Rambleon88  I'm sorry you are having such a hard time on EC. Just listen to your body and only do what is necessary.  Remember this too shall pass. I'm taking this advice myself. As I'm struggling much more this time. Been nearly fainting a few times this week. Broke out in  a cold sweat just before the school run this morning so my husband did it on his own. When I felt a bit better I took the dog out on my own as she was sorely disappointed that she couldn't go on the school run. Now I'm just resting. Usually I'm feeling pretty OK by now in other cycles so this is a bit unexpected. It'll be a whole new ball game next time on Docetaxel I'm sure. 

 TM1   Do take it easy. Its a lot to get used to. Speak to your GP/oncologist about any side effects of the letrazole.  I am told they can help manage them. I'm glad you've got through the radiotherapy now. That's a big milestone.  Do let us know how you get on with your scan. 

 hcubix  I can only echo everyone's comments here. I will keep everything crossed for you that you get good news, but the community here is brilliant for supporting those who do need further treatment. 

Keep positive ladies. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts.

Xx

 RedRuth84  oh lovely Im sorry to hear your having a rough time too, please look after yourself and rest. Weirdly I turned a corner and out of no-where started to feel much better!! It was almost like a wave of feeling very unwell and then it sort of lifted. Still having a nightmare with my arm as the clot is still there but my husband has gotten good at helping me with the blood thinning injections so praying that doesnt delay my next treatment. I have a meeting with my Onco tomorrow so see what he says. How are you finding eating? 
When do you start on the Taxel hon? Is that the same as Paclitaxel? Im doing 4 Pac after my ECs. Fingers crossed a lot of what Ive read seems to show its a little bit gentler or atleast isnt as harsh as EC. Hope yourself and family are keeping well hon, Il be thinking of you all and here if you need to vent or just go “AHHHHH!!” :-)! Xxx

 Rambleon88  thank you lovely:)  I felt a bit better after a significant rest today before collecting the kids.   Then by their bedtime I felt rubbish again and picked up after eating. Hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow as it's been more than a week now since mu treatment.  

I hope your meeting goes well tomorrow. Let us know how you get on. I'm glad you are feeling much better. 

In terms of eating on EC I haven't experienced too much into terms of taste changes. Tea and dairy does taste funny for a few days. It's the reflux I have issues with mostly. The first week I don't eat a lot. Second week it picks up and third week I'm normal. Weight has been pretty stable throughout which is good. 

I start Docetaxel on 4th December. It's odd isn't it. I wonder why you are on Paclitaxel and I'm on Docetaxel?!?  Yours was ER+ right?  Yeah I've read most find EC worse than taxols. But that worries me as I feel like apart from the neutropenia on the first cycle (where actually I didn't feel too bad) and this weird reaction this time, I've not been too too bad. No significant nausea. I've rested when I've needed to but I almost expected worse given what people say about chemo. So I'm worried I might be flawed by the Docetaxel instead :'(   But I'm keeping as positive as I can. Time will tell and it's all in the interests of kicking this thing out of the park. 

Best wishes to all and positive thoughts  xxx

 RedRuth84  oh lovely fingers crossed you get along okay with the Docetaxel! From what I can find from others the EC is the rough stuff energy and nausea wise, Taxels tend to be achey! Its all so unique to the individual though. Just be kind to yourself and rest when you can. 

Yup mine was 8/8 ER+ and 8/8 PR + Her2 -. Maybe its because Im doing dose dense chemo? Subject to my PICC not causing any delays Im due to have chemo fortnightly xx