I'm sorry to hear that you're currently waiting to start chemotherapy later this month. I know that many people here will understand the anxiety and worry that comes whilst waiting to start treatment, and it's natural that you may be feeling overwhelmed by things.
Try to remember that everybody's chemotherapy journey is different. Not everyone has side effects and not everyone experiences all side effects. If there are things that you struggle with during your treatment, then it's important to talk with your specialist cancer nurse, consultant, and chemo team so that they can help you manage those side effects.
If you think it may help to chat things through with one of our nurses before you start treatment, then you're welcome to give them a call. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040 (excluding bank holidays).
Keep in touch Cadalija and let us know how you get on. We're here for you.
I have just completed 16 rounds of chemo. I didn't find it nearly as bad as I thought. They gave me loads of anti sickness tablets and I didn't experience any sickness. I used the cold cap and I didn't find it too bad. I didn't lose all my hair it just thinned a lot. It wasn't as traumatic as I thought. I have felt very tired at times though but it was bearable. Everyones experience of chemo is different though. And whatever symptoms you experience they seem to have medication to help you.Hope that helps.
Hi, hope your feeling good. Thank you for response, its helped me to be a bit more rational. I have to get through it so I will think of you and every other person going through it. Thanks again, hope you go from strength to strength
Oh thank you so much, how kind everyone is. I went for my assessment yesterday abd Im feeling a bit more rational. Im so grateful to you and Hope you have really helped me. Thank you so much. I will get back to you next week. Hod bless everyone here
