So no AC wasn't a pleasant experience and it has been hard on me. Each round was a little different but overall I got pretty sick each time for at least a week. Near the end my loss of appetite became worse and I am now way more tired than I was when I first started. With each round I also had a painful mouth, ears, and throat. The nausea was horrible, especially day 3-5. I lost a lot of weight and well constipation ain't no fun at all.
The hair loss? Before chemo somebody told me hair was overrated and I didn't really believe it. But I think it's sort of true. I have gotten pretty used to the bald head. Of course it's sad, but it's nothing compared to the other shit we get thrown into our lap.
What will always stick with me though is that black hole, the panic attacks and the sadness. No I haven't been able to get rid of those.
So now we move on to the next round. The next challenge. Taxol/Herceptin. Next week I have two appointments scheduled where I'm hoping to find out more about these new meds and its side effects.
Next part of the journey and you are more badass than before. I can not even image how fierce you will be when you are done with this next chapter!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann Marie! I hope the next chapter reads reaaally fast!
DeleteBen zo blij voor je dat je weer een stap verder bent en die nare AC chemo achter je kan laten... Hoop echt dat de Taxol/herceptin minder bijwerkingen geeft en je zeker niet meer in dat donkere nare gat gooit! Liefs, Sanne
ReplyDeleteJaaa dank je Sanne! Op naar de lente en lichtere tijden!
DeleteI know that there is still many unknowns to come... but I am SO happy for you that you have completed the A/C portion of this crap.
ReplyDeleteAnd soooo glad you are seeing the light again... it's a tough cave to pull out of!
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Yeah fingers crossed the next one will be easier!
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