First time on here, on chemo

It really is an invaluable tool for hints and tips. So sorry you're feeling so poorly today. How many cycles do you have left? I start my treatment on Tuesday, following a lumpectomy. Feeling apprehensive to say the least to start on FECT etc

Well, the benefit of this place is that you are not obliged to talk; a lot of people only read the forum and never post a word. But, if you are in the mood, then I'd be interested in what type of cancer you have, and then in anything you feel like sharing about what's going on.

Hi, sorry to hear you’ve been having a down day.  Hope you’re feeling a bit better now.  I am a year since diagnosis now and doing well and have found this site really helpful as I went through treatment. Best wishes 

Hope you're starting to feel better. Started my first chemo cycle today, gone well. Not too bad ATM, keeping everything crossed. Jo 

Hi Jo, I hope you continue to feel ok. I had my first chemo session last Thursday - E C. I felt a little nauseous the first couple of days, but the tablets kept that under control. Had a little nap during the day, and very little appetite. Day 4 I felt normal, looked forward to my meals and did a little admin work. I have been lucky and have continued to walk my dog twice a day for 25 mins each walk. Good luck. Sandra x

Hi Gander I hope you don't feel too rubbish after chemo today. Jxxx

Doing pretty well up to now. First chemo caused me a lot of anxiety. Thought was worse than the deed. We CAN do this! Expecting a frw rubbish days to come 

Update. Day 2, first cycle. Bad heache/sinus face pain, dosed up on anti sickness pills. No nausea. Legs/knees pretty achey bit all things considered, pretty good. Long may it continue. Jo 

Hi Jo, you seem to be doing really well. I am on day 5 now of my first chemo session and am what I would class for me as normal 

Really hungry, and first day without having a little snooze during the day.

I hope all continues to go well for you.

x

Eating normally ATM. No taste change either. Am I being too optimistic, too early? Dreading the injections at home tomorrow. Neighbour who's an ex nurse is doing the first one to show us how.