Well today was the day. Decision made will do the chemo. Only 4. And the count down already begun with first blood test out of the way. And I start on Friday and last one on 10/7/2014. So can celebrate with the girls in Melbourne. All I can say is look out Mlebourne. Friends and family already booked in for roaster. Have the best friends. Even did a recon of ward so have some idea. So three more sleeps and will be 1/4 of the way through. Booked in for a haircut tomorrow to get in early and have some control over my body. Even ventured into work which has been worrying me. But was a good start. So onwards and upwards. First nail the damn bitch then ......... Who knows what adventures lay next.

Hi MLE59 good to see that you and your husband are getting number 4 hair cuts. I found that I had some dignity with losing my hair and it wasn't as messy either. Good luck with your treatment. I had my last chemo yesterday, only required 4 sessions on a 3 week cycle. It goes very quickly and although it isn't pleasant your oncologist will make is as good as he can which I found very helpful. Hope your wound heals soon. Keep your chin up. JanetH.

Hi Wndsrfn Completely get the nerves - I just hope you remind yourself though of all that you have faced and come through so far, of the gammit of emotions you have managed so well in the last few weeks, of the strong and powerful way in which you have chosen to approach this journey, and of the inspiation you give to others by being so honest about this challenge. Acknowledge that these skills and traits in you will continue to serve you well tomorrow. I really like the saying of Albert Schweitzern about friends: In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. I think it sounds like your friends fit this bill and will be there ensuring your inner fire stays alight. Not sure if you have had a chance to read a blog by JanetH about helpful products for chemo side effects -I found it really helpful. As for me, just when I think yeah this wound has finaly healed it isn't - I seem to be taking forever to heal this time. Very frustrating indeed. My week at work was also a bit of a roller coaster and I am glad I am having tomorrow off. I am hoping to get some time in the sun, fresh air and my garden. Take care, MLE59

My friends and family have, do just that. When think it gets to hard and even in tears they are there to prode and pock me back into continuing with the adventure. Will be updating when can and this is a great spot to vent and speak mind. So tomorrow I throw part of the kitchen sink at the bitch that bites to nail her arse. Oh and hair cut but not a number two and put a splash of pink in to take back some control of my body. Catch you all soon.

I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. Nelson Mandela

Hi Windsrfn, hope the first one went down well, and that you were well looked after. The next few days are likely to be tiring, once the steroid effects wear off if they gave you steroids, and you may find the nights very long and slow. I found it helpful to realise how uncomfortable the GI tract gets when it is stripped of its lining, and to really consider what I felt like eating and to make it different every day so I did not get put off too many alternatives by them being associated with nausea/upset GI tract. I had really bad heartburn the first round, which was the worst thing and much of why sleep was hard, and I cleared Somac over the counter with my oncologist, and it made the world of difference. Don't put up with any symptom that diminishes your quality of life: there are good ways around most of them, and the sooner you get them sussed with something that works for you from this page, or your oncologist or your oncology nurses, the better you will go. Don't underestimate the impact the fatigue may have on you, and the many symptoms that are actually fatigue can include headaches, irritation, frustration, grumpiness, feeling incapable of doing anything much and unmotivated, etc. But my best advice is make sure you walk every day, even if it is just twenty minutes, and you only get once around the block and have to sit down every hundred meters. Walking gives your body the chance to remember it is alive and your heart is beating and your lungs are oxygenating your blood and you will get through. (Sorry but I have become a born-again walker since I started cheme, and walks with my daughter are often the brightest point of the days) best wishes, you can beat the bugger.

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MLE59
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12 years ago
Hi Wndsrfn

Completely get the nerves - I just hope you remind yourself though of all that you have faced and come through so far, of the gammit of emotions you have managed so well in the last few weeks, of the strong and powerful way in which you have chosen to approach this journey, and of the inspiation you give to others by being so honest about this challenge. Acknowledge that these skills and traits in you will continue to serve you well tomorrow.

I really like the saying of Albert Schweitzern about friends: In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. I think it sounds like your friends fit this bill and will be there ensuring your inner fire stays alight.

Not sure if you have had a chance to read a blog by JanetH about helpful products for chemo side effects -I found it really helpful.

As for me, just when I think yeah this wound has finaly healed it isn't - I seem to be taking forever to heal this time. Very frustrating indeed. My week at work was also a bit of a roller coaster and I am glad I am having tomorrow off. I am hoping to get some time in the sun, fresh air and my garden.

Take care, MLE59
JanetH
Member
12 years ago
Hi MLE59 good to see that you and your husband are getting number 4 hair cuts. I found that I had some dignity with losing my hair and it wasn't as messy either. Good luck with your treatment. I had my last chemo yesterday, only required 4 sessions on a 3 week cycle. It goes very quickly and although it isn't pleasant your oncologist will make is as good as he can which I found very helpful. Hope your wound heals soon. Keep your chin up. JanetH.

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