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Chemo TC Regimen
Hello everyone, I had my first Chemo treatment on 4/9. I was surprised that the nausea or getting sick has not been a problem. I have had a headache almost every day and sometimes it last all day. I am also alternating between having hot flashes and being freezing cold. I am 62 so I am post menapausal can't blame it on that. I have developed stupid mouth blisters on the inside of my lips. Yesterday and today were days 4 and 5 and the fatigue was worse. My hair is extremely dry and my scalp is sore. Does the mean my hair will start falling out soon? When should I start to feel better? I go for a Toxicity screen on Thursday. I've never heard of that so what are they looking for?
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Your care team should be able to help you with some of the side effects. If you don’t have a team the nurses at your chemo site should be able to help you. Please call them. I was given information about side effects as what I could do. But, I also called. You may be able to rinse your mouth with a warm salt water and baking soda solution. You may be able to take something for your headaches. My scalp did start being sore as I started losing my hair. It was better in time. My hair stylist helped me with my hair as it was falling out. I got a wig and head coverings . The fatigue is normal, rest when you need to. You will get through this. One of my friends told me if my hair was falling out, then the cancer is being removed too. Take care.