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..
And Ladies of course. I am ok now thanks but I am phoning the Hospital later to cancel my 6th and last chemo as I can't take anymore of it. I was thinking the other day that at first they said I would have 3 chemo then op then another 3 but as I have not had the op they have not given me break, so its been 5 months of hard chemo without a break. Unless they say that it can be reduced then I am not changing my mind. Everyone keeps saying just have the last one and its over with but that's easy to say, and its not over with. Its the begining of the nightmare of feeling so ill for 2 weeks.
I am glad Dot you are happy with your hair or not as the case may be. Its a great feeling I think having no hair and so easy to get ready. You will have to take a pic of it and change your profile. Everywhere I look these days there are celebs on the cover of mags and papers with bald women. And they all look amazing. Do you think we have set a new trend ???
I am still awaiting the birth of my grandchild who was due yesterday but nothing doing. I already Twin Grandchildren Benen & Patrick who will be 9 later this month so its a busy month. I am hoping to be able to go to Manchester to see them all but the way I am feeling I am not ready to go yet.
Anyway I look forward to hearing from you all. Hope your ok Jackie and not feeling to bad after your chemo.
Eileen it is good to hear from you, I gathered that the chemo was taking it's toll on you. I can't say I blame you about not wanting anymore, hopefully they can answer your questions and advise you whether you should carry on, they need to let you know that it is worthwhile, to give you that push to carry on, I hope you hear something good from them.
Ah the baby is due, the time seems to have flown since you first mentioned it, I do hope that you get the strength to be there for your daughter and your new grandchild.
I have only had one cycle of chemo and I don't think I can really grumble about mine, but I guess it probably gets worse as it goes along, would be nice if it didn't!! Next cycle is Friday ugh.
You are always in my thoughts Eileen, I hope you get to hear something good soon.
I have noticed that I use the word hope a lot when posting and I can't find another word to use instead, unless I use pray and not everyone is into that, so sorry if it sounds repetitive.
Dot its good to hear your not suffering to much from the chemo, it does get worse but not much, more an energy thing for me anyway! Poor Eileen you seem to get all the side effects for all of us, I think you'll find that they always give 6 doses so while they may delay it (very short delay!) they will want you to have it. It's so difficult for you espically as it has been so drawn out due to the hosp admissions while I'm thinking 2 down only 4 to go!
Had busy weekend but totally energyless today! Just got my letter through to say ill-health retirement approved so now waiting for the pensions agency to tell me what that ammounts to!
Looking forward to hear of the birth of your next grandchild soon!
Loosing lots of hair (but I've loads to loose!) haven't bothered to shave it yet as am debating if I can pay a visit to a freinds child Thurs, she'd not overely keen on me bald or with bandama! Not sure I'll make it as getting fed up with it now, looking forward to the release it gives you :)
As you can see, head all over the place today so I'll love and leave you
Jackie it is good to hear from you, I hope your ill-health retirement will give you a comfortable amount to live on, fingers crossed for you!!
I love it now my hair is gone lol, I look like a shaolin monk lol, hoping I will be brave enough to go out without wearing a bandana or wig, I will find out Friday when I go across London for chemo haha, now that is a test, I will let you know what happens.
A special hug for you Jayne hoping you are keeping strong
You look amazing with no hair. I told you it makes you feel better. You will find the back of your head gets cold though, and I always walk about with my dressing gown hood up and I look like the mad monk.
I forgot to ring the Hospital up but will do this week. Its funny as everyday you get that bit more energy and start to forget how ill you have been.
Jackie you will be next then to lose the locks so we shall await the next monk to join the monastery ....
Love to you Rose & Hilary and Jayne and anyone else I forgot.
Love Eileen. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Jackie I did write a post to you but it has gone out into the ether somewhere lol. (oops found it, I knew I mentioned your pension, must be old age lol)
My family are calling me Grasshopper lol for those who remember the Kung Fu series with David Carradine, lol you all may be too young, not sure how long ago it was but possibly aeons haha.
Had a night of cold sweats, I did have this before and my body temperature goes down to 32 degrees, when I mentioned it to the hospital last time I was there they didn't seem concerned but checked my urine and bloods which were clear. My temp is gradually getting back to normal now. Oh the joys of this treatment lol.
Hopefully your pension will be enough to give you a reasonable living, they aren't usually generous in that department but one can hope.
Wishing you a good day Jackie with more strength and energy.
Hope you other ladies are dealing well.
Eileen let us know when you have spoken to the hospital, I have you in my thoughts as usual
I am now one of the monks! Though I do need my mate to finish work to get the bits I've missed!!!!
I remember the Kung Fund series and Grasshopper so it can't be that long ago :devil:
you both seem to have problems with cold sweats while I still sleep with a fan on How different these drugs affect us all. I seem to be going down the horrible mouth which is getting very sore again (must be the Doxil as didn't have it on the Tax), can't find anything to cover the taste and most things seem to make it worse, ah well I could do with losing some weight but 'missing' my coffee big time!!!! Apart from that feel better today thankfully, not used to being that tired
When are you contacting the hosp re your next chemo Eileen? Hope it goes well.
Hi Eileen and ladies,Becky,I hope you are on holiday or something because we havent heard from you for a while.
You are really having a bad deal Eileen but as you say when you start to feel better you think its not so bad after all.Like childbirth that way !!Any news of the baby?Ours is 9 days overdue now and being induced tomorrow so fingers crossed.Hope things get better soon,you dont deserve this.
Dot,you look like a smilie !!:cool: Its fab,I love smilies.
Its a little Girl, well not so little she was 8lb 8oz and arrived at 1: 40 this morning after 18 hours of labour.....
I phoned the Hospital yesterday and they said I was down for a CT scan on the 30th but said I need a break. So I have a week off now, my next one is 24th so my scan will be put off for another week...We are hoping to go up to see the Baby next week, its about 4 hours drive but will try to get there and see her. The Boys are going to Ireland for a week so it will be quiet in the house......
Glad to invite you Jackie to the mad monk society. Get your pic on here so we can see you......Hope all your treatments are going ok. Rose it is like child birth you do forget how bad you feel and every day you start to feel that bit better......
Love as alway's Eileen. xxxxxx
Congratulations Eileen! bet your looking forward to seeing her, that should give you the energy for the journey!
Didn't think they'd put it off for long but hey a week feeling better in yourself and getting to see grandchild should be worth it. Then you just need to dig in and get it over with cos believe me if you think you feel better in week 4 you don't compared to what you do as time goes by without the chemo!
Hope your enjoying what's left of the week Dot before your next big day on Friday! Just imagine with time next week it will be 2 down and one to go before checking progress (which I'm SURE will be good), before you know it we're half way there!
Rose - congratulations to you as well.
Would be nice to hear how Jayne's doing but as she wasn't really well enough for chemo but had it anyway, I assume its taken its toil and we will have to wait patiently, thinking for you though Jayne.
