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Life House Centre at RPA, Sydney
I had my 3rd chemo today at the new Chris O'Brien Life House Centre at RPA in Sydney. This is the second week it has been open and it is absolutely amazing! What an incredible legacy for Chris O'Brien. It is a building largely made of glass and there are many floors. It has operating theaters, clinics, wig salon, a gorgeous lounge for relaxing, cafe, many different classes from nutrition to QiGong, yoga, meditation, mindfulness and many more. Most of these are free!
I actually enjoyed my day there today and I feel very lucky that I could experience such an incredible place. It truly is state of the art. As for my chemo, it went fine.
For the first time, they couldn't get the needle in, but when they tried a different vein it was ok. I didn't have to have Kytril for nausea, as all the medicine is now in the IV!! So here I am at home, tired but wide awake, but feeling just fine.
I hope all,you other ladies having treatment are doing ok also.
Sending out lots of hugs xoxoxo Robyn!! :)
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- The ribs are under control Robyn. I'm taking panadeine forte every six hours. But I can handle this, I came the chemo and do anything LOL J x
- Thanks Janey.My onc said that because I am post menopause 5 years,that I could start on an Aromatase inhibitor,but too long on it could possibly have an effect on my bones.So she said if I start on Tamoxifen,and just for 2years,which will minimise the side effects hopefully,then change over.That way I will get the best of both and have7 years.I can still keep going if my bones are good.Makes sense I guess.I have faith in her,so I always go with what she says.I think she is very good. Hope those ribs aren't too bad! Cheers Robyn.xoxox
- Apart from a bit of pain with my cracked ribs, I'm going fine. Hope you get through your next chemo without too much worries. Love Janey xxx
- I started on Femara (Letrozole) straight away which is an aromatase inhibitor. I had my oestrogen levels checked after chemo and they were pretty low. I was perimenopausal before my diagnosis so my Onc decided on the Femara believing that chemo definitely placed me in menopause. So I can't tell you about Tamoxifen. The side effects I'm having at the moment are fatigue, stiff and aching joins, dryness, hot flushes and all the usual menopausal symptoms. Nothing too bad except I notice that after I have been sitting down for a while, I am really stiff and sore and it takes a while for me to get my bones going again. I don't think I'm having any mood swings thank goodness but I think I'm a little more emotional than I used to be. But all these side effects can be attributed to lingering chemo effects and/or Herceptin which I'm still having every three weeks. It's hard to tell where the side effects are coming from. I guess I will have to wait until I've finished the Herceptin next May and continue with just Femara. One thing I can't wait for is to no longer feel fatigued. To get some energy back just to be able to get through a day without feeling like I need those Nanna naps all the time. Sorry I can't help with Tamoxifen. My Onc told me that if I couldn't tolerate the Femara, she'd try me on Tamoxifen but I don't know what the difference is. Take care Janey xxx
- I feel great today Jen.went for a long walk this morning.I hope your day goes well.Keep in touch xoxoxRobyn
- Can you tell me what hormone treatment you are on?My oncologist is talking about Tamoxifen for 2years then changing to an Aromatase Inhibitor for 5years.Have you had many side effects with your treatment.xoxRobyn
- Oh better and better. ONLY ONE TO GO!!! The count down begins :) Ask away about Hormone treatment. Jx
- Thanks Deanne.Im hoping to do fine again,I have the luxury of staying at home,and I seriously don't know how ladies manage to continue working.I get too tired for that.xoxoRobyn
- Thanks Janey.I am having 4 docetaxel,so only one to go,then onto hormonal treatment,which I will want to ask your thoughts on when you get time.xoxRobyn
- Hi Robyn Life House Centre sounds amazing. I like that they have Life in the name rather than cancer. It must be wonderful to have access to so many services in one place. Hope this chemo goes well again for you. Deanne xxxx
