Hi everyone. I just reached my half way point on Chemo this week for this round. I have had the nausea , diarrhea and losing my hair. BOO HOO... But I am dealing with it all. I have meds to take for the symptoms. I am tired and run down.

Ah yes the hair!!!
It was the only thing that made me cry.
I'll never forget that night, washing my hair in the shower and it started coming out in huge clumps. I immediately grabbed the razor and shaved the rest of it off, crying the whole time and telling cancer it was MY CHOICE to cut it all off!

Little did I know how freeing it would be after forty (plus) years of styling my hair every single day, I could just stick on a hat or a wig and I was out the door.
It grew back very quickly once chemo was finished and it was soft like a babies and so curly, with a silver streak at the front. I wish it had stayed like that. :-)

You really must eat healthy food, lots of protein and get plenty of rest in between treatments.

I didn't have radiation but Rada said the radiation wasn't at all draining, other than having to go to the clinic every day for a month.
Luckily she had her son in law to drive her the 45 minute, each way, trip every day.

I found eating an apple helped ease the nausea, and it started me on a new lunchtime habit of slicing an apple onto dry, salty cracker biscuits, I still eat that regularly for lunch now.

Sending huge hugs and positive vibes for the stamina to keep on smiling. xxxx

when I went to chemo, and had that morning sickness, my doctor told me to remember what helped me when I was pregnant and had that morning problem,,,,from then on, as soon as i wake up I started eating saltine crackers, almost a pack sometimes and that help so much.

Thanks for the update and positive thoughts ongoing

You’re a supernova! Still in prayer for you sweet friend. A hairless head and a cape will put fear in those nasty cancer cells.

Sending prayers your way! Sending hugs your way.........

Suzanne, thanks so much for the update! Keep your spirits up and know that your friends here at Cute are pulling AND praying for you! Hugs*,Deb

So glad to hear from you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. You have this. Sending hugs.

Keep positive! I pray for you.

Hi, keep strong! This too shall pass! I went through the same and although it was an extremely horrible experience, in the end it was worth it. Just try to take one day at time. My prayers are with you. I found small pieces of fruit from the refrigerator helped for the nausea.
Anneliese

Sorry to hear about your symptoms especially your hair. Keep strong. Sending big hugs and prayers

Hi
I love your positive outlook and I am sending prayers your way

Laurie

Prayers do help. I am keeping you in my prayers. You are not forgotten.. Read Psalms 46, it helped me this morning. Much love / Lillian

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by mariahail 08 Apr 2018

when I am feeling very sick, I read psalm 118 it helps me to keep trusting and going....

My thoughts are with you!

Stay strong. Thinking of you.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and positive thoughts.
Hugs

You are a trooper. You will get through this. Prayers are at your side every step of the way. Hugs

Hi Suzanne...well good that you are half way through this round of Chemo...sorry you have had such distressful symptoms...I know it must be difficult sometimes, but STAY STRONG...we are all here for you cheering you on and praying for you!

Prayers continue for you. Find a way to laugh each day. It helps! Watching comedies on TV or reading things that make you lol (laugh out loud) can help with healing.
Hugs

Suzanne.......YOU GOT THIS! I love Chris's prayer for endurance, it is so perfect.....Get some gorgeous fabric for a beautiful head scarf...we all love you and are cheering for you!!!

All those big problems, but it's the hair that makes you boo hoo. Glad you are staying focused on the long term plan. I continue to pray with my sisters for the best possible result from your efforts. May you find the little blessings in the day.

God bless you Suzanne I’m just off to bed and pray for you every night. I hope this will all pass soon and you get back to feeling “normal “ . Thinking of you across the miles. Love Chris

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