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Thank you @A MyBCTeam Member! That is helpful 😀 I am plan to continue to work, so your experience makes me feel like that is possible. And thank you for an idea of your journey.
Good wishes to you as well!
Sorry you find yourself on this journey!
I did AC to Taxol, every other week. I manage to work, as an inpatient nurse, 3 12 hour night shifts, 7 pm to 730 am. My days vary. I could see a pattern of when I would be down, and my employer worked with me. I did not call is sick, but if we’re slow and someone would be canceled my co workers always let me have off if I wanted it. I would work Wednesday night, take a shower after work, then head over for my 8:30 appointment. Although my family came, I would put in headphones and try yo sleep. With the steroids on board, I felt great after chemo Thursday. I went to restorative yoga Fridays at 4. By the evening I was wiped out until Sunday evening. Was back to work Monday at 7 pm.
No matter how tired I was, I did force myself to walk every day, and worked hard on hydration.
For me, Taxol was a vacation after AC! For Taxol be sure to ice you hands and feet to prevent neuropathy. Amazon sells mittens and socks.
Chemo is not fun, but it is doable. Attitude is everything. I kept telling myself, you can do this.
My best advice drink as much fluids as you can, eat what you can, rest when you need to, be as active as possible and let your team know if you are struggling.
Wishing you well!
How should you prepare for starting ACT chemotherapy in 10 days, and what should you do on the day of treatment?
Before Your First Treatment:
Get your body ready by
- Asking your doctor about vaccinations like flu shots or COVID-19 vaccines, since chemo weakens your immune system
- Visiting the dentist to address any Show Full Answer
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