I also found the chemo nurses really responsive to your needs. Mine suggested she
use a vein in my wrist when I said I’d had bad experiences with hand cannulas before.
Best wishes for tomorrow, it feels good when you’ve got that first one down.
Xxxx
Thanks everyone. I’ll pop back on here and update.
I know I am one of many people they are dealing with but I don’t feel very well supported, cared for or heard by anyone that I’ve dealt with so far.
Everyone always seems in such a rush, like I’m on a conveyor belt and what I need to make me feel safe and supported doesn’t matter. It’s like health care professionals have forgotten or become de-sensitised to the huge impact all this is having on me as an individual.
Sorry, just feeling really miserable and insecure tonight.
@kayb26 I had a bad start because of poor communication and no one having an overview of what was supposed to be happening. My first 2 chemos had to be cancelled because of that. Finally on the day I got a really nice nurse who answered every question and really helped restore my confidence so I really hope that happens for you.
Sorry you had to go through that 
All I hear about is how caring everyone’s nurse / surgeon / oncologist is… but that’s not what I’m experiencing at all.
I tried hard to put my faith and trust in them and have been let down on more than one occasion which is making everything feel even more traumatic and upsetting.
I feel very lucky as I feel my treatment, doctors and appointments has been excellent (except where one doctor did blow a vein, why dont they just leave those things to the nurses!) So I couldn’t imagine all the extra stress with all the hassle that could be avoided if better run but hopefully it runs much more smoothly on the actual day. Good luck to everyone going in this week, my 2nd on is on Friday 
Good luck today @saints33 
Good luck @saints33 another one will soon be ticked off! X
@stafford22 @gerbera1
Thank you!! Here now. Here’s hoping the 2nd goes as smoothly as the first. By “smoothly” I mean not dying. 
@kayb26 I am no expert by any means but usually the worry is much worse than the actual experience. I worried myself sick to the point of a severe panic attack the morning of my first chemo. I pray you have a good experience and minimal side effects 
Good luck today @saints33
Thank you for sharing that with me xx I’m sorry you went through that but it makes me feel better that I’m not alone in how I feel 
Thinking of you x
Good luck today @saints33 xx
I’ve copied a few of you and braved the shave, it’s quite liberating think when it starts growing back and is this length I’ll be chuffed….
@sn25 beautiful photo xx
You look amazing. Good luck with your journey. We’re all here for each other. X
Stunning! 
Hello, I cold capped and have a 3rd to half my hair left I felt it was worth it I was told take paracetamol before it and have a hot drink as they put it on I had jasmine tea. To wash only gently twice a week, no scrubbing just gliding hands over your head I used baby aveeno and then conditioner. No hot dryer on it either and a very soft brush through the roots. Wishing you all the luck, I’ve had the same treatment as you xx
Beautiful xx
Hello all, I’ve finished my chemo journey Tues last week but the brain fog/ chemo brain after the last one has been absolutely awful. I have a little boy and it’s been tough just not being mum. I know it will lift in the next few days, it’s just tough xx
Well done on reaching this milestone 
You look beautiful x
