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Hope all goes well tomorrow Gillian. Am dreading going in for my second. Will be thinking of you. How are the more recent chemo ladies doing. All gone a bit quiet. We are here for you .... Marina xx ... View more

Hello and sorry you have joined us in this nasty battle we are all facing here. I too have triple negative and have had fisrt chemo. I don't think anyone here can acurately answer your question but you will get loads of support from others going through the same and heaps of information. You could join the thread ANY TRIPLE NEGATIVE SURVIVORS OUT THERE. We are either going through treatment and there are others who pop in who finished there treatments years ago. Marina ... View more

OMG Laura that is amazing!!!! Well done you, how brave and might I say what a good cause!!!! Gillian you are like our leader, keeping us informed as you go along. My hair is just going to make it for  Xmas, I'm dreading it as even having this very short cut is difficult. I was pretty sure I didn't want a wig but now getting cold feet. I've got a little hair on my chin that my tweezers just can't find and I bet it's the last bl**dy one to fall out!! ... View more

Hi ladies, I too am Triple Negative and had first chemo on 11th Dec. Am finally feeling ok but get tired easily. I usually post on the Dec chemo monthly thread but realise that there are various start dates and really that is irrelevant. Thanks for all the great advice and positive thinking on here. Positive thoughts to all, Marina ... View more

Today on day 8 after chemo I braved the shops. Felt nauseous but meds sorted that out. Feel as if I have someone elses body. Have always been such a naturally healthy person and now feel as though I am 101 yrs old. Totally exhausted! How you doing Tina? Marina xx ... View more

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VAL. Hope you are having a fabulous day. Marina xx ... View more

Probably a silly question but do our nails stop growing at the time our hair falls out? I've been warned they will go brown but not much else. ... View more

So glad it went well Tina. My side effects started kicking in the following afternoon. In hindsite I tried to do too much on the 3rd day. Next time will definitely stay in PJs and possibly bed. Do not be fooled by thinking you are OK as later you will be worse. I know they say drink drink drink but I just couldn't, will try harder next time! Marina xx ... View more

Hi ladies, Haven't written for a few days as been feeling really rough. All the usual side effects mentioned here and a general sense of not being able to cope. Luckily my other half comes home for lunch everyday too as it is quite a lonely experience. Have been eating well even with the awful taste. Think I'm coming out of it already (chemo was Friday). One thing I felt was that everything bothered me, and if the rubbish had been closer I think I would have thrown all my clutter out!  Certainly making me evaluate things. Hope everyone else is coping and not too many side effects. love Marina ... View more

Feeling more positive today, just wiped out. Taking it easy. Thanks for all the support. Marina ... View more

I had EC. Starting to feel a bit down which is not like me. I have been so positive up until now. Getting scared of SE and what is to come. Spent the afternoon on the sofa watching TV. Marina ... View more

How are you Sam? How did it go yesterday? I'm fine today but taking it easy. Marina ... View more

All went well today. No side effects and eating normally. M xx ... View more

Hi ladies, Had a drastic haircut today - very short! First chemo tomorrow... Marina ... View more

Glad to hear things are looking up Gillian, and thanks for the update. Take care Marina ... View more

Hi everyone, My first chemo is this Friday and I'm having a dilema about my hair. The onco told me it would fall out in about 18 days after chemo, and I'm going to get it cut short, it is shoulder length at the moment. The problem is I don't know whether to have it cut before the chemo or after. Not sure if I will feel up to it after, and also not sure if it will start to fall out sooner if I go to the hairdresser after chemo and with the wash, cut and blowdry it will start falling out sooner with all the handling. I'm waffling but the nerves are kicking in, fear of the unknown. Marina         ... View more

Encouraging news Gillian, you are our first and we will all be waiting for your news. So glad it went well. From what I hear the real tiredness and side effects come a few days later. Also read others have to take steroids, have they mentioned that to you? Keep us informed Marina ... View more

Good luck Gfnich with your chemo tomorow. Hope all goes well. xx ... View more

Hi Jane, I have my scan on 30 Nov and as I said start chemo on th 11th. Still seems far off to worry about, I try not to think about it. I am looking at headwear on the Internet though as told my hair will fall out after approx 18 days. Have decided against a wig. I had a lumpectomy and have triple negative which is a worry. Anyway good to hear from you and let me know when you have a date to start. M xx ... View more