Hi All,
I have just started my first sesh of FEC on Friday 8th May. Feeling okay so far, even stretched to go out for lunch yesterday. Apart from a little nausea and fuzzy head, all going well so far. Gagging for my Sunday afternoon glass of chardonnay but otherwise good :o)
The only problem that I have had since diagnosis are my sinuses and blocked ears which I have partly put down to stress although my GP has had a look at my ears and said my middle ear/sinuses are congested, they seem to be getting worse even after a dose of Amoxocillin. I have always had sinus problems but it has never affected my ears and since chemo they seem to be getting worse!
I told my Oncologist about this before my chemo started and he didnt seem to concerned (I even convinced myself that the cancer was in my brain, which has terrified me over the last weeeks) even though my lymphs were clear and had a great outcome from my lumpectomy (which was only 10mm cancer, 15mm clear) so my treatment is more of a preventative measure.
I know I am just being silly, even reading symptoms of brain cancer etc wont put this fear out of my head.
How do you stop every ache and pain being a worry? Its driving me nuts! x
Hi LouLou. I’ve also had some worries abound secondaries. My cancer was grade 3, 4cm and a new tumour growing was also found during WLE. I also had one node positive. I’ve had congestion and headaches, which my onc says is because I’m pregnant. Now I’m getting hip and knee pain which is also just pregnancy symptoms I bet but it’s hard not to let your mind wander. I’ll be having an mri scan after my baby is born, will you have one? I started chemotherapy yesterday and so far ok too 
xx
Thanks Somerset, thats what I keep telling myself and know its right but you cant help but worry sometimes, its like your brain wont think straight! x
Cass, I wanted the nutri bullet but sooo expensive so went for a Phillips one for £80, still really good but leaves a bit of moisture in the pulp. Just love my juicing and makes me feel like Im doing something to fight back x
Hi Gilly, thanks for your comments. I think I have managed to talk myself into not being so delusional now and just gonna ride the chemo wave, however bumpy it might get, its a means to getting the little critters out and keeping them out Im havimg the odd sight blurr and pressure head every now and again but pretty good going so far, been shopping and visiting today, 3 days after my 1st blast so mustn’t grumble! Great news that your fighting fit and all clear, all the best, Lou xx