Taking a chemo break and need some emotional support..

Hi Spate

’Welcome’ seems perhaps an odd thing to say given that we’d all rather that no one had the experience which means we’re here - but I’m glad you’ve found us. I can absolutely see why you’re finding it difficult to come to terms with everything - the news of cancer definitely shakes your world doesn’t it, and means that everything which was taken for granted is suddenly questioned. 
For now, have a read of some of the posts here, and above all, be kind to yourself. Take the space you need to process what’s going on, what you’ve been through, and what is yet to come. Whatever you’re facing there will be people here who’ve been through similar, and we’re all supporting you x

Thank you. Appreciate the warm welcome xx 

Hi Spate,

Sorry you find yourself on the same rollercoaster journey as the rest of us on this site - but glad you found your way here to chat and hopefully get some reassurance that you’re not alone.

I’m just at the end of my third cycle of chemo and, like you, am having issues with a low white cell count. Doctors haven’t yet recommended a chemo break for me but, as each treatment comes around, I feel it’s getting more and more likely. It seems odd, like we’re in some kind of parallel universe, when being told you ARE going to have chemo is “good news” but, having started on our journeys, I think we all just want to get to the end and some kind of normality as soon as possible! 

Ultimately though, better for us to be as well and as strong as we can be going through this punishing treatment than run the extra risk of infections linked to a low white cell count, even if it takes a little longer. All we can do is keep faith with our medical teams and their experience, and try to maintain as positive a focus as we can on getting through to our final cycle of chemo. I find making some time to do things I really enjoy helps me get through the bad days.

As Rainbow said, be kind to yourself. We’re all supporting you,

Bx

Hi B.positive , That is exactly how I feel! It's as if I want to hear I am having chemo sooner rather than later! It feels odd and I am worrying a lot more.. like you said I just need to remain positive and have faith in the doctors and their expertise. Everything is happening for a reason! 

I hope you are doing ok and it's great you are keeping busy. Thanks for your supportive words xx