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Into day seven following my second chemo blast ! My usual positve attitude is taking a bit of beating following a restless night, uncomfortable when I lie on my minus lymph node arm, my loose hair sticks to my face night cream making me feel like a monky, it also feels like I am breathing my loose hair in and want to sneeze. Not much chance of a good nights sleep so I get up and talk to my dog who is also losing her hair at this time of the year therefore she is sympathetic. Decided to go for an early morning walk and came across this large pink sign in a back drop of green, the sign was left following the recent Moonwalk which raises money for cancer research and it said "LET'S SHOW CANCER WHO'S BOSS !!"   It gave me the boost I needed and I breathed in the fresh morning air and enjoyed watching the sun rise feeling a new strength, with appreciation for the the life around me, listening to the birds having their morning discussion, the green trees, fresh air around me...... yes, I am the boss and will fight this !     Enjoy the rest of the weekend everyone xxx ... View more

Hi Sue, hope you are feeling better and stronger tomorrow!!! I like your positive thinking xxx   Hi Joanne, it's good to hear I am not the only one with a painful scalp, but you are right, not for long!!! I get 6xFEC and afterwards radiotherapy. xxx ... View more

I got my 2nd FEC yesterday, to wear gloves helped the nurse to find my vein alright. I feel okay, sometimes a bit sick but is manageable. My hair starts to fall out and I have a painful scalp. But I feel positive, after the next one I am half way through the treatment. xxx ... View more

Good morning everybody When I went out today I met many ladies back from the moonwalk, exhausted but singing and not far to the endpoint, what a emotional feeling. Joanne, I also have had full axillary node clearance on one arm, and was told its ok to use deodorant as soon the wound is healed, maybe you ask your nurse again. My 2. Cyrcle is on Tuesday, I was sewing warm special glowes to keep my vein visible... I let you know if it worked. Hope everyone is ok...have a nice sunday xxx ... View more

Thanks for research Sue and all the best for tomorrow xxx ... View more

Hi girls,   Great Bottyboo, YOU ARE HOME!!!! Rest and take it easy! Tina, good to hear you are doing well! Sue, good you outed yourself on Facebook, if there are friends they can show you now. I am feeling absolut fit, waiting for my 2. Cycle on 14th...hair is still there.   Hello to all xxx ... View more

All the best to everyone having 2nd cycle this week xxx ... View more

Hi Tanyette, I agree you are rigth, thank you for your thoughts. If you order this beanie, which I can recommend, it needs some time to be delivered and if you cut the label, its very soft. xxx ... View more

Hi girls, Glad to hear you all do not too bad.   Sorry Sue for your painful experience, good its sorted, thanks for your pm I will reply soon.   I felt quit cold and down last night, but lots of ginger lemon tea made me feel better. Today I feel like before chemo, had a 30 min walk, hope it stays. Got my beanie cap from amazon, will keep my head warm at night. https://www.amazon.co.uk/DJT-Unisex-Classic-Rhinestone-Slouch/dp/B014F8GTHA/ref=pd_sbs_147_11?ie=UTF8&dpID=513ALsVfF3L&dpsrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL200_SR160%2C200_&refRID=FYD3SD26XEXPY5TER3QT hugs for all xxx ... View more

Hi Tina, good you feel better! I don't know if it would help you, if I cant sleep, I say ok, switch on the light and write all things down out of my head, or draw cartoons...that makes me tired and my head is empty ready to fall asleep. x Hi Sue, I was smiling about the link you send. It's funny, true and interesting...the different culture. Sometimes I feel more on the safe way to talk to polish/italien/spanish people, they also use more the direct way, you can't do things wrong. Good to hear you feel better after your down day. I understand your thoughts and totally agree. I have similar experience, it made me angry and sad but at least wiser. By the way I can write private messages now, you were right, you have to be a member for some time. x   ... View more

Tina, my thougths are with you, hope the tempreture stays ok and you feel better at home. x ... View more

Sue, I like the picture, it's so true x ... View more

Hi Sue, Vielen Dank für deine Bilder, but my page looks different, I got 8 buttons under preferences you got 9 and even I cant read your pics clear (what a work for you, thanks), it looks different. If I click in privacy it looks not the same, but thank you so much, have a rest, I will ask Lizzy from the forum. I feel quite ok apart from not  having the same energy like before but I cant aspect that. Was a long day yesterday, today I feel more like resting. If you have your downward slope dont forget the warriors have their best time and soon you will feel better, sure! Take care take a rest xxx ... View more

Hi Cara, I am from Edinburgh, did you start your chemo? All the best for you x   Hi Sue, thanks for your information, normaly I am not so useless with IT, I work in this branch too, but I am not a programmer. How do you feel today, are you still with no side effects, that would be great. x ... View more

Thanks Sue, unfortunately I cant find anything (maybe chemo brain) do you think you have to donate first to get the possibility for pm's? I will try more tomorrow... xxx ... View more

H Sue,   When I click on avatar, no other window opens. The beach is on the east coast of scotland x ... View more

Hi girls,   I have done it, my first treatment and it was quite easy going...I felt no side effects so fare and still not. I am full of energy and had a walk on the beach. Hope it stays like that. I have question, does anyone know how to send pm's on here?   xxx ... View more

Hi girls, hope you all do well and do not suffer badly from side effects.   Maybe I am the last one in the May Starter Buddy group queue? tomorrow is my day and I feel like a head less chicken.   Have a nice day xxx ... View more

Hi all!   Tanyette, I agree it's fear of not knowing what's next. It's good you are feeling better. Missy, hope soon you are not so tired anymore, its great you still continue working with your horse even its a short time. Isabelle, sorry you had this bad experience, I am happy you feel better. Sue, good to see you are well. I tried to PM you, but Sue, sorry, no idea how to do this. Flower, I send a hug.   xxxxx ... View more

NO 🙂 lol   Hi Sue, how funny, I am from Bremen x ... View more