Working post - Chemo

I've come into work today as I don't feel ill 'enough' to be at home and we went out and had a lovely day yesterday, but my brain is all over the place. I can't concentrate at all. I feel a bit jittery and my heart feels like it's beating out of my chest, I'm sure it's nothing but side effects, as first chemo was on Thursday, so only day 5 today.

 

Slightly regretting being here now, but being home all day isn't really going to help, is it? Distraction is better than dwelling.

Sorry, just rambling really.

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    Hi Reb ..... nothing wrong with a ramble my love - it often helps!!!!   Its a difficult decision regarding work when undergoing chemo, personally I decided to stay at home but I know others who have worked right through and found it was the right thing for them to do.  I dont know how understanding your boss is but maybe you could do part-time hours whilst you are not feeling 100% and have the best of both worlds.  Play it by ear as they say.

    Im glad you had a lovely day yesterday. The weather has certainly been great where I live over on the east coast and there are lots of holiday-makers enjoying the beach and Norfolk Broads which is lovely to see.

    From what I have read I think you are on your first round of chemo. I hope you dont mind me suggesting that you keep a diary and note any side-effects/good days etc so that you see a pattern emerging in your cycle.  I have been on chemo 3yrs now and always do that when I start a new drug because I often think I am having a new symptom and then look at my diary and realise I had it last cycle etc. Its a useful tool for the chemo-nurses too at times.

    Well, I hope the rest of your day goes well and remember to rest when your body tells you - no point in trying to 'brave it out' - you have just got to think of yourself right now and do the best you can to get through your treatment. All the best to you and speak soon x

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    Hi Reb ..... nothing wrong with a ramble my love - it often helps!!!!   Its a difficult decision regarding work when undergoing chemo, personally I decided to stay at home but I know others who have worked right through and found it was the right thing for them to do.  I dont know how understanding your boss is but maybe you could do part-time hours whilst you are not feeling 100% and have the best of both worlds.  Play it by ear as they say.

    Im glad you had a lovely day yesterday. The weather has certainly been great where I live over on the east coast and there are lots of holiday-makers enjoying the beach and Norfolk Broads which is lovely to see.

    From what I have read I think you are on your first round of chemo. I hope you dont mind me suggesting that you keep a diary and note any side-effects/good days etc so that you see a pattern emerging in your cycle.  I have been on chemo 3yrs now and always do that when I start a new drug because I often think I am having a new symptom and then look at my diary and realise I had it last cycle etc. Its a useful tool for the chemo-nurses too at times.

    Well, I hope the rest of your day goes well and remember to rest when your body tells you - no point in trying to 'brave it out' - you have just got to think of yourself right now and do the best you can to get through your treatment. All the best to you and speak soon x

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