Tracey…I am on TAC…is that the same? Same letters just different order…
Thanks all.
Ill be ok to drive home I presume? X
Good luck Tina xx
Am I now the only one starting on 20th? Still feels an age away.
Glad you are all still doing OK love and hugs xx
Good luck for today Tina. I drove home & felt ok.
Glad to hear everyone else is doing ok xx
Good luck Tina, everyone is different but I dont feel safe to drive home after treatment, heads to muzzy. X
Hi sue, yes we have nattered on another thread :), you are nearly there now. I have just nipped across for a nosy from April 16 thread so not sure where people are from but I am sure one of the lovely ladies will feedback. Good luck x
Hi Geraldine pleased to see that you are not feeling too bad. I am booked to start Monday 16th May - 6 cycles FEC-T. Met team this monday and had CT scan today as well as seeing consultant re a wig and scarf, cap options. Will get hair cut shorter tomorrow, thinking that if I go shorter now then I will be able to get rid of the wig quicker on the other side!! Well thats my plan?. I am in Kent and will be checking in on the forum to see how everyone is doing and offer some ‘hugs’ from a far.
Hi other ladies on this thread. I am following all comments and finding the chat very useful. Hope you don’t mind me joining the thread. I hope I can offer some moral support too. x C
Thank you Cal B … we’re on the same regime. The 1st cycle hasn’t been too bad at all so I hope all goes well for you next week. Drink lots of water, try to eat little and often, listen to your body and be kind to yourself getting plenty of rest.
If you have any questions, just ask away
Geraldine xx
Hi all
My first chemo treatment is tomorrow! Anyone else bucking superstition and starting on friday 13th?! Am 44 and am having neo-adjuvant chemo - grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma with lymph node involvement - have scans next week… am trying to take all in my stride but is difficult! This forum is great x
Hi flower i think the regime is the same maybe we are just having it a different way round…
Tina- How did are you feeling xx
Tracy xx
Good luck for tomorrow missy i too am 44. I wouldn’t worry about friday 13th being unlucky i think you have already had your share of bad luck lately otherwise you wouldn’t be on this forum …things can only get better ?? hope it all goes well…remember as much water as you can drink
Tracy xx
Hi Sue I think we have chatted before and I definitely remember you saying you have no choice but to work. I work with 4-5 year old littlest and am currently trying to negotiate non contact time so I can return to work as there is shed loads of administration I could be doing.
Cal I am the very proud mum of 3 children, my eldest is just 24 and is severely disabled with complex medical needs. He is a star, so happy with a wicked sense of humour despite being unable to see and reliant on total 24 hour care. I am like you, missing the kids I work with ?
Good luck for tomorrow Missy. Xxx
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Hi everyone,
I hope you are all doing ok.
Tina - how did it go and how are you? I’ve been thinking of you.
Missy - all the best for today (big hugs)…
Flower and Geraldine - how are you?
Cal and Sue - Sounds like you’re both well prepared. Just been trying to think of tips I’ve been given which you may not have thought of which I’ve seen on various forums.I bought a blender to make smoothies (Amazon delivered the next day). This week (started Monday afternoon) my appetite has been almost non-existent so even just having an easy smoothie (eg pre-prepared packs of fruit for smoothies blended with apple juice) helps. The Royal Marsden Cancer cookbook is good and discusses diet and nutrition and has different recipes for different issues that can arise while on chemo. We tried a few recipes last week and the all went down well. Perhaps ask other to prepare some for you if you aren’t into cooking … Accept all the help offered, I have two exercise books. One I have used to list important numbers, including a list of people who have offered to do different things to help and for writing down messages/reminders to myself in case I forget things and another I have used to keep a record of which meds I take when and what my temperature and symptoms are so next time I can look back etc. Macmillan have a good app for this too but I find I prefer to write on paper, better/easier in the middle of the night! I am also using a book to keep a reflective journal. Look after your nails by using nail strengthener, I find Nail Envy good and also keep your cuticles and hands and legs and feet well moisturised (cracks can let in infection). Buy some antiseptic cream and plasters and carry them with you (I keep some in my handbag). Also use antiseptic wipes or hand gel when out and about. Baby wipes are good for the days you might not want a full wash. I also have a stock of cleaning wipes at home for cleaning round the kitchen and bathroom as they are a lot less hassle and I’m all for making life easier. Also I have an overnight bag packed just in case I have to go into hospital (pjs, undies, slippers, toiletries, notepad, pen, book, small amount of cash in case needed). Hope these ideas are helpful!
Bottyboo, I hope the waiting is ok for you xxx
I hope I haven’t missed anyone out here?
You are all in my thoughts,
love Isabelle
Thanks for your best wishes 
Well, first one done and ticked off. It was ok - am feeling abit like I have a hangover at the mo and have been trying to drink and drink lots of fluids. Feel like am stocking up to run a pharmacy!! Everyone at the hospital were lovely and I had jelly and icecream for the first time since I was a kid! xx
I want Jelly and Ice cream! Not fair! Hello everyone. I am ok after 2 days of dog-tiredness. This afternoon feel largely back to usual and been out for a walk and done food shop. Got a rash with antibiotics so they said they had to stop and will have to get different ones after weekend. Being a complete germ phobe at moment. Sat in garden eating icepoles earlier…so far so good. Xx
well done Missy - been thinking about you today. Have been reading 'Tea & Chemo fighting cancer living life by Jackie Buxton - BC nurse reccommended it - easy read about Jackies experience and useful websites along with humour! Her anology of the six sessions is:
’ Number one: First one done. Number two: we’re a third of the way through. Three already, we’re half way there. Chemo Four: I’ve done more sessions than I have left to do. Chemo five: the next one will be my last: Six, well in 3 weeks time I won’t have to come back Chemo. In fact, God and powers-that-be willing, I hope I will never have to come back. ’ - I thought this was a good to see each step and to tick them off ?
Isobelle, thanks for your message and tips, much appreciated. Hadn’t thought about having a bag ready but seems a sensible thing to do.
Cal
Cal I do indeed have a fab family. My son came home with a montages of pictures yesterday from day placement (SENSE Bourne). He and the lovely staff have made a sensory story book on Leicester City as we are massive fans, being Leicester born and bred. A couple of years ago they sent him a hat and scarf so there he is nghe pics wearing them with a footy clacker.
Good luck to all of you staring this week and I hope those of you that started last week are feeling better each day.
It’s getting scarily close now xx