Day 1

Hi Kazaboo,

Congratulations on getting through day 1. It’s a big milestone. So glad that the staff were amazing and sounds like you are in really good hands. Of course you were anxious. It’s going into the unknown on the first day. 

Rest up now and you can start crossing off the days. 
Wishing you well for the days ahead 

xx

Well done on getting through day 1, start ticking the days off. Interesting they took your picc out mine was left in for the whole time. X

The rest of my chemo is in tablet form. 

Well done Kazaboo , I found I relaxed a lot after that first day, I’m pleased you feel this way too. It is such a big day, emotionally & physically & really tiring, it sound as though you have a good team around you. 

Nicola 

Hello Kazaboo

I am really pleased that your first day went so well - I was tired after my first day, too.  I think it is a whole host of things, the chemo, the radiotherapy, the nervous anticipation and when it was all over I had a huge slump too.  But you sound as if you coped really well with the unknown, and at least you know that tomorrow will be a lot quicker.  And you had such a good experience with the staff too, doesn't it make all the difference?

You will probably need lots of rest throughout this, sometimes I just got home and fell into bed. The body takes a lot of energy and works overtime trying to repair itself after the treatment, so please don't try to carry on as normal if you don't feel up to it.

Second day tomorrow already!

Irene xx

thank you for your kind uplifting words ️

Thank you for your kind support ️

Good work on getting through a busy day and starting on your treatment journey! Sending you lots of supportive thoughts and remember, if you have any questions about anything, we're all here for you. Xx

Glad to hear you've got through day one, must be such a relief to be past that initial part... the fear of the unknown is awful, I'm currently stuck in that limbo land myself. Didn't know about the PICC line.... I had assumed it would just be a regular cannula. Good to know you didn't find it painful tho. I'm not sure how well I'll cope with it. It's the thought of it more than the pain, but hopefully I can be as brave as you! Well done on getting through it. Will keep a look out for how you're getting on xx

I had my infusion through a canula, so must depend on hospital? Check with your team when you see them? x