Chemo

FormerMember
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Having chemo number 4 on Wednesday and i can honestly say that after the stories ive heard of how i may feel with some side effects but my only side effects are acne all over my body il take that all day long 

  • Hi  and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us.

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    Mike (Thehighlander)

    It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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  • Which Chemo are you on? 

    Gina
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to gina62

    Gina that im not sure of not paid much attention when you hear cancer chemo nothing else seems to sink in sorry

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Thehighlander

    Much appreciated thanks

  • So true still trying to get my head around it x

    Gina
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    FormerMember in reply to gina62

    As everyone keeps saying stay positive and the staff at the Beatson are all so nice they make it a lot easier have you started your chemo yet

    Davie

  • Hi again Davie, both my Stem Cell Transplants and a large part of my Radiotherapy was done down at The Beatson. Stayed in the Stem Cell Unit for a total of 8 weeks with many nights in The Pond.

    Great place with great people.

    Mike (Thehighlander)

    It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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    FormerMember in reply to Thehighlander

    Most definitely 

    well I suppose 8 weeks in Hospital the pond would certainly make the stay more appealing Thumbsup