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Re: Heartbroken, but unbroken
Hi folks,
So...... The first chemo session is tomorrow. Its four sessions, once a fortnight for eight weeks, followed by 12 weekly sessions.
Feeling good about it all. Let's kick this cancer's ass!
So...... The first chemo session is tomorrow. Its four sessions, once a fortnight for eight weeks, followed by 12 weekly sessions.
Feeling good about it all. Let's kick this cancer's ass!
Re: Heartbroken, but unbroken
Thank you Giovanna.
And thanks again to everyone here. The last two months have been hard. I hate that this is happening to anyone, and I hate that this is happening to us. It feels stupid to say it. Of course I hate it, everyone does.
It has been a frustrating and lonely experience, but I can honestly say that this community has made it easier. Some nights it has made it a lot easier, and I am truly thankful for that.
Love and Roses to you all.
And thanks again to everyone here. The last two months have been hard. I hate that this is happening to anyone, and I hate that this is happening to us. It feels stupid to say it. Of course I hate it, everyone does.
It has been a frustrating and lonely experience, but I can honestly say that this community has made it easier. Some nights it has made it a lot easier, and I am truly thankful for that.
Love and Roses to you all.
Re: Bugger, bugger, bugger
Hi Tonya,
Had the Bone scan and have not heard anything, so hopefully no news is good news. I’ve had a peek at the films and from my limited knowledge they look ok. They have only given me the films of the ‘problem area’ and I am reasonably sure that the spot is not cancer. It was picked up even in my original scans back in 2013 so surely would have caused an issue before this.
My husband is away this weekend so I am just having a quiet time trying to get on top of the pain at night. Between a heat pack, nurofen and Panadol I had a better night last night. Don’t see my GP again until Thursday. I have some general blood tests to do before then too, just to check everything. Have managed to catch a cold in amongst all the medical visits this week.
Thanks for checking in on me. I hope to update with confirmed good news in a few days. Then just need to get my disc bulges settled. The CT report also says I have glute tendon issues. I think that is making it hard to get comfortable too!
Hope you are keeping well. Take care. xxxx
Had the Bone scan and have not heard anything, so hopefully no news is good news. I’ve had a peek at the films and from my limited knowledge they look ok. They have only given me the films of the ‘problem area’ and I am reasonably sure that the spot is not cancer. It was picked up even in my original scans back in 2013 so surely would have caused an issue before this.
My husband is away this weekend so I am just having a quiet time trying to get on top of the pain at night. Between a heat pack, nurofen and Panadol I had a better night last night. Don’t see my GP again until Thursday. I have some general blood tests to do before then too, just to check everything. Have managed to catch a cold in amongst all the medical visits this week.
Thanks for checking in on me. I hope to update with confirmed good news in a few days. Then just need to get my disc bulges settled. The CT report also says I have glute tendon issues. I think that is making it hard to get comfortable too!
Hope you are keeping well. Take care. xxxx
Deanne
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Re: The Secret Suckiness Of Life After Breast Cancer
Oh boy. Some days it is really exhausting to pull up the 'I'm so lucky' socks. Some days it would be nice to wallow, maybe eat far too much chocolate , drink a few wines, stay in my pjs! That would be nice. But instead off to bloody work, listen to the woes of others, when really just today you feel like telling it how it is!! Not caring about someone else's grizzles. Not even caring about someone else's feelings! But... Politeness! Manners!
grrr blah poo! Gotta believe that the shitty days/ moments will one day be a memory that we can all cheers ourselves for getting through. Hope today was better @kiwi Angel and thankyou @soldier crab for sharing , loved the article xo
grrr blah poo! Gotta believe that the shitty days/ moments will one day be a memory that we can all cheers ourselves for getting through. Hope today was better @kiwi Angel and thankyou @soldier crab for sharing , loved the article xo
JanineG
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Re: Preparation
Hi Kay, welcome to the forum. I'm sorry you're here, but I hope you find it as helpful as I have.
Firstly, there are no pathetic questions! And hardly any that haven't been asked before, including yours.
You are experiencing peak loss of control. It's a runaway train at the start and it's nice to do a bit of prep to give you a sense of control. Sure, it's an illusion but hey, it helps!
The most important thing you can do to reduce side effects is exercise. So whatever you do, keep doing it every day to help build up your strength. I did a lot of brisk walking in the two weeks I had before chemo started.
Stock the freezer with nutritious food, small portions. Get some fresh pineapple, cut it up and freeze it in small serves. There's a special enzyme in it that helps it to cut through chemo mouth. My GP put me onto that and I practically lived on it for the last two infusions. Get some Fruit Tingles in the pantry. Brilliant when your tastebuds are shot.
By all means get the house cleaned or do it yourself if it will mske you feel better!
If you don't already have Netflux or Stan now might be a good time to sign up for them. A good binge watch can get you through a lotvofchours on the sofa or in bed!
Get on some lip balm, hand cream and moisturiser. Chemo is very drying.
Chemo can give you the runs or shut you down completely. You'll know which after your first cycle. However you don't want to be caught short so stock up with some Coloxyl or Movicol, and with medication for the opposite.
I'm sure others will be along soon with other ideas.
Come on here for a chat, to vent, to rage, and ask as many questions as you want. We're here for you because we've all been there and get it. Big hug, K xox
Firstly, there are no pathetic questions! And hardly any that haven't been asked before, including yours.
You are experiencing peak loss of control. It's a runaway train at the start and it's nice to do a bit of prep to give you a sense of control. Sure, it's an illusion but hey, it helps!
The most important thing you can do to reduce side effects is exercise. So whatever you do, keep doing it every day to help build up your strength. I did a lot of brisk walking in the two weeks I had before chemo started.
Stock the freezer with nutritious food, small portions. Get some fresh pineapple, cut it up and freeze it in small serves. There's a special enzyme in it that helps it to cut through chemo mouth. My GP put me onto that and I practically lived on it for the last two infusions. Get some Fruit Tingles in the pantry. Brilliant when your tastebuds are shot.
By all means get the house cleaned or do it yourself if it will mske you feel better!
If you don't already have Netflux or Stan now might be a good time to sign up for them. A good binge watch can get you through a lotvofchours on the sofa or in bed!
Get on some lip balm, hand cream and moisturiser. Chemo is very drying.
Chemo can give you the runs or shut you down completely. You'll know which after your first cycle. However you don't want to be caught short so stock up with some Coloxyl or Movicol, and with medication for the opposite.
I'm sure others will be along soon with other ideas.
Come on here for a chat, to vent, to rage, and ask as many questions as you want. We're here for you because we've all been there and get it. Big hug, K xox
kmakm
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