October 2017 Chemo Starters

Cassie, I’m booked on LGFB course next Thursday, its two days after 2nd chemo so hoping I’ll feel ok. They’ve said I can book onto the next one if not but that’s not until end of November, so would like to go next week if I can! Sounds amazing.

Hey girlies how did you book your LGFB course my chemo nurse had never heard of them. Got chemo 2 in three days but still feeling very tired - hair has started to shed. Everyone else ok? X

Everyone hang fire on the Aldi manuka, Just read the label and it says unpasteurised think we are only allowed pasteurised stuff while on chemo, sorry for bum steer, I’ve just read the label after already having some, oh well at least I’m still at casa nhs already. ?:sparkles::sparkles:shi xx

Thanks whytefawn wondered how long it lasted, so pleased you’ve had a great day and wow £290 products for free, i’ll Be booking as soon as I get home, thanks again for link sue. Has anyone heard how jencat’s done today? Meesh ?glad you got through the day ?think we are all on the hand sanitiser train, should buy some stock and shares in it. Clare bell, hope no 2 goes well in couple of days for you, I’m still casa nhs after 1st one. My body went what the fec, I need 5 day mini break at casa nhs if you are going to do this to me???:sparkles::sparkles::sparkles:shi xx

Hi Claire-bell, if you find where they are running the LGFB you might find you can also access other stuff too. I’m lucky as there is a cancer charity centre at my local hospital and they signed me up for LGFB plus reiki as well. Just ask them what else is available to you, my centre was great and they’re all so nice &friendly.

Ha ha Shi, that made me chuckle!

 

No wonder they say you get dry skin, with all the hand washing I’m doing, I’m not surprised! Think this chemo might give me OCD!

There’s a few of starting 2nd chemo this week isn’t there? When are you all back on the chemo train?

25th, I think that you are a day ahead of me?

Back on the chemocoaster on Thursday this week. Enjoying my good days whilst I can. Just been planning bridesmaid dress shopping with my sister on next good days. She’s getting married in March so need to get dressed sorted. That’ll give me something to look forward to.

Cassie x

Chaffinch, yes my next one is next Tuesday (24th). Using my good days for work (probably not the best plan) but I have to look willing especially after my promotion last week.

 

Cassie, are you all stocked up and ready for Thursday? Having a wedding to look forward to is certainly a good thing!

Hope your hair did ok today runnerbean ???:sparkles::sparkles::sparkles:shi xx

Jencat ???:heart::heart::heart:???:sparkles::sparkles::sparkles::sparkles:very well done, that’s 1st one out the way, countdown to finish starts now ???shi xx

I’m back on the chemocoaster today! All went fine again, took a great chatty friend with me this time instead of the hubbie! Puzzle books at the ready and no ridiculous plans this week!
Lots of love to everyone else xx

Well done Jencat one down , hope you manage to get some sleep.

Well done Jencat, make sure you drink plenty the next couple of days and rest as much as you can. My hair is still holding on Shi although my head is getting really tingly now. How are you doing in casa NHS, any sign of escape? xx

Ooo any scarf tying tips / links please Chaffinch? I’m after lots of ideas as I’m going for scarves rather than a wig xx So far I only have the Suburban Turban easy tie option! ?

Well done Jencat, sounds you like had a pretty rough day! As others have said take meds, drink loads and rest up now! 

 

Reboot, well done on 2nd chemo, how did it compare to the first?

Well done Jencat and reboot on today. The chemo train moves off again! ? Hope you both have a good night XXX

I am off for PICC line tomorrow - due to lack of resources I am in three days in a row - PICC tomorrow, bloods and intro to chemo Weds and infusion Thursday. In some ways it seems good to inch into the cold water slowly! I have never been one to run into a couple of sea :slight_smile:

Shi hope casa NHS are treating you well and you are feeling better every day. ???

SueW thanks for the link - found my centre and will see if I can get booked in. Now I have my dates I have to do a whole heap of diary organising this evening as have had everyone on hold for ages. We even bought two sets of tickets to the panto in the hope that one of the weekends will work out ok :slight_smile:

Meesh and ? Bakewell how are you finding working? I freelance for myself and had a client call me today hoping that I can do some work in my good week this cycle (and next) but have slightly mixed feelings. Have been very encouraged by your visits to work today ??

Hi runner bean, glad your hair held up today ? when I got admitted in Friday a person mentioned to me voltarol gel for itching skin/scalp? Don’t know if it will work, but I plan to try as mine could go any day. Jencat don’t forget the laxative tablets too, about evening 3/4. Still in casa nhs, boooo I had hoped they would let me out today. Nevermind hopefully tomorrow. Thanks very much everyone for keeping me sane :heart::heart::heart:Dizzybrummie was that M&S cap any good if you had a look? Love and sparkles to everyone ???:sparkles::sparkles::sparkles:??shi xx

Hiya I bought some turbans from this website - my aunt put me on to them. Really nice range of colours and the bamboo ones from Christine headwear are the nicest
trendco.co.uk/headwear-turbans/the-christine-headwear-collection