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posted by Superwhy
16 April 2013

Eyebrows

Last reply: 12 May 2013 17:13
I have started chemo. Going in for 3rd on next week. I am wondering did everyone lose there eyebrows. If u did what did u do if u lost them. Also what stay did u lose them.
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posted by deefed
18 April 2013

Recovery/Driving after Mascetomy

Last reply: 19 April 2013 22:19
Hi folks I am having my mascetomy/recon/lymp node removals next Tuesday. Can you please share with me your recovery time. How sore are you after. Someone said I wouldnt be able to drive for a few weeks is this correct? I never realised I wouldnt be able to drive OMG how am I gonna stay in all the time? When people say sore like are you laid up in bed for a week or two? THanks in advance girls
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posted by Neadi
18 April 2013

Tiredness

Last reply: 18 April 2013 18:57
Hi guys I've had 5 chemos, and I have to admit the last one has knocked the stuffing outta me. I'm going into what should be my "good week" but still feel really tired and just drained. Is this normal? It's just by this stage I thought I'd be feeling somewhat normal- not able for climbing mountains, but just not feeling so tired all the time!! Is there anything I can do or take to elieveiate the tiredness?? Thanks a million Xx
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posted by sunshine71
20 April 2013

radiation and red areas

Last reply: 24 April 2013 18:54
Know red areas to be expected with radiation treatment but wasn't aware you could get a red area on the back too as I have. Sort of expected it to be around the breast area being treated. Coping well with the skin regime though and find using e45 during the day and emulsfying cream at night is keeping skin pretty okay.
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posted by Superwhy
21 April 2013

Due chemo tomorrow but have a sore throat

Last reply: 21 April 2013 22:29
Am due to get my third chemo tomorrow. But yesterday evening got a sore throat and was cold. No temp . Do u think they will defo the chemo. Anyone know if there is anything I can take. My sister recommended Manuka honey.
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posted by carolinecc
21 April 2013

Myeloma

Last reply: 07 May 2013 16:08
Hi I am wondering is there anybody here that has or knows someone who has Myeloma My partner has Myeloma he started his chemo on Tuesday 16th Feb he is 50 yrs old it has spread to his brain and his rib cage I want some advice on it really Thank you in advance [color=#0040BF:2lvmglgb][color=#0040BF][color=#0040BF][/color:2lvmglgb][/color][/color]
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posted by Superwhy
22 April 2013

Platelet low....

Last reply: 13 May 2013 13:27
I went today to get my chemo and was told my platelets were low. Not low enough thankfully to stop chemo. But I am thinking now if there is anything I can do. Have to go back to hospital in 10 day to get bloods done again . To c what is the story. Feeling good cold seems to have not come one me. Thank god.
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posted by katykaty
22 April 2013

Hair loss

Last reply: 24 April 2013 23:02
[quote][/quote]Going to be starting chemo in the next couple of weeks ,and just wondering about the best way to deal with the hair loss .Not worried about it myself but would like to prepare my two boys , would it be better to cut really short ,shave it or just leave it and let it fall out itself , it's cut shortish at the moment.Also has any one not gone the wig route ?any suggestions for alternative ways ?
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posted by Neadi
26 April 2013

Last chemo

Last reply: 28 April 2013 16:00
Number 6 done and dusted!!!!!! Yippee!!!! It feels as if you're never going to get there, but it does! Just so relieved! Tamoxifen in 4 weeks time along with Rads so no doubt plenty more questions to be asked...... Thank you all for the support and encouragement Xxxx
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posted by franny
27 April 2013

teeage daughter

Last reply: 28 April 2013 22:14
Hi all just found group.I am desperate for help and advice. My daughter was diagnosed with Hodgkin s Lymphoma in January past. Chemo is finished but we were given a blank sheet of paper leaving the hospital.We were not told what to expect when er came home.How our daughter would feel.My husband works and I took leave to take care of my daughter.Problem is she is extremely tired,but is unable to sleep.Stays in her room in bed till 4 pm in darkness.When I go in to see if she is ok I am ordered to leave .It is breaking my heart. My husband does not see this as by the time he gets home from work she is up and is in great form laughing and joking with him.When I try to explain how her day has gone he just looks at me as if I am mad.his way of thinking is the cancer is gone so lets just forget about it.Case dismissed.My daughter would literally take the head off me at every opportunity she gets.Please somebody tell me how to cope. I had my first counselling meeting last week.Any parents out there with advice on how to deal with the situation I would be most grateful.Thank you in advance. Franny
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