Hi Andy ,
I had DT PACE in November last year due to stopping responding to DARA VTD. It required an inpatient stay and a continuous four day and night infusion of the drugs. The worst thing I recall was the restriction of being attached to a drip for four days and nights. Usual side effects of chemo – hair loss ( 3 weeks later ), suppression of all blood cells so needing close monitoring after the chemo ( I chose to stay in hospital through this phase and was there for 2 weeks in total ) but generally side effects not major for me. I was given water tablets to make me pass water as they give lots of fluids with this chemo combination. Nausea is a side effect but I did not have this due to being given a lot of anti sickness medication.
I recently had a SCT and that was more arduous but still manageable.
Hope this helps.
