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One always has to try to put out of their mind everything they have ever heard about chemo and side affects. Each person is different. Don't go looking for side effects that aren't there.
I took Adriamycin and Taxotere my first go round. I did not seem to have any lasting heart damage from this.
My friend took excactly what you are scheduled to have, and did quite well. She was in good physical condition - a dancer - going in, and her side effects were quite manageable. She is doing very well now.
Nausea is something we hear about - but did not bother me in the least. I ate what I wanted - or what the mouth sores allowed me to tolerate.
Any side effect that presents itself report to your doctor's nurse case manager, and she will see that you get what you need to make it easier to get through.
Just remember also that we are in a new age of chemo treatment and they do a lot of things to make us more comfortable that were not available in the past. Most everyone on this board will tell you that chemo was easier than they expected.
Rest will be very important - so make sure you can get some peace and quiet when you need it.
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