I am so pleased to hear it went ok for you, I was thinking about you as your appt was 1 hour before mine.  I have to have my lump plus lymph nodes removed 3 June and then chemo and radio for me too.  Now things have started I feel a lot calmer. Last night was virtually sleepless so I hope to get a few good hours tonight.

my best wishes and hugs, take care and keep in touch. Xx

Hi Diane

That must be a relief for you.  I found the first one not too bad at all, felt a bit sickly, tired and headaces.  I also found that drinking a lot helped, and about four days after chemo I would force myself to take a short walk.  I had what I called my chemo bag by the side of my bed:  Cool gels for my head, thermometer, benvita biscuits (they helped when I felt sick!!), diary (I recorded how I felt each day, so I would be prepared for the next session), cream for my lips, hospital contacts, and tablets.  By the second week I felt more normal, and very good by the third.

I loved the visits from my grandchildren, don't they take your mind off things, but as they are young and at school, I was careful during day 5 to 10 as this is time I believe, you can easily catch infections.

People do respond to treatment differently, but if I can give you any advice please post on this site.  

Thinking of you, and keep in touch.

My name is also Diane xxx

I remember being at the same stage as you 2 years ago.  I agree when treatment gets underway you feel a lot better.  I felt more in control. and doing something to help.  It's a funny thing, you are so busy controlling the affects of treatment you don't dwell on anything else.  Looking back it went really quickly, and sometimes I have to pinch myself to believe I actually went through this.  I never knew this site existed when I was having my treatment, which is a shame, but if I can help others I will.

Keep in touch  xxx

Hi Diane yes well I got up early this morning. I slept the hole night when I came off last night. Anyway I forced my self to have a go Down to the shops my legs were sore but I took my time the only thing was I forgot I had to walk up massive hill I was not thinking when walking down. I was out of breath but I think that's affect of treatment had some breakfast which made me feel full I have had to take painkillers for my head but I can handle what's happening right now.      All the best Diane

I am glad you are not feeling too poorly - take care of yourself and be selfish, let others do for you, I know this is difficult.

Please keep me in touch with your journey.

Kind regards

Diane xxx

thank you. i took a drive down to the sea side took the grandkids we laughed so much of years ago when we were drunk and did stupid things that you would not think they had any clue about great day. had a hour chat with my daughter we talked and talked and we did not get bored of each other we were going back 30 years ago great just having a day were you dont think about cancer being honest i forgot i had cancer today .                                                   All the best diane x