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.

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

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

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

I have heard about the black nail polish as well. I mentioned it to the staff on my education day and they said it doesn't work....but who knows?? I have painted mine with extra strength nail hardener and use ice mitts (provided) whilst having chemo....hope it works. Chrisx

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Alex_G
Member
12 years ago
Yes my body coped a hiding.. I slept a lot. Obviously of and on. Yes it was home Mede chicken soup a dear friend made it for me and I would freeze small portions as I couldn't eat a lot. I am 3 months finished of treatment, my feet and hands have received the worst of my treatment.. I take MSM powder every morning vitamin D and feel much better for it.. I'm a bit of a nut case so I laugh at everything. It keeps me sane. Look after yourself. Only you really know what your going through. Love Alex
saphire
Member
12 years ago
Hi Shelli

Sorry to hear all your ailments I wish you all the best in your journey and will be saying prayers for you I enjoy our chats and it is good to here other peoples experiences and what is good to use

Karen xoxo
shelli
Member
12 years ago
I started with 5 rounds of radiation pre-chemo to my fractured shoulder and tumors behind my eyes ( i have stage 4 with secondaries in bone and eye), and I am currently in chemo right now. I have 6 rounds to complete and i am in round 4 - and when the chemo is done (cross fingers I wont need another round at this stage) will be on herceptin and pejeta for as long as my body works with it every 3 weeks.
saphire
Member
12 years ago
Hey Shelli

That is great about the nail polish I will certainly be trying that

How long after chemo finishing did u start radiation
shelli
Member
12 years ago
Hey Saphire - i have been doing the dark nail polish and it has been working fantastic - my nails are really good. I did have pretty good nails to start with. They say dark - but as long as you have a solid top coat of colour to block out the sun - its a good thing - what i have found is that my finger and nails are quite painful, this came up after treatment 4. So if you get that its not unusual. My toenails and fingernails feel really sore and hard to open things. x
saphire
Member
12 years ago
I have just ordered the moo goo cream on line so will have it hopefully in a few days thanks for that I will get some nail hardener and will inquire about the ice mitts

Thanks Chris x