CatieB Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Thinking of you too. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I uses cocoa butter baby butter for my skin during my radiotherapy course and did not burn at all, just have a tan line! It is nice and gentle. Whatever suits you use it after it every day. Good luck and thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Hope all is going well for you Chickencam and that you are 'kicking ass'! Thinking of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Thanks for the good wishes, the fun and games start this week. ECG at 9am which is presumably why I am still awake because I have to be somewhere early! I also have a talk and tour of the chemo suite at 10:15 then appointment with oncologist on Tuesday them chemo on Wednesday. Spent the weekend swinging between feeling like I'm on death row to impatience to get on with it! My daughter who started uni 2 weeks ago is texting me because she has a horrible cold and feels rubbish, my MIL is in hospital and we are looking into options for her ongoing care, my dad is waiting for CT scan results so life is complex and a bit pants at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Oh golly Liz, life really is throwing stuff at you right now. Keep your positive mindset going, and work through this..... Concentrate on your treatment today, and let all else fade for a while. Love and support to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Hope all goes well for you today..........this very positive in that things are starting to move forward for you. Will think of you on Weds esp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I hope today goes well and gives you some reassurance about the future treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Wishing you all the best for today xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Good luck as you say sooner started,quicker finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I hope today went well for you too xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Hi been thinking of you. Let others pitch in more. You can't be superwoman and do chemo. Your priority is you. Daughter prob been burning candle at both ends. Uni students always do. Nurse hat on here _ have you had your flu and pneumonia jabs. If not check with them when you have. Good luck thinking of you. Ali xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 We all need to be kinder and more forgiving to OURSELVES. And accept that we cannot be Superwoman all the time, nor should we be. I blame the media for the whole 'life should be perfect' thing; it's not nor ever can be and we have to accept that and celebrate who and what we are, positives and negatives. Rant over; off for a lie down in a darkened room (once I have finished the packed lunches, found the PE kit, emptied the dishwasher....blah, blah some people never learn ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 So true. No rest for the wicked my mum used to say. I suspect I must be very bad as rarely seen to get a rest. I will find my own darkened room in which to lie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 In one of those white jackets that do up down the back...........now that WOULD put the kybosh on trying to do everything/anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Take care of you for now. Daughter will be eating junk and burning candle at both ends as others say. They need to find their own way. i remember that oh so well with mine. Fingers crossed all goes good this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 Sorry I’ve not been here since 1st treatment, I’ve been busy. Felt rough for first few days then just like morning sickness for a few more days then ok for the past 10 days or so. Went to see all of the elderly relatives this weekend and have been at work Thursday and Friday last week and right up to my second chemo cycle this afternoon. I’m hoping that I’m tired enough to overcome the steroids this time and get some sleep but it’s difficult when treatment is late afternoon! Had a grumpy nurse who couldn’t get my cannula in and after two attempts had to get a much more friendly one to do it. Glad that I didn’t have that experience first time around! Got different and supposedly better anti sickness meds this time so hopefully it will be ok. Thanks for the good wishes, will do some catching up on here over the next couple of days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 It's amazing how some nurses can do things first time. I hope your treatment today doesn't make you feel too poorly xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 My Yd & I have seen all sorts with nurses and drs trying to put in canulas. You just have to go with it, though we are less happy when drs do it as they generally dont seem to have the special touch most nurses do. Do try and take it easy and not overdo things, but I guess being busy helps stop you dwelling on the feeling sick etc. Listen to your body and rest when you need it. Hope the anti sickness tablets help this time and you dont feel as ick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Good to hear from you; stay positive and make sure you look after yourself. I know that you will want things to be as normal as possible but you have to be kind to yourself and take a step back! Sending virtual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Great to hear your positive attitude. Cannulas are a pain,some people just aren’t good at it. Hope anti sickness do trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Not been on here for a little while, so was just seeing how you were going. Hope things are going well, no more cannula issues, and hope the sickness isn't too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 Thanks for asking Bluekarin I’m ok had round 4 last Wednesday so two thirds of the way through now which psychologically has helped no end this time. I get an extra good week this time too because I’ve postponed number 5 which should have been on 27th but I will have the family home over Christmas and want to see both parents and inlaws between Christmas and New Year because not sure how much longer we will have a full set . Oncologist was happy for me to do this because they are under pressure at this time of year anyway. Really looking forward to Christmas It’s a bit grim at times and the tiredness is cumulative but I’m doing ok, managing to keep my positive head on most of the time. It truly makes you appreciate the little things in life and the love I have received has been amazing. I’ve always felt like a bit of a misfit but it seems people actually like me. Who knew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Good for you, Chickencam! Lovely to hear all is going well; what a great, positive attitude you have! I am sure you will be thoroughly spoiled over Christmas; you certainly deserve it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 So glad you hear from you and you are so far through now which is great. Quite right to have xmas with the families - enjoy yourself and sending hugs from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Have a lovely lovely Christmas,was thinking of you too.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
