hours with the last cycle but that was all.  With each I developed an infection but caught them so early it was just a case of resting (I was already on antibiotics to cover the low immunity period).

    With the T cycles I'm on now the first one the symptoms have lasted throughout but are mainly weakness in my legs.  I also had 7 days of excruciating pain from head to toe and I've read that will likely last longer with the next two cycles.

    I hope it clears for you soon.

    LJx

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