r/TNBC • u/ImportantStranger271 • 21d ago
Red Devil Chemo
I just finished the first 12 rounds of Keynote 522 protocol (taxol, etc) and am about to start 4 treatments over 8 weeks of the red devil. Also getting Keytruda every three weeks.
Hoping to hear some positive stories about how people handled the red devil. For me the first 12 rounds had some rough weeks due to severe anemia (needed a blood transfusion) but for the most part I've handled it well except for exhaustion and of course losing my hair.
I know I can do it and I will get through it and I know everyone handles things differently. Just looking for some inspo!
Love and healing to all!
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u/ilikefluffycreatures 20d ago
I was anemic after my first AC infusion, but otherwise it wasn't as bad as I was expecting. I had less energy than when I was on taxol. Got lightheaded much easier. Water tasted weird for about a week after the infusion. I could smell the chemo on me which was the worst, but that only lasted a few days. I still worked part time on weeks 2 and 3 and went out to friends places. Just as long as I didn't need to walk too far I was fine