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Hi ladies. Me again from last year. Just to say I only needed the boosters for dunking no 4,5,6. As my bloods were low for no 4 so was delayed for a week. I had them for 5 days after dunking. However keep in mind that all hospitals follow there own rules and regs so could be different guidelines. Also we all react differently to the poison. I did end up in hospital after my last chemo for 5 days with infection (need to be hospitalised for iv anti biotics) so (very broadly) week 1 sickly week, week 2 low immunity and week 3 to pull yourself round for next go. Good luck ladies sarah (October optimist) x ... View more

Hi zelda, just to re introduce myself, I'm a Oct optimist from 2013. Just to let you know, I was vomiting for 13 hours after my first few. You get to know how to handle this the second time round. I found drinking water after being dunked was impossible, however I drink 2 litres a day and have done everyday for 5 year. So I recommend that in between treatments I would drink as much as possible. Also drinking flavoured water is sometimes doable. When I left the hospital after my first treatment they told me not to my anti sickness for over 12 hours. However that went out the window the second time, I told them as soon as that feeling crept in. As it's easier to prevent it than to treat it. (if you know what I mean ). Like I say this is only my experience but hope it helps. Sarah x ... View more

Hi everyone. I was dx last year (i'm an October optimist) when I was 33, I have two children. The youngest was one and a half and the other was 4. I had a mx, chemo, rads, I'm now on tamoxifen and awaiting reconstruction. We started a fb group which I preferred to the forum just because of privacy issues with my family. I pretty much soldered on throughout my treatment, managing just about every school run, not any help looking after myself and minimal help for the kids. I did end up in hospital for 5 days with an infection after my last chemo when I thought it was all over. We all have our own unique experience of chemo, and our own way of dealing with it. Good luck to all and I'll answer truthfully to any questions you may have. I already feel like this has been a weird dream. Love to you all sarah x ... View more

Hi to zoe everyone that is unfortunate enough to be coming to the October thread. I am an October optimist from last year, however we began a fb group which I prefer as it's more private from family etc. I was 33 when I was dx, with 2 kids, youngest 1 and a half and the other was 4. Everyone has their own unique experience of chemo. I pretty much soldered on throughout. Managed just about every school run, completely looked after myself and minimal help for the kids. But don't be fooled, a week after my last chemo when I thought it was all over with I ended up in hospital for 5 days with an infection. Good luck to you all, and you will get through it. It's already feeling like it never happened to me, and i'm waiting for reconstruction so it still isn't over. I'll be happy to answer any questions best I can. Love sarah x ... View more

Hope you're feeling better leamangobird! What a pain hey? And beejay! This cancer isn't just straight forward diagnosis, treatment then finish is it! Sending you both (and everyone) big hugs xxxxxxx ... View more

Hi ladies. So sorry a couple of you aren't feeling to well emotionally at the mo. I also call them wobbly days, I'm very very positive also the majority of the time but it just gets to you sometimes. I think its a waste of time trying to get over these days but best to maybe ride the wave! Sometimes we will get down but we have to let ourselves feel down, i think were entitled to it (only now and again mind!) Ha! Xxx ... View more

Sounds good shelly. ..take care tonight and drink xxx ... View more

Hi girls! Wow we have been busy on here. I've had 3 fec and still got 3 to go! Feel so lucky that I haven't had to inject myself...honestly don't know if I could! Ooops shouldn't have said that, my next cycle is fri 13th!!! I will b praying for good bloods (!) I said on the fb page; it's strange how we hope to be poisoned isn't it! It works great for me if I do manage on the 13th for xmas so fingers crossed xxx Anyone have any nice plans over the festive season? X ... View more

Welcome lemonbird. i also haven't had a line fitted but hope we can offer you support in our little group. Please come over to fb if you can.  Sarah x ... View more

Good luck for tomorrow beejayp...Welcome shelley. Hope you're ok? I went for a headscarf demo yesterday and was told to wash head twice a week with like baby shampoo (not Johnsons though), I use simple. Then moisturise with cream e45 or something like that. Hope you come to our fb page there's loads of us on there, you'll have to private msg lulu and she'll tell you how to get on xxx ... View more

You girls are so brave, fingers crossed I don't have to inject myself! Know what you mean about waiting around though, there's nothing worse. I only have two hats and two headscarves, think I may need more! I can't stand clothes shopping at mo so will have a look online. Hope you manage to hang on to your hair cs1 xxx ... View more

Hi nikki thanks for info! Water seems to be the key.  Welcome joey, hope you continue to feel well, you should definitely join the fb Page.  I only joined a week or so ago and I love it.  Emma you should come along too...would be lovely to see a pic of isabelle.  BeejayP I'll no doubt be joining the lego group as my boy is two in january!  Can't wait now-ha! Sorry I haven't been on for a while, with fb I selfishly forgot to check in on here! Feel a bit terrible about it. Hugs to everyone Sarah xx  ... View more

So I'm on fb now...just gonna play around with it for a few days and see how I find it. I'm on fec#2 day 7. Just starting to feel normal again, took two more days than first cycle! Sitting with box of chocs so things are definitely looking up! X ... View more

Thanks Anne x ... View more

Right I'm on Facebook!  Got nothing on it yet though.   Who do I send a msg to? Is it lulu? X ... View more

Note to self, (and others) don't think tucking ears in wig will keep them warm...ouch!!! ... View more

So pleased you're back on track Bridget! What a relief, you must be doing really well to be out and about today. Yes next thing for me is fb, need my sister to sort it for me so I'm private and all that carry on. Can't wait for lgfb now, will b nice to be pampered! Hugs to all sarah x ... View more

Oh that sounds great.  I'm booked on Lgfb On the 18th,  now I can't wait.   Know what you mean beejayP,  it will be nice (if you know what I mean ) meeting people face to face that is walking this journey.  I have to go to Newcastle for mine which I think is about 18 mile from where I live but sounds worth it. I don't know who's up this week but hope you're all well. Hope bridget and lulu are holding up. Seems to be quiet on our little group, are people using Facebook more? Hugs to everyone Sarah xx  ... View more

Hi emma, pleased to have you back...wish it was in better circumstances though.   So sorry you're struggling with se's hun.  I had my second fec on Fri, I was quite poorly last time, sickly feeling went on day 5 and I did feel light headed for a week or so.  I was lucky enough not to be knocked off my feet though.   This time round I took extra tablets and didn't vomit but felt very unwell, as the weekend has gone on I just feel more tired this time round.   Just forced a little bit porridge down but just for energy as been awake since 2.30 and had to be up with kids! I had my hair cut from long to a bob a couple of weeks ago then shaved it on a 3 on Fri, which I didn't mind.  Wasn't walking around with bonce out though, wigs and scarves at hand.   However this was really uncomfortable and it was just falling out, getting in all my scarves and pillows and basically just being a pain, this was also itchy.  So last night my hubby shaved it down to the bone. When I looked in the mirror I did have a few tears which I wasn't expecting (only 3rd time I've cried in 4 month).  Also my little girl said I wasn't pretty anymore and even had a pretend mammy yesterday with long hair! But she'll get used to it.  Sorry for long winded post but can only share my experience emma and send you my best positive strong  wishes and remember to keep posting and take care. Sarah xxx  ... View more

Hope all goes well today Bridget,  fingers crossed for you xxx ... View more