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4Coco
4 years agoMember
Sentinel lymph nodes removed - Chemo & Radiation treatment
I have my first appointment with Oncologist next week and I'm writing down any questions that pop into my hear and seeking useful tips from others who can offer suggestions for what helped during day of treatment and what to have at home to help get through the not so good days please.
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- 4CocoMemberHi @D2Dizzy - hope all went well for you on Thursday.Sign in to react to this post
- D2DizzyMemberThanks
that made me smile :)Sign in to react to this post - jennyssMemberDear @4Coco and @D2Dizzy,
from jennyss in Western NSWSign in to react to this post - D2DizzyMemberThanks 4Coco
great tips
my fun starts Thursday all being well
Hope you are travelling ok too.Sign in to react to this post - AfraserMember@4Coco
’Walking defiantly’ is a wonderful
way to go, keep it up! Drinking a great deal of water is essential if suffering nausea or diarrhoea, but not quite so critical if you are spared those side effects. Best wishes.Sign in to react to this post - 4CocoMember
Hi @Cath62 Yes I've had the crashing and loss of sense of time kicking in a day or two after chemo - walking defiantly helps even if its just a bit of a shuffle on those off days*!*Sign in to react to this post - 4CocoMemberHi @D2Dizzy The wonderful advice and tips shared by others here have been very helpful to me to get through the uncertainty and anxiety of my first chemo treatments. One thing that I've found works for me is to keep a simple daily record of what I eat and drink - comes in handy on those days when you have a bit of brain fog happening and don't know what you fancy or your taste buds are behaving oddly. Water can taste unpleasant some days and I've found that if I add a drop or two of blackcurrant juice which makes it more pleasant for me. And to help me remember how much I'm drinking I have 1 - 10 written down at top of page and tick a number off each time I fill up another glass. I also add the meds taken and my temperature - it just gives me a better understanding of my "new day to day" Smiles to you*!*Sign in to react to this post
- D2DizzyMemberThanks Cath62 for your wishes
Have been told to exercise. My husband and I usually walk each night so will try to keep this goingSign in to react to this post - Cath62MemberHi @D2Dizzy, just wanted to wish you all the best with the chemo. Agree water is great but also gentle walks if your up to it. Walking helps physically but mentally too. Take care 💐Sign in to react to this post
- D2DizzyMemberRural SA is having a hard time.
Hopefully they are getting the help they need now.
I am just outside of Adelaide so only have a short drive to treatments which is fortunate.Sign in to react to this post