I feel the same peeps…which I guess is reassurung that what we are feeling right now is normal.
It’s not even good days and bad days…but a collection of good moments and bad moments.
Finding it hard to get excited about chrimbo. But at least it’s a break from appointment as you said
So, at the oncology appt I was advised to have the flu jab and to have a dental check. Flu jab done - no problem but to the dentist today and told I have to have three extractions. I cried more at that than when I was told I had cancer again!!
Hi ladies, I have just popped over from the October thread. Everything you are thinking/ feeling is completely normal. I am 4 rounds in of 6 FEC/T. Everyone has different side effects so it’s hard to say what each of you will get but my biggest piece of advice would be don’t suffer in silence. Your team can always alter your medication to deal with any side effects you get. You will also be given a number you can ring 24 hours a day for advice do don’t be afraid to use it your not bothering them that’s what they are there for. I found the FEC not to bad and even managed to keep working on reduced hours apart from the 1st week when I found I needed to sleep and rest up a lot more than usual. Also although I felt a little nauseous I was never sick so the anti sickness medication worked well for me but if yours doesn’t they can change you to another which should work better for you. I have now switched to Docetaxal which I am finding harder as this causes some bone pain but I control this with painkillers. Also I am more tired than I was but the effects of chemo are cumulative so this is to be expected. If you have any questions pop over to the October thread and the lovely if a little crazy bunch of ladies there will be happy to help. Good luck to all of you xx
Thanks Runnerbean for your advice and thanks Shocked for the hug. I felt a bit silly crying about having teeth out considering what else is going on but as my daughter said, it probably wasn’t so much about the teeth but just a bit of a vent, which I guess could be true. Anyhow, onwards and upwards. I hope you all are able to enjoy your Christmas and you get lots of lovely things from Santa. I know I am looking forward to mine as our first grandchild is joining us ?
Thanks Runnerbean for your advice and thanks Shocked for the hug. I felt a bit silly crying about having teeth out considering what else is going on but as my daughter said, it probably wasn’t so much about the teeth but just a bit of a vent, which I guess could be true. Anyhow, onwards and upwards. I hope you all are able to enjoy your Christmas and you get lots of lovely things from Santa. I know I am looking forward to mine as our first grandchild is joining us
Thanks guys , I’ve been to my dentist as I read on forums so that’s done , will ring about flu jab , have also bought loads of Claritin as I’ve read that it can help with the bone ache with T ? I read up loads and loads on this forum it’s amazing xx my 7 th grandchild was due on the 18 th but still not here ! Xmas day I think xx I’ve 14 for dinner Xmas day so I’m going to enjoy every moment and try and stop thinking about things if I can xx have a great Xmas all xx