Hi,understand exactly how you are feeling,it's the Unknown,l has my opp before Christmas last year,was dreading the chemo,you hear so many stories,

It's not plesent that's for sure,but the staff were wonderful explain everything ,things that could happen( very frightening)think I lost it at that point thinking the worst,broke down in tears,but they have to tell you all that information ,thankfully it wasn't quiet as bad as I had built myself up for,I took the pills to stop you feeling sick every day,glad to say I wasn't sick once,I found if I stayed in bed with a cup of tea for half an hour or so after taking the pills I felt OK.

I have six grandchildren ,they kept me going,none of them knew I had cancer,didn't want to worry them,I managed to keep cheery while they were around,you will feel tired and sleep a lot in the day,just go with it your body is telling you something ,just listen to it,before you know it it will be your last dose,,good luck try to focus on the fact your being treated ,and all will be well.

Thank u all for your kind thoughts! Its made me feel better and if u can all do it then so can i! Had a boozy wine evening with girlfriends last nite who want to help so feel v lucky! I know my first session will be before xmas and just hope it won't ruin it for everybody! Hugs and kisses to all xx 

Thank u all for your kind thoughts! Its made me feel better and if u can all do it then so can i! Had a boozy wine evening with girlfriends last nite who want to help so feel v lucky! I know my first session will be before xmas and just hope it won't ruin it for everybody! Hugs and kisses to all xx 

I finished my chemo a year ago, then had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy.  I have just finished my course of herceptin.   It isnt as bad as you think, just take things a day at a time and focus on next week.  I took the sickness tablets as a precaution before i went to bed as nothing than waking up in the middle of the night feeling as i did after session 1.  Your immune system is at its lowest the week after chemo so just be careful of who you are near during those days.  I also ate as though i was pregnant and kept away from soft cheeses, pate, eggs etc.  I was worked throughout my treatment as and when i could just to,give me a sense of normality.

Good luck with the chemo.... You will get through it, keep strong and positive.    Look after yourself x

Thank u for replying! I am going to try and remain positive! I seem to have good and bad days! But it is helping me so so much talking to u all! Would be amazing one day to meet up and raise a glass to us!!! Xxxxxxxx