Hi had my 1st chemotherapy session on the 6th January. Managed the cold cap. I have another 3 cycles on one chemotherapy drug every 3 weeks then switch over to another one for 12 weeks every week. Got a long road ahead, bit daunting then I think of it too much but trying to focus on one cycle at a time. Had some stomach issues, tummy ache, bit gassy and wind build up. They pack u off after each session with additional meds to take. I also had to have an injection 2nd day after chemotherapy which the nurses show u how to do it at home. This is to build white cells to fight off infections. Think this may b a regular thing after each cycle. Managed it ok. Not easy for any of us to go through. The nurses were nice, came round with sandwiches and teas . Quite alot of people recieved treatment in the time i was there. We r all going through it was reassuring that I was not alone .
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