First chemo treatment

It is overwhelming but try and take it a day at a time and the 6 months will be over. It's not easy but you can do this. I finished my 6 months a year ago and my hair has grown back really curly. I would listen to music on my headphones and have a snooze during chemo and I found that helped me. I wish the best today and everyday xo

Sending you hugs. Just that. Everyone else has said it all, so HUGS.

Thanks ladies. Doing ok so far. Very minimal nausea and have worked two days in a row. Feeling exhausted tonight but other then that I've started off ok. I know it can get much worse but wil take each day as it comes xxx

Hi Shaylls, the prospect of losing your hair is a scary one.  It was the thing I was most vain about, and got myself a wig, which I never really loved, but meant I felt better in public.  But mostly at home I ended up finding a warm beanie the best thing (over winter).  And once I had some hair back I found myself braver than expected about being public.  I am enjoying having a decent covering of short hair now that requires not maintenance whatsoever !  I can even get caught in the rain and it makes no difference.  And my daughters are really interested in what style I will end up with.  Funny how something that scared me, is something I came to terms with fairly easily.

Sorry I missed your first treatment - thinking of you. Mine is on Monday now. Hope you are going ok xo

Good luck.  Chemo is no picnic but everyone is different.  Some amazing women manage very well.  

My advice is to take the medication for nausea, constipation and diarrhea (yes you can have both constipation and diarrhea in the same cycle).  If you need more, ask and get it.  There are stronger drugs doctors can prescribe.  

Watch out for any adverse drug reactions, I had a nasty one to Maxalon.

Don't be brave, if you have any medical problems, call whoever you are supposed to call and get help.  I had to go to emergency in the middle of the night.  The service was great.  I felt very safe there.  

Chemo may feel endless but suddenly you are through and that is an amazing feeling.  You are braver and stronger than you realize.  Karen 

I know it's crazy! I thought the same thing, I just wanted to flush it out so I felt better, but they said having fluids is purely for hydration, it doesnt actually flush the chemo out. 

Really? I got told to flush it out so it doesnt remain in the bladder. Maybe i just felt a bit better for the hydration? Fair enough :)

@Beckyw  I actually thought the same as you, by hydrating you flush out the chemo and you'll feel better. The entire medical Team at Freemasons were quick to quash that theory, uuugh! You cannot flush out Chemo, it doesnt work that way, they said. Did surprise me too. x

The side effects wont be as bad as you imagine. Chemo sucks and you'll feel yuck for a few days but its bareable. Make sure you have some good oil for your head. Mines super dry so ive been massaging it with moroccan oil and its worked well. 
Best of luck xx and hydrate like crazy! My nurses said flush it out. I couldnt stand normal water at first so I bought about 4 flavours of cordial