My 1st AC was a nightmare....but my oncologist hooked me up with a better mix of meds for the remaining 3 treatments. Mouth ulcers, throat ulcers, sore bum, headache & the smell of the muck coming out of my skin was gross! I didn't shower for 2 days, I just couldn't get out of bed. I thought I was prepared for what chemo would bring, but you never really are. I've been told that my next lot of chemo will be a lot easier to handle & that I won't even need nausea medication at home.....my fingers are crossed!
I shaved my head the week before chemo started, I did it for the Worlds Greatest Shave, we raised $5697!!! I shaved down to a level 2. By day 14 it really started falling out. I have a smooth mellon now & am quite fond of it, it was long & black. Body hair is pretty much all gone & I'm liking that for summer too :)
My next few months are filled with 3 Plastic Seurgon appointments & weekly chemo, the new year will bring the surgeries, then June/July school holidays we've booked a trip to Disneyland. The kids need a holiday fromthis just as much as I do.
I didn't mention my temper....it's terrible for the 1st week, I really have to watch what I say & ignore everything going on around me.
Be well, Sam xoxox
Hi Linda - I also had mouth ulcers on FEC and it wasn't until my 3rd of 6 rounds another lovely woman told me to ask for ice to suck on before and during treatment on chemo day. It helped my mouth and tongue. Did they give you anti nausea meds ? All the best Leanne Xx
Hi Linda - I also had mouth ulcers on FEC and it wasn't until my 3rd of 6 rounds another lovely woman told me to ask for ice to suck on before and during treatment on chemo day. It helped my mouth and tongue. Did they give you anti nausea meds ? All the best Leanne Xx
Hi Linda, I was diagnosed in June 2011 with triple negative BC....had 4 rounds of Chemo then under went a diep-flap bilateral prophelatic mastectomy with breast reconstruction which to 9 hours..I have since had reconstructions done of the nipple 3 months after that & now I have just had my first nipple tattooing done and I'm due to go back & have it done touched up next month.
Anyway there is a specific group on here for TNBC sufferer's it is extremely helpful & supportive. I hope this will help you to fine the group.
Brightest Blessings,
Susan Schuback.
