Anybody do FEC chemo and NOT lose their teeth?????

Thanks Eren, that has calmed me down massively...

Hi Claire,

I did not go to dentist before starting chemo. I had however just been to the dentist about a month before diagnosis and so am assuming I am OK teeth wise. I have purchased a good toothpaste with a very high flouride content in it. I am using it every day and also using salt water as mouth wash and have gengigel in the event of any mouth sores appearing.

Is FEC a particularly bad chemo Claire? I have been surprised so far at my lack of SEs and actually have been wondering whether they forgot to give me the chemo last week.

Dolly

Claire,

That's great to hear that things are perhaps NOT going to get any worse. I was told in hospital by the chemo nurse that the first round and how you react to it, is pretty much the patter for all the rest. Jeeeez if that is true, then I am really going to be a lucky girl. I do understand though that I will be bubbling over hair soon and that certain wee things will get worse, like tiredness. I have however started to exercise madly. Out walking every day and about to start yoga classes. I am off work at the moment as I am a teacher and Oncologist thought it best I stay away from any chance of infections. As a result I am sort of bored and there is only so much TV a girl can watch. This is why I have started to exercise and it will do me some good!

I am actually going to have to go on a diet as have been eating just as normal and of course steroid in my infusion is likely to add to weight. I had truly thought I might have at least have ONE benefit from this BC malarky, and maybe lose weight....no such luck!

D

Thanks Girls,

This has really helped. I will take your advice Kayb and certainly use the bicarbonate soda mouthwash given to me by the hospital. I have also upped my protein too. I had read a few weeks back that you need a certain amount for your body weight and so I got the calculator out and have been trying to take that amount. I have been eating lots of fish, steak (never eat this normally) and chicken. Also fruits too. All in all I am eating the best I can to try to build up cells. . I have been surprised at the lack of SEs so far. But I am most certainly NOT complaining!!

I am so glad you both got through your chemos well. I also thank you for taking the time to answer this thread and reassure me.

Dolly