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FormerMember

12 May 2010

Hi all, had my third treatment last week, and so far not a tremendous amount different. Though having said that, my self-ratings for fatigue have definitely slipped a ranking... I am still going to work, but just feel maybe slightly rougher round the edges if you see what I mean? Chemically taste - tick, got that back a bit. Slight weariness which may just be to do with being fed up with the chemo process! Got Groshong scheduled for 24th - but aargh they want me for a pre-assessment on the same day as I go up to Sheffield for a Young Persons cancer forum. I've been on the phone a couple of times about that. Seems bizarre to cancel a weekend I'm looking forward to just so they can haul me in to give bloods etc for a local anaesthetic procedure, but hey ho.

Looking into complementary therapies too - a local charity can offer free reiki and hynotherapy - any expert opinions out there on what these are like? They also offer a heavily subsidised 'Mindfulness' course - all about breathing, visualisation etc. Sounds fun!

FormerMember over 15 years ago

Thats a real shame you couldnt go on the forum. I went to one in Cambridge in 2008 and loved it, was really worth while. I have kept in touch with the majority of the other women there and we still offer each other support mostly via email. They have met up a couple of times too but I wasnt able to go due to various reasons. If you can get on another one that would be fab. I say a huge thumbs up to the courses...I am qualified in reflexology and know the benefits of these holistic therapies first hand. Its a way for you to take back some control and help you cope with everything thats happening to you.

Good luck with it all love Chrissi xx
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FormerMember over 15 years ago

I have had reiki and thought it was wonderful, very relaxing. I know a lot of people who have had it and gave good responses about it, so it's definitely worth a go. Never had hypnotherapy, but would certainly love to try it.

As for the Mindfulness course, this sounds very similar to a course I did at the Homeopathic hospital. I was referred for the course by my homeopath who I see for M.E. It was very interesting. I hope you give everything a try and get a lot of benefit from it. You've got nothing to lose really.

Best wishes, Christine xx
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Good news! I got onto the hospital and had a nag and they are letting me come in on the Thursday for my pre-op thingy. I pleaded away as I said I was really looking forward to the weekend, and they took pity/agreed to shut me up (most likely!).

Thanks for the replies - I am not sure about the reiki as I am worried about it conflicting with what the chemo is trying to do, but I am coming round to the hypno way of thinking. Got a Look Good Feel Better one next week which sounds great too!
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