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Just home from my first AC chemo, so the journey has begun. A friend drove me there, and we passed the time playing scrabble, so it was fine. Feeling tired, but I await the effects from tomorrow so for now just concentrating on drinking loads. And having to get used to taking multiple tablets which is not something I am used to!

Glad the wait is over and I have finally started treatment, but another part of me recognises that my life will be very different from now on no matter what.

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That's good the first one over, just stay positive and have some treats along the way.

Maggie xxx

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jackearls1000

Hi ...well done ...first one is always the worst ..the unexpected ....I felt the same as you to begin with ...but I'm now looking forward to number 4 next Friday, and getting the blighter over and done with ...then ill have 2 left to go . ....I hope like me the side affects will be minimal ..and if your sensible there is no reason why you cant do normal stuff ...ive been cinema ...theme park for a weekend ...out for meals ...Christmas shopping and I go slimming world every Thursday ..ive been cooking, cleaning, decorated my kitchen ..( with help ) ..and having my daughters friends this Friday for a birthday sleepover ( 4 of them ) ...after my next cycle 9 days after we as a family are going to the theatre ...its very important to try and live your life as normal as can be ...you just need to be super careful ...good luck ...and stay positive ....lots of love xxxx

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carolinenailsea in reply to jackearls1000

So good to hear you are doing so well. Great stuff. Best wishes Caroline xx

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chromodoris in reply to jackearls1000

Thanks. Still seems a bit surreal, but so far so good.

Good luck to you too.

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carolinenailsea

You are doing absolutely the right thing, continue to drink loads, get the tablet timetable sorted and be good to yourself. Best of luck with the chemo.

Caroline xx

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chromodoris in reply to carolinenailsea

Thanks. As my appetite is still ok I'm indulging in some bangers and beans tonight just because I fancy it!

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