You look amazing! It does feel so much better doesn’t it and no more fear of it coming out x
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Well done @saints33 You really look lovely. What a courageous bunch we are.
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Looks great!
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What ‘number’ are you all shaving at?
I shaved at number 4 x
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A top tip I was given was to put on make up before shaving! Then when you look in mirror you look like you x
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Ah thanks!
I did 1.5
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Yes definitely! I had ALL the makeup and jewellery on 
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It does make such a difference doesn’t it!
When is your next cycle? X
Has anyone else got a chemo rash on their face? I’ve got it over one check and has been there for several days? It’s not itchy or sore, but I can feel it to touch. Like loads of pimples under skin and looks like a rash x
Monday is cycle 2! I didn’t get a rash but I got painful spots/bumps on my cheeks, chin and temples
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Mine feels like a rash but I can feel the bumps. I’m on cycle 3 on Tuesday so we’re ticking them off!
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@saints33 I’m suffering with spots/blisters near my nose & lumps under the skin particularly around my chin. I’ve been putting antiseptic cream on overnight which has helped a bit. On the skincare workshop the other day, the lady told us there is a product called Dermol which we should ask for. It is available on prescription.
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Oooh just read about it. Will definitely ask for it on Monday, thank you xxx
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Hey yes , had my first ec Thursday and last night came out with a red face! Does it eventually go? Xx
Yes the red Face is from the steroids and injections, it does go after a couple of days x
Hi all
Just checking in on Day 2 after my first EC and am so relived so wanted to share. It was all fine, even managed the cold cap and the whole thing was three hours. Home by lunchtime and so far so gods. Obvs waiting for the drop in steroids etc in a couple of days but glad to have ticked one off and be feeling as good as I do.
Hubby is at the football this afternoon before stepping up tonight as my injection giver! Hope he doesn’t have too many beers or I will be doing it myself!!!
Meanwhile drinking like a 
, only water and tea and taking things a bit easy. Sent daughter (20) off to Tesco for the weekly shop. Not sure she will enjoy that 
Little pic of me in cold cap yesterday attached
Have a lovely weekend if you can.
Liz xx
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Aww well done! Ticking them off is the best. I can’t wait to get number 2 out of the way.
Hope you feel as great as can be xxx
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I’m also drinking like a camel, so so thirsty. I’m on day 4 currently after first dose TC. Feel very drained today. Started the filgastim last night too. A lot easier than anticipated but then worried as I pulled the needle out rather than wait for it to contract back. Small steps.
Having stomach discomfort too but managable for now…
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