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Oh @Corina that sounds like it was a tough day, but glad they were so lovely to you ❤️ hope you’re feeling ok now. Now it’s hello endless orders of headscarves x ... View more

@DAB72 I hope the shave goes as well as it can and @Corina I hope yours went well. My hubby said the barbers make it look easy, I told him to stick to his day job 😆 It is definitely emotional, but kept telling myself it was inevitable. It relieved some some of my scalp pain to. Even made myself chuck on a headscarf the next morning and go out and I’m so glad I did else it might have taken me a while to build up the courage.  Thoughts are with you all x ... View more

Thanks @Corina and I hope your cycle on Wednesday goes well 💪🏻 Good luck with the shave tomorrow x x ... View more

Hi everyone  Sorry I’ve been a bit quiet on here. I hope everyone is doing ok.  @Corina and @DAB72 I was in the same boat, my hair was coming out in clumps this week not noticeable to the eye but shedding everywhere. Plus my scalp has been really sore. I’ve found the shedding embarrassing and annoying so last night my husband shaved it off, no1 all over. I was definitely emotional but I knew it was coming. Think it’s just scary making that next step. Do what feels right for you.  I have my second FEC on Monday @Corina I’m dreading it to as this week I’ve felt ‘normal’ and been enjoying time with my kids. Keep telling myself we’re on the countdown, it’ll be another one done! Sending ❤️ to everyone  ... View more

Morning both  How are you doing?  @Em77 how did your scan and chat with the oncologist go? Are you still going through a mountain of your daughter’s washing?! I hope she had a nice time away.  Ive started with terrible hip and lower back pain from the injections, luckily today is my last one!! Phew!! Hope you’re both doing ok ❤️  ... View more

@Em77 only one left afterwards sounds good! Bet that’s an amazing feeling. I’ve got my chemo numbers on the kitchen door, ready to rip those off! Did you find the side effects were less after each cycle? I know what you mean about appointments. I went in yesterday and today, surprised I have any blood left! Oh the joys of covid tests, they don’t get any nicer do they?!  Oooo the camp adventures sound fun I bet she’ll sleep well tonight. Roll on film days I say. Think I’ll be den building! X x  ... View more

I will keep everything crossed for you @Em77 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 when’s your oncology appointment? How you feeling about cycle 3?  I’m starting to feel more like myself now so it took a good 7-8days a lot of migraines meds and antibiotics but I made it 💪🏻 So going to enjoy some of the summer hols with my little ones before round 2!  x x  ... View more

Hi  oh so sorry to hear you’ve had a rough time @Jude11 I really hope you start to feel more like yourself soon. I spoke to my oncology team yesterday about my headaches and they’re hot on with changing anti sickness meds for next time. Just don’t suffer in silence. Also, there are quite a lot of people on the other chat come and join @Jude11  How are you doing @Em77 ?  sending love ❤️  ... View more

Hi everyone  Hope you’re all ok.  Thanks for sharing how you’ve been feeling @SeaUrchin great that you’ve been out walking a little. Are you starting to feel more like yourself everyday? I hope the cold cap works and it’s too much to cope with. How are you feeling about round 2?  I went to the same day emergency care at my local hospital yesterday, the headaches had taken over and were draining me. Sounds like I’m suffering with migraines (never have before) so I’ve now got some strong painkillers and actually slept well last night 💪🏻 I’ve learnt that we shouldn’t suffer in silence. So if you’re not coping call the helpline is my best bit of advice.  Im having 6 cycles in total 3 FEC 3 T.  and @VioletLizzie its definitely not just you wishing this year away. I understand the hair loss sadness it’s part of who we are ❤️  sending love to everyone x x x ... View more

Hi Em77 oh the food thing is good to know. Will try eating a bit before and after. Hoping if I mention the headaches to the CNS she might be able to help ready before I do it all over again.  Roll on liking coffee and all things nice again!!!!!!! X x  ... View more

Hi SeaUrchin  ive been writing on another July chemo starter chat (didn’t realise there are 2) sounds like we have very similar diagnoses.  how have you found your first EC?  Hope you’re feeling ok.  Big love to everyone on here ❤️  ... View more

Hi Em77 Didn’t realise there was another July starters chat. Will have to search to see if I can find it, thank you.  How did you feel after your first EC? And how are you feeling after your second? Are you managing the side effects ok?  I think they’re definitely wiping me out at the minute, praying by the weekend I feel a bit more like myself. I’ve read week 1 is rubbish, week 2 a little better and week 3 better still.  I hope you’re feeling ok ❤️  ... View more

Hi Jude11 Glad yesterday went ok and fingers crossed the cold cap is working.  Wow online yoga sounds lovely although I don’t a Maggies Centre here. Most of our centres are still closed due to covid and to be honest I haven’t found what online things they’re offering. Definitely something to look into, thank you. Still feeling the side effects from Monday, but my body has always enjoyed a side effect. Praying the headaches and nausea subside today and I find a bit of energy.  I hope your side effects are minimal 🤞🏻❤️ ... View more

Hi Jude11 How did you get on today? How was the cold cap? Yes my chemo is 3 weekly so I have time to recover. I hope you’re side effects are less especially as you go each week.  I know what you mean about dealing with this toxic combination of drugs, like being injected with the flu and then some! I keep trying to remind myself it’s to get rid of something worse. We can do this 💪🏻 ❤️  ... View more

Hi Jude11 i started chemo yesterday although I’m on FEC-T there are so many different types of chemo I have no idea if it’s completely different to yours. So far I’m really struggling with headaches and nausea took over last night. Sudden realisation that I’ve got more to go! And I felt well in myself before this. Is that how you felt?  I hope the cold cap works for you. I decided not to try as my hair is quite fine anyway so felt like maybe it wouldn’t work for me.  I hope your second round goes well tomorrow x ... View more