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06-29-2005, 07:30 AM

Mary Ann,
Part of your fear comes from bad press, part from the unknown. I was 45, in excellent health and never took more than an occasional aspirin. I cried like a baby through my first chemo session because I was so darned scared! They ended up giving me a sedative. Apart from a little nausea and fatigue, I sailed through weekly chemo. I was even able to walk my dog three times a day.

I think the point everyone is making is that while there are common side effects, we all had unique experiences. About the only thing you can count on is losing your hair! You'll find a rhythm and get in the groove. You'll learn as you go.

You WILL be able to do this because you HAVE to.

06-29-2005, 07:30 AM	#10
dberg Guest Posts: n/a	Mary Ann, Part of your fear comes from bad press, part from the unknown. I was 45, in excellent health and never took more than an occasional aspirin. I cried like a baby through my first chemo session because I was so darned scared! They ended up giving me a sedative. Apart from a little nausea and fatigue, I sailed through weekly chemo. I was even able to walk my dog three times a day. I think the point everyone is making is that while there are common side effects, we all had unique experiences. About the only thing you can count on is losing your hair! You'll find a rhythm and get in the groove. You'll learn as you go. You WILL be able to do this because you HAVE to.