Up date I'm going home

[Rosanne123]

Well had scan on leg 2 blood clots got to take fragmin for life great and weekly chemo starts in two weeks 3 on 1 off any one else here on this what's the side effects will I lose my hair can't wait to go home for this nice weather and sleep in my own bed hope you are all well Rosanne xxx

[Katmal-UK]

Hi Roseanne. What chemo will you be on? Glad to hear you are going home, nothing beats yr own bed and surroundings. Pleased for you, Kathy xx

[Rosanne123 in reply to Katmal-UK]

Weekly Paxil or taxol excuse the spelling don't ask any questions xxx

[Hidden]

Well it is good you are going home and that they found the problem. Your hair losss depends on what treatment you are getting. Carbo taxol definitely does make you lose your hair bu Gemzar C

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

sorry that went before I finished, Gem Carbo might thin your hair but you wont lose it. Have you been given any information sheets from the hospital?

[Rosanne123 in reply to Hidden]

No I just let them say whot they had to say I'm whot you call a coward don't ask any questions

[Di16]

You didn't say which chemo you'll be having. You say 3 on 1 off. Is that weekly taxol? If it is, most people lose their hair. Sometimes it just gets thinner, but mostly it all goes. Di

[Rosanne123 in reply to Di16]

Weekly taxol o don't know how long I will be on it is it for life I don't ask questions lol xx

[LesleyGreengran]

I found weekly taxol an easy regime for the first few rounds, though the fatigue did build up. I used the cold cap which is a drag every week but the hair on my head is as thick as it's ever been. I think it was due to the cold cap as my pubic hair almost disappeared. I also took ice for my hands to prevent neuropathy - just ordinary ice cubes in plastic bags which I held while the taxol went in and for a while afterwards.

[Hidden]

Hi,

I am just finishing weekly taxol , 3 on 1 off ,t,he one-off is great and we try to make the most of it.jyes I did lose my hair , for the second time .once it started to go , I just had it buzzed off . I've got a couple of wigs ( you get a script ) and a selection of bandanas . In this weather, I just go out , loud and proud and baldy !

I have been tired with it but listen to yur. Body and rest and, No sickness though . This is my 3rd line chemo and it has been the easiest to tolerate.I am grace 4 .

I wish you the best of luck, sending hugs.

Love Linda x

[Di16]

Chemo is not for life. I was prescribed 18 infusions. I think I've read on here of some people having 12. But the best people to ask how many you are expecting to have are your oncologists or the chemo nurses. Please don't hesitate to ask questions, it makes it all less scary if you know what's happening. Di

[rppizio]

As these other wonderful ladies have said it will depend on your treatment plan. But the upside is if you should loose your hair, many of us found it very liberating of sorts.

You are not a coward, it is a lot of info to take in and digest so to speak. It's hard to know what questions to ask until you catch your breath. Heading home sounds wonderful.