Chemo radiotherapy Grumpy and emotional!

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Hi Been a bit grumpy today with my partner. Think I am just a little anxious about my first treatment tomorrow. Also a little emotional. I suppose it is to be expected! Can't wait for the 25 sessions to be over. I think the possible side effects worry me most and parking at the hospital! I keep thinking this time next week I will be 20% done and by the new year - which is not far away I will be nearly half way through! I think it's the fear of the unknown but when I was getting my planning scan and tattoo dots they did say it wouldn't be much different. Got a new tablet dedicated to music audio books for the inevitable hospital waits. Spent yesterday downloading - also included some relaxing meditations and meditation music. It's the fear of the unknown. I find it reassuring in a way it's not the very abnormal polyp that is worrying me at the moment but the treatment!

  • Oh  

    Just want to send you support and hope tomorrow goes smoothly.

    You are only human and once you get familiar with the process I hope some of this eases for you .

    Take care ,

    Court 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000

  • Thanks I am sure it will. I am actually looking forward to a quiet Christmas as the ones no children we usually end up rushing about visiting everyone else. I am just a bit of a worrier - like thing I know. I am sure by the middle of the week I will be a pro! ,Blush

  • Hi Gemini

    Everyone is different..but those 25 sessions were a gas for me. No side effects other than tiredness after day 20.

    They even let you play your favorite music tracks while in the machine. Bop till  you drop. Tamla Motown favorites. 

  • Hi I was the same as you terrified off  my treatment plan got myself so worked with all the side affects but now on day 13 and none yet ,hope you are coping with yours 

    take care 

  • Week 2 treatment 8 today. Just feeling very tired. I suffer fatigue after a stroke I had last year. I am weeing a lot and have a lot of wind so told to avoid caffeine and suck peppermint!  

    All the best for new year!

  • I was the same. I don't like the unknown. Once i met the nursing team they put me at ease. I have 5 chemo sessions left and then done. Can't wait. You will be fine. Having a tablet does pass the time. Good luck. You will be fine. 

  • I was the same. I don't like the unknown. Once i met the nursing team they put me at ease. I have 5 chemo sessions left and then done. Can't wait. You will be fine. Having a tablet does pass the time. Its only natural to feel that way. Good luck. You will be fine.