Well my chemo starts Thursday 13th February and no one knows but me…And now you lot! Can I get away with it do you think??? I don’t want anyone to know because the people close to me I don’t want to worry and the people not close but think they are well I just don’t want to them to know. Does anyone feel the same??
You really should think about this, I understand you not wanting to tell anyone but I’m sure those who are close will want to support you, don’t do it alone if you don’t have to. All the best x
If you really don’t want to tell anyone that’s your call but depending on your chemo regime you may lose your hair-unless you can get a wig very close to your own hair type/style-this will be a little difficult to disguise.
Make sure you have some very close supportive friends/family to offer support when you need it as it can make all the difeence in the world to get a supportive hug when you’re feeling wobbly.
Good luck!
Razrazraz I think it will be hard for you to go through chemo alone. I have just finished 6 FEC and the side effects although I didn’t suffer to much still impact on you emotionally physically I look the same as I used the cold cap which worked really well so no one would know but the tiredness and other se do get you down and I would not have wanted to go through it on my own. You will be surprised how well your family will respond obviously they will be worried at first but once they get to support you and here what oncologist have to say they will feel less worried and will be able to help you when you are finding it hard xxx tracy
I’m really glad you are going to let the people who love you know I think they deserve you being honest with them as I know I would be really upset if someone I loved kept it from me. Good luck tomorrow I hope it goes well little tip make sure you drink loads of water before during and especially after to help keep side effects to a minimum and take your tablets. There are monthly threads which you can join which are fantastic for support I’d recommend joining as they usually have a private Facebook page for just your group to see and post on I have found it really helpful xxx Tracy
Hi I’ve just had one chemo and was feeling very unwell for 3 days, then gradually felt slightly better every day, but still not 100%
I think would be difficult to hide, also my hair today has started to come out! It’s a big secret to keep, everyone is different, but your family & friends will probably guess something going on, everyone is different and cope with things differently.
Good luck tomorrow, drink lots of water x