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Smiley_30
Member
15 years ago

Day b4 my 1st Chemo

Hello all! Hope everyone is having a lovley weekend.

Well , today is Sunday 23rd Jan 2010!  Tomorrow i start my chemo. This morning i started taking Dexamethansone, and it hit me, the time has arrived, my Chemo is STARTING. I have been looking forwad to it, ITS the next phase of my treatment and on my way to recovery.

I am feeling a little overwhelmed atm! I dont know if i want to cry, laugh, be alone or with someone. I just cant seem to stay focused on what im feeling. Its a strange feeling. I feel like i should be doing something, yet i have no idea.

I decided this morning, that on Tuesday 25th there is a group at the hospital for women with breast cancer. Im really hoping that i am able to attend. If not i know there is another time.

I know what can possibly happen, but i would imagine the 1st session, will always be the hardest as really, dont know how i will react. All these things keep coming to my mind, Sometimes it is easier just to type than talk about it to those surrounding me.

Thankyou for reading. Enjoy whats left of the weekend, and Keep Smiling!

xoxo

Smiley_30

8 Replies

  • louiseg's avatar
    louiseg
    Member
    15 years ago

    Hi Smiley

    I feel great at the moment, thanks for asking :)  I am off to see my oncologist this afternoon to talk about starting on Tamoxifen.

    Good luck again for today,

    Louise :)

  • Tanya's avatar
    Tanya
    Member
    15 years ago

    (hugs and positive vibes) for your chemo tomorrow, the first is the worst, not physically but mentally because it is all so new.

    Think happy thoughts and imagine the chemo flowing through your veins as liquid gold eating up any cancer cells like a little pacman!!

    Good luck, thinking of you hon.

    Tanya

  • Smiley_30's avatar
    Smiley_30
    Member
    15 years ago

    Thankyou Samantha, i know it will be all ok..

    Thankyou for ur advice, and yes, im a strong beliver of positive thinkin.

    How are you?

    Take care and have a wonderful week

     

  • Smiley_30's avatar
    Smiley_30
    Member
    15 years ago

    Thankyou so much Tully!!

    Hope r well..And Yes, catch up sooon will b gr8!!

    xoxoxo

  • Samantha_Cunnin's avatar
    Samantha_Cunnin
    Member
    15 years ago

    good luck...if i can offer any advice it would be..when the fatigue hits (and it will) just relax...rest...don't try to fight against it... and let others help u as much as possible (it makes them feel helpful) and gets things done for those few days when u really need to rest...i know what u mean when u say u are looking forwrd to it..i was the same-i just wanted to get on the recovery road and couldn't wait to start...keep that positive attitude- i have seen just how much that is of benefit to ur recovery (and how powerful it is)...hope u can get to the group on tuesday..i always had a couple of 'good' days b4 fatigue set in..make the most of those with fun stuff-not the boring houseworky things (uuuggghhhh!!!)..and we will see u back here posting again in no time :)

  • louiseg's avatar
    louiseg
    Member
    15 years ago

    Good luck Smiley

    and you never know how you will cope with the Chemo - my first one wasn't too bad (it was the third one that really knocked me around).  Maybe you will get to join the group at the hospital....

    We'll be thinking of you

    Louise :)

  • tully's avatar
    tully
    Member
    15 years ago

    Hi Smiley

    Good luck tomorrow... I will be thinking of you... you know you can contact me at any time of the day night if you feel the need to escape your life.. even if it's to meet and have a coffee and not talk about treatments.  I'm there for you xxx

    lots of love and hugs

     

    Tully

    xxxoooxxx