Here Goes
Hello. My name is Jenny and I live on the NSW/Vic Border. I have gone to post in here a couple of times but backed out. Denial maybe? On Wednesday I was officially given the diagnosis of BC. I hav...
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Most of us are shit scared of chemo but for almost everyone it's not quite as bad as we anticipate. It kind of has a reputation from the bad old days. Now there's medication for most side effects, and once you get into the swing of it, you adjust and work out how to plod your way through. Don't be backwards in coming forwards if you're in pain or nauseous, tell the medicos and they'll find the right meds.
No one will tell you it's fun because it's not! But human beings are adaptable and you do kind of get used to it. I still sobbed at regular intervals, but that was more due to the cancer in general and other stresses in my life! The hair falling out thing seems to be a big one for lots of women, though not all. It wasn't for me. I have a feeling you'll handle that one with humour! Hang in there and enjoy your good news for now! :) Kate xox
No one will tell you it's fun because it's not! But human beings are adaptable and you do kind of get used to it. I still sobbed at regular intervals, but that was more due to the cancer in general and other stresses in my life! The hair falling out thing seems to be a big one for lots of women, though not all. It wasn't for me. I have a feeling you'll handle that one with humour! Hang in there and enjoy your good news for now! :) Kate xox