1st Chemo down

Hello, i am so glad that everything went ok. I knew you would be fine: )

Fingers crossed for minimal side effects!!

Danielle xx

Hi Penny,

How are you? Don't be petrified about chemo tomorrow. Everyone has a different experience. It is what you make of it. You will be ok its not all that bad. I have 2 young kids so our life went on as normal as it possibly could. I wish you all the best and would love to hear how you go.

Danielle xx

i agree, tracey ( traxx65 ) is very helpful and good at allaying some of the fears. if i ever need a port i will remember her words. personally i think i could not cope with anymore treatments. i had my fill the first time..but... never say never.. who knows what i would do down the track. i will just carry on as long as possible, as normal as possible.

 have a nice day ... kathy.

Hi Maxie,  no problems.  There is so much uncharted territory when you first get diagnosed.  You get bombarded by the doctors, but sometimes the questions you want answered get overlooked.  It is just so good to be able to write what you want to know the answer too and get back what you are really looking for.

I know it is daunting with the portacath but it is so much easier and they can use it for so many things.  I am so glad that mine is in the chest.  It is quick and easy.

Take care and all the best with the next one.  Hope the side effects don't bother you too much.

Tracey xx

Hi Maxie,  no problems.  There is so much uncharted territory when you first get diagnosed.  You get bombarded by the doctors, but sometimes the questions you want answered get overlooked.  It is just so good to be able to write what you want to know the answer too and get back what you are really looking for.

I know it is daunting with the portacath but it is so much easier and they can use it for so many things.  I am so glad that mine is in the chest.  It is quick and easy.

Take care and all the best with the next one.  Hope the side effects don't bother you too much.

Tracey xx

Thanks everyone, for your thoughts!!  This forum, and it's beautiful ladies, give me so much hope and inspiration xx

I'm feeling like a bit of a scardy-cat about my next chemo tho, not the side effects, but actually the first time a needle will go into my portacath (the line was already in there from surgery on the first round).  Mental note of me running for the hills, screaming, with my arms flailing wildly in the air.... LOL... I am going to buy shares in Emula cream/patches I think....

AND, Tracey, I hope you feel more than just useful, I think you're amazing, and you have given me so much support, information... and just plain out caring, thank you!

Max

Hi Maxene,

congratulations on your first chemo, you are overcoming some massive hurdles and it sounds as though your doing really well.

Danielle xx

Hi Maxene -- congrats on getting over the hurdle of your first chemo. :)