I certainly will not tell you not to worry! I too have ovarian cancer and the day before my first chemo I was in a dreadful state, not knowing what to expect but fearing the worst. When I arrived at the hospital for chemo I was quite ready to refuse treatment and go home, but the nurses were all extremely kind, and quite frankly all I can say is that it was not half as bad as I feared. What regime are you having? I was on carboplatin and paclitaxel, which I think is the bog standard treatment for ovarian cancer. The first infusion went really smoothly and I felt pretty good afterwards - I even went for a 3 mile walk the following day. The important thing to remember is that the chemo is killing the cancer . . . I finished my treatment at the end of November, and since then I have had a clear scan, so the chemo did its job. And now I'm growing hair again!
Good luck for tomorrow - I'm sure it will be easier than you fear. Please let us know how you get on.
Hi Cella - I wouldn't presume to tell you not to worry, would be a stupid thing to say anyway. I think in most hospitals now, they have a large, very informal room, where all the patients sit around in comfy chairs, having their chemotherapy treatments. I had my chemo in a really nice relaxed atmosphere, and also met some wonderful people. I'd like to wish you all the very best for tomorrow morning, and let us know how you get along. Lots of love kate xxxxxxxx
I had my last chemo 12 days ago ...yippeee!!! When I started the chemo it seemed this p[oint was going to be a long way off and I have been surprised how quick it has gone. Goodluck with tomorrow ... sending big ((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))
