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.
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