Chemo on Friday

Thank you Karen,  I hadn't thought of a diary,  that's a great idea.  

Scalena 

That should have read,  "oh so helpful " sorry.  :)

Tracey, thankyou,  it all makes sense,  it's great to have this info,  I really appreciate your feed back.  

Scalena 

The migraines sound terrible, I hope yours settle in time.  I will ask for help,  that's maybe something I forget to do when I'm laying in bed feeling sorry for myself.  Really great info about what to eat,  thank you ,  take care,  Scalena.

Thank you Beppie, it's all so helpful.  I will be fighting any possible bad cells like a ninja! Great info, I like to know what is being put into me.  Time will tell.  

Scalena 

Ooh Lorraine, i suffer with travel sickness and have a really strong sense of smell,  I guess I'll find out soon enough.  I will follow the medication directions as everyone seems to advise.  Oh so h et level, thank you. 

Scalena

Hi Scalena, I had FEC for my first 3 chemos, and just did what the oncologist and staff told me to. Take your medication as directed and you'll be less nauseous. I did not vomit at all, but had nausea and dizziness following chemo for about 3 days. This sounds really weird, but I felt less nauseous when I had a little feed of protein, such as a boiled egg or a slice of ham. Also, have a water sipper with you as sipping water helps as well. the other thing that helped was to eat wet foods like jelly, porridge, and cut up melon, as it's easier to swallow and gives you some vitamins from your food. I always take a multivitamin, and that supports feeling better. I hope that your first treatment goes well for you, and that your side effects are manageable for you. Warm wishes, Tracey B ??

Hi Scalena, I've just had my 2nd cycle of FEC. I, too, dread nausea at the best of times. My experience has been a migraine (to which I must now admit I'm prone), starting 1&1/2-2 hours post completion of chemo. 2nd cycle I had my magic migraine medocation, so I actually mana aged work the next day. I haven't tended to get much nausea until day  4 or 5. I've managed it with maxalon, Eno, ginger beer or hot ginger cordial. Anything I eat is savoury. Ask all the questions you can tomorrow, & as everyone says, make note of all symptoms & side effects to discuss with you team. Above all, if something seems excessive or out of the ordinary, don't wait for the next cycle, ring someone to talk about it. All the best, Lyn

Hi Scelena, 

i had FEC too for 6 months . It's three different chemo drugs. F is Fluorouracil also called 5FU, E is Epirubicin and C is Cyclophosphamide. They are very powerful drugs. The nausea drugs I was given worked very well and I had no problems the entire 6 months with nausea. Unfortunately, I had other things like mouth problems which were very painful, but with medication were manageable most of the time. I didn't eat a lot and had no energy. This was the worst time in my life but it's been a year since then and my hair has grown back and some energy too. Tastes buds change too - I couldn't really taste anything - all bland and tasted the same. But you do come through it and I hope your successful in your battle with the cancer. Take care xx  Beppie

Hi Scalena,

All the best for Friday.  I remember being really nervous as well before I started AC (I've just done 2 cycles).  I think it was the situation of given so much info about side effects and you really don't know how the chemo will effect you til you have it. 

Ask lots of questions on the info day.  They will emphasise the importance of recording your nausea and ensuring you take your medications when you return home afterwards.  The nurses reminded me to contact the clinic and not wait til the next cycle if the nausea is really bad.  There are so many different combinations of anti-nausea medications that they can give you now. 

Be kind to yourself,

Karen xx