Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi everyone. I've not posted for a while but have been logging on everyday to catch up. Glad I have because it's so comforting to know everyone else seems to be experiencing the same side effects to some extent or other. I had my first T last Thursday and all went ok on the day. Friday morning I felt fine, even ventured out for  a coffee, pleased that I had no nausea that id had with the EC. However my smugness was short lived as yesterday the fatigue set in and today I ve been hit with the proverbial train. I am aching all over and have the most ficious sharp stabbing pains occurring randomly. The area around my MX is really sore , my mouth and tongue are both sore and everything tastes awful. I'm taking paracetamol which is helping a bit. So, have just had a duvet day( thank goodness for Net Flix) and seeing what the next few days brings. Angie you're not the only one buying the ice lollies ! I've found these and jelly have helped a lot even with the EC. Its the first time in years that I'm not cooking Xmas dinner this year as we've been invited to our sons so just hoping that things have improved by then so we can all enjoy the day. Thanks to everyone for the support I've found on here and I know will continue. Really hope you all have the very best Xmas you can ,, wishing you a very happy Xmas and best wishes for 2017.  Karen x ... View more

Hi all. I'm feeling a bit fed up. Should have had my third EC last Thursday, great I thought , half way there. Bloods ok, on the chair with cannula in ready to  rock and roll then wham....came over all hot and passed out. I came round to find several Drs and nurses round the bed. Anyway long story short after several obs and Ecg I was fine but Despite my pleas my chemo was deferred until this week. When I got home I actually felt like I had had the chemo, and have been feeling quite light headed and woozy since. Does anyone else have this ' spaced out' feeling. It's not something I've particularly had as a SE so far. Anyway fingers crossed for this week, can't bear the thought of another week missed . Just need to get on with it . Good luck to anyone else having there chemo soon . Hugs Karen. ... View more

Hi Fairycake2 , thanks yes, try to keep upbeat although easier said than done some days as everyone going through this knows. I know what you mean about not feeling feminine or even sexy and I have even caught myself looking in the mirror and staring hard but not really recognising the face staring back which is a bit scary. Then I snap out of it, give myself a talking to and look for a positive. Today that positive is the fact that it's such a beautiful autumn day and I shall get myself out for a little pootle round the garden.  Hope everyone else has the best day they can, love and hugs Kaz xx ... View more

Good morning lovely ladies. Just been catching up on all your experiences, all so familiar! Day 5 post EC chemo cycle2 and not feeling too bad. This time I just feel much more lethargic although thankfully the nausea has so far not been so bad and I've not needed any tablets other than the ones I came home for first 2 days. I've found nibbling on corn/rice snacks and strangely enough celery,carrot and houmous has helped along with the hot ginger cordial. My hair finally got the better of me about 10 days ago, couldn't stand the handfuls coming out everywhere, it had to go. I asked my lovely hubby to do the honours, bless him, not easy for him either. However out came the scissors and razor and there I was 10 mins later sporting a very fetching style! I actually didn't get upset and hubby was very complimentary , it was in fact strangely liberating. I have worn my wig a few times out and about and no one has batted an eyelid. And if they do it's their problem not mine ! One thing though it does make your head warm so I suppose the fact the weathers getting colder is a bonus. Well here's to each day getting a bit better , My best wishes to all those with treatments coming up , be strong and remember this is just a moment in time we are having to go through, focus on the end game. Love and hugs Xxx ... View more

Hi. I too have the injections but have found I am fine doing them myself, just forget to take them out the fridge for half an hour ! My hubby volunteered but didn't like the glint in his eye 😂 . Day 5 after chemo and feeling ok if a bit lethargic but have got a headache I can't seem to shift.  Have taken paracetamol but then realised I had not had coffee since treatment and wondered if this could be like withdrawal from the caffeine ??  Hugs X  ... View more

Hi all, quick update from me too. Had my first EC chemo yesterday which wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be. Had it at the Christies in Manchester , nurse was fabulous and very reassuring. Felt like I'd had a few too many gins on the way home! Felt nauseous last night but managed to get some sleep. Found that Belvoirs Farm ginger cordial with hot water has helped with the sicky feeling. Not really hungry but that seems to be the norm for first few days from what I have heard. Well onwards and upwards and wishing everyone well. 1 down 5 to go!!  ... View more

Thanks maryminder, hug gratefully received. The 'proverbial swan' has summed up perfectly how I feel too. Hope you get a date sorted soon. xx ... View more

Hi lovely ladies. My name is Karen, aged 58 and was diagnosed in July.. I have had a masectomy with immediate implant reconstructin which I have recovered from well.  I am starting my chemo on 6 th October and have tried to be calm about it but now it's getting nearer I can feel the panic setting in,! I am having 3 X EC and 3 X T followed by some radiotherapy . I am so glad I checked onto this thread. So many with similar situations and so much advice. Good too that people share all their experiences, good and bad.  I was advised to get the flu jab before starting if possible so I had this 10 days ago and have sorted myself a wig (with the help of a good friend to give me an honest opinion) .  I decided I needed to do this now as not sure I would have been able to do this if I was not in a good place once treatment started. i have made myself a list , as suggested, of supplies I may need in the coming weeks. My main fear now is that having geared myself up for Thursday , for some reason they don't go ahead with the treatment . I need to get going now and move forward with this whilst I am still just about holding it together! Wishing everyone starting on this journey, or already on it, the very best and sending positive thoughts and hugs. Xxx ... View more