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Hello Karen,i was diagnosed with TNBC on 23.12.2008.I started my chemo in feb 2009(6mths) & radiotherpy straight after.I was given some good advice going into my chemo & that was to count down the rounds of chemo & try not to look at how many were left.The other tip was to take a small snack with me(sandwich or vitawheats).I snacked while i was getting chemo.Everyone is different  & reacts differently so i would like to share with you my first day of chemo & i hope it gives you a giggle.My beautiful sister & my wonderful man came with me(they both came to each round of chemo with me),so the nurse is injecting me with my lovely medicine & i think it was the anti- nausa one when all of a sudden i lean over to my sister & whisper to her that i am very itchy(down below)i felt like i needed to do what dogs do & that was to sit on the ground & drag my self.Of cause my sister found this to be hilarious & said to let the nurse know.Now you see i am a very private person & was not sure how to let the nurse know that my pants felt like they were on fire.So i took a deep breath & said"excuse me but i'm very itchy down below" in which the nurse replied "oops i forgot to tell you that some people react to this medicine & we call it  ANTS IN YOUR PANTS"well we all had a good laugh and each time i had the anti-nausa they had to slowly inject it so it was not as intense.I would still riggle around which really got my sister laughing.To be honest i think this was the only reason she came along , to watch my facial expressions & my little dance.As serious as this journey is that you are on it is nice to try & find a little humour in it.I know i'm a bit late as yesterday was your first time but i do hope it was not too scary or bad for you.I wish you all the best Karen and i know that you must have a lot of people to talk to but if you need to talk or have a little laugh please dont hesitate i will be here.So now that i have written an essay i will go and leave you in peace.  Khali