I have completed four rounds of chemo and I always feel okay for the first day or two, then fatigue and a lack of appetite because tastes are metallic and different. Then, stomach/digestive issues probably due to not eating and not staying hydrated. After two weeks I usually am very weak and ready for the week off of the Revilid pill. I had enjoyed the week off which helps a lot both physically and mentally.
Unfortunately after this fourth round ( between Thanksgiving and Christmas) I became ill with Influenza A and basically lost all of the progress I had made in four months. Now I am recovering from the Flu and not sure how long that will take.
I was feeling really good about the progress I had made up to now. I really underestimated avoiding people and the chances of getting sick. 😊

I’m sure there will be side effects. Depends on the chemo how severe. Be prepared but don’t let it get to you. Stay strong and positive to beat this dread disease

Gosh it’s been so long ago 12-2022 but I do remember I was at stage 3 had lost so much weight back hurt so badly I was weak could barely walk pale anemic cause it took from end of July to Dec 2022 for doctors to finally find out what I had wrong and the last doctor oncologist in Lake Charles said we have to wait and see!
Finally December he decided to go forward with chemo claimed he couldn’t find mm cells it was nuts!!!
I began to feel increasingly better believe it or not although I was on 4 chemo drugs revlamid 28mg dexymethasone darzalex and velcade at max doses at that point so much so I really started feeling overdosed. That went on one year but I faltered taking revlamid many times throughout because doctor simply wouldn’t go lower on my dosage. My aunt said she noticed a definite improvement in how I was walking and getting around from the beginning of my diagnosis.

I underwent treatment in Kent I had 3 months of treatment it started off fine but then started to get water retention so my feet swelled then tingling in fingers,which I told my Dr about but they didn't change my treatment in the end I ended up weak and was not able to have SCT,so any side effects you experience don't be fobbed off like I was.

Hi Helena
Thanks for your reply. I am also going to be on Velcade in combination with some other medications.
It is interesting to know that you suffered from tiredness.
All the best for your future treatment 🙏 xxxx