Hair Loss and Wig question

Hi Chris,

Thanks for the reply and good luck to you too. My veins are horrible and chemo does effect them. I'm sure you already know this, but make sure you drink lots of fluids, at least 3-4 litres of water the day before your chemo and the morning of your chemo and also keep the arm that you have your chemo in very warm. I heat up a weat pack and have that on my arm for at least 30 minutes before my treatment. I also have trouble when it comes to blood tests, so I do the same.

I have been blessed with an very compassionate oncologist that bulk bills (I know I still can't believe it) and I have no out of pocket expenses with my chemo treatment. I think I will be about $1400.00 out of pocket with radio therapy. Are you having radio therapy after chemo? I will be finding out more about radio therapy after my second last round of chemo (after 17th Oct). Will let you know, if you haven't already found out. I have decided to take a break between chemo and radio therapy. It's been a very tough road for me, both emotionally and physically. People I know say that I'm one of the toughest people they know. I sometimes feel like I'm an imposter when they say that. However, it is what it is and it's not easy sometimes. Crying is very natural and it's a release ( so my very caring GP tells me). so I tell everyone that I "release" a lot.

Have a great break and I hope the weather is good, but not too hot. My husband and I were down in Sydney last weekend. The first time, I was well enough to hope on plane. I don't take anything for granted anymore.

cheers

Julie