*** June BC Chemo Club 2020 ***

Hi Sandra

Mine is very similar only not as tidy with a lot of grey

Hope all goes well today  

Mags X

Hi ,

Hope you are feeling better today.

i started my chemo on Friday and by 9.30 had to phone emergency number nausea and being ill was awful and my heart was racing a bit. Paramedics got me to hospital was still sitting till wee after midnight. While being ill in the corridor. Finally got seen to and in award by 5 am. I hope to goodness my other 5 treatments won’t be this bad.

Hope everyone is safe and well.

hugs

Sandra 

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Aww Sandra that sounds horrible for you and quite frightening I would image. Hope you’re feeling much better soon xxx

Hi Sandra , 

Oh my goodness you must have been terrified. I had FEC on Thursday 4th June this is my second lot of chemo. First lot Oct 19 - Jan 20 x4 Docetaxel pertuzumab and herceptin. That was totally different had ache and pains in stomach and legs and upset stomach running to the toilet a lot which was awful but with each treatment got a bit better so by the 4th was not too bad.

I kept a diary of the medication I took how I felt. Before your next chemo you see the oncologist on the unit who will discuss how you coped and what they can do to help. 

However with the FEC my symptoms cane on quicker only about 2 hours after chemo ended felt sick headachy and had pains and needle sensation in my arms chest and face which freaked me out. I’m a nurse so have experience but I was scared so I phoned my friend who’s a breast care nurse if not I might have phoned the support line. 

Glad you’re feeling better. One day at a time I feel better on the FEC and feel ok today just weepy emotional it’s those steroids. Although I have cleaned my oven and changed my bed. 

Take care xxx

, what an awful experience for you, I hope you are okay now...

hows is everyone else doing?  I'm due for my second chemo Thursday, I have been complaining about my rash on my face it as calmed a bit but still there, i have been panicking because my hair as started to fall out and with the rash i will look so bad...but really I should be thankful that other than the nausea in the beginning and this rash.. I have been fine 

Hi ,

thanks, it’s bad enough all that happening and sitting alone but. I am feeling a bit better today thanks, hope you are to.

hugs

Sandra 

x

Hi ,

Sorry to hear you had a freak experience also, even being a nurse it’s just not what you expect. I had the needle sensation in my arms and face also.

I've had a good cry watching some sad films yesterday to help get the emotion out, though I can cry at an advert .

 Lol doesn’t matter what’s going on there is always housework to get done. My friend got me an adult colouring book and pens so I’ve been bringing out my outer child today (still rubbish at colouring in the lines p, my excuse I should wear my reading glasses )

take care 

xx

Hi Dab,

Hey Deb,

I hope the rash is just a side effect that will calm down. All the best for Thursday, I hope it goes well. 

Forgot to ask you all, is anyone been given Filgrastim syringes to inject it’s suppose to raise your white blood count. I just noticed I was suppose to start mine yesterday hoping it’s ok to start tonight 

hugs to you all

Sandra 

x

Hi Sandra, I was given one injection to do the day after chemo..

Dab,

The Filgrastrim syringes are quite common. Usually for five days. I do don't think a few hours late will hurt. You may get some bone aches with them. This is common too as they are promoting white cell growth. I had to take them most months as my white cells got very low and my chemo got delayed three times even with the injections.

Hope you feel better soon. I can sympathise with the sickness. It's not pleasant when you are physically sick. 

Take care.

Love Karen