Hello purple, 

chemo s starts next Thursday...eek! Bricking it but at the same time just need to crack on.. head spinning like crazy.

xxxxx

Thank you.....yes it's the fear of starting it....your right, once on the road I am sure I will crack on...

your going through a patch too.....I am glad we all have each other xxxx

Hi Marlyn,

I was scared starting chemotherapy. The nurses were amazing though. My biggest side effect has been tiredness. I’m on fec-t chemo. Once you are on the road Marlyn you will be ok, I promise you. 

You will likely be given antisickness and steroids. I have my 2nd chemo next Thursday.

We will be here for one another. Xxx

Yes, I need to get that first one under my belt...I will be thinking of you next Thursday when I will be shooting up too....got a tick list and will be marking them off as I go.

dont laugh but I have also put a set of "chemo clothes " to one side and once it's all done I shall be binning them! Xxx

Hi Alexia,

Thank you for sharing your Mums experience - so kind . I am so pleased she is doing so well after 3 FEC. I can imagine that she feels the bad parts of FEC have been worth it, because it has shrunk her cancer.  It is so encouraging to hear this from someone else. 

It really gives me hope. My tumour is agressive too. Luckily like your Mum, mine hasn’t spread, well it may be in lymph nodes (awaiting that result), but had various scans confirming it’s not in any other organs or considered secondary. 

I am ER/PRnegative and HER2 positive. So I will need Herceptin injections alongside chemo 4-6. 

Like your Mum, after my 6 chemos I will have surgery. I have been told I will have an MRI after my 3rd chemo, then my consultant will discuss type of surgery I will have.

Please let me know how your Mum gets on with the next 3 courses. 

Purple  xxx

Marlyn

I certainly won’t laugh, I too have a chemo outfit and it shall also be binned once I am done.

Here is a tip, drink plenty of water the day before and day of your chemo. It really helps to flush everything out. 

Once you have done your first one, that’s one done, five to go. 

Xxx

Hi Jolamine

I was advised I would get biopsy result today, but no phone call. So I assume tomorrow. 

I don’t think it will be a game changer, it will either come back normal or abnormal. 

I can understand why you are nervous about your recent diagnosis, especially anything that needs to be done near your eyes. I assume at the moment you are having tests to determine your diagnosis?

Let us know how you are getting on. I really cannot believe how much you have been through, yet you remain so positive.

xx

Thanks for the water tip....will certainly be chugging it down....this forum is great, the support is amazing....I couldn't manage without all You beauties xxx

We are always here Marlyn. Will be thinking about you next Thursday xx

Hi Marlyn,

I am glad that you have a start date for your chemo at last and, shall be thinking of you on Thursday. Remember that we are walking with you all the way.
Kind regards,

Jolamine xx