So having seen my oncologist yesterday, I was surprised chemo would be starting next week sometime, I thought I’d have a couple of weeks for some reason.
They said they wanted to start me asap as my cancer is “small and nasty” , and said they were waiting for a cancellation and to keep my phone by me. Well today I got the call and I’m starting chemo tomorrow afternoon. Talk about panic! I had a hysterical 10mins from shock and all my emotion I’d kept hidden came pouring out. I was at a okay date for the children, the poor Nannie was just great with me, but bless her, I’m sure she wasn’t expecting to deal with that!
Phone calls to see who can come with me, phone calls to see who can have the children, I haven’t even cut my hair yet! (Which I wanted to do so I can donate it to the little princess trust) I’m not 100% sure if they can take it after I’ve received chemo, so may have to quickly chop it off myself (I am a hairdresser by trade, so not as horrific as it sounds!) then get my colleague to cut into style on Saturday.
But, I’m feeling quite calm now, I’ve got my organising head on and to go with my hair donating I’ve set up a just giving page for breast cancer care, as this charity has helped so much through my journey, with all the leaflets they supplied to the hospital to this forum and not forgetting the ask a nurse board on here.
so guess this is it, I’m a bit nervous about the unknown, but I’ve got to do it, so best I hang on for the ride. I will see you all the other side of my first cycle of chemo.
Good grief Xena that’s short notice .But well done you for getting organised so quickly !!! Make sure you join the August chemo starters thread and you will get lots of support and advice .Maybe have a look today while you are having your treatment with your spare hand !!!
How’s Jencat after scan? Just posted to you on another post! I remember you have another one on Sunday? Good luck! Hope your daughter is ok. Mine is mortified at the thought of me losing my hair as its my most important thing.xx
So first cycle done, everything went well bar having an instant reaction to the docetaxal, but they dealt with that quickly and treatment continued.
I feel normal today but slightly in edge waiting for my side effects to kick in.
Hair cut later today, I’m rather excited to get the chop, my hair is nearly waist length, so because I’m going to lose it anyway, there’s no thoughts of “what if I don’t like it and I’ve made a mistake and now have to grow it back” ,so getting this short cut feels quite liberating!
Keep your fingers crossed for the chemo to be kind to me x
Oo thank you for all your kind replies!!! This board is awesome!
I have just joined the august board, got a bit confused at first as it’s just one long stream of conversation isn’t it, rather than different threads like here!
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Thank you for sharing Xena!I hope ot all goes smooth for tou! I start mine on Sept 4th. Nervous but sorting wig put and having hair cut short first. Did you use cold cap?xx
I would have used cold cap if I had the option, but time Is of the essence and it would have added 2/3 weeks on to getting chemo started, so my onc just said the sooner the better and I’m happy to go with that. I’ve had my hair cut into a short choppy style to ease the children into it and they are gonna help me choose some head scarves at the big c this week.
I have mixed feeling! My new decision is to cut is short next week, then when my wig is ready to shave it as its my decision and then I’m in control rather than have another thing to worry about hair falling out! I keep changing though:p