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BirdGirl
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14 years ago

Round 1 - Day 6

Hi Ladies!

I am glad to say that I have made it through to day 6 of my first round of FEC chemo. It has been a very intense few days and I am looking forward to coming out the other side! Side effects have mostly been nausea (managed with meds), hot flushes, fatigue, anxiety/depression and generally feeling like crap! But otherwise, manageable :)

I slept for 12 hours last night so I guess that's what my body needed. Going to try and watch a couple of movies today and do a little exercise for my mastectomy arm. Otherwise, just taking it hour by hour and writing down everything that happens so I can keep track.

I hope you are all surviving too. It is so great to have this forum to share with you all. I don't feel so alone. Thanks heaps!

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  • Jrova's avatar
    Jrova
    Member
    14 years ago
    Hi BG. You've got the right idea; just take things as they come and take it easy. I've been through the whole treatment thing twice; once in 2002 and again last year. My best advice to you is that the treatment is just a short time of your life, and you WILL get back to a normal happy life afterwards. Keep everything in perspective and don't let it overwhelm you. Do whatever makes you happy and spoil yourself. xx Jane
  • Jrova's avatar
    Jrova
    Member
    14 years ago
    Hi BG. You've got the right idea; just take things as they come and take it easy. I've been through the whole treatment thing twice; once in 2002 and again last year. My best advice to you is that the treatment is just a short time of your life, and you WILL get back to a normal happy life afterwards. Keep everything in perspective and don't let it overwhelm you. Do whatever makes you happy and spoil yourself. xx Jane
  • Maria333's avatar
    Maria333
    Member
    14 years ago

    I remember all those nasty feelings and here I am come through the other side.

    Stay positive and organise something wonderful for when your treatment is done, enjoy each day as it comes and look for the good in everything, if you can't well dont worry about it and dont linger on it.

    I remember all the sleeping, must be why I am not sleeping so long now. Writing it down is a good idea, seems to get it out of your system and helps recall when there seems to be so much to remember.

    All the best. Maria333