My experience with Ellence 2mg/ml (Epirubicin) - what to expect from chemotherapy

Oh no, that sounds awful. I hope she's doing better now.

Hair loss is a side effect many women dread. The best advice I can give: get a really nice wig or hat while your hair is still thick, and then get to know your wig and head covering so it will feel, and look, natural and comfortable when you wear it. I think the biggest surprise for me was that I didn't have to be bald, I just chose to be bald. I decided to get rid of my hair before I had to, and I felt so much in control. I never had the feeling of something gradually disappearing. I chose to wear hats, bandanas, and scarfs when I wanted to, and I often wore my wig, and my hair was fine to look at. My wig maker gave me a head form and made some adjustments to get a great fit and style that looked like me. I'm curious, did you choose to do something like this?

Thanks for sharing. I've been through Epirubicin treatment, too. It was rough, but knowing what to expect really helped me prepare. I couldn't believe how hard the nausea was though. There were days I was sure I was going to lose my lunch after every chemo session. But after a while, it got better. A little. Don't forget to seek out support, whatever you need, a therapist, a friend, a strong cup of tea.

I've had Epirubicin as part of my treatment too, and the side effects can be tough. I found that managing nausea and vomiting with the right meds really helped. I'd recommend talking to your doctor to find the best way to manage these common side effects. And yes, hair loss can be tough especially for women, where we often think our appearance defines us, so I suggest getting a head start and visiting a wig and hair replacement salon before you end up losing your hair. Then you have time to get used to wearing it. I felt more in control of my situation.

The first time I had this treatment, my oncologist warned me about the risk of blood clots. I thought he was overreacting, but then I started feeling some shortness of breath and swelling. I went back to the doctor and they did an ultrasound, and sure enough, I had a blood clot in my leg. Just a scary experience. I think if I had dismissed the symptoms the way I did at first, I would have ended up in the ER.