I was diagnosed with Cancer in March and although we knew it was Cancer its still a shock to be told it. I have had 2 chemo cycles now and have my 3rd at the end of the month. I would love to chat about the chemo side affects to anyone..
Hi Sharon, at least you now know! Hate the hair loss, know its ridiculous but hate it anyway . I've been through my second lot of chemo and am now out the other side feeling better than ever, so stay calm and try and fill the next 3 weeks with things you like doing if you can! I spent my 3 weeks on holiday, I explored lots of local places I didn't even know existed. I struggled with walking but did it anyway cos it was what I wanted, I went out to lunch somewhere new everyday and really enjoyed myself. It kept me going once the chemo started but I have to be honest I found the chemo psychologically second time round, though physically it was a lot easier! obviously now am really glad I had it, just spent the day walking which I haven't been able to do for the last couple of years (weird symptoms but that's me all over lol)
Hi ladies I hope you don't mind me writing this, but I've been reading your posts on and off the last few months and I have to say you are all such an inspiration.
I was diagnosed with serious borderline ovarian cancer with invasive implants in Nov 2010. I had a hysterectomy and have just started my first lot of Chemo - Taxol/Carbo on Tues 15th. I'm starting to feel very tired and have a bit of numbness in my fingertips. But I am mostly apprehensive about the hair loss that is to come. I have felt very down today and can't face the next 5 cycles. I'm scared.
Take care ladies I hope all goes well for you - stay strong x
I dreaded losing my hair too, but you know I love it lol, mine started growing back even through the hair loss. I don't even wear a wig, it was not upsetting like I thought it would be.
You are bound to be apprehensive, but we are here if you need to let off steam.
Well that takes us all back about the hair loss, remember Dot ? you were dreading it and then found it wasn't as bad as you thought. I think I was prob the only one who it didn't bother. ( I have always been a bit odd ) Anyway just remember it grows back, maybe a different colour and it could be curly, straight, but it does come back. Just keep your thoughts on getting better and the only way is more chemo. Mine grew back and I had to have more chemo I must admit it was harder the second time as it was winter so not good having a cold head .
We are all still here for you Sharon and keep chatting. I know we have been very quiet for a while but we are here.. Just think how much you will save on shampoo and no more washing your hair.Sorry bad joke but keep laughing and don't let it get you down please.
Welcome to our new girl lovely to hear from you. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I am glad you decided to join us, it does help having the support from this group.
I too had numbness and tiredness, my fingers and feet are fine now, all of my side effects have gone apart from the tiredness, I am beginning to think it might be laziness now lol.
Hopefully your down feeling will go soon, it isn't unusual to feel like that at times.
Eileen it is so good to hear from you and that you are doing good!!
Yes I remember worrying about my hair lol. Mine started to come back pure white but turning to a grey now lol, the back and sides are really thick but the top is a lot thinner, I could become Friar Dot lol.
Thank you so much for your reply, it would be good to talk about the effects of Chemo as time goes on. As I said before, reading all your posts has been very helpful and it helps me to not feel so alone in all of this.
The very first dose of chemo is a scary one cos you never know what to expect, from here on in its much of the same though i'm afraid to say your symptoms will get worse with each dose but bizarely you except them better!! As you may have discovered I don't like the hair loss, twice for me now, actually I don't have a problem being bald its the lead up to it I hate and thats the bit your on at the moment. It's not knowing what your going to look like, how your going to manage it, what it'll feel like etc. Just so your warned the worse bit is when you need to descide when to get rid of it, it will get to a point when there is so much hair loss it will drive you mad and you will be forced to shave the rest off, once you do this you'll be fine. Honest.
Let us know how your getting on and post any questions or concerns. We may not be on treatment at the moment but we will be able to help. Try and stay positive cos it helps loads.
As the other ladies have said welcome to the group. I hope we can be a little help to you on your journey, and that's what it is a journey into the unknown but it's a challenge that we can all get through and remember we are here for you for any questions you need to know and for emotional support.. I found my partner was fed up listening to me moaning all the time as we forget they are actually going through this as well and have nobody to talk to.
