Hi awaiting dates for when my chemo begins for uterine cancer. im very nervous and just can’t believe this is happening to me. Had total hysterectomy on 23 December and was told cancer had gone through uterus and into an ovary .
Chemotherapy can be very daunting ..I felt the same ..
I am now 3 down out of 4 Chemotherapy cycles
I am on Paclitaxel and Carboplatin.
I was so worried about the side affects ..
But they were very doable.
Your oncologist will go though all side affects with you ..
I worried alot about catching an infection mentally this was hard ..
I started my cycle 22nd of November
1 day in hospital then approx 21 days off ..
I will admit due to the time of year(winter) I have limited who I see and do not go into public spaces. This helps to ease my worries
Due to the combination of chemotherapy drugs I recieved I did loose my hair after the 1st cycle around day 14 onwards .
I choose not do do cold capping .. you will be given the opportunity to dicuss this treatment . ..but for me personally it was not for me .but its worth checking out .
I was very prepared for my hairloss both physically and mentally .I was given a NHS wig voucher ..and choose a lovely wig
You will have a fantastic team supporting you
There is a dedicated triangle line that is available 24/7 for any concerns you get while recieving treatment.
Try and take one day at a time ..
If there is anything you would like to ask pleaes do not hesitate.
Thankyou for your reply. My chemo will be palliative and although I know this isn’t a death sentence I’m very frightened and can only think of end of life and leaving everyone . just can’t believe this is happening to me
