Now the waiting
So I've had my portacath inserted (totally lost it it the room), had my echo, CT Chest/Abdo/Pelvis and Bonescan. Kinda feel like a science experiment. Now to wait until next wednesday to start chemo...
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@Sweetpetal,
It does start to feel a bit that way with all the poking, prodding and scanning. You feel like every man and his dog has seen your boobs and bits. Tears are par for the course along the way I'm afraid. My "totally losing it episode" was after the initial oncology appointment. I walked out of the office and promptly collapsed on the floor in tears in front of everyone waiting for their appointment. They very quickly ushered me into another office so as not to scare anyone I think.
Number one is the hardest because of the unknown. I don't think I spoke a word to anyone the morning of chemo 1 and could hardly fill out my forms at the desk I was shaking that much. I kind of just followed instructions like some kind of zoned out zombie until the cold cap got turned on. That sure woke me up lol.
It will get better as you start to work out the routine of things. For me the afternoon of chemo was spent on the couch. Day 2 and 3 were awesome with a huge burst of energy from the steroids. Crash day was day four and then better until the next one. It depends on the drug as well. I found the AC (not sure what chemo you are having) was cumulative and round 4 took the longest to recover from.
All the best lovely. We'll be thinking of you.
@kmakm. What an asshole. "How to not be an insensitive jerk" should be part of med school. Sounds like my first oncolgist, what a cow. Glad I got rid of her.
It does start to feel a bit that way with all the poking, prodding and scanning. You feel like every man and his dog has seen your boobs and bits. Tears are par for the course along the way I'm afraid. My "totally losing it episode" was after the initial oncology appointment. I walked out of the office and promptly collapsed on the floor in tears in front of everyone waiting for their appointment. They very quickly ushered me into another office so as not to scare anyone I think.
Number one is the hardest because of the unknown. I don't think I spoke a word to anyone the morning of chemo 1 and could hardly fill out my forms at the desk I was shaking that much. I kind of just followed instructions like some kind of zoned out zombie until the cold cap got turned on. That sure woke me up lol.
It will get better as you start to work out the routine of things. For me the afternoon of chemo was spent on the couch. Day 2 and 3 were awesome with a huge burst of energy from the steroids. Crash day was day four and then better until the next one. It depends on the drug as well. I found the AC (not sure what chemo you are having) was cumulative and round 4 took the longest to recover from.
All the best lovely. We'll be thinking of you.
@kmakm. What an asshole. "How to not be an insensitive jerk" should be part of med school. Sounds like my first oncolgist, what a cow. Glad I got rid of her.