Side Effects from my Second Cycle of Taxotere and Cytoxan
I have finished my 2nd cycle of chemotherapy for breast cancer. The chemo drugs I was given were Taxotere and Cytoxan. You can see my side effects from the first cycle here. This time I started a day early because my blood tests came back so well (and my doctor had they do off when I was originally suppose to give blood).
The doctor lowered my dose by 10% for my second round, which could be why I really didn't have very many side effects this time. But just for your reference I have listed them for you.
Day 22: Full of Energy, have cough from last weeks cold, but feel very good. Shaved my head because
I had big bald spots.
Before
After
Day 23: Feel Good
Day 24: Feel Good
Day 25: Woke up with a sore throat from acid reflux. Sleepy during the day. Soda tastes different.
Day 26: Tired. Acid reflux - started taking prilosec. Food doesn't have much flavor.
Day 27: Tired, itchy skin & scalp.
Day 28: Feel good, itchy scalp.
Day 29: Insomnia, itchy scalp
Day 30: Feel Good, big appetite
Day 31: Feel Good, Big appetite.
Day 32: Feel Good, dry nose, dry mouth
Day 33: Feel Good, dry nose, dry mouth
Day 34: Feel good, runny nose off/on throughout the day.
Day 35: Feel Good.
Day 36: Feel Good, acid reflux
Day 37: Feel Good, I've noticed I've lost some of my eyelashes but still have all my eye brows.
Day 38: Feel Good
Day 39: Feel Good
Day 40: Feel Good
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Day 41: Feel Good
Day 42: Feel Good, had blood test & it came back great! Had 3rd chemo treatment
The side effects I've had have been so minimal that I am so glad that I decided to have the chemo. The worst thing that happened was my hair falling out. But I've got a couple of cute wigs and getting ready in the morning is so much easier now. My advice to anyone starting these two chemo drugs would be that you should shave your head as soon as your hair starts coming out. And be sure to have it done professionally otherwise you might risk getting razor bump or ingrown hair on your scalp like I did. It is very painful! If you do happen to get razor bumps you can buy stuff to get rid of them at target. The price range is $4.00 - $8.00 and is very worth it!
I will document my results from the 3rd round of chemo as soon as it is done. Today was my first day and so far I feel good. The doctor gave me the same dosage as last time so I am not expecting anything different.
Thank you for reading. Please let me know if you have any questions or if my posts have help you with your own decision on whether to have chemo. If you would like to talk to others or share your story, I have created a forum for discussion.
The doctor lowered my dose by 10% for my second round, which could be why I really didn't have very many side effects this time. But just for your reference I have listed them for you.
Day 22: Full of Energy, have cough from last weeks cold, but feel very good. Shaved my head because
I had big bald spots.
Before
After
Day 23: Feel Good
Day 24: Feel Good
Day 25: Woke up with a sore throat from acid reflux. Sleepy during the day. Soda tastes different.
Day 26: Tired. Acid reflux - started taking prilosec. Food doesn't have much flavor.
Day 27: Tired, itchy skin & scalp.
Day 28: Feel good, itchy scalp.
Day 29: Insomnia, itchy scalp
Day 30: Feel Good, big appetite
Day 31: Feel Good, Big appetite.
Day 32: Feel Good, dry nose, dry mouth
Day 33: Feel Good, dry nose, dry mouth
Day 34: Feel good, runny nose off/on throughout the day.
Day 35: Feel Good.
Day 36: Feel Good, acid reflux
Day 37: Feel Good, I've noticed I've lost some of my eyelashes but still have all my eye brows.
Day 38: Feel Good
Day 39: Feel Good
Day 40: Feel Good
.
Day 41: Feel Good
Day 42: Feel Good, had blood test & it came back great! Had 3rd chemo treatment
The side effects I've had have been so minimal that I am so glad that I decided to have the chemo. The worst thing that happened was my hair falling out. But I've got a couple of cute wigs and getting ready in the morning is so much easier now. My advice to anyone starting these two chemo drugs would be that you should shave your head as soon as your hair starts coming out. And be sure to have it done professionally otherwise you might risk getting razor bump or ingrown hair on your scalp like I did. It is very painful! If you do happen to get razor bumps you can buy stuff to get rid of them at target. The price range is $4.00 - $8.00 and is very worth it!
I will document my results from the 3rd round of chemo as soon as it is done. Today was my first day and so far I feel good. The doctor gave me the same dosage as last time so I am not expecting anything different.
Thank you for reading. Please let me know if you have any questions or if my posts have help you with your own decision on whether to have chemo. If you would like to talk to others or share your story, I have created a forum for discussion.
Hi, I'm so thankful that I discovered this entry/blog. I'm scheduled to have my first cycle of taxotere/cytoxan on 26May2009 and the information you've provided concerning side effects after each treatment have really been helpful. It's nice to have some idea what may happen, although I recognize every individual is different. I hope you're doing well after your third treatment. Thank you for sharing.
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I'm thankful, too . . .
My mom is about to undergo chemo treatments, and your blog has been a godsend for her. Knowing the details of your experience has helped her overcome some of her natural fear and trepidation.
Thank you . . .
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