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What has helped you through your journey?
I thought I would start a post to see what has helped people through their journey, so that maybe something might help others.
I will start with:
- Ahh Bra Type tops - I found these great post op and still now, they are comfortable, and great.
- Calypo Icy poles (the mini ones) - I have found these great for my VERY sore tongue.
- Mini spray perfume - I got one of these for my Mum who was VERY self conscious after her chemo made going to the toilet smelly, She used it as a toilet spray when out. As was recommened on another post - (DO NOT use your favourite perfume smell, just buy a cheap one you can stand the smell of. If needed).
- Waterless Hand Sanitiser - I use this all the time when out. I try to keep my hands as clean as possible.
- Vitamin E liquid capsules - I use these on my scars, simply pierce one capsule and rub the contents on yuor scars (once they have healed of course), it works great, and is VERY low allergy.
So there is my first couple of contributions, I hope one or more helps somebody else, and I hope other will add too.
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Hi Shaz, Chemo over is the best thing we are told. Well done. I had been warned that the effects of chemo were cumulative but I still didn't believe it. I was wrong. It seems to take a bit longer to get over the last chemo for some reason, even reminding ourselves that is is finished and we don't have to go through any more doesn't seem to stop some depression and feeling foul, but I firmly believe that it will get better (at least I keep telling myself that)
I also finished my chemo a week ago so am going through the foul taste and sore tongue, but I keep telling myself that next week I will start to feel human again. I just hope that I'm not lying to myself.
I wish you well with your Herceptin, which is something that I don't need and couldn't have anyway because I already have a heart condition to deal with. My next is hormone therapy but I am being given a 6 week rest before discussing that.
I hope that all goes well for you in the future.
Elayne
Glad to hear some of you have finished chemo or chemo & radio or like me Chemo, radio & 1 year of Herceptin. The chemo symptoms disappear gradually. My oncologist said double or was it treble your treatment time as a guide to when you'll be over the symptoms like chemo brain.
Just not having to have 3 weekly or daily treatments and scans etc is such a relief. 6 years on I still dread the annual checkups. Booked my bone Density test today( Arimidex side effect) and found have to wait till October to see the Oncologist not next week as previously.
All the best for the future grandmas - I have to wait a while as my married son has a wife who is studying then she'll work while he goes back to study.
Carol
Glad to hear some of you have finished chemo or chemo & radio or like me Chemo, radio & 1 year of Herceptin. The chemo symptoms disappear gradually. My oncologist said double or was it treble your treatment time as a guide to when you'll be over the symptoms like chemo brain.
Just not having to have 3 weekly or daily treatments and scans etc is such a relief. 6 years on I still dread the annual checkups. Booked my bone Density test today( Arimidex side effect) and found have to wait till October to see the Oncologist not next week as previously.
All the best for the future grandmas - I have to wait a while as my married son has a wife who is studying then she'll work while he goes back to study.
Carol
- Hey there , just bought a pack of 3 genie type bras from target today $25 with 20% off. Very comfortable. Big sale on. Donna xx
- Totally agree with Louise! I bought the genie bras because they have pockets for inserts. You can carefully cut the pocket seams at the side of the bra with scissors, to make the opening longer. Then you can slip your prosthesis in through that opening easily and you will have the most comfortable mastectomy bra ever!
- Totally agree with Louise! I bought the genie bras because they have pockets for inserts. You can carefully cut the pocket seams at the side of the bra with scissors, to make the opening longer. Then you can slip your prosthesis in through that opening easily and you will have the most comfortable mastectomy bra ever!
- For anyone out there having a lumectomy, you can't go past the Ahh Bra, 3 for $20 online. Good to wear a few at a time for support, even in the shower. Easy to wash and quick to dry. Cheers Louie
- For anyone out there having a lumectomy, you can't go past the Ahh Bra, 3 for $20 online. Good to wear a few at a time for support, even in the shower. Easy to wash and quick to dry. Cheers Louie
- For anyone out there having a lumectomy, you can't go past the Ahh Bra, 3 for $20 online. Good to wear a few at a time for support, even in the shower. Easy to wash and quick to dry. Cheers Louie
Mich x
Herceptin is for women who have hormone receptors on their cancer cell. Lucky for me I have past all of those hurdles and I also didnt suffer too great with side effects with Chemo/Herceptin/Radiotherapy (with the exception of a DVT.)
Herceptin can affect your heart & I was having ECG's every 12 weeks to ensue all was well.
Shazinoz - how wonderful is the feeling when chemo is over! Congratulations on reaching that milestone. Best wishes for the rest of your treatment.
