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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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Hi @TabooGal,
We've all been on that up and down nasty roller coaster. One minute your like bring it on, I got this. and the next your curled up in the corner in a dark cloud. It's very very normal.
If you can get a lift for the first one I would suggest it as well. The AC made me a bit light headed and off balance for a few hours afterwards so I didn't drive to any of them, but did drive myself the whole time on the Paclitaxel.
Our brains like to conjure up worst case scenarios for some very strange reason only known to itself and the fear of the unknown is the hardest part. However, some of us get through much better than we ever thought after reading all those side effects.
If you are prepared for the worst you might just be pleasantly surprised. I went back to work after chemo number 2 and worked part time the whole way through. I only had to take two days off if I remember correctly.
My family had a huge end of year that year. I managed all the birthday parties, formals, graduations, Christmas etc and had a great time at all of them. I continued to go with my husband to his camp drafts, camped in the back of the horse float and partied in the bar with the cowboys.
Some days were crap but there was a lot more that weren't. Just because they till you all these things might happen that doesn't mean they will. Look after yourself lovely. I have my fingers and toes crossed for you.
One day at a time, one step at a time and before you know it you'll be out at the other end.
xoxoxo
We've all been on that up and down nasty roller coaster. One minute your like bring it on, I got this. and the next your curled up in the corner in a dark cloud. It's very very normal.
If you can get a lift for the first one I would suggest it as well. The AC made me a bit light headed and off balance for a few hours afterwards so I didn't drive to any of them, but did drive myself the whole time on the Paclitaxel.
Our brains like to conjure up worst case scenarios for some very strange reason only known to itself and the fear of the unknown is the hardest part. However, some of us get through much better than we ever thought after reading all those side effects.
If you are prepared for the worst you might just be pleasantly surprised. I went back to work after chemo number 2 and worked part time the whole way through. I only had to take two days off if I remember correctly.
My family had a huge end of year that year. I managed all the birthday parties, formals, graduations, Christmas etc and had a great time at all of them. I continued to go with my husband to his camp drafts, camped in the back of the horse float and partied in the bar with the cowboys.
Some days were crap but there was a lot more that weren't. Just because they till you all these things might happen that doesn't mean they will. Look after yourself lovely. I have my fingers and toes crossed for you.
One day at a time, one step at a time and before you know it you'll be out at the other end.
xoxoxo