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[MaryAnnSingleton]

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That is good news, MAS.

Hoping Mrs Surgeon's on form tomorrow, HND. Tell her to get it sorted or we'll all come with you next time. x

Where's Topsy?? Are you okay?

Good luck tomorrow HND hopefully all will go well, I will be thinking of you.

I am hoping that today was my last day with Dotty Dora! 25mls so far today! Hopefully she won't start partying tonight!!!

handbags I am feeling a bit more like the 'real' me. I think I just need to feel in control of what's happening. Or at least I need to know what's happening! Last week with both surgeon and BCN away, I felt a bit lost and scared Luckily a certain group of lovely ladies were there to help me through

Wishing everyone a good nights sleep! Xxx

Have you got an appoitment scheduled with your surgeon tomorrow so that you can be released from Dora.

Quick question for the Tax ladeis - have any of you been 'flushed' the day after chemo. I have developed a very healthy glow on my face and chest - DH thinks I look like I have spent the day in the sun (if only)!

I posted this on another thread and someone suggested I ask here, so here I am! I hope this is the right place to post this. A friend of mine is just about to embark on chemotherapy and I want to knit her a couple of chemo caps. I would like to use very luxurious yarns like cashmere and alpaca, but wondered whether sensitivity is an issue following chemotherapy. Is the scalp sensitive during this treatment? Sorry for my ignorance, I really don't know whether the chemo affects people's skin sensitivity.

Hi woolly - you sound like a lovely friend. I don't remember my head being especially sensitive, but I know some people do. It's going to be winter as she goes through it, so she'll need something on her head to keep her warm; cashmere and alpaca sound perfect.

That's a nice thing to do woolly :) I found my scalp was sore just before the hair started coming out but not after that

Got dh to take a photo of the back of my head tonight and then cried because I look like a ghost I hadn't realised it was so bad and cried some more about everything feel bit better now think I just needed to let it out

I haven't had that Kitkat

KitKat no appointment. The system is I record Doras output on a website address I was given. Then when under 50ml in 24hrs doc will give me a call and tell me to pop in and have it removed!

So heres hoping!

Sending you a hug malt sounds like you need one. Maybe some and too. Xx

Now I must sleep. Nighty night xxxxx

KitKat I don't think I appear flushed on Tax. I have been using some tanning lotion so I don't look too wan. In fact people keep telling me how wellI look. I wish!

Malt I try hard not to look at the bald me as I don't want to make myself miserable. I keep thinking of my hairdresser's mantra: "your hair has gone on holiday ... It will be back soon"

Really - that's a very flash system. I just trugged along to a pre-planned appt with mine and it was OK so got it wipped out .

Ahhhh Malt - just remember that you have lasted for 4 cycles so olny 2 more to go and your hair will grow back - the cold cap has made some difference and has limited amount of time you have needed to wear your wig. I'm pretty certain that if I'd have gone straight to number 4 (without the gap I've had) that I would be in the exact same position as you. Lots of hugs but I'm sure the new positive and confident you will be back again shortly. How are you feeling now? - feeling under the weather will be making you emotional as well.

Lily - I also think I look really well with my new colour! DH googled it and found similar comments from others - all saying it only lasted for a day. Perhaps it is specific to Paclitaxel.

I just feel wiped out but I'm not sleeping again which always makes things seem worse and I'm reluctant to go back to sleeping tablets again
And bloody breast cancer month doesn't help today it was Anastasia who has had a reoccurrence.
Also half term in 3 weeks and everyone will be off on holiday again
I'll be ok at least dh is working at home tomorrow so I'll have some company
Thanks for the kind words

I'm here , and reading .
Just very tired at the mo .
HND and I have decided I'm part tortoise , as I seem to have gone into hibernation mode

Don't think Ruby has posted today . Hopefully that means that she's having too much fun at uni !

Malt I have a photo of the back of my head . I look like I've just been rescued from Chernobyl ...
But now I have so much bloody hair , it's beginning to annoy me .
This too shall pass .

It's my birthday on Saturday I'm going to be 25 before you ask and HND is making me a Mexican feast .
We're having a girls night , as due to extreme skintness , DH and I can't afford to go out this month .
HND is a fantastic cook and I am a fantastic eater , so we are very well matched as neighbours

I'm going back into dormouse mode now . I slept from 6.30 yesterday evening for a couple of hours , got up for an hour , went back to bed and slept the whole night through .
Got up at 8am this morning , stayed awake for a few hours , then had a 3 hour nap .
I've since been yawning constantly , so I'm back in bed now !
Maybe I'm growing ...

Ah growing pains, that'll be it, Topsy.

Malt, I destroyed all photos of me on chemo as I looked like I'd escaped from a camp. As Topsy says, it will pass, but have a bloody big blub. Seriously necessary sometimes. xx

kitkat, yes I got the tax blush thing. Each time, was v.odd.. didn't last long though.

Worried, hope the drain's out tomorrow. Hope it doesn't stop you sleeping.

Thanks for the responses. You are all lovely! Cashmere it is then!

Just having a quick read before sleep

Kitkat - yes I get flushed chest and face day after tax onc says a mild allergic reaction but isn't seem concerned

HND hoping Mrs Surgeon will have good news tomorrow

Really here's hoping you and Dora can part company tomorrow (love the name!)

Right Time for sleep...

Lilymaid what tanning lotion did you use, and how/where did you apply it?

My chemo about to start in next 2 weeks. DSis (the one without cancer, but who lives near and was great support to DSis who was diagnosed with cancer last Nov) recommended I use tanning lotion to look 'healthy'. It sounded good advise at the time, but I haven't figured out what product to use...

wolly those caps sound lovely! Especially cashmere.

Forgot to mention - no school for my DDs tomorrow. Am really looking forward to lie in. I hope I don't wake too early!

Morning all, hope you all soundly asleep. I managed to get to 4.30 which almost feels like a lie in.
May get up soon and paint some furniture. Am on a renovation phase and painting all my old pine furniture, plus other pieces I am acquiring. DP says no more eBay purchases

Morning foofoo and anyone else who is awake!

I has a restless night. Really am not enjoying Dotty Dora's company!! Even if I get in a comfortable position, I then worry that I might turn awkwardly and pull the drain out! So think all in all I managed 3hrs sleep!

On a plus, with just 2hrs before measurement needs taking Dotty Dora is still below 50 ml. Fingers and toes crossed!!

Hope everyone else had a good nights sleep. Good luck to those with appointments today, and hope those with SE are coping okay and have a good day xx

Is it today you are hoping to part company with Dora? She doesn't sound like the nicest of companions. Hope she gets her release papers today.

Yes I'm hoping too! Just got to get to 8.30 then I can send off the measurement and hopefully then Dotty Dora and I can go our separate ways!

Plus once she's gone, I think I can officially tick the surgery part of my journey off my list I will feel like I have achieved something! I've reached my first goal post!!

I know I still have a looooooooonnnnnggggggg way to go! But I'll get there! Just not with Dotty Dora!

Good luck with the furniture painting! Sounds like fun! Xx

hope you and Dora say goodbye today really
woolly what a lovely idea -cashmere does sound lovely...kind thing!
Weird numbness in my hand yesterday evening, like pins and needles..would this we swimming ? Hospital today-should I mention it ? am not wanting to be seen as neurotic.

Mention it mas as you don't want any return to poorly hands.

Hoping you see back of Dora too really.

Struggling to keep up so will try and post later. You lot can chat.

Mom I just use some of that body lotion with a gentle tan. Current one is Decleor but any you like would do. I put it all over my (bald) head and face and neck.
It just adds a healthy glow! I am normally a 3 minute make up type and don't bother for non work days but a bit of make up does make you feel better about yourself when you are having treatment.