Chemo
Surgery done just over three weeks, good margins, nodes clear, managed to cop cording, seroma and a bit of swelling, may or may not be lymphoedema, maybe just post op, have been doing my excercises! ...
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Hi flutter by,
I agree with the earlier comment. Losing your hair is just so confronting and really gives a public face to what you're experiencing. After my first cycle of AC, my hair started to fall out in clumps from day 14. By then I had already had my shoulder length hair cut to a pixie cut (which I've had before, so not that much of an adjustment) but having hair actually come out in your hands is horrible. I got my hairdresser to shear it completely to 'take ownership' of my bald head. Invest in a wig similar to your own hair if you wish or see the wig library facilities at some hospitals. I did the Look good Feel better workshop where we all sat there, bald, experimenting with makeup and wigs. I now wear a fringe wig with turbans and scarves which I'm happy with. Since I've finished chemo 2 weeks ago I've now noticed I'm still losing my eyelashes and eyebrows, so just as well I went to the workshop to know how to find them!!
It sounds like you're having a hard time with the aches. I'm not sure what chemo you're on. I do remember some times feeling like I'd been hit by a truck but not as bad as you're experiencing. Remember to record all your side effects and let the chemo clinic know (you don't need to wait til the next cycle if you're really uncomfortable)
It's ok to cry too. I've done a lot of that.
Be kind to yourself during chemo, little steps
Karen xx