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Sorry to put a dampener on your drink, but grapefruit isn't a good combination with Tax. I think it enhances the effects. Check it out on the website 😒 ... View more

I'm having 6 TC, Tax and Cyclophosphomide this time round. First session side effects lasted 10 days but I did get a water infection on day 4 which didn't help. Feeling much better this time, hope it will last. Will report back later in the week. Whatever you feel like, a change will do you good xx ... View more

Oh yes, toast and Marmite. Had to ask hubby to get me a new jar. I love it and it's one thing you can taste, bonus! ... View more

Sorry to hear you're still suffering from se's Julie. I was the same last time. I definitely felt better after taking a sleeping tab for a couple of nights and this time round hopefully no more indigestion which I think was the worst for me. Onwards and upwards, at least we know the drugs are working! Feel better soon x ... View more

Just on day 3 of my 2nd Tax, and feeling better than last session so far. Ended up with water infection and antibiotics last time by not drinking enough. Now I permanently have a jug of orange squash at the side of me and top up my glass all the time. Can't really face any hot drinks, like being pregnant all over again! I actually lost weight last session, food definitely was low on my list of priorities, which isn't like me at all. Hopefully with my omeprazole I won't suffer the awful indigestion this time. ... View more

Morning ladies, day 3 here after 2nd session. Up early not much sleep but feeling much better than last time round. Think I've got the meds sorted! Drinking as much as possible to flush my system out, jug of squash by my side at all times lol. Hope everyone else is doing well Jackie xx ... View more

Glad to hear you've had your first and don't feel too bad. Keep up the good work drinking as much as possible. It really helps. Eating little and often helped me too xx ... View more

You'll be fine Jane, just think once it's done you're 2/3rds of the way through. I'll be thinking of you. Just make sure you drink plenty of water xx ... View more

I'm like you Julia. I started on the April chemo thread but got delayed cos of infection, so joined these lovely ladies now. They're a lovely bunch and will be happy to have you here. You can be our forerunner and warn us of the things to come. Good luck today with No 2 and I hope the se's are better this time around, Jackie xx ... View more

Thank you La-La, went to chemist's on Saturday and she recommended Gaviscon in the short term until I go formy next chemo next week. Only had aniseed which is awful, but it's worked. Will ask about omeprazole next week. I already rattle so one more tab won't hurt lol xx ... View more

How's everyone doing today? I'd be fine if I could just get rid of the heartburn! Going MIL's for a tea party today. It's her 86th birthday tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing her. Everyone have a good time in the sun while it lasts xx ... View more

Another night of sleep, feel so much better today. Even felt like eating breakfast as opposed to eating cos I should! Hope you had a good night La-La don't leave it too long like I did without asking for meds to sleep. I've got a Hickman line in my chest and it was the best thing I could have asked for. No more needles in my feet thank goodness. Due to have final stitches out today, day 21, I'll be glad when it's done as will be able to have a proper shower without OH taping me up lol. Wishing you all a good day xx ... View more

Good luck today La-La. Hope you don't get too many of the dreaded se's. At least your portacath will mean no more searching for veins, always a bonus. Well I took my sleeping tab last night and got 5 hours continuous sleep and feel almost human today thank goodness. Hope you're all doing well xxx ... View more

Day 8 and still not much sleep. Phoned gp's this morning and I now have sleeping tabs to help me get some sleep. I'm sure once I've had a good night I'll be so much better. Hope you're feeling much better now Daisy. Hopefully they'll sort your anti sickness out for next cycle. Xxx ... View more

Hi girls, can't believe it had a temp over 37.7 on Saturday night and spent the last two nights back in hospital with a water infection. On antibiotics again but home and hope I'll stay here this time. Feeling very tired, hospital not good for sleeping! Started my GCSF injections today and hoping the leg pains aren't too bad. I hope I'm not putting any of you off with my stories. Last time I was fairly lucky with se's and hoped for the same this time. I keep forgetting I'm nearly 7 years older now. Anyway onward and upward, so looking forward to a proper sleep in my own bed. Love to everyone Jackie xx ... View more

Hi Barbie, I was the same as you, delayed because of an infection. Should have started chemo 22 April, but had first one on Wednesday. Just beginning to feel more like my self today. Feel free to ask any questions, I'm sure one of us will be able to help. Jackie xx ... View more

Hi, got my stronger anti sickness tabs yesterday and managed to eat some soup and bread before an early night. Slept on and off for 12 hours and got up feeling much better today. I never have a uninterrupted night so good for me. Hope you're feeling better too Shirley. Good luck today Ruth and Cass, soon be one down. Enjoy your walk in Rother Valley Sheila at least the sun is shining this morning. Jackie xx ... View more

Glad you've got the first one over Shirley. I feel the same as you today. No sleep and pretty nauseous, just waiting for some stronger anti sickness meds. Was fine yesterday, except for the lack of sleep think that hasn't helped. Anyway here's to a better night and day tomorrow xxx ... View more

All the best to you Shirley. Not a nice experience, but at least you can start ticking off the weeks now and it will be over before we know it. Enjoy your picnic! Have you got boiled sweets to suck? I find they help as some of the drugs give you a funny taste. Xx ... View more

Good luck today Sheila, hope all goes to plan. I didn't sleep much last night but not feeling too bad this morning. Had my anti sickness just over an hour ago and now having a cup of tea and ginger biscuits. Hope they help to keep the nausea at bay. Only today for steroids so hopefully better sleep tomorrow. Take care xx ... View more