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Jecca's avatar
Jecca
Member
11 years ago

Round 1, Ding ding

C Day is here.  First round of chemo today, and I really just want it over with.

The last month it has been so easy to live in my little bubble of denial, I feel fine, yep I've had a big chunk cut out my boob, but not 1 day since I first found this inconvenient lump have I felt sick/unwell/not able to lead my normal life.  I really hope that my beautiful bubble isn't about to be popped by a needle with lots of not so nice drugs!

So today we get to have my heart scan done first up, just because these wonderful meds could possibly damage that as well!  Then an app with Dr Murray and this time I do have a few questions after that I'm allowed to get comfy in a big chair for a few hours while the Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide are leached into my system.  I have my fingers and toes crossed that the side effects are bearable. I will let you all know!

So far I have been told to expect to loose my hair, I might have diarrhoea or constipation, I may gain weight or lose weight!! I will prob feel pretty tired and may feel nauseous! Nothing quite like covering every option!

So, bring it on - Round 1!!

 

 

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9 Replies

  • LindaN's avatar
    LindaN
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Jecca

    Just thought I'd let you know I'm having right mastectomy and full auxiliary clearance on Monday, then chemo will follow. 

    I hope you're travelling ok.  Thinking of you.

    Linda x

  • Jecca's avatar
    Jecca
    Member
    11 years ago

    Ok, had chemo on fri, it's now Wednesday and I'm not feeling to bad!  My tummy is still a bit swirly, but I havn't needed any meds for that today.  I have only taken 2 Panadol for a headache I could feel coming on at lunch time.

    I am still really aware of how much I am drinking (water - only the boring stuff!!) and I'm trying to get in between 2 and 3ltrs each day.  

    I managed to go back for a full day today (did a half day yesterday) was great to be distracted by the kids!! I haven't needed my nanna nap today or yesterday which is good.  And when I left work early yesterday I actually snuck of for a massage!  Much needed!

    I think I have been really lucky so far, I am wondering what the next lot will bring, if the side effects change or gets worse.  I guess it's another part of the wonderful waiting game we are all playing.

  • Jecca's avatar
    Jecca
    Member
    11 years ago
    Good luck lindan, I'm feeling a bit washed out today, but not terrible. So far I've had 2 nanna naps! I have been taking the nausea meds just to keep it in check, just starting to get my appetite back now. I actually slept really well last night. I took everyone's advice of drink heaps of water and I think that has been helping. I did have a bit of a reaction on the way home - was like I had hay fever and one of my eyes got very puffy but easy to fix with an antihistamine. Will post again and let you know how it is all going.
  • LindaN's avatar
    LindaN
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Jecca

    I hope it went well for you today. I have all that ahead and closely following your journey. Sending my love and thoughts your way. You have done so well to have been well through it all until now. Take care.

    LindaN xx

  • Chixon's avatar
    Chixon
    Member
    11 years ago

    Best wishes to you as you commence your Chemotherapy. We are all unique and have different side effects. Just take one day at a time...drink lots of fluids and rest when you need to. Use this network for advice as needed. Best of luck. Chris.x

  • Rosanna's avatar
    Rosanna
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Jecca

    Good luck today...It's good you've prepared some of the side effect.  If felt sick, resting.  Resting, resting resting and plenty of fluid, like water and juice.

    Keep smiling (big hugging)

    Rosanna

     

  • Cook65's avatar
    Cook65
    Member
    11 years ago

    Good luck with it today. Don't be surprised if it is a bit of an anti climax as if you are going to have side effects they quite often hit a couple of days later. I do hope you are one of the lucky ones who gets through fairly unscathed. Be kind to your self. 

    Karen xox