Well done Mai 7. It must be a big difference between thinning hair and a new wig but that doesn’t change the fact that you look great. ? hope it’s comfortable ? Does it feel different without hair ?
Had to share with you. I’ve just had a hamper delivered from work with fruit, books, magazines and biscuits. So made up it brought a tear to my eye. Must be having am emotional day lol xx
Oh Katie that’s awesome ? happy tears allowed
Well done to those who have braved the shave. It made me feel so much better doing it myself so hope it has done the same for you. I’ve never talked supplements with nurses, don’t think they are too keen though. I was told eat what you want when you want it, no need to worry about being particularly healthy during chemo. Think they were more concerned that people just eat during chemo.
So I have decided to count silver linings…they are there if you look closely. Today I got to pick up my boys from school again ( I normally work full time so miss out) Today my youngest in year 6 had THE LESSON! ’ about special hugs as he puts it’ it was hilarious talking about the video they watched about how his body will Change. He has finally worked out what my tampax in the bathroom is for. I have been quite open with my boys but its so funny hearing him ?
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Hi All,
1st FEC done yesterday, the day went better than I expected. Arrived at the hospital for 9:15 and was on my way home 1pm.
So far I feel great no sign of sickness I did have a headache but paracetamol has helped although I’m trying to limit as it can give lower temperature readings but for now I feel mostly unaffected (although restless as you can see I’m writing this 3:30am!!) but I feel well, hope it continues.
Xxx
Glad it went well wolfEE. Get some rest even if you feel fine. I felt fine and did too much and ended up exhausted!
Woke up to the horrible news of the Mancheter attack. I live in the Manchester area and am feeling really sad and emotional. It’s scarey to see it so close to home. I only drove past the arena yesterday on my way home from genetics test . Makes you realise no matter what you are going through there is always someone in a worse position. Stay safe everyone xxx
Sorry treehouse - meant to say yes there are sliver linings to all this, the little things like taking your kids to school, realising who your true friends are and that you do appreciate life a lot more. Even though I’ll be on weekly chemo by the school hols I’m glad I’ll be at home with my boys. I usually miss most of it and end up shipping them about . Xx
Glad round 1 went well wolfee. I agree about the water and found snacking settled my stomach. May your side effects be minimal. Sending hugs.
Such sad news this morning I don’t understand! ?
Glad it went well yesterday WolfEE. So sad about Manchester and once again the NHS will be doing its amazing work with the injured. I’m just about to have my PICC line put in then it’s off to work for the last day until I’m through chemo. I hope you have a good day everyone.
Good luck MJK hope it all goes well. The last day feels strange but it’s good to get the treatment started and I feel it’s making a difference already. I really wanted surgery first. I wanted this thing out of me! But I was told my best chance was these particular drugs and they are only licensed for pre surgery so I am happy to do as I am told. And the lump seems less. Take care every one.
Hi Mai7. I am ER neg but Her2 positive grade 3 IDC. I am on Herceptin, perjeta, docetaxel and carboplatin. I have all 4 one after the other on treatment day. First one took 8 hours. Even the nurse said I was booked in for some long sessions. My lump is quite small but an aggressive little beep. I have very small boobs and it is high up on a rib so I could actually see it.
Morning all. Just catching up on posts.
Steroids, I was told to take 8am and 12pm never after 2pm to minimise sleep disruption. I was wake 3am on first cycle so started taking them earlier to get them out of the way so I could power nap in the afternoon.
Water, drink 2 litres day before, day of chemo and day after
Sickness, take tablets before nausea take hold, more prevent than cure. I took mine for 4 days.
Hair, woke up this morning, my eldest son’s 14th birthday, my hair still hanging on. However just showered and many strands fell out. Also lady garden is on its way down the plug hole, like I had overdone it with Immac. OMG on the slippery slope to being as bald as a coot…
Heather
I was told that they have so far identified 10 different types of breast cancer. This has enables more targeted treatments. I feel really lucky I found it and have the drugs available.
Hi raitchr. I too have started shedding today . Lady garden Lol ? that’s a lovely turn of phrase.
Hi Maggie. Sorry to hear you are having a tough time. So when do you start? Good luck Thursday .
Ha ha lady garden!!! I decided that would be too weird seeing that fall out in bits so I got the immac out. Hair really falling now. Picked up my human hair wig today and decided to keep it on around Morrisons to see what looks I got. None! It is just me being paranoid. Next big test - school run. Sure my boys will have some interesting comments lol xx
For those who have had 2nd cycle how was it? Have you noticed any patterns comparing last time? My next one is up tomorrow and am feeling worried as I think I got away lightly last time. Worrying it’s gonna hit me like a ton of bricks tomorrow x
Thanks Mai7.
I’ve done it! My scalp has been really hurting 2 day. I’ve washed it and it went really matted and horrible, I couldn’t even brush it. So, I’ve Chopped it all off. It wasn’t nice but it’s off and I don’t have to deal with it!!! Think I need a drink! X