5 weeks of hell!!
Been diagnosed for 5 weeks now... wow what a whirlwind!!. Now they tell me Its my decision if or when to start treatment... Im in no stste of mind to be making decisions like that. I dont have time...
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I think it's normal to be anxious about your first chemo.I was ready to do a runner when I first entered the onc unit. If you are over anxious then you can have a "calm you down pill"-just ask when you arrive. It's the unknown and whether you'll have some allergic reaction.Once you get through the first chemo you'll probably find you feel surprisingly ok.I even went out for lunch afterwards.I thought it was going to be quite easy until day 3 struck.I lost my appetite,felt abit queasy,mouth felt like it was lined with fur and then aches and pains set in.So just be prepared for days 3 to 6.I called them my doona days. I'd suggest to stock up on tins of vegie soup,dry crackers,lemonade iceblocks and lemon cordial - that's all I could eat.I never threw up though. We are all here for you Jo so good luck for monday- stay busy over the weekend!
Tonya xx