Hello lovely people, and Welcome to the November Chemotherapy Chat! I cant believe how these months are rolling round, I hope November is as easy a month as possible for you all.
This thread is for all of you good folks 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.
If you want to find this post quickly, you can hit the 'Save In My Favourites' button.
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.
If you need to refer back a month here is a link to Octobers Thread which will be being locked to replies soon.
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.
And I hope all of you are doing as well as you can do while going through this tough part of your journeys. Don't forget all cancer patients are entitled to a 5 Year Prescription Fee Exemption Card from your GP for meds to help with any side effects
Happy November Everyone, fingers crossed for maximum impact and minimal side effects.
Hi
I'm in for November Day 3 cycle 4 from 6 EC
Welcome all especially newbies and of course friends from Previous chemo threads .
wishing everyone a good November
margaret x
Hi Blackcat
I'm a newbie on here after only being diagnosed on the 23rd of October with treatment plan on the 6th of November.
I am so confused with all of your "technical" terms (2 x EC, followed by 3 x docetaxel, herceptin and perjeta?????????), but I am guessing that it wont be long before I am familiar with them 
Northerner told me to look out for this November thread so I will be popping in and out hoping to get some hot tips on how to cope, (I love jelly bean's).
The symptons sound really horrific and I hope that I will be strong enough to cope with this treatment like you all do.
Jo
xxx
Hi
Sorry to see you joining up but you will get all the help and support you need here 
Some of the terms can be explained more fully if you use the 'Information & Support' button at the top of the page - You just type the term into the search bar on that page.
EC and Docetaxel are chemotherapy meds and Herceptin / Perjeta are used in conjunction with chemo as they are targeted biological therapies mostly used for HER2+ Positive BC.
What with Fruit Loops in the Awake thread and now Jelly Beans here, this could get messy 
Take care, G n' J
Thank you.
Jelly beans hunt this weekend 
Jo
x
