So I had my 2nd chemo yesterday - much less scary cos I knew what to expect.
we’re trying a different sickness strategy because I was really nauseous for most of the last few weeks although it did subside. I tried to cut the tablets down towards the end but it came back so I now know I need ti keep taking the Cyclizine. But in addition to that they gave me Ankyzoe (a tab that lasts 5 days) and I take the Cyclizine as well so fingers crossed, it’ll work better. I have got heartburn which is possible side effect but it’s early days.
i didn’t get a lot of sleep last night but took the last steroids this morning so hopefully will do better tonight
i’m Persisting with the cold cap but, as many others have experienced, I started to lose my hair at about day 17 and it is coming out every time I touch my hair. It’s amazing how much you can lose and still not be bald!
I’m going to wait and see if I develop an actual bald patch and if that happens, I’ll be getting my partner to get his clippers out - but on the plus side, I’ve lost my chin and armpit hairs
I’m wearing a soft cap at night so the hair loss is contained and not all over the pillow and I’ve put a hair catcher thing in the shower to avoid it getting blocked up cos that would be just adding insult to injury
and I’m wearing a hat or scarf most days when I go out - partly because my hair looks like shit due to the reduced washing/ product regime, but also because I want people to get used to seeing me like that so I won’t have to deal with the questions when it goes altogether
But I just keep reminding myself that this is a treatment to cover all the bases. That all the signs are really positive and I’m very lucky in that respect
And this whole experience has made me see what a wonderful bunch of people who have around me. They’ve been so supportive and cannot do enough for me. I would never have experienced this level of love if it hadn’t been for this
