Started my first treatment of chemo Friday 18th October yesterday Seems to have been my worst day Upset stomach , stomach cramps , sore throat ., headaches.Then last night I itchiness and soreness in the vaginal area
Hi , just noticed that your post had gone unanswered. Sadly there will be tough days while you go through Chemo, but just think what it’s doing to those Cancer cells!
I hope you have come through the other side now and you are feeling a bit more human. Just remember that’s one ticked off and one closer to the finishing line!
Just want to offer you......
Take Care Hun. You can do this. Sal xxxxx
Dear
i hope your checking your temperature. Remember you can phone the chemo line for help with side effects , I got meds for sore mouth and tummy cramps that really helped . Don’t suffer in silence . I also developed lumps in the vaginal area , I had been admitted to hospital with a high temperature and they appeared - they took swabs but all clear - effects of chemo , once they went they never came back.
Do not ignore a rise in your temperature - phone the 24hr cancer helpline . They will help and advise you and remember they are working in a job they choose to do - which is looking after everyone effected by cancer - you will not be classed as a nuisance.
take care and hope things start to ease and get meds for the next time you have chemo .
love
Ruby Rose
Hi suesey63
I know it's grim. Phone the team if you have any worries/questions etc.
I'm 3 in and 3 more to go. You will get thru them I promise . But i know exactly how you are feeling.
I've found each cycle a little different so you may not feel this way next time and also you will start to pick up before your next cycle so should have few days relief.
Look after yourself.
Xxx
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