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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
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Day 30:               Feel Good, big appetite

Day 31:               Feel Good, Big appetite.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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