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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Hi @Sweetpetal
Wishing you all the best for next Wednesday.
Hopefully your chemo experience will be like mine. I had AC-T, every three weeks for AC for three months and then weekly paclitaxol for twelve weeks. I felt pretty good and was able to maintain my exercise most days, although not running just walking. I painted my house and finished heaps of other projects at home. The worst was hair loss and two months post chemo I think I will lose a few fingernails. I did have a nap whenever I needed it and was really tired on two occasions. I have been pleasantly surprised by my chemo experience, I just want you to know that it might not be awful, and if it is make sure you let the nurses know, they told me that you should not feel sick on chemo, they can give you drugs to help or change the drugs if required.
If toilet issues arise make sure you deal with them immediately, I ate 100 grams of prunes a day (I love prunes anyway, so this was a bit of a treat for me).
As far as tears go, well I wish I had shares in Kleenex because I cried a lot (and still do a bit). You'll hear the term 'roller-coaster' used a lot and it is very fitting to describe the emotional toll this takes on you.
If you knit or craft we had a few of us doing that while sitting in the chair, lots of chatting if you choose, take a snooze or catch up on books or movies (I had to find a silver lining in this :) ).
cheers
Wishing you all the best for next Wednesday.
Hopefully your chemo experience will be like mine. I had AC-T, every three weeks for AC for three months and then weekly paclitaxol for twelve weeks. I felt pretty good and was able to maintain my exercise most days, although not running just walking. I painted my house and finished heaps of other projects at home. The worst was hair loss and two months post chemo I think I will lose a few fingernails. I did have a nap whenever I needed it and was really tired on two occasions. I have been pleasantly surprised by my chemo experience, I just want you to know that it might not be awful, and if it is make sure you let the nurses know, they told me that you should not feel sick on chemo, they can give you drugs to help or change the drugs if required.
If toilet issues arise make sure you deal with them immediately, I ate 100 grams of prunes a day (I love prunes anyway, so this was a bit of a treat for me).
As far as tears go, well I wish I had shares in Kleenex because I cried a lot (and still do a bit). You'll hear the term 'roller-coaster' used a lot and it is very fitting to describe the emotional toll this takes on you.
If you knit or craft we had a few of us doing that while sitting in the chair, lots of chatting if you choose, take a snooze or catch up on books or movies (I had to find a silver lining in this :) ).
cheers