April 2024 chemo starters

[belle1]

@pollyanna1 Aw I can only imagine how frustrating that must be😢 I hope you manage to get back to your chemo tomorrow!!

[altoan]

Hoping for the right results @belle1 @pollyanna1 @hc1973 - like you say, just want to get on with it
I’ve been a bit rough the past few days, sickness, indigestion and fatigue meant I barely moved from the chair yesterday At least the sun was out today so I forced myself out for a walk by the river which was beautiful. Hoping for this to pass by the weekend

[hc1973]

@altoan I hope you feel a bit brighter soon. If not don’t give yourself a hard time xx at least the suns shining it makes everything so much better doesn’t it! Big hugs H x

[hc1973]

Fingers crossed for tomorrow @pollyanna1 x

[pollyanna1]

Glad to hear you got out for a walk. As much as I know what side effects chemo brings I just want to get it over and done with. Hopefully you start to fell better soon x

[gromit12]

@pollyanna1 hope it all goes ahead as planned today xx​:crossed_fingers:

[elle16]

Hi ladies @altoan hope you are feeling better today and keeping my fingers crossed for you both @belle1 and @pollyanna1 that your bloods are better for you to have your treatments, I saw my oncologist yesterday and all is ok and I’ve also got bloods today for third EC chemo on Friday, I feel very lucky to be feeling well right now, preparing myself mentally for the onslaught of post chemo next week but I know I’m very fortunate to have no delays and I’m very pleased to be able to say that I will be half way , no more EC after Friday, starting docetaxel in 3 weeks, will see what lovely joys that can bring
Sending you all lots of love and well wishes

[ivegotthis01]

I got bloods done yesterday, had the hospital check in phone call & my 2nd EC is going ahead tomorrow - at least I know what’s in store this time round.

Am not looking forward to the side effects, however been told that I should have taken Laxido either the day before or day off chemo as this would have helped with chemo belly (aka lava bum) so am going to try it this way this time. Also been told I will get things to help my mouth & heartburn/indigestion.

Hope everyone has a good day, am away to pack my bag xx

[gromit12]

Not sure who recommended this band, to secure wigs, but I tried it today, and so much better than a liner / net. Felt so much more secure, and not as hot / itchy. And my friend didn’t realise I have a wig on

[ivy-cat]

@elle16 hope the chemo goes well on Friday. I have my third and last EC next Tuesday and then move onto three lots of docetaxel which I am dreading as I’ve heard it’s pretty nasty.
@altoan - hope you feel better soon, sounds as though the two week cycle for EC is brutal. I’m on a 3 week cycle and feel OK atm.
@pollyanna1 and @belle1 hope you get the go ahead to have your chemo this week

[ivy-cat]

@ivegotthis01 hope it goes OK this time and the side effects are not too awful x

[hc1973]

Good luck tomorrow, I was advised to start the Laxido the night before too! Have you had any hairloss yet? H x

[gromit12]

@hc1973 I’m just scared taking it the night before in case it’s effective during actual chemo

[elle16]

Hi @gromit12 I use the headband, recommended by my wig lady and I’ve found it really good too

Thanks @ivycat xx

[hc1973]

Eek I had about 6 days no​:poop: so am willing to take the risk

[gromit12]

@hc1973 last week I started the evening of chemo, and then went to 3x daily- needed for about 3 days, but also reduced ondansetron earlier this time, to reduce constipation, but then have felt nauseous! Such a juggling act!! Xx

[hc1973]

I know I took 2 a day as prescribed then 4 days in I upped it and took lactulose as well! This time I’m taking 3 a day straight away and one at bedtime the night before. I tried to stop my sickness tablets after day 3 but felt awful so went back on them. I hope it all works out I’m sure it will. Like you said it’s a juggling act and hopefully each time we will find out a bit more about how our bodies react. Good luck! H x

[pollyanna1]

Thanks everyone for all the well wishes, Chemotherapy went ahead yesterday, never got home to 5 as unit was very busy( not complaining) slept for a couple of hrs at woke at 2am. Sweats, fuzzy head and indigestion have kicked in early this time. . Good luck @ivegotthis01 with chemo today . @belle1 finger’s crossed all goes ahead on Friday @elle16 great to hear your nearly half way there, I’ve 4 cycles every 3 weeks( although delays after 1st) today was second so hopefully 3 weeks I’ll have finished half. @altoan hope your feeling better, these side effects do suck, taking it one day at a time sending hugs . Hope everyone else is keeping well, please ignore if I’ve mixed people up on this thread, tried my best and only took 45 minutes to write chemo brain has kicked in. Thanks again and really appreciate everyone’s support xxxx

[jessie2]

Looks fabulous

[mlp74]

Hello, sorry been quiet this week. Ec on Monday (I’m every two weeks) and been ok but a bit off emotionally.

Wishing everyone well with their treatments this week @ivegotthis01 @belle1 @elle16

@altoan hope you’re doing ok? Sending hugs x