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First chemo!
Hi everyone! I had my first chemo session today, starting with AC. Though I was warned and given a strong anti-nausea tablet before they started, I was absolutely not prepared for the crippling na...
@jm13 My second round has been a world different to the first!
Having the port is genius. I was still a bit bruised however it was miles better than trying to find a vein. I ended up having to go to hospital and find a vein with the help of an ultrasound just for my bloods. So now my Port is up and running, I'll be having my pre Chemo bloods through that too.
They also have me better/stronger medication for nausea and heartburn and I've only experienced minimal side effects. The anti nausea I am now on does make me very drowsy and fatigued but I'm finding that better that nausea!
Other than that, my hair has starting coming out which is to be expected. I buzzed it before my first round but think I need to do it again now!
Hope all goes well with the port tomorrow! I was sore for a good few days after and was terrified moving my shoulder around would cause it to move but it's healed well now.
Having the port is genius. I was still a bit bruised however it was miles better than trying to find a vein. I ended up having to go to hospital and find a vein with the help of an ultrasound just for my bloods. So now my Port is up and running, I'll be having my pre Chemo bloods through that too.
They also have me better/stronger medication for nausea and heartburn and I've only experienced minimal side effects. The anti nausea I am now on does make me very drowsy and fatigued but I'm finding that better that nausea!
Other than that, my hair has starting coming out which is to be expected. I buzzed it before my first round but think I need to do it again now!
Hope all goes well with the port tomorrow! I was sore for a good few days after and was terrified moving my shoulder around would cause it to move but it's healed well now.