Oh NMT, how frustrating about your blood sample. That’s the bits that upset me - I’m a bit of a control freak and it’s so hard to not be in control. Its so not wrong to be upset, but maybe you could plan something nice for the delay if you feel up to it? Something wee like afternoon tea at a posh hotel or even a last minute couple of days away. It could give you time to have a break and be better prepared for surgery. Sending you big hugs, xx
Hey NMT, sorry this round is rubbish. Would deffo do what Josie suggested, book a nice treat soon to focus on! And yup re the blood tests I would be frustrated too. I had lumpectomy not mastectomy, but process of surgery so much easier than chemo.
Ladies,
I really need a bit of support and advice - seeing the surgeon on Tuesday and I have never been so scared - to the extent the doctor had to prescripe dizapan over the weekend. If I have to have a mastectomy how would I cope and what is the likely recovery timescales. Any help greatly appreciated. Jacqui xx
Hope your appointment goes ok Jacqui, let me know what you decide I’m hoping to get an appointment soon so I can start to prepare xx
I too had a mastectomy in May before my chemotherapy started and it was not as bad as I thought it would be. I had to have my reconstruction done at the same time so I was in the high dependency unit for 3 days and in hospital for a week in total but the recovery has been really good overall. The worse part for me was having the drains removed and that’s only because I’m funny with sensations rather than it being painful. The overall recovery period for me was longer as I couldn’t lift etc due to the reconstruction and I have a 2 year old!! Help was definitely required. However 3 months later I’m moving normally (still wearing my support bras) and looking forward to the reconstruction being completed once my weekly chemotherapy has ended.
Look at it as a positive … that they are getting rid of all those mutant cells we don’t want! Good luck.
Well dose 5 done this morning. 1 more left, end cant come quick enough! On schedule to make my brothers wedding at end of this cycle! Hope you all are doing ok x
Well done vic, I’m sure lots of water and rest are your plans for the next few days! Hope your side effects are minimal when is the wedding? I’m on day 7 and am just starting to feel better-still some aches and tired but much more manageable x
Water and rubbish films all planned! Yup sat 19th, just before final round, so assuming all goes okay, should be at my best. Got the look good feel good course on Tues 14th, so hoping for nice make up and tips on colouring in my wonky eyebrows. Glad you are picking up NMT X
I can’t get to a look good feel good course, I would have loved to go to one have a great time vic. Is there any you tube videos/online advice that anybody has found useful? My husband is back in hospital so I’ve sort of given up on looking good I’m just trying to cope xx hope everybody else is ok xx
Oh nmt that’s tough…is he in for awhile? Look good feel better do a dvd also x
We’ve no idea how long he will be in which makes it harder, I will have a look for the dad thank you x
Ladies
Know in grand scheme of things, its not the worst side effect, but any hints / tips on hot flushes? Am on zoladex during chemo so know that is making it worse, but they are particularly bad at night. Just feel kinda rank. Got cooling pillows that help, but any advice would be good!
Sar…thats frustrating! Have made it back to work for a bit Thurs / Fri after round 5 last week. Home this afternoon and just zonked out for 2 hours. Tiredness def building ?
Oh sar you have my sympathy!!! Mittens now would be so not right!!
Good plan sar. Id be up for that. Saw oncologist (aka Dr poison) yesterday, final appt with him pre 6 monthly check ups. Feel for you on extension, am getting bit giddy about final one next week. Hope next treatment goes ok. Am doing the look good feel better course this afternoon. Hoping they can sort the bags under my eyes!
My fingers and toes have been a nightmare and are still feeling odd so my Dr has put me back on my first drugs (EC) he started talking about delaying my last cycle but changed his mind, apparently I’m just really sensitive to the taxol and they are concerned about long term damage to my fingers and toes! I’m just grateful i still get to finish chemo in Thursday, then I can start planning for my surgery. Hope you are all progressing well. X
NMT sounds like you’re really sensitive to it all. Fingers crossed that it all resolves though and it must be a relief to know that it’s the last cycle on Thursday.
Nearly there! x
I’m so emotional about it being my last one, apparently my numerous side effects are a good sign!? I’m relieved it will soon all be over and am hoping that my MRI shows it has all worked well! X
Good luck today NMT, hope all goes well! X
Thank you vic, all done and part from nausea and tiredness I’m feeling pretty good…so far! When is your last one? X