Just had my first chemo!!

Ada85

After a nervous almsot had a panic attack weekend I finally had my first chemo. The waiting and anticipation was killing and driving my anxiety high.

Reading topics posted here really did help ease me into it so was my faith. I had friends family and members form my church pray for me which gave me huge comfort that I was going to be okay.

Today walking into the cancer centre I admit I was still bit nervous but my nurse was such a doll, she help me calm down and having my support with me made a huge difference. I eased through it fine, no side effects as of yet.

I have come to the conclusion; the fear in chemo is the lack of control we have in how our bodies will react so we fear the worst and reading all sorts of negative stories doesn’t help at all. I’m 32 years old I was scared even hearing the word chemo having gone through it with my dad that passed from cancer left a bad taste in my mouth. Just hearing cancer made me sick. So when I was diagnosed I was really living my worst nightmare.

Now, having gone this far I can truthfully say I can’t think anything that scares me much these days. I have gone through all things I fear most in the past 3 months, needles, daily injections, surgery, cancer, infertility issues, chemo and being under anesthesia. If you also have made it through all these things there’s nothing to fear. We were built to endure and become stronger that’s why women are more tough. I mean we push babies out and bounce back like nothing.

Once you get the first session over with you’ll feel better. There’s nothing to fear really. I didn’t feel anything besides the needle though my port which was a little prick. This is coming from someone who was terrified of needles.

Anyone wondering if you feel the medication, not really but there’s a certain smell it has and it’s quite strong then again I have a port on my chest. Other then that I was fine and wondering what I was so nervous about. And also I’m on TCH for 3 more sessions and will be following 25 rounds of radiation and continuing with hercepton for a year. Can’t say I won’t have any side effects at all because only time will tell but I will keep you posted. I did also take medications before and after starting chemo which would have been the reason of haven’t felt anything yet but will watch out for any if they do.

Thanks to the ladies who in my last post who were helpful encouraging and kind. It really feels good to know we are not alone. Hope I can be that encourment for someone else who is facing the same diagnosis at an early age.

Thanks for reading have a great night

Ada85

went in for my first chemo (TCH) yesterday. So far no side effects from the chemo itself but from the pre medication thy give you before you start. Sweats and aches. A part form that I was feeling fine. Can’t say I will be for the days ahead but only 3 more to go and continue with hercepton.

Has anyone had bad side effects so far with this regimen?

Any insights would be appreciated. Thank you!