Hi all
Update is that not feeling too bad - gonna take my horse to a local show for an outing later so that will be an acid test. Have been feeling abit sicky at times but not too bad. What I have noticed is that I keep getting hiccups and everything seems of popcorn…?!? Is this just me being weird? xxx Keep going ladies!!!
Hi all I start chemo 2moro & terrified but be glad to actually get started I’m cold capping so see how that goes I was diagnosed 3may with IDC & her2 (never do anything by halves me) I think I have everything sorted - food in freezer, lotions & potions cosy cover neck pillow book iPad dark nail polish in hands & feet (was told by chemo nurse it helps nails). I’m 50 birthday next Monday (cld think of a better one) I have 2 kids 12 & 18 & a partner whose bn amazing. Hope this is the right thing I’m trying to get onto chemo buddy but hopeless at techno 
I wish you all the luck in the world & let you know tomorrow goes Xxx
Hi sue yeah I will let you know & I’m so thankful to everyone for there good wishes it does make you more positive without a doubt … Yes I found you lol xxx
Well my pretty ponio only went and won her class! It was only an in-hand but I was so proud of her and it gave me confidence that we can continue doing the stuff we love despite what we are going through 
Can’t lie - am feeling it now but we had a lovely day.
Am so thankful to have found this forum - the tips and other peoples stories make it invaluable at a scary time…xxx
Yes ladies it is doable. I’m now on day 4 of fec and dare I say feel normal. …apart from the messy hair lol. Only se’s of note so far were tummy discomfort. …like trapped wind, gaviscon and ginger beer shifted that. And tiredness occasionally. Just hope it carries on like this! X
Cal don’t stress…are you cold capping too? Are you doing fec? Xx
Hi Cal and Lynn i just wanna wish you both all the best for tomorrow you will be fine. When in started my chemo on monday i finally thought yes I can start fighting back (i am having my chemo before masectomy)…
I didn’t realise i couldn’t have ice cream from the van so thats good to know and the idea about packing an overnight bag just in case is a great idea.
I went floppy sun hat and extra big sunglass shopping today (to hide my non existant eye brows if i lose them) so that cheered me up.
Glad to hear everyone seems to have had a good week after our first session…we can do this ladies ?
Tracy xx
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Hi tanyette. Sorry for the late reply.
I second what Rosie says…just eat whatever you feek like. I took a packed lunch with me but didn’t eat as I struggled with the chin **bleep** the cap. I’m sure you’ll be fine…just be prepared for lots of waiting around. …read etc to take your mind off but everyone is so understanding. Good luck hun. Xx
Hello everyone,
I am new here, starting my 6 x FEC on may 24th, I am a bit nervous but ready to go…would be great to be a part of the chemo buddy group
Paprika x
Hi Paprika,
Welcome. I am on TAC rather than FEC but it looks like all of us who started are doing more than ok. I can only say 2 days were bad, and that was due to feeling exhausted only. You will find some ideas is you look through the thread x
Hi Flower,
Thats good to hear it’s not too bad, I hope the next days will be fine for you
Hi Sue,
Thursday, thats not far, I will think of you and send some positive powerful thoughts.
Why you have to drink 2 litres of water…every day? well maybe its manageable…its summer.
I started my preparations, got a wig, but not sure if I wear it, looks funny… maybe Beanies are fine too. What else I have to think about?
Good luck x
Welcome Paprika. I start on the 20th so a day after Sue. I have had my chemo delayed and will only believe it’s going to happen when it’s physically going in.
Can I ask why some of you are only having FEC and not T too?
Hi Botty bo
It will depend on type of cancer, grade age and fitness. T seems to be ‘stronger’ , and was not deemed necessary for me.
Hi Sue,
thank you for the long list of suggestions, that helps. Some of them I have read before, I have been to the dentist, but the antibacterial mouthwash, ginger biscuits are on my shopping list.
I had a look at your fotos, you look great, your wig looks very natural.
I have Invasive lobular breast cancer and had my surgery mid April.
Have a good day x
Hi Bottyboo,
hope all goes well with you. Your question with T…I don’t know more about that. x
Well I’m sick of this bloody headache I must say. Had it most of the night and could hardly move this morning. Any tablets i take dull it for half an hour then its back with vengeance. Not sure what to do with it. …got to buck up though cos I’ve a ct scan at 3.30. Really don’t feel like moving but even lying still isn’t helping. X
Hi ladies. Have just come back from signing consent. Can I ask those of you that have started, did you have the gcsf injections routinely to have at home or not?
I belong to a WhatsApp group formed with friends met on here and they are all chemo first. They are based in Leicester Darlington and Burton and all have the injections to give routinely on day 3 or something for a few days. However chemo nurse said in Peterborough they only give you them if your blood results warrant them.
Hi Tina,
I too had a headache like the one you describe. When I called my chemo/oncology 24 hour helpline they asked me to come in to the hospital as it could be a sign of infection.
Take care, Isabelle xx
Hi. Well I did have my scan so at least that’s over. Headache didn’t go so they asked for me on the ward and checked me over. …gave me tramadol to try n some oral rinses too. Tramadol didn’t shift it so took paracetamol too and it lifted a little. Nearly admitted though cos my temp was borderline abd they didn’t want paracetamol masking it. So I had to call them in the night with an update and thankfully it’d gone down. Didn’t really fancy hospital stay on my birthday! Heads still there but manageable. Distraught hubby had to get me something for constipation today lol…he was so embarrased silly man.
Well done those of you who’ve now had yours x
