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My TC journey: Taxotere (docetaxel) & Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide)
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Apr 18 1:33pm | Replies (22)Comment receiving replies
I had 4 rounds of TC also, here is what I did.
Took probiotics daily, to keep my gut balanced.
Drank water with electrolytes. I could not drink coffee due to interaction with chemo. No citrus drinks or fruits.
Took B12 to offset the coffee.
Slept alot but was able to work from home.
Had treatment on a Thursday, crashed Friday, Sat and Sun. My Monday was feeling better.
What I wished I had done to reduce muscle loss, take a powder with water called Best Aminos. I was mostly indoors, sat and did not walk so lost stamina and muscle.
Never took meds for nausea. Didn’t have stomach cramps but had to be self aware, slowed down. I live alone so didn’t have a caregiver nor need to run around.
Hope this is helpful.
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4 rounds of TC
for dry eyes did Relief eye drops 2 drops each eye morning/night. with teeth brushing to remember
hydrating shampoo for scalp and new hair coming in works great Paul Mitchell
Real sea sponge for dry skin everywhere. This feels so good for flaky body skin
electrolytes propel come in flavors breaks the monotony of water. But, still drink lots of water as Chemo is fluids and when you stop you have to maintain a good level of fluids still.
fruit smoothies for lunch, and energy boost. Antioxidants, blueberries, strawberries and powdered peanut butter and proteins, shaken not stirred!
Lidocaine patches for painful areas, over the counter 4% , just too bad not larger patches, but works great for pain in all kinds of spots, can't wear to bed
Hope this helps ! God be with us All!!
@malebreastcancer47 Thank you for sharing. I have my 1st infusion on Monday and well I know everyone reacts differently, you're experience gives me optimism!
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@malebreastcancer47 Is one probiotic better than the other?