Hello
I just wanted to say that I finished the treatment yesterday , wow what a journey it has been. Trying to rest as much as possible as it’s been exhausting, everyday getting to the hospital and back . I am so pleased that I managed to drive for 25 days though .
Main side effects fatigue and pain/ soreness is really bad and my bowel movements excruciating, I have all the creams and dressings , feel rather uncomfortable when use the dressing. I am trying to avoid anything stronger that co-codamol/ instagel as I don’t tolerate them very well. Making full use of the stiz bath .
I have been greatly helped reading the experiences others have had and am praying next couple weeks will see improvement in the skin conditions.
4-6 weeks to wait for the follow up appointment, then the pet ct and mri scans due in 3 months . I am trying to just take one day at a time and find comfort reading your success posts.
Thank you
Hi ,
i have 3 sessions left of chemo tabs , radiotherapy .
I bought a wig pre treatment and although a few hairs have come onto my brush , I haven’t needed to wear it .. for me it’s been more digestive problems with the chemo and bowel / bladder with the radiotherapy ..
take care
Chrissie xx
Hello
Thank you, I wish you all the very best for your treatment. I didn’t have any hair problems with the chemotherapy tablets , my consultant advised it wasn’t usually a side effect , maybe there could be a little thinning but my hair has been fine
Take care .
Good luck with your last 3 sessions Chrissie , wishing you well and a good recovery too. X
Wow - just wow - your poor bottom! I am trying to imagine driving at the end of treatment and I can't. But isn't it a huge relief that it is all over? No more daily trips to the hospital, now you just need to lie back and recover, and you will. Just be very kind to yourself, have lots of rest and concentrate on getting through the next couple of weeks.
Sending gentle healing good wishes
Irene xx
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