Starting chemo

Dec 13, 2017 2:38 AM

thatticowithcancer

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I am a regular here at imgur, but for privacy I opened this account. I started chemo yesterday and all thou I have not been feeling particularly shitty, it's no candy and flowers either.

Kind of chemo. Blurred out the personal data, social security number in specific

I plan on documenting all my experience and releasing it for people who'll experience the same, so that they'll know better, you know "pictures are worth a 1000 words".

EDIT: Also if you are going through something similar and have any questions I will gladly help. Or if you want to share your story with me, I will more than gladly read it.
If you have any question on the process, how it happened. How it is in my country. What I should be expecting. ETC.... Don't hesitate.

FP edit:
Thanks for all the support. I will keep you updated as much as possible.
Mandatory FP nudes request.

For people asking is testicular cancer. I went to the hospital with a pain in my left ball, after the doctors checked it, they decide to remove it as it was a tumor. Afterwards the biopsy came positive. No metastasis. Stage 1 testicular cancer.. 99% survival rate.

Pre chemo 3 update: the place where I get the treatment has no internet/cell reception. So I will update later in the afternoon, hopefully not feeling to shitty.

Also today I woke up feeling numb in the brain. Everything seems lo be going at slow motion.

You got this!

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

I'm a nurse, chemo pts are some of the strongest people I encounter. I don't know if I could do it. You will do awesome!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Be great, Heisenberg Jr. We're all counting on you!

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Godspeed, friend! Remain strong and know we're behind you!

8 years ago | Likes 95 Dislikes 1

Chemo isn't a thing about candy and flowers, it reminds you about how hard the life is but, at the same time, show you how strong you are.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

What kind they have you on? I did 9 weeks back in April. Bleomisin, Sisplatin and Etopacide. Stay strong and don't eat your favorite foods.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

BEP it's 6 weeks. 14 sessions total.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

As a cancer survivor myself, I know how much it sucks. My bit of advice, stay strong friend and try not to oggle the nurses too much.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

What issues lead to the diagnosis? I ask because I had some blood work come back which has lead to further testing, results pending.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

My mom beat stage four cancer twice! You can do it man!

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

You can fight this!!! Good luck @OP

8 years ago | Likes 40 Dislikes 1

Good luck! Remember that cancer these days is no longer a death sentence! Ain't a stroll through the park but you can make it!!!

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

take lots of alkaline stuff and cut all the sugar and acidic stuff from your diet. we made my mom do it when she was going thru hers.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The worst part of chemo is the after taste so when getting pumped, bring some sour suckers to get rid of the metallic taste. Also shave 1/2

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Ur head on your own will before it falls. It’s better that way, trust me.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Kick that fucking fuck-face, cancer, in its fucking face.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

I had chemo a few years ago but I had a port installed due to the mega dose. It gets worse as you go so rest up and don’t overdo it.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Bummer. Sending love and light and healing.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Good luck

8 years ago | Likes 390 Dislikes 1

o7

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Also, good luck. Best wishes, man.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Sending you well wishes and hoping all goes well.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Cancer survivor going on 6 years. I’m rooting for you!

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Stay strong!

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Having had plenty of family members having go through it, remember to drink regularly. Tea is a wonderful thing. Learn to like green tea.

8 years ago | Likes 85 Dislikes 2

staying hydrated is important to protect your kidneys, green tea does have beneficial against lymphoma(?) but you'd have to drink a tanker

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Discuss this wnth your doctor. Some chemo's don't work when drinking tea

8 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 0

I lost my mom 3 weeks ago, 10 days after the chemo :( hope you didn't run out of luck yet. Good luck buddy.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

*Sending virtual hug

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thanks

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

big hugs

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Thanks

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Are you doing radiation too? I went through both last year.

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Only Chemo. We caught it early on.

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

That's good. Radiation sucks.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

any advice?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Keep positive. Make sure to follow all instructions. And above all: EAT...even if you've no appetite.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Fuck Cancer! Good luck Dude!

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

FUCK CANCER

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

You got this. Keep us updated, we want to hear from you, even if it's just "this sucks balls".

8 years ago | Likes 288 Dislikes 1

sucks ball*

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I plan on keeping you updated. My camera is currently one of my best allies. So I'm planning on sharing.

8 years ago | Likes 76 Dislikes 1

Currently recovering from hitting a car at 50 on a bike. Sending all the luck to u bro, I don't need it anymore. http://i.imgur.com/6Rv8Pp9

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Good to hear.

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

Can I crawl in bed with you. Im drunk... maybe a chemo fuck? Downvotes right?

8 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 4

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Mom found lump. Doc said no chemo, only radiation. 1.1 cm in diameter. Surgery successful. Does radiograph. Doc finds more. Doc says chemo.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Doc in trouble because during surgery somehow he split it in half during the removal and it told the cells to regenerate elsewhere.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

So if you have questions I can also help.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

C. R.?

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Costa Rica correct.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Buena suerte, Tico. Agua. Mucha agua. Y paciencia. Aquí estoy cuando quieras hablar.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Good evening Tico. Water. Much water. And patience. I'm here when you want to talk. **translation based on Spanish class from 7 years ago

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Great job. You're hired.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0