Hello lovely people, and Welcome to the October Chemotherapy Chat! I cant believe how these months are rolling round, I hope October is as easy a month as possible for you all.
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 Septembers 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 October Everyone,
Lots of love, hugs, light and healing to each and every one of you.
Alex xxx
Just want to thank everyone for their kind replies with regards to me starting my chemo tomorrow. I really appreciate it. Di x
you will be absolutely fine!! Thinking about you!!x
Hi
yah ! first one done ! Glad to see you're well armed . Don't forget take your anti sickness meds as prescribed even if you not feeling nauseous . Prevent is so much easier than cure . If they don't work ring your unit for different ones .
It will help if you drink at least 2litres a day to flush system out . Have a good rest this afternoon
when you up to it let us know how you are
margaret x
.....and don't take your steroids too late tomorrow (after 3pm?), or you'll be joining the fruit loops on the 'Awake' thread! x
Londonmumof2 I had steroids in my canula so I’ve not got anymore to take. Just my antisickness tablets x
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