starting chemo July 2014

[Fiona00]

Hi all hope Angie recovered from her cold and get on with chemo. Today I start to feel normalish hope wend feels the same xxx

[wend63]

Hi fiona have felt really tired today head has been tingly today and had a headache just wondering if this is anything to do with hair . Found I keep touching it today 😊 that will be the next thing to deal with . I am on day 8 today and so far I think if this stays like this I can cope x

[Fiona00]

Thanks Angie, sometimes I just feel so sorry to my son that I can't be a healthy mum. Hi wend, how is your day? Hope it isn't too bad. I almost slept throughout the day, and I woke up in the afternoon and had some dinner, I feel normal again. I was told day5-10 would be the weakest, so it seems that today is the only beginning?

[Angiebun]

Hi Fiona how's you little lad? X's and hugs for a speedy recovery.. kids always get over these things quicker than us

[wend63]

Oh fiona it is hard when you have children of any age but it must be even harder when they are younger . Hopefully he will get over this quickly and be back with his mommy . Sending you a hug x

[Fiona00]

Hi wend hope ur sore throat is better. My little boy is still having a bit flu, and we are isolated. We both miss each other so much, every time when I think about him, I can't control my tears

[wend63]

I've got a minor sore throat this morning hoping it doesn't develop into anything too . Hope its the weather or the treatment x

[Fiona00]

Wend sipping water will help with the sore throat x

[Angiebun]

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[Angiebun]

Hi Fiona an good morning all. PICK is fine just a bit awkward and have to be a little careful dressing and undressing. The worse thing for me is I am a little allergic to the dressing but taking antihistamines to counter that. Can't feel anything really so don't worry x

[wend63]

I've got a minor sore throat this morning hoping it doesn't develop into anything too . Hope its the weather or the treatment x

[Fiona00]

Thanks msmcann for your message x

[Fiona00]

This morning I developed some minor sore throat when I woke up, hope it doesn't get worse. Angie, how are u getting on with you picc, I am still worried about the pain and sore it could cause after I have it x

[wend63]

Angiebun try not to dwell on what your work colleague says I think some people just don't think before they speak.the lump hurting is probably due to hormones if you are worried at all I would speak to breast nurse . X

[msmcann]

Yes I had Fec and taxatere? My hair fell out after the first Fec chemo - it was quite a surprise as to how quick it all happened and not really knowing what to do for the best - brush not brush, wash it or not but in the end I think it was less than a week and I got it shaved off at my hairdressers as I didn't have a shaver at home. That's when I came across Heather's Hair. It started growing back once I finished the FEC and went on Taxatere. I now have a good head of hair and it's been since May 2012 I finished all the chemo but had mx and radiotherapy thereafter. It's a long journey but if you can find a routine it helps to know when you will feel your worst - I just took myself off to bed and shut the door for a couple of days each cycle I was lucky I could do that I know. Wishing you all the very best.

[Angiebun]

Evening all. You girls seem to have had a tough couple of days but hopefully perking up a bit now...glad those antibiotics are doing their stuff Ria. Cold not at all bad thanks Wend feeling a bit of a fraud for not being able to go ahead with chemo just for a sniffle but better safe than sorry I suppose. My lump is starting to hurt but not sure if it's because I am due on my period. It's getting bigger, a work colleague mentioned I look a bit lob sided today which is a bit worrying. Good to hear some of the side effects are wearing off Fiona. Big hugs for all (())

[wend63]

Msmcann was my chemo nurse who suggested fast think lots of women are raving about it I'm sceptical. Did you have fec chemo if so when did you lose your hair and when did it grow back . I must admit I'm a bit anxious as this will be the next hurdle to overcome .

[msmcann]

Fiona00 Sorry to hear you haven't heard anything.  Have just checked with Heather's Hair I know the woman who runs it and she said she never got an email from a Fiona in the last few days. They are normally really good at getting weaves out asap. Will pm you the email and a phone number. 

Wend63 yes I used fast when my hair was first coming back and my hairdresser was really impressed but not sure if she was just saying that. Am now using l'oreal Elvie Fibrology as had really fly away hair but find this thickens it up and calms it down. Also tried that Plantur 39 but didn't get on with it. Have to say it's amazing feeling your hair on the back of your neck. Never noticed it before but now if a lovely feeling!!

Anyone use an electric shaver for underarm hair? Never have but got told that they were the best as didn't nip your skin where you have no sensation. Any recommendations? Thanks.

[wend63]

Hi find sounds like the tiredness is the norm I've felt a bit teary today not really sure why but guess it will pass . Glad you are not too bad . How's your little one ? Hi ria glad you feeling a bit better X How are you angie hope the cold has gone x

[ria2056]

Hi all

Thought you would to know antibiotics have kicked in and are kicking the mystery infection away and I feel almost human again Yeaaaaaaaaaaa

[Fiona00]

After dinner time today (day4),I started to feel dizzy and bone ache.and even now it's still 18:54, already want to sleep. I think the drugs is kicking in now

[wend63]

Glad you not too bad fiona I'm on day 8 and I'm tired but still able to do everything .my legs and feet are still swollen don't think they will go down in this heat . Hope everyone else is ok x

[Fiona00]

Day4, still bit of nausea, apart from that all seem fine

[Angiebun]

Hang on on there Ria..well done for seeing the positives!

[wend63]

Hi ria hope you feel better soon x

[ria2056]

had my first DC last week, had already had one cycle of FEC and the oncologist changed it

[Fiona00]

Hi ria, sorry to hear about ur se, what regime are u having and how many sessions u have done so far?

[ria2056]

Hi all

had the worst time ever this week, had to come home from work early because i was so bad, felt i had been hit by a bus, well bloods checked and my white blood count was of the scales, all they could say was i had infection somewhere, my bp has dropped low, my fingers are killing me, i have bowels that can't make up their mind what they are doing and today i have a sore mouth, this is all 10 days after my new regime, i absolutly feel like crap.On the plus side I still have my hair GO COLD CAP

[Fiona00]

Hi wend thanks for ur information. My nausea seems all gone, feel pretty normal after dinner, just still worried about picking up my son's flu. Msmcann, I ordered the weave from the charity website u gave, but it seems they never arrive.x

[wend63]

Hi msmcann have you used fast x

[msmcann]

Hope it gives you as much confidence and saves your sanity as it did me! All the best please keep spreading the word.

[wend63]

Glad you not too bad . I'm pleased your wig was successful I'm not having much luck need to go to studio on Monday to try more . Chemo nurse I saw today told me about a shampoo called fast that had been recommended for use when your hair growing back . Sold in boots thought I would share this with you x

[Fiona00]

My nausea has been under control by the steroid during the day, but it think tonight I will take extra anti sickness pills to see how it goes during night time. And I went to buy my wig this morning, the wig is fab, looks like my real hair! Now just got home and will have a bit rest, but feeling not bad at all so far.

[Fiona00]

Oh Angie, sorry to hear about ur postponed chemo, but at least they make sure will do it when u are well enough.

[wend63]

Hi angie I'm sorry to hear that hope you get over it quickly and are not too unwell . X

[Angiebun]

Chemo cancelled due to this damn cold! Told me to call on Monday...So hacked off as psyched myself up had a good cry etc now have to wait again 😞

[wend63]

Morning fiona hope you ok. My tiredness kicked in yesterday woke up exhausted but it did wear off as day went on . Hope yours does too . Hope your little one is ok today .☺ I am collecting my wig today not sure how that will go but ill let you know . Hope your wig fitting goes ok x

[wend63]

Hi angie thinking of you today sending a hug xx I'm sure you will be fine and the nurses will look after you . X

[Angiebun]

My predictive texts prefers to call you Fi on a ...sorry!

[Angiebun]

Take it easy Fi on a I am sure this will pass soon. Thinking of you x

[Fiona00]

Day 3, didn't have much dinner last night as felt quite nauseous. nausea seems to get worse this morning and woke up with some dizziness. I have an appointment with my wig fitting, dun know if I can cope. I think my tiredness starts today, just went to the toilet and already felt exausted.

[Fiona00]

Angie wish u good luck for the first round , I am sure the nurse will take good care of you, since u have had the picc, it will definitely go smoothly xxxx ((((hug))))

[Angiebun]

Oh no feeling like I have a cold coming on! Hope they don't postpone! !!

[Angiebun]

Well I am in the Plymouth area...no guarantees I will be feeling huggable over the next couple of days as my 1st FEC awaits me at 9.30 tomorrow! but on line hugs in abundance to all!!!! Xx

[wend63]

I too wish I could give you a hug x

[Angiebun]

Kare we are all here...you are having a crap time but try and be strong don't give up before you have started...I too have been in some very dark places recently, odd emotions as well as times when I forget about it completely. ..my ethos is very much that if this is going to affect my life I won't let that happen until I am too sick to fight it. You are young, everything is ahead of you! Do you have friends you can talk to? Wish I lived nearby I could come and give you a hug!...take care of yourself xx

[wend63]

I'm only taking mine twice a day don't want to become manic about taking it . Hope you feeling ok x

[Fiona00]

Hi wend I will keep track of my temp thanks for reminding me this xxx

[Fiona00]

Hi Kare sorry to know u have lost your mum and you are still young. But being optimistic, why not try all the treatments u can and see what life will give u after all these rather than give up before u have a go. Sometimes I feel like entering into an unknown adventure, it is not a fun experience but special..and at the end u will know yourself better than before x

[wend63]

Oh kare I understand this must seem so awful for you .You must keep going at 28 you have a long life ahead of you . Don't give up use your mom's memory as strength to get through this and use us all on this forum we will help you x