first one out of the way

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Hi there everyone just to let you know I had my first FEC on the 4th october, its a strange feeling I havent been too bad sick first night then remembered anti-sickness tabs!! Just feel tired I tried the cold cap it was alright so we,ll see what happens! I,ve got a bit more energy today so that makes alot of difference . Roll on no. 2 it seems a long way off . But i try to keep occupied (reading watching TV. shops etc.) such a change from work

Take care everyone

love
marie xx

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Well done Marie. You have made a good start. I found being occupied took my mind off the treatment and as you progress through the chemo you will soon find that you have fewer days of treatment ahead than the number of days of treatment that are history.

Good luck.

Margaret x

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Well done you…keepon smiling and remember we are here should you need us…

One down…always a GREAT milestone!

Boo xxx

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Hi Marie

Well done, getting the first one out of the way is a great step.

Hope you aren’t feeling too bad.

Boo great to see you back.

Take care

Lesley

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Thanks for your encouragement Margaret and Boo It is a milestone isnt it?

thanks again

love
Mariexx

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Thanks Lesley I feel alright today

Take care

love
Mariexx

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Hiya
I’ve got my first FEC starting next Tuesday the 16th. Glad to hear yours went well, I hope the same for myself as I’m not a very good sick note!!
Vanessa

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Hi Marie,

well done you! Thats one down already, so you should feel really proud of yourself. You are now an official member of the ‘red wee’ and ‘chemo caners’ clubs!!

I hope your side effects are minimal and I wish you well as you approach your next session,

Take care of yourself,

Kelly
-x-

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Thanks Kelly hope you are well ta for your comments
Vanessa good luck for Tuesday i,m sure you will be fine

thanks again

Take care

love

Mariexx

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I’ve had my first FEC today. It was fine, I feel a bit odd but not particularly bad. I’ve taken the anti-nausea tablets and am wearing magnetic anti-sickness wrist bands.
I really didn’t feel like eating, but as I’ve lost a bit of weight lately (and was thin before so can’t afford to!) I ate ‘beige’ food as recommended by a friend. I had chicken and mushroom soup with dry bread, a banana and some rice pudding, and did not feel sick at all. Apparantly brightly coloured food can make you feel a bit queasy.
I hope this helps anyone who is feeling a bit sick.
Five to go and counting…