I’m finding it harder and harder to stay positive. How much more pain and how much more nausea? At the same time I’m cross for being such a light weight!!
Don’t be so hard on yourself, you are braver than you realise. I had Chemo after surgery 5 years ago and can honestly say that it was awful!! But treatment usually is and eventually it gets easier. My lungs are fine (had NSCLC) but I was left with an infected lymph node that was too risky to remove so it’s been like a dark cloud hanging over me. I’m currently on a Clinical trial specific for my problem, lots of drugs, new Chemo drugs etc. Side effects have been worse than first lot from 5 years ago, had a couple of respite weeks and the anti-sickness drugs definitely work. Speak to your Oncologist/Cancer Nurse, there are some amazing drugs that really can make a difference. Positive is a word I grew to hate, so I don’t use the word. I just accept that I’ll feel horrible for several days after infusions then a few days of almost normality. My youngest daughter always assists with Chemo visits therefore knows exactly what happens, this helps. So, do NOT put yourself down, rest/sleep when you feel like it, walk around slowly when you are able, don’t push yourself too hard. You’ll get there, me darlin’, be kind to yourself and accept a big hug from me x
Don’t be so hard on yourself, you are braver than you realise. I had Chemo after surgery 5 years ago and can honestly say that it was awful!! But treatment usually is and eventually it gets easier. My lungs are fine (had NSCLC) but I was left with an infected lymph node that was too risky to remove so it’s been like a dark cloud hanging over me. I’m currently on a Clinical trial specific for my problem, lots of drugs, new Chemo drugs etc. Side effects have been worse than first lot from 5 years ago, had a couple of respite weeks and the anti-sickness drugs definitely work. Speak to your Oncologist/Cancer Nurse, there are some amazing drugs that really can make a difference. Positive is a word I grew to hate, so I don’t use the word. I just accept that I’ll feel horrible for several days after infusions then a few days of almost normality. My youngest daughter always assists with Chemo visits therefore knows exactly what happens, this helps. So, do NOT put yourself down, rest/sleep when you feel like it, walk around slowly when you are able, don’t push yourself too hard. You’ll get there, me darlin’, be kind to yourself and accept a big hug from me x
