I have been through a journey so far ups and downs finally got my appointment to start chemo 17th Dec got to have 3 units of bloods first has I'm anemic they asked me do I want to carry on with the treetment over Xmas or have a break
Oh well done on getting to this point. It’s been a long hard road for you but you are there .
What do you feel about the option of stopping over Christmas? If it’s a three weekly cycle it would take you nearer the end of the first week of Jan . My mum had chemo over Christmas two years in a row and she managed. Have you got some support over the holiday period ?
Take care ,
Court
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She did off and on during chemo . They took her in a few times and gave her fluids but they got on top of it .
Not long to go now till you start .
court
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well done winst, bugger christmas me old fruit, keep going is what i say, stomach cramps is normal as is the shits, chemo is awful, get it done with as soon asy ou can
Yes I think that could be an issue for you . Hopefully it will settle now . Did you do that more than once ?
I think you will see an improvement very soon .
Take care ,
Court
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