Hi Just want to let you all know that I had my 1st dose of chemo at christies on Tuesday got there at 2 but didn't get chemo till 6.30pm, have left it a day or so before I'm sure but so far all is well no side effects yet to speak of, I felt very ill after it got in my system but after a second saline drip I was fit to leave, still on the steroids and the anti nausea but they don't run out till tonight so will keep you informed if things change . I have been told it can hit you a bit later on when it kicks in properly, have had no trouble sleeping am eating as normal so far so I hope this encourages a few who are still waiting to have their first one I had epirubicin. My face did look a little flushed this morning but not sure if that is a side effect or not.
Went to get my wig yesterday from the selection at Christies it's a gorgeous glamorous long blonde wig I thought if I have to have one I'd get one that I'd always wanted. Love to all Tina xxx
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Hiya Tina....im so glad uve got the 1st one over with...im on a different chemo...but im told one of the universal side effects is constipation...i had it for a few days....i asked for advise on here n got loads of tips...dulcolax..senna..lactulose...friut....coffee...n guinness...lol...i liked that one. The tiredness kicked in with me about day 3..but i had a lovely glow about me...i didnt feel as bad as i expected...n i hope u will feel the same....
Im sure ur wig looks fantastic...blonde bombshell eh....work it girl...
Good luck with the rest of ur treatment..take care
Hi glad you are coping with your first chemo. I too ended up looking flushed in the face and chest a couple of days after treatment, the hospital said it can be either a reaction to the chemo or the steroids. I get it each time now, but passes with out problem. Good luck with the rest of your treatment.
