Full of worry

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Hi everyone. I have had two chemo sessions now, my third due last week was cancelled due to elevated liver and they didn’t tell me until I was sat in the chair after they’d taken all my stats. I had my blood test on Friday the same day I was struck down with a diarrhoea bug and now I’m worried sick as to whether I’ll be ok to go ahead with tomorrows session. I am so scared to hear bad news when I turn up. I go on my own and I get extreme anxiety when I step foot in a hospital, my heart rate goes through the roof. 

Just wondered if anyone else felt like this when they go for their blood tests? I just feel like I have so much worry now I’m on the chemo, will my bloods be ok, will my heart rate be ok, have I lost weight, am I going to wake up with no hair. I’m feeling so worried tonight. 

  • Stop worrying so much, you are in good hands. We all worry about blood tests etc. but they are done to look after you. I used to be thrilled if I had lost weight when I was younger but not as much now, but when we worry so much we are bound to lose weight. I had a very positive experience with my cancer treatment and am sure you will too. They were fantastic. My feelings are with you and I wish you all the very best.

  • Thank you so much, that makes me feel a little better x 

  • Hi Sparkle it is horrible to have something cancelled that you just want to have done and dusted and then can count that session off.  I had to have my treatment delayed due to low neutrophils.   Anyway I wish you luck for today and is there anyone that can go with you because it is a lot to do on your own.  Wishing you the best for today x

  • Thank you so much. Good news, it went ahead today and bloods were back to normal. Really hoping it stays that way.