Hi Loopylinds

Sorry that you are having chemo side effects.

Our nurses might be able to advise you about the changes that are happening.

You can call them free from a landline and most mobile phones on: 0808 800 4040 from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and they will be happy to help.

Jane

.. it really makes me feel worried about my mom ..she's been in chemo 4 session and now she feel very weak to the point that she cannot even speak ,, it's really difficult for me to see her situation ..really breaks my heart ..

hi how are you ? My mom's condition now is getting better.She undergo brachytheraphy 2 days ago and i wish no more chemotheraphy for her.But how's your condition now.? I know your body may be weak, But sure your heart is strong. Stay strong inside your heart, And watch how you quickly recover. You will get well soon .

Hi cristen. im better than I was thanks. They have reduced the dose of chemo and Ive had injections to raise my white cell count.  My feet arent any better and I dont think they will improve as they were bad before chemotherapy. I inly have one more session of chemotherapy left and then Ive got radiotherapy so nearly through my treatment x

Im about to have my last lot of chemotherapy next week and following reduced dose have been fine. Ive been told I start radiotherapy in a month but am anxious about having it especially as Ive been told there us a 50/50 of it coming back as I have lymphvascular. That news has unsettled me and made md feel even more nervous about having it

Hi  'LL ......... please don't be nervous about radiotherapy, it is  very straightforward compared to the chemotherapy. I am surprised they have told you what they have but if that is how you have interpreted it then it means you have a 50 % it WON'T come back and need to do all you can to ensure that.

The treatment is almost over, so that's brilliant and you can look forward to getting on with life in your 'new normal'. Best of luck with everything x

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Hi loopylinds I was v​ery nervous about having radiotherapy because of the side effects (mine was in the pelvic area so would effect my bowels & bladder) especially having had pains in my legs due to the chemo. I spoke with one of the nurses on here and although she remained neutral she did help me decided. The radiotherapy itself was painless but I had diareah within a week. They gave me medication and I had to go on a low fibre diet. I felt more tired than with the chemo but that could have been due to the travelling every day and the food I was eating. Nearly three months on and I still have to be careful what I eat (fruit sends me rushing to the loo). It's really difficult to decided so ask loads of questions. My husband said that he was relieved that I had decided to go for it as he said if you don't have it & it comes back then you would regret that decision. Good luck

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it came as a shock to me when I was told there was a 50/50 chance of it coming back. It made me feel like not having radiotherapy. I have decided to have it but am still nervous about having it though. Thank you for your good wishes