Jodie ! :)
Thinking of you this morning. Good luck and you go show them how chemo is done the Queensland way :)
I'm sure you are going to ace it!
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Did someone take a wound swab and send it to pathology to find out which antibiotic should be used? I hate to be a party pooper but I couldn't work on chemo.I took sick leave and long service and I'm glad I did.On the first round,by day 10,I was in hospital isolation ward with next to no neutraphils and an infection for 4 days.You do have to be careful not to catch germs if you work with kids or are in contact with the general public.It all depends on what sort of work you do and if your boss is prepared to be flexible in case you need time off.Some women keep working but adjust their days and hours when they are not well.Just go with what feels right for you Jodie but if you work,have a plan B incase.If you are feeling extra anxious about chemo(I did) then you can ask your oncologist for "calm you down "pills beforehand (I did!).When I first entered the chemo unit and saw everyone so docile with their arms outstretched,I wanted to do a runner!-and I'm a nurse! I was also a big sook.But somehow I've managed to get through 2 bouts of breast cancer -in 2003 and in 2010.So you will be ok and don't worry if you have little meltdowns along the way-it's quite normal.
Tonya xx