First Chemo and the Fall

So, it has been two-weeks since my first chemo session. I have definitely benefited from it being second time around; knowing what drugs helped last time, meant I could request them from the start this time, and take them as preventative treatment, rather than waiting for the side effects and taking them in response.

This meant a HUGE win on this cycle with regard to sickness and nausea. I had none at all! Now I'm not expecting that to be the care with every cycle, as chemo does build up in your system as you progress through treatment, but I'll take it for now! I did get a sore mouth and was very achey, which made sleeping difficult but I know it could have been so much worse.

At the weekend, I asked my husband Tim, to use the clippers on my hair and cut it really short. Last time, I remember clearly, that day in the shower, when my hair came out a handful at a time and I want to avoid that this time. Losing my hair, when I had always worn it long, was probably the most traumatic part, so I am being more prepared this time around.

Today, it has really started to fall out, I can't help it though, every time it's a grey one, I am less upset about that particular hair dropping! On my head there's no such thing as ebony and ivory living together in perfect harmony... The dye will be back as soon as my hair is!

With the fall beginning, it was appropriate that I had my wig appointment this afternoon. Tim suggested a red colour and I'm glad I took his advice because I love my new wig.

I have also decided that I am going to try out the complementary therapies and home treatments and report back on whether they help or not.

Watch this space!



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