Chemo
This is my first time posting on here, mainly because I haven't really known what to say. But as I read through a lot of the post I see what a united community it is of people giving courage and stre...
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Hi Loz
It's a really scary time in the beginning and everything you're feeling is totally normal. I have finished chemo and now into the radiotherapy part of my journey. The actual chemo treatment days are not that bad and the people are always lovely and supportive. Everyones after effects are a bit different but just about always days 5-10 are the worst. You will be really tired so try to make sure you have someone with you that can help you out at this time.
I can't stress enough how important it is to drink as much water as you can and take in fluids, watery foods like watermelon, cucumber etc will help also, to help flush the chemo drugs out of your system quicker (drugs are only active while being administered and a few hours after) so get rid of it asap and your side effects might not be so bad. Plus it will help your kidneys and liver stay healthier.
All my hair fell out around day 14 of first chemo but I am now around 9 weeks post last treatment and have about 1cm hair back already and my eyelashes and brows are just starting to grow back, yay.
Good luck girl, stay strong and know it is only temporary. It's ok to be scared though and you will go through so many emotions in the coming months. Stay on here and ask as many questions as you need, there is always someone here to help, you're not on your own!
Sending you big hugs :) Holly.