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joeybutts
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12 years ago

day 1 chemo

Hi everyone,

Well I decided to go ahead with the chemo....just to give myself the best guarentee that it wont come back...anyway it all moved very quickly as I rang them on friday and confirmed that I would have it done and then had the info session on monday, went to the wig library on tuesday and had the chemo on wed..

The chemo went ok, having 4 doses of the docetaxel and cyclophosphemide i think its called, just so glad I had done some reading on here so I knew a bit of what was going to happen which helped reduce the anxiety levels a bit. I have been feeling ok, just a wee bit sick in the tum last night and had a maxolon and have been good since, so good I have just had cold pizza now!Mmmmm some sleep would be good, had just a couple of hours so far, so hopefully will have some more soon...

I have been going much better with exercise this last week and a half....not sure how I will go with the side effects of the chemo, anyway have been going to the gym and mainly doing some walking on the treadmill and leg weights, but even added some arm exercise machines too...just gently, not much weight...so am feeling happy about that...yesterday I went for an early walk locally, and that was really nice in the cool, though started getting a bit tearful, maybe all this is going to catch up me...I have had to be happy and strong as I live with only 1 daughter who is nearly 15 and have an elderly father nearby, so its important for both of them to see me managing well...I was worried I was going to be a blubbering mess at chemo, but had a good friend with me and we chatted away and I didnt get emotional there...

Oh dear, rambling on I go, might try and get some more sleep, got a few things I want to do today, even catching up with an old workmate whose cancer has come back after a double mastectomy 9 years ago, she had the lumpectomy earlier in the week...so that'll be nice, then hopefully a nap coz not getting much sleep atm...

Anyway, hope everyone out there is doing ok on their journey...take care..

jo

3 Replies

  • Robyn_W's avatar
    Robyn_W
    Member
    12 years ago
    Hi Rosanna,I just wanted to say hi,and you sound as though you are doing pretty well! Good on you! Remember to keep on here and let us know how you are going.Keep smiling. :). Robyn xoxoxo
  • Rosanna's avatar
    Rosanna
    Member
    12 years ago

    Hi Jo

    I can see your braveness and feel what you feel.

    I had an final appointment from the initial surgery, and confirm Chemo; radio; and hormorne coming next.

    Frankly speaking, I wasn't too shock being diagonised, and wasn't resist of any surgeries, however even I mentally planned to have Chemo, radio,...etc afterward, I had a feeling when meeting Sue, the BC nurse, I started a bit worry myself, and anxious.  Sue advised she will surprised if I didn't worry.  Quite true, the feeling and thoughts will come gradually.  I'll meet Onco next Thrusday and prepare the treatment schedule I believed.  I just feel myself have a thorough clean and get ready to be chopped, and now everyday is waiting and waiting.

    No doubt, here all the pink sisters give great support and caring to each other.  I didn't feel lonely even when the feeling came.  I feel a lot of hug around me.

    Jo, as I said, I started to worry, but I still want to say to you, keep up, keep positive, you'll feel sick and weak, and all the negative effect might come to attack you, hold on it, feel it, you will get it through.

    Keep us update your journey, we are all here (I need you all too) with you.

    Xoxo

     

  • Merlins_mum's avatar
    Merlins_mum
    Member
    12 years ago
    Laughed about the cold pizza. I have craved pizza all through my TC chemo and Robyn is right....the steroids keep u awake. I take Valium at night through the first 4 nights rather than sleeping pills and it is enough for me to get 6-7 hrs sleep. The tiredness and emotion thing is a pain but like you I am at the gym and tootling on my bike. The first was definitely the worst round. I have my last next Wednesday. I have felt nearly normal, whatever that is, this time and doing much more exercise. Good luck with the rest of the week. Keep the maxalon up. Let us know how you are travelling Julie x