My first chemo.

Hi,

Yes it is daunting to think of all the chemo ahead, but believe me the time does soon pass! I found it a good idea to jot down the days where i was feeling tired, or had other side effects in the first cycle, that way I was ready for them the next time. I also was a wuss the first time I had chemo, I was needle phobic, well still am but have had so many stuck in me I can just about grin and bear it!

Hope all goes well for you,

take care

Kath xx

Hi

you're not a wuss! its very daunting. As Kath says you will be surprised how quickly time passes i have already had three of seven and i can't believe it.

Am also needle phobic so not good in this situation haha but we soldier on!

My mantra is ' if its a good day, get something done, if its not, then don't!' its worked for me so far.

Hopefully you'll not suffer too badly, all best wishes with your treatment.

Maxine

Hi there,

             Now that the first chemo is over, you will have days when you will feel tired and achey, but they will pass. It is a good idea to record how you feel and any side effects as Kath said, because it will really heip you cope with the rest of your treatment. Remember, the chemo is now fighting the cancer and that is a very good thing. Don't apologise for moaning, we all do it, but you are trying to be positive and that is brilliant.

               Take care and feel better soon,

                             Love lizzie xx

Thank you so much all for replying, is makes a difference to know someone understands what you are going through.  Have started the diary to keep a note of side effects, nurse did say you would get similar with each cycle of chemo.  Just as you say trying when I can do things when I can and rest when I can.  Take care everyonex

Hi Marionkirsty,

I too felt like you when I had my first chemo, seemed like one massive hill to climb!!! However I have just had my 5th out of 6 chemo today and can honestly say that time has flown by.  I have pain and feeling tired for the first three or four days of the first week then two weeks of feeling fine, just shattered by the end of the day.  Once you know your symptoms you will find it easier to manage, I promise, also people are amazing on this site and there will always be someone to lift you if you feeling down, or answer a question etc.  Hope you continue to feel better with each passing day,

Gentle hugs Alex x