Had my assessment today for radiotherapy. Went well had a CT scan followed by tattoos. Treatments start on 17th July. Feeling ok about everything at the moment. Just wanted to say hi
Well once you start, you'll be on the rollercoaster... but just look around .. wer all there with you ... Marlyn has been a true hero .. though she'll probly not admit it ... many don't... they think it's just what they have to do .. but as someone who didn't need chemo.. and didn't have radiotherapy coz of my weak bones .. to me, they are true hero's... not only do they take it all on .. but still come on to help others ...
So just know your not alone .. lots of support ... sending you a vertual hug.... Chrissie xx
I had 4 chemo and 32 radiotherapy...advice I would give is listen to your body, rest when you need to and keep a positive outlook. I had a few bad side effects from radiotherapy, but that was because it was pelvic radiotherapy and it affects your bladder and bowels.
Steroids I had after chemo kept me awake and starving! I was permanently looking for food, but had no issues with the chemo at all. Radiotherapy is very tiring, so don’t try and do too much...just take it easy and think of it as a short period in your life where you have to just get on with it. Wishing you all the best with your treatment. xx
Thankyou. I am very positive at the moment but if course I feel ok currently. I have 2 small children and that concerns me but I have a great support network. I know I have to have it all done to get rid of this cancer and I am taking one day at a time xxx
You have a great attitude, and I can tell you from experience that really helps in treatment and recovery. I found it got harder as treatment went along, but I told myself every day I could do it-even when I thought I couldn’t. I took one day at a time and tried hard to focus on that and not look too far ahead. Accept all help that’s offered, especially having children. Having that support network is a huge bonus.
I’m 6 months out of treatment now, no evidence of disease and feeling really good.
Remember if you ever feel down that you are stronger than you think! xxx
You have a great attitude, and I can tell you from experience that really helps in treatment and recovery. I found it got harder as treatment went along, but I told myself every day I could do it-even when I thought I couldn’t. I took one day at a time and tried hard to focus on that and not look too far ahead. Accept all help that’s offered, especially having children. Having that support network is a huge bonus.
I’m 6 months out of treatment now, no evidence of disease and feeling really good.
Remember if you ever feel down that you are stronger than you think! xxx
Hi shaky you've certainly got the right attitude to beat it remember its a lot better than shaking like a leaf,, your attitude is a lot like mine I'm going to win nomatter what, keep it up like chrissy says get your pink boxing gloves on showit your boss best wishes.
Hi [@Shakingmad] i haven't seen you on forum lately but wish you all the brest for the seven teanth. Hope you're still looking after yourself. Best wishes.
Hey sorry I feel like I have been to appointment after appointment. Had an infection around peg site had antibiotics. Lost 2 of my stitches also so had to get that sorted. Lung function test and kidney function test etc etc. Even got my wig lol. I'm ok just been busy busy sorry if I worried you. How are you? Hope you're ok. I have pre chemo assessment tomoro and then start treatment Wednesday. Nervous but I know its essential xxx
Good luck for wed love, I found that first chemo day an anti climax....I sat waiting for all manner of horrible things to happen to me...but I was fine! ( until later in the evening...but I went to bed)
Sorry you had problems with the picc line but from what I gather they are a god send...my poor veins still haven't recovered from the canulations...
Hi shaky sorry lots of people just stop and don't come back on, it maby me like to make sure friends are OK, don't forget to let everyone know how things are going were all very nosy on forum as you know best wishes,.
Billy
As well as can be thanks should have gone to oncologist last week but not very well so cancilation, till next month worried a, bit not knowing how much count has gone up still nothing i can do, best wishes.
