All Alone
I have just been diagnosed with Breast Cancer, my husband has had a stroke, trying to run a farm, family in Melbourne, cannot see anybody, surgery next week, I feel I am falling apart. I feel all al...
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@ayrhaven, good to hear your plans are progressing. I would definitely take a person to next appt with onco, if you are allowed to, as there will be a lot of information to take on and questions to ask. Good to write down your questions and worries so you don’t forget them.
As for chemo, we used to be able to have a person in but recently Covid precautions put a stop to that. At some stage that will be relaxed!
it sounds like you maybe having AC or EC first. If so here is some info- This is two drugs given sequentially . One is bright red! (A or E) and don’t be worried as you will see your urine turn orange pretty quickly it is just the colour of the drug as the body processes it out through the kidneys. You will be in the unit about 3-4 hours for those two if you do not cold cap.
it sounds like you maybe having AC or EC first. If so here is some info- This is two drugs given sequentially . One is bright red! (A or E) and don’t be worried as you will see your urine turn orange pretty quickly it is just the colour of the drug as the body processes it out through the kidneys. You will be in the unit about 3-4 hours for those two if you do not cold cap.
For your port, dab a small amount of EMLA cream on top and do not rub in at least 1 hr before and cover it with a film dressing like Tegaderm or even a little glad wrap to stop the cream rubbing off. It makes a big difference to feeling the port access needle.
If your port is sore for a few days don’t worry it does settle down.
Ask for an icy pole if you aren’t offered one, or anything cold for your mouth while the red injection is given, it is to help reduce mouth ulcers. Takes about 20 mins. Use slowly to keep your mouth cool all round, don’t eat fast.
Hope these tips help. At my chemo clinic the nurses were fantastic and they are a great source of info so ask away!
lots of love Tinks xx
lots of love Tinks xx