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Jacqueline
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15 years ago

Update

Hi everyone, sorry I have been a bit slack but I will bring you up to date with what has been happening with me, I have had 2 cycles of FEC and so far not too bad, the hair has gone! I have been having waves of nausea most of the time this time where after the first cycle only lasted for about the first week so hope it doesn't increase in length each time. I find the fluid retention one of the worst effects of it for the first few days afterwards.

I went back to work for two mornings this week, i was struggling by lunchtime on the second day but it was worth it as I hadn't worked for 5 months so just to do something normal was good and the girls made it easy for me, I was not game to take the Maxalon and drive also don't think they would appreciate it if I was not alert at work, will have to find something that I can take that doesn't cause drowsiness or interfer with the concentration, forgot when I was at the drs the other day.

One more and I am half way there...whooot hooo!

Well take care everyone,

Jacqui

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  • Jacqueline's avatar
    Jacqueline
    Member
    15 years ago

    Hi sorry I have not been on the computer very much lately, I did enjoy going back to work it is only 3 1/2hrs Tuesday was really good and no problems but Wednesday was a bit of a struggle I was tired and nauseous as I wasn't game to take the Maxalon as it said it can effect alertness and I thought no one would want me jabbing needles in there arm if I was not able to concentrate.I am going to see my dr on Monday and see if I can get something that wont effect my working. The nausea has hung around a lot longer this time it is 2 weeds since the last chemo and today is the first day I haven't had to take a maxalon, the first time I only took it for the first week.

    How have you been going? Are you working? How much longer do you have to go?I love your picture, yuu are so strong, I haven't bared my head in front of my husband yet, it is funny because undressing after I lost the boob didn't worry me, i must be very vain, but you have made be feel ashamed so will do it tonight!!!

    Yes next friday is the half way mark, if I am feeling ok we are going out for dinner with my son to celebrate the half way I am even going to put $5 in the pokies!!!whoo hooo.

    Thanks for keeping in contact.

    Take Care

    Jacqui xxx

  • TonyaM's avatar
    TonyaM
    Member
    15 years ago

    Hi Jacqui,

    So glad to hear that you have coped so well.Once you get to halfway you are on the downhill run! I am quite amazed you've managed to work abit. I think you country girls are pretty tough.Hope all goes well with your next chemo.

                            Tonya xx

  • MandaMoo's avatar
    MandaMoo
    Member
    15 years ago

    You sound like you are doing an amazing job!  Good on you.  I bet you loved that sense of normalcy with working.  Every little bit of normal helps.  Soon halfway and then finished!

    Amanda xx

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    MandaMoo
    Member
    15 years ago

    You sound like you are doing an amazing job!  Good on you.  I bet you loved that sense of normalcy with working.  Every little bit of normal helps.  Soon halfway and then finished!

    Amanda xx