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Sue_H
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12 years ago

Chemo no. 2 -2nd Jan

Well only a few more days left of normal and then back into it again. My hair is starting to snap off now, lucky that i had it shaved to a number 2. but i still shed a tear when that first clump came out in my fingers. My throat has been sore too for a week or more - have gotten antibiotics and am on my second course now.I think its probably more mouth ulcers that are making it sore. Now i have been feeling better, its been great going back to work for a few hours, I get so bored at home. I hope that everyone has had a really lovely xmas and wish all you lovely ladies the very best for this coming new year. Wish me luck for round 2, luv  Sue x

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    Sue_H
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    12 years ago

    Thanks for your support. I have tried the mouthwashes but the taste of salt in my mouth almost makes me want to throw up so I have been too scared to try again. Might have to though its getting a bit too sore. I think that i will feel better once all my hair has come out too. Best wishes Sue x

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    Sue_H
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    12 years ago

    Thanks so much for your support Deanne. It always feels good when someone replies to my blogs It makes me feel like i am not alone through this Sue x

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    Sue_H
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    12 years ago

    I will try the honey next round.Been eating heaps of iceblocks maybe will take some to next chemo session and give it a try too.Thanks so much for the tips I hope that you enjoy the rest of your holiday and good luck for your next session will be thinking of you Sue x

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    Merlins_mum
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    12 years ago
    Hi sue. I had my first TC at the same time as you. I was advised to suck on lemonade iceblocks ( icy poles) during the infusion and had no mouth problems at all. Took them in a little eskie lunchbox with ice. Had the throat tho. I found the strong manuka honey, just a bit on a spoon, every hour or two and especially at night and in the mornings soothed it amazingly but then I am biased probably being a kiwi. I will be a week late with the second round as I am in Saigon airport on a delayed holiday! Had my long hair cut short Christmas Eve. Cried a river. Now I am moulting like a sick chook! Sigh...... Not brave enough to shave it yet. Itchy tho. Good luck for the 2nd. Let us know how it goes. Julie
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    Merlins_mum
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    12 years ago
    Hi sue. I had my first TC at the same time as you. I was advised to suck on lemonade iceblocks ( icy poles) during the infusion and had no mouth problems at all. Took them in a little eskie lunchbox with ice. Had the throat tho. I found the strong manuka honey, just a bit on a spoon, every hour or two and especially at night and in the mornings soothed it amazingly but then I am biased probably being a kiwi. I will be a week late with the second round as I am in Saigon airport on a delayed holiday! Had my long hair cut short Christmas Eve. Cried a river. Now I am moulting like a sick chook! Sigh...... Not brave enough to shave it yet. Itchy tho. Good luck for the 2nd. Let us know how it goes. Julie
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    mum2jj
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    12 years ago
    It's hard with the hair loss. I think once it's all out its better. That was my experience anyway. Good luck with your next chemo. I continually gargled either saltwater or sodium bicarbonate mouthwashes during my treatment which may help with your sore throat. Take care. Paula :)
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    mum2jj
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    12 years ago
    It's hard with the hair loss. I think once it's all out its better. That was my experience anyway. Good luck with your next chemo. I continually gargled either saltwater or sodium bicarbonate mouthwashes during my treatment which may help with your sore throat. Take care. Paula :)
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    Deanne
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    12 years ago
    I think that first round is the worst because of the hair loss (and discomfort of this!) and the sore throat. My throat was worse the first FEC and the first Docetaxel. I hope this second round goes as smoothly as possible. Take care. Deanne xx
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    Deanne
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    12 years ago
    I think that first round is the worst because of the hair loss (and discomfort of this!) and the sore throat. My throat was worse the first FEC and the first Docetaxel. I hope this second round goes as smoothly as possible. Take care. Deanne xx