Forum Discussion

saphire's avatar
saphire
Member
12 years ago

Starting chemo soon

Hello,

This is my first blog so hope I go okay.

I have read ladies different experiences and it is such a great help to have the same feelings along the way even though I haven't started chemo I have had the lump removed and lymphnodes taken out and I am still very sore.

It hasn't quite been a month since I had the operation and still are frustrated I cannot do much and am tired and now I need to have chemo as it was stage 3 and even though it wasn't in the nodes it was trying to get in.

So now I feel all these mixed emotions.

lymphoedema

12 Replies

Show More
  • Chixon's avatar
    Chixon
    Member
    12 years ago
    I too have just started TC Chemotherapy (25th July) so just a bit ahead of you. Shelli is right about the biotene toothpaste and mouth wash...I haven't had any mouth ulcers! I also use MOO GOO moisturising creme for my skin...as your skin will be dry after chemo. You need to be kind to yourself...rest as you need to and perhaps take yourself for a walk as you can...it does make you feel better. It is an overwhelming emotional roller coaster ride..this cancer journey...but we are all here to help each other any way we can. BIg hug..take care. Chris x
  • Chixon's avatar
    Chixon
    Member
    12 years ago
    I too have just started TC Chemotherapy (25th July) so just a bit ahead of you. Shelli is right about the biotene toothpaste and mouth wash...I haven't had any mouth ulcers! I also use MOO GOO moisturising creme for my skin...as your skin will be dry after chemo. You need to be kind to yourself...rest as you need to and perhaps take yourself for a walk as you can...it does make you feel better. It is an overwhelming emotional roller coaster ride..this cancer journey...but we are all here to help each other any way we can. BIg hug..take care. Chris x
  • saphire's avatar
    saphire
    Member
    12 years ago

    Thanks so much for all your info every little bit will no doubt help me as I am new at this apparently you have an education day so I will probably find out more anything u can think of is greatly appreciated Shelli

  • shelli's avatar
    shelli
    Member
    12 years ago

    Hey Saphire! Though I would say HI! I am currently about to have round 5 chemo + a cocktail of other drugs - and if I can help with your questions in any way just yell out! It is such a up in the air and confusing time...but there are some things you can do to get ready.... get an amazing toothpaste and mouthwash like biotene, get some good skin cream/serum - i use a combination of Aesop and Swisse ones. Baby Wipes, i found peppermint tea was the best flavour for my taste buds but everyone is different, wheat bags and stuff like that - having a kit of practical stuff you need will really help you when you start! I have heaps to share so don't hesitate to yell out! :-)

    Sx