Welcome to the forum - most of us have been there, so if you have any questions, however serious or trivial they may seem, please don't be afraid to ask.
Most of us find that the first chemo session is an anticlimax, feeling "was that it?" afterwards. Take something to read or listen to is the best advice anyone gave me about chemo.
Hi there. I'm newly diagnosed with rectal cancer and started 5 day a week radiotherapy and chemo a week and a bit ago. It is scary, but the way I'm dealing with it, and what do I know, is it's there, can't make it go away but I'm going to beat this ***. You can't change where you are, but you can have a positive frame of mind. Hope that helps from a newie as well. I wish you all the best and love. Ged x
Thanks GED, I know, I am trying to keep a positive attitude, it is good to be able to talk to people going through similar situations, all the best to you too. X
Dave is right once you have had your first dose of chemo you will wonder what all the worrying was about. Try to stay positive I think if I had the choice I wouldn't have chosen to have cancer but I've got it so I have no choice but to get on with it.
Had my first one today, Dave is right .. I built myself up for a really bad session but it was a bit of an anti climax. I had the cold cap so it took longer. Feel ok today, so hopefully the sickness/nausea won't kick in. Most important thing is to stay positive as it makes things easier to accept and deal with.
