I am a 66 widowed mother of two daughters and grandmother of 6, 3 beautiful girls and 3 very handsome boys who lives on the NSW South Coast.
My story is probably very similar to everyone on this si...
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Hi Mariet - I am Jane and I have had a similiar diagnosis and treatment so far as you (matectomy and ax clearance). I have just done my first round of chemo and am coming up to my second. I found it really difficult at first, as I had a fairly strong reaction about 4 hours after chemo - with vomitting and diarrohea for about 6 hours. So I think I felt really unwell for the first few days as a result of that.....just a constant nausea. My chemo nurse has assured me that the next round we will try a different combination of anti-nausea drugs and that they will likely be successful.
But...around day 5 from chemo I started to feel alot better and each day has got steadily easier. I am diligent with my tooth brush and bi-carb mouth wash, and I am trying to drink a minimum of 2 litres of water a day. I rest alot, but have been able to get up every day and do what I need to around the house. The hospital I am at, did a fantastic chemo orientation session which helped alot as I felt well informed.
I am living in Sydney for my treatment so not close to Nowra, but dont hesitate to contact me anytime, as I am a little ahead of you. Good luck with everything.
Jane