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!
Your number is in my phone. I'll phone you later on and see how you are going.
Many hugs and kisses.
Cas xx
Jodie :) How are you feeling this morning? I'm hoping you're a lot better and ready to kick that infection? I thought I was going into shock or infection or something yesterday as well. I kept getting hot, then cool, then hot again. Turns out the air conditioning where I was was being worked on lol. The workmen kept turning it on and off hehehehe.... and here I was getting all worried about myself.
I agree with whomever said disinfectant wipes however I would just carry some of that hand cleaning lotion and use it at every opportunity. Isn't it interesting to read some of the posts? I now know that I'm not going to be wonderful in the week after chemo. I can cope with that now that I know and work around it. As long as my head is in the right place, I'll lie on a bed for a week with a laptop if necessary.
Go and buy something online today even if it is something tiny and ridiculous. 1. you don't have to go out with germy people 2. you'll have something to look forward to when it arrives 3. most of the fun is in the looking anyway.
Cas (thinking of you) Huge hugs (no germs) XX
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
