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Chemo honeymoon is over
I'm writing on behalf of my amazing mum - she was diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer at 71. She has a mammogram every year but her specialist thinks her cancer has likely been there for at ...
Thank you so much Melinda for your positivity - I definitely think the one day at a time outlook is so extremely important. I'm so glad you feel better - you give me great hope that this shall pass xxxxmelclarity said:Lynda, what a wonderful daughter! My daughter was 18yo last year as I went through 4.5 months of Chemo and it is a very lonely journey inspite of having support. Just you being there honestly is enough! Nexium is fantastic and will stop any reflux/heartburn, it really is good! I remember my Oncology nurse saying how I reacted and was after the first infusion dictated the rest. Unfortunately I was very ill through the process and the 'OFF' feeling never let up. So what I found important only was 'just focusing on a day' not the next or next week. Its so super hard, I too had a blood clot in my arm from chemo which was so awful and painful. You don know how on earth you will get through it or the next thing that pops up, but let me tell you, somehow you do, remember so key...one day only...I never thought Id feel good again but honestly 11 months post chemo now and yes side effects but overall feel GREAT! and I never would have thought so in the depths of chemo...I had moments where I didnt want to continue being so very ill...so hang in there! Youre doing a wonderful job with your Mum! Melinda xo