Just had the nurse ring me....looks like I need chemo....4 months worth and herceptin.....any advise tips and soothing words would be wonderful....feeling very scared xxx

Hi Marlyn, sorry this reply is rather late...Life has been rather busy so I’ve not been on here much.

when I found I needed chemo I was petrified but it hasn’t been as bad as expected. I’ve had a couple of rough days each cycle but nothing too bad. I’ve had 4 trips to hospital with a fever.

Top tip is if you’re suffering with any symptoms at all do not hesitate to call your chemo line and ask what drugs they can give you to help. Don’t suffer in silence! Happy to answer questions by pm if it helps. 

It does whip by quickly, I’ve got my last one on Tuesday xx

Last one on tues? Will you ring the bell? I know I will! ( if they have one) 

in my head chemo will melt my eyeballs and I shall end up on the bathroom floor in a heaving wreck....so anything less than that will be a bonus! 

Thank you for replying......any tips and wise words are more than welcome xxxx

Last one on tues? Will you ring the bell? I know I will! ( if they have one) 

in my head chemo will melt my eyeballs and I shall end up on the bathroom floor in a heaving wreck....so anything less than that will be a bonus! 

Thank you for replying......any tips and wise words are more than welcome xxxx

Marlyn you made me chuckle. I am sure it will not melt your eyeballs. Thinking like that I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised although I have no experience it cannot be that bad.

Best wishes to everyone for the week ahead. 

I have started taking the tablets which nobody seems to know anything about and hope they work.

Oh I do hope the pills do good things.....certainly worth a shot...

yes, all being well eyeballs will be in tact post chemo session....I will let you know..lol xxxx

Yes I thought the same too Marlyn! I thought I’d spontaneously combust or have steam coming out of my ears like grandma in George’s marvellous medicine. I’m pleased to say it wasn’t quite like that! The fear is probably worse than the reality, though of course everyone has a different experience and side effects.