Chemo radiation session

Well done! It must be good to have actually started now. Did they give you anti sickness meds to take as a precaution or just to take if you actually feel sick? I have my pre-chemo assessment on Friday and I have soooo many questions for them. xxx

I had tablets there

Dex which is a steroid but only a low dose and ondonsatron for sickness 

I was fine

Took home anti sickness and liberalism for diarohea but so far no sickness and I have constipation but managed a motion this morning just now

They also gave me dermal cream for skin 

Xx

I meant loperamide for sickness. The spelling on my phone is so sensitive 

Hi Ian,

So glad that your first day went well. It can be such a relief to just get started.

The water loading is hard, particularly if there is any delay so hoping your sessions keep to schedule. I’m not surprised that you feel tired. The psychological build up is huge, let alone the work hours you have put in. 
Good luck for today and start crossing those days off xx

Hello Ian L

The first day is really tiring, but it feels so good to get it done and dusted.

Wishing you all the best for the next sessions.

Ally xxx

Hi Ian

so glad your first day is done and soon the first week will be etc. Although it seemed to drag at the time, looking back it went quickly (if that makes sense!). I was always told to go and pee a bit before my treatment as my bladder was too full. This resulted in me having a bladder scan before every treatment as I developed a reputation for having an elephant bladder, no matter if I tried to drink more or less! The staff were amazing though, so kind and compassionate and it was almost comforting to see the same faces every morning.

The first couple of weeks should be relatively easy so rest and look after yourself. 

Jo x

Hello Ian

I am so pleased to hear that the first day went well.  I too, was exhausted, it is a long day and full of the unknown, not to mention all the trepidation and stress.  But now you will get into the swing of treatment and the visits should be much shorter.  And remember to mark off the days!

Irene xx

Hi everyone 

I'm due to start tomorrow with my first chemo infusion then radiotherapy and am very anxious so it was very reassuring to hear how your first day went, didn't sound too bad. Like you I'm keen to get started, seems to have been a long wait.

Thank you to everyone on here, really helps to know that you're not alone xxx

Hi Janet Jo, good luck for tomorrow. I hope all goes well.

Julie

Hi Ian

i just wanted to say that your bowels will swing from one to the other but please make sure you don’t get constipated and be aware of what foods you are eating. Too many carbs and processed foods certainly disagreed with me.

Julie