Chemotherapy begins

Hi Girvan8

Just take one day at a time sweetie. We all are......

Let us know, how you get on next Friday.

Just think all this is relatively short, compared to how much having life is really worth.... After treatment a whole new world will be. You will look back and wonder that it WAS ALL WORTH IT.

Thats my way of thinking. When I have a bad day, I keep thinking, in the scheme of things, this is all for a reason. To make me feel better and rid of this horrible BC. I will look back and be happy that I did find it, I did do something about it, and I am being treated for it. And now I am happy and proud of myself.

You go girl - chin up and remember, we are all here for you.

Love Julie XX

I dont know if it will help, but my breast care nurse advised 1 maxalon plus 2 panadol for the big post chemo headache.  Works for some not all.  Worked for me. Wish I know about it on round 1!.  Love arrowroot biscuits. Green tea with a slice of ginger. Apple cider vinegar (weak) with teaspoon of honey. Ice pack on head or face flannel that was popped in the freezer resolved the head itch as did a massage with olive oil.  For some humour check out headcovers.com.  A USA cancer website.  I bought some "caps" which are really light and fit under my beanies and hats so no irritation.  My sister in law bought me the multi colour floral swim cap for summer when my radiation is finished.  Very 1950's.  Laughed so had when it arrived in the post.  Also check out the hats with hair much laughter there.  I'm thinking denim hat with plaits for a treat.

Take care.

Thanks for the reply. I always feel bad when I have had a moan to know that there are so many people worse off than I. I have had a lie down and I am now eating arrowroot biscuits and sips of water. My daughter shaved off my hair as it was falling out and messy. I now have a problem with the prickly hair and I wear a t-shirt tube I cut and find it the best thing to sleep in and keeps my head warm.

Hi all, thank you so much for your advice. I am the third day after my second chemo cycle and I am feeling sorry for myself. I have headaches all through the night and they just hover in the head through the day. I crawl out of bed to get somethng to eat as I feel so sick first thing. After I have stuffed cheese on toast down I am feeling a little better. I am sure the headaches are due to me not eating properly!

I felt so good last week and it is a hard hit to be starting all over again. Have to pull myself out of this, so I am hear to gather my strength from you all as I know I am not alone.

I had my meds changed and I now have something for the reflux so I am hoping that will help out. The anti nausea tablets were making me feel sick so they have been changed and they are a help on this third day as the main ones are finished.

Thank you for your strength.

sorry previous rock it baby was for you, put it in reply but it doesnt look like it is addressed to your comment cheers

Some people have just dumb tunnel vision dont they, all the best for your first chemo I am sure with all your knowledge you will be able to keep the side effects to a minimum, having just had bilaterals last week I say if and when you are ready for more surgery for you it would be a walk in the park, but like me you might of had to buzz the tower(nurses station) quite a few times, I had multiple multiple fly buys at all hours, wish I had taken in a pedometer honestly would of clocked up some serious kms in the past 6 days lol

This is just a low key, you are going to do great and dont stress the little stuff plug before tommoz, another little tip is have the shower chair to put all your drains and stuff on and dont forget to take out of the carry bags if you are given them, I did one day and spent ages drying them off doh, you are a strong pink sister and this time next week you will be home like me and it will be all over red rover

All the best

Narelle xoxoxoxox

You always crack me up Dan, just wish I lived near your local :)