Port is in!

Thanks for your post. For me, the side effects from the chemo/herceptin so far have included nausea (mild), diahorrea, headaches, stiff joints, dry crusty yet runny nose, metallic taste in the mouth, dry skin, sleeplessness, fatigue, loss of appetite and general crankiness! My hair started coming out today, in small handfuls, so I'm organising with my friend who is a hairdresser to have it shaved off in the next few days. I didn't think losing my hair would bother me last time, so I just let it fall out....but i found it quite distressing leaving it to fall out so my friend ended up shaving it off for me...then I felt much, much better. I will get her to shave it off soon before it starts falling out in big clumps...then I'm sure I'll be ok. It was funny because when I lost my hair last time, I got many compliments saying I had a very shapely head and looked quite beautiful bald! I did buy a wig last time, but never ever wore it. I preferred to wear scarfs, bandanas and hats, and even made myself some lovely headwear from a pattern I bought. Luckily I have still kept all that stuff! Looks like I will have to update my photo once the hair goes...thanks again Jo, take care Celeste xx