Hello lovely people, and Welcome to the August's Chemotherapy Chat!
This thread is for all of you soldiers, going through chemotherapy to take a look at, ask questions, answer questions and be there for one another in a way only you guys know how.
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For all of those of you going through chemotherapy, you are superstars. You are amazing, and you are fighting each and every day, you are my heroes. If you need any extra tips, our Chemo Tips Page is something you may find very helpful, and something that you may find you would like to share with others who are also going through chemo. One top tip, ask about parking at the hospital you are being treated at; for some Cancer patients parking is either free or discounted (big discount!) So it's worth asking about.
To get a sense of how the thread works, here is a link to July's chat which will be being locked from replies soon, but have a read anyway if you'd like to.
Remember, you're never alone, you have us! And, just try to focus on what your chemotherapy is doing. Its hopefully kicking your cancers butt.
I hope you are coping with me doing these! And I hope all of you are doing as well as you can do while going through this tough part of your journies.
Happy August Everyone,
Lots of love, hugs, light and healing to each and every one of you.
Alex xxx
Hi everyone
Really sorry but I have totally lost track of all the postings this week - seems to have gone bonkers. Good to see a mix of good news regarding treatment outcomes and loads on hair loss :-)
I had my first weekly paclitaxel dose today, just 11 to go! Unless allergic reactions can be well delayed I would seem to be in the clear for that 
. Just waiting now to see what side effects hit when and whether it is going to more cumulative effects given the smaller weekly doses.
Hugs to all who need it.
Aaw guys thanks for the lovely comments, it still surprises me when I look in the mirror!
Hope - wishing you all the best for the rest of your treatment too, I’m moving onto Docetaxel next week eeek!
Northerner- good luck today I’m sure it will be fine and you’ll be wondering what all the worrying was about! And the dont you look well always annoys me too, I know they mean well but bloody hell I feel I have to apologise for not being all poorly and wilting, and god forbid I should actually feel ok!
Londonmum - wow that sounds great! I was told I couldn’t book myself into the one at my local hospital as I’m not being treated there, but I made a fuss and I’m now on the waiting list - I’m not holding my breath!
dreierlei- hope you sort the tinnitus out, I know what you mean about not a lot being in your area, there’s very little where I am and what there is I can’t access! However I did find out that Boots have Macmillan beauticians at no7 who can help with make overs etc I don’t think that you’ll get a goody bag but maybe someone else knows?? Might be worth a visit?
hope everyone else is doing well, and that the chemo is kind to you all 
Well done you!!! Gotta love a nana nap 
too ( had to laugh at predictive text turned nana nap into mans nap! Ha ha ha !!
take it easy for a few days and factor in the naps xxx
