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- onemargieMember@sister. Look at you giving out such awesome advice love! Well done.
- SisterMemberTake someone rational with you that you trust. Ask about treatment regime, ask why that regime, ask about stats with or without the chemo, ask about side effects.
What do you do if you become unwell and need better meds? What is the procedure if you become really unwell (this should be explained to you as a matter of course)?
Do they do cold caps and if so, do you want to go that path?
Ask about complimentary therapies such as rehab, psychology, dietitians. - onemargieMemberHey @RR I agree with the lovelies above. Take someone with you and take it a day at a time. Once you have a plan it is better. The bc nurse I talked to in the first instance scared the absolute crap out of me and I almost didn’t do chemo. I still don’t speak to her when I see her not just for that reason but a few others as well. It was the oncologist kind and gentle rapport that reassured me and made me feel at ease with it all. Please let us know how you go. It’s such a mixed bag of emotions but you can get your head around it. Big hug. Margie xx
- Kiwi_AngelMember@kezmusc I thought I would get every side effect listed but have done pretty well - not even feeling too bad today which I’m very happy about - so far the first has been the worst for me but it all a learning curve and working out all your medications. Hopefully I haven’t just jinxed myself and will feel crap tomorrow.
- kezmuscMemberYep @"Kiwi Angel",
Scared the bejeesus out me. Your brain always conjures up the most awful things it can think of doesn't it. Glad you're doing alright. I did pretty good as well. - Kiwi_AngelMember@kezmusc I’m with u on the side effects - that list can be scary as hell but, touch wood, I have had very few of them. @RR I would definately write a list of questions before u go and take someone with u. Good luck xoxo
- kezmuscMemberHi @RR,
The first chemo appointment is possibly the most daunting. I think the majority of us come out of that one well shaken. They will give you a mountain of information to deal with so it is a great idea if you can get someone or your breast care nurse to go with you to remember the things you won't. Write everything you can think of down tonight that you are worried about and want to ask. Just in case you're finding it hard to think.
I think the most important thing to remember is that the list of possible side effects is long and they will tell you everything that may happen it doesn't mean it will.
All the best for tomorrow.
Stay in touch
xoxoxo. - PayneMemberIf possible, take someone with you and/or take notebook and take notes or get oncologist to write things down for you. Above all, ask as many questions as you can. The type of cancer you have will determine the type of treatment offered. Best of luck x