*** May 2018 Breast Cancer Chemo Club ***

Thank you for such a positive missive to those of us that are doing chemo this month - I had my first today & was terrified ... particularly as I had to wait 10 weeks since my surgery (mastectomy) as the implant became infected (long story) the cold cap was initially excruciating but I hung on ... & the rest was relatively easy 

a lovely friend held my hand throuout - I’ve got a lot of meds to help avoid nausea & so far that’s ok - slightly head achey at first - (may have been the freezing of the head ) & I’m ok now in bed post early supper warm & relaxing 

Might I experience things getting worse in the nxt day or so ? Or weeks ? (Plan EC x4 cycles then Paclitaxal x4 cycles : total 20 weeks ) 

Thank you so much for reading 

Krissi 

Hi Cathy   and everyone,

I have started cycle 5 of Capecitabine, one of the SE is a very sore nose,  inside. Do you have any recommendations for a nasal spray please?

I’m going to request one from GP but it’s useful if anyone has had recommendations from Chemo Nurses Onc’s etc. Thank you.

Judith xx 

Hi Judith /  

Assuming your sore nose is caused by infection similar to sore mouth problems you could ask your GP if they think Bactroban Nasal Cream would help you or can offer an alternative ?

It is an anti bacterial and is fairly cheap so could be worth a try but is a POM, so has to be prescribed...

Besides the sore nose how are you getting on with Capec ?

Hugs, G n' J

Hi Judith ( )

Sorry, I can't help you with that one as I didn't get the sore nose thing - occasional spotting of blood but that was it! 

Hope you get it sorted - you seem to be going through it a bit on Cape! 

Hi , I had this and nose bleeds as a result. The nurses gave me a little tube of yellow vaseline and it really worked. Xxx

Hi everyone i am starting my first cycle tomorow and i am very nervous.

Hope we can all support eachother through this 

Aimee x

Hi Aimee I wish you all the best of luck for tomorrow. I can imagine how nervous you must be so sending you massive hugs of support. I see oncologist on Friday to get my dates for my chemo. Keep posting and keep us updated. What cocktail of chemo are you having and how many cycles? I've been told I'm having FEC-T (4 cyles) xxx

How do I join this group.. starting my chemo tomorrow and hoping to seek kindred spirits! X

Hiya  

You have already joined the breast group - so consider yourself in :)

This is a rolling discussion so if you have any questions just hit any of the reply buttons and your message gets posted and will soon be answered :)

It helps if you mention which chemo drugs you are having so those on the same regime can advice and support you.

BTW have you checked out the Chemo Tips section within the very first message on page one (bluebells image)

Take care, G n' J

Hi lucy, same as you but 6 cycles! I was hopeing for 4 but a lot seem to be having 6.

I will keep posting, thank you for the hugs much appriciated.

Let me know how you get on, and i hope we can all stay positive together..are you cold capping?

Aimee x