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Docetaxel for breast cancer - struggling with injections

Keeleyl1977
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Hi everyone, just a little update iv just had num 5 out of 6 chemo. The first 3 were EC an the 2nd half is docetaxel. I remember starting it all and feeling terrified of the unknown, I was lucky enough to get through the 1st half with only minor side effects (no sickness at all).

I'm now in the 2nd half an iv really struggled with the injections I have to do into my stomach (zarzio filgrastim) the pain in my bones is really quite bad. I'm thinking of refusing them on my next lot as it's my last chemo. Has anyone else done this?  I also wonder will I ever look in the mirror and recognise myself again? I feel like I'm watching everyone carry on with life and I'm stuck in limbo will it ever get any better. ?

I started this process so strong an positive an I feel now I'm almost at the end of chemo I'm more tearful than ever. Iv still got radiotherapy an hormone treatment to come also. I think when I started on this journey I didn't realise how long it would actually all take which is silly of me really!!

Has anyone found anyone to talk too about things ? I think maybe I need to chat about feelings etc with someone. 

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    Hi there, I completely get where you're coming from, I had the same chemo as you ( EC then Doc) I also found doc hard expecially 5 and 6. I finished Xmas Eve. It does get easier I promise. Took me a few weeks after my 6th, lots of rest and slowly my energy returned. 
    Radio is a walk in the park compared to Chemo, they will send you exercises, do then everyday they help.

    My hair has just started coming back in so don't panic if you don't see regrowth straight away.

    Ive also been referred for counselling, something I never thought  I would do but like you I've been very teary, not as much now but I still want support.

    Hormone therapy, I'm 5 weeks in, apart for hot flushes I'm doing ok xxxxxxxxx.     It gets easier, get chemo under your belt and you're half way there xx

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    Hi there, my hair has already started to grow which makes me feel happier, iv actually just put myself forward for the 6 sessions with bupa for councilling which I think will be good for me, can I ask is it the tamoxifen your taking? Iv been told there's 2 choices not sure which to go for. I only need 5 sessions of radiotherapy which is good too. Glad to hear your managing the hormone treatment so far so good  im looking forward to getting back to work an getting my life back xxx

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    Hi there, my hair has already started to grow which makes me feel happier, iv actually just put myself forward for the 6 sessions with bupa for councilling which I think will be good for me, can I ask is it the tamoxifen your taking? Iv been told there's 2 choices not sure which to go for. I only need 5 sessions of radiotherapy which is good too. Glad to hear your managing the hormone treatment so far so good  im looking forward to getting back to work an getting my life back xxx

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