Chemotherapy
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Chemotherapy
Hi Follks,
Just letting you know that I'm home now following my first 3 day intensive chemotherapy course. I feel awful, couldn't walk in a straight line, let alone pilot a helicopter so maybe the fact that the CAA medical branch exists is a good thing right now!
Anyway, apart from feeling rather crap, like I've been on a weeklong drinking binge with no sleep, I'm doing ok. Two weeks to build some strength up and then it's back in for the second course!
Regards,
Si
Just letting you know that I'm home now following my first 3 day intensive chemotherapy course. I feel awful, couldn't walk in a straight line, let alone pilot a helicopter so maybe the fact that the CAA medical branch exists is a good thing right now!
Anyway, apart from feeling rather crap, like I've been on a weeklong drinking binge with no sleep, I'm doing ok. Two weeks to build some strength up and then it's back in for the second course!
Regards,
Si
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Simon,
What form of big 'C' have you got? Not that it changes the fact you have a fight on your hands, just puts it in perspective.
I had a dose of skin cancer a few years back. Thankfully it was 'only' a BCC, but scared the bejesus out of me. Once bitten twice shy I can tell ya.
I would like to say "stiff upper lip" and "look after yourself", "stay positive" etc, but as you know, from a complete stranger, it dosn't really help. Instead I will say this....
Trust your doctor, eat well, don't binge drink, know that people do actually understand.
And... she'll be right mate.
What form of big 'C' have you got? Not that it changes the fact you have a fight on your hands, just puts it in perspective.
I had a dose of skin cancer a few years back. Thankfully it was 'only' a BCC, but scared the bejesus out of me. Once bitten twice shy I can tell ya.
I would like to say "stiff upper lip" and "look after yourself", "stay positive" etc, but as you know, from a complete stranger, it dosn't really help. Instead I will say this....
Trust your doctor, eat well, don't binge drink, know that people do actually understand.
And... she'll be right mate.
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It'd be this one!
Glad you're not toooo bad Si, I've heard the side effects of the treatment can be quite unpleasant; you didn't even have the joy of the week-long drinking binge!
Take care.
Cheers
Whirls
Glad you're not toooo bad Si, I've heard the side effects of the treatment can be quite unpleasant; you didn't even have the joy of the week-long drinking binge!
Take care.
Cheers
Whirls
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Si,
My friend who had cancer found that the really nasty effects didn't last all that long. After a few treatments, she started to know how she was going to feel, and for how long. Being self-employed and short of money, she even started taking on work during the feeling-more-or-less-OK periods. There are different sorts of chemotherapy, and it may be different for different people, but I thought it might help you to know this.
Also, I remember a homeopath who I used to visit telling me that homeopathic remedies could reduce the side effects of chemotherapy. I don't mean the remedies you buy over the counter; you'd need to see a qualified homeopath. It might be worth a try. I know a good homeopath in Shrewsbury, if that's any help whatsoever!
If I think of any more practical advice I'll let you know of course. And, as you know, we're all crossing fingers, praying, and thinking of you.
Take care, and hang in there.
Whirly
My friend who had cancer found that the really nasty effects didn't last all that long. After a few treatments, she started to know how she was going to feel, and for how long. Being self-employed and short of money, she even started taking on work during the feeling-more-or-less-OK periods. There are different sorts of chemotherapy, and it may be different for different people, but I thought it might help you to know this.
Also, I remember a homeopath who I used to visit telling me that homeopathic remedies could reduce the side effects of chemotherapy. I don't mean the remedies you buy over the counter; you'd need to see a qualified homeopath. It might be worth a try. I know a good homeopath in Shrewsbury, if that's any help whatsoever!
If I think of any more practical advice I'll let you know of course. And, as you know, we're all crossing fingers, praying, and thinking of you.
Take care, and hang in there.
Whirly
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Simon,
Good luck - and remember that a positive mental attitude will work better than anything.
Good luck - and remember that a positive mental attitude will work better than anything.
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It was the awful taste in my mouth I couldnt stand, was there all the time, everything I ate tasted of it...but WB is right the nasty effects dont last long, and the tiredness does go... mine was a fairly low dose as a precaution otherwise I'm not sure I'd have gone thru with it
I was lucky.....just waiting for a bone marrow transfusion now, happens on Jan 11 all being well.
Good luck hunni...stick with it, you're braver than I am
x
I was lucky.....just waiting for a bone marrow transfusion now, happens on Jan 11 all being well.
Good luck hunni...stick with it, you're braver than I am
x
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Hi Helli-gurl. I'd like to say it's nice to know I'm not the only one going through something like this, but then of course I wouldn;t wish it on anyone. Here's to a speedy recovery for the both of us!
Cheers,
Si
Cheers,
Si
