Chemo

Hi

 I’m so sorry you are going through this again.

I had my second chemo last week.

 They gave me stronger anti sickness meds last time so they have has a good effect on me. As u said they seem to be so good at getting the meds to suit you.

 If it is any consolation I’ve had tears and tears this week and today it’s awful.

I feel like there is no one to turn to as crying down the phone just makes me feel terrible as I’m scared I’m just annoying and bringing people down.

Hi Jax,

mum so sorry you’re dealing with this. I completely understand. The reason I got on here tonight is that I can’t talk to my family and friends. I feel like I need to be strong for them, and crying just makes them panic.

if it helps, and you can, cry as much as you want to even if it’s in private or on here and know that others understand you completely, don’t judge you and are feeling the same. 
How are you doing with the chemo side effects - if you’re having any?

x

I think the anti sickness is better - my sister had breast cancer 10 years ago and was horribly sick. I’m undergoing chemo now (same kind) and haven’t been sick at all (felt nauseous but only for a few days). You will find the strength- all us breast cancer warriors are stronger than we think!! Lots of love to you x

First chemo was awful as I really couldn’t stop the sickness! But they told me my bloods were ok but liver enzymes were slightly elevated which they said could be down to the chemo but I have spiralled into a terrible state. I’m scared x 

Hello so sorry you are feeling like this , I really hope everything goes ok for you , we all on here are think of you abd sending big hugs , just let it all out online to us and we will help out as best we can , take care xxxxx

one thing to do is stay ahead of nausea, even if your dont feel it, take a pill, easier to contain than reign in.  hugs and the emotional burden is real, but lots of people here to help support hugs, its a lot of stress, worry about bloods, liver, colds, white bloods. but you will get through. rememebr to breathe and try to so some easy stretching to keep from becoming a stress ball of muscles so tight. i got there, doing some yoga to try to undo tight shoulders

Oh gosh that sounds harsh. How long do you have before the next one? It might be that the first dose was a shock to the system and you become more tolerant. I know you’re scared, I’ve been there myself. I think we just have to focus on getting through this one step at a time and not think of the whole journey. That’s our job for a while now. One small, scared and poorly step at a time. 
thinking of you and sending virtual hugs xxx

Great advice! ️

Oh thank you! I’ve sent you friend request hope that is ok x yes the sickness was just awful at least this time I feel less sick and have eaten a little fruit today with lots of water and even managed a cheese toastie!

 Sending you a hug x

Oh that does sound better - good for you. I hope you feel stronger each day