getting ready for chemo! [weekly vlog.]
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Good luck Jessica ! As a senior oncologist I want to tell you that your positive attitude is extremely important when starting chemotherapy. I hope you'll have minimal side effects đ
Not everyone loses their hair, but you will be beautiful no matter what.
Hiya Regina,
I might get to keep what hair I have left? Male pattern baldness is the pits. I might get to keep my ponytail??? Yippee!
Stay safe, Steve.
I shaved them, and realized the shape of my head is nice.
Absolutely! She has the bone structure to not only pull it off but make it rock!!!!
My FIL just lost most of the color & curl in his hair when he went thru chemo. Afterwards, he was right as rain! (He lived for many more years!)
My dad did not loose his hair when he had chemo and despite the doctors warning that due to his age of 84 at the time and given 6 weeks to live if he did not do the chemo, he came through it well and his blood count is great now (he has Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)). Everyoneâs story is different and Jess I hope your chemo goes as good as my dadâs did
I have seen a tutorial on how to trace your eyebrows before Chemo begins to affect hair. They traced them on clear plastic type sheet and marked them left and right. Used a sharp blade to cut them out leaving a stencil to trace/fill in your natural brows if needed. That way you feel more like yourself. I am praying for peace as you go on this journey. My mother did this 20 years ago. She is healthy and strong at 85 1/2.
This is a great idea. I would use the plastic from a Ziploc freezer bag because it is much stronger than the plastic in rolls of food wrap.
I Dk much about this - but I have lots of friends whoâve micro bladed or tattooed their eyebrows on (had it done by a professional). Not necessarily because of losing hair - but because they had trouble w their brows and liked the no maintenance⊠and they look really nice (the brows). this isnât something I had heard of prior to maybe 5/6 years ago. There are so many new options for all kids of things. Changing every day. Regardless; you exude grace and beauty. We are pulling for you. âźïž
This is a brilliant idea!
You can't plan. You just have to play it by ear. We love you, Jess
Practice visualizing the chemo mopping up the errant cancer.
I suggest ice mittens and booties for hands and feet to help preserve nails and potentially reduce neuropathy. By the same token ice cubes during the first part of infusions may help the taste buds. Remember that while your taster may be off, that sticking with food you know you like will sustain you.
Enjoy your naps and rest while you can.
You will be in survival mode then striving. Eventually thriving.
You got this!
Donât ever feel pressured to film, we are all here no matter what. Sending you love and healing vibes â€
Iâm praying that you feel well enough to read during chemo - I know this will make time fly for you â€. Way to go taking the week to be intentional in your preparation! Donât worry at all if you donât feel like filming at any time. We understand and we keep you in our hearts and minds regardless.
When I had breast cancer & chemo, the staff wrapped my neck with ice packs and no hair loss! Also depends on what chemo drugs youâre given. My girlfriend had brain cancer, took a cancer pill and no hair loss either. Play it day by day, youâre a fighter and will overcome this. Weâre here for you. Love & support from all your fb family! Drink water with a straw - youâll drink more, I swear,
My friend wore the ice cap too and she didnât have any hair loss.
đđ»Iâve heard positive things about the ice cap, too!đđ»
All my experiences helped me have more character. But I am way old â€
Some chemo doesn't make you lose your hair. Just be sure to keep track of how you feel & if any side effects, how long after the treatment it happened. Be real specific cuz they can adjust your pre & post meds. A dear friend of mine redecorated a room in her house during chemo. You can do this, Warrior Girl!! Lots of us out here, & we're all here for you!!! Love, hugs & prayers!!!
My daughter never lost her hair it depends on the type of chemo you are receiving †We will be here for you the entire time â€â€â€
yup, can confirm that from experience.
You are so brave to share all that you are experiencing leading up to chemo and what you will be going through during chemo. You are brave and strong. Thinking of you as you go through these treatments đ
Yay for your sponsorship! Ana Luisa couldnât have picked a better person to represent youthful, fun, fashionable, affordable jewelry - besides which, your choices looked dynamite!!!
My husband went through a highly aggressive treatment for his leukemia (hes in full remission now for 2 years đ) it was his 3rd round. He never lost his hair with any of his treatments. It really all depends on how your immune system deals with the treatment. The unknown is certainly scary and you are so blessed to have such a wonderful support system and thousands of people praying for you. Stay positive â€
Nicely said, Ginger! We are all here for Jess, as she has touched our hearts in more ways than one. We do love you, Jess!
This may seem odd but after my first chemo treatment I started losing so much hair everywhere. I cried when I washed my hair because there was a lot of loss. I cried when I was eating and my hair was falling into my food. I finally had my husband shave my hair. Funny I had no more tears. Never wore a wig, too hot and itchy. Wore scarves on my head while I was out and about. Found great scarves for hair loss on line. It grew back, curly but being 48 i had more grey. I did not care because my hair grew back. What ever happens for you, remember it is temporary. Much love.
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It depends on the medications
â@@cinm9565 Exactly
My 4 yr. old grandson was diagnosed with standard risk leukemia the end of this past November. His hair was thin through the first 5 months of his treatments because his dosage was small compared to high risk leukemia patients. He was doing great until he hit a phase that had one nasty drug in it. His hair started falling out so his daddy shaved his head. That was just over a month ago. He made it through that awful 50 day phase. He's now moved onto his 2.5 yr. maintenance phase which will be small doses of chemo drugs. You just have to be ready to roll with the flow and take it ONE DAY AT A TIME. I pray that your days are more highs then lows.
Iâve had so many friends with the cancer you have. I lost my grandmother in 1961 to cancer in her female parts. Back then they treated her with cobalt⊠things are different now and the odds are so much better. Youâre a beautiful young woman Jess and your mindset is very positive. I will be praying for you⊠you will need water! I donât like to drink just water either but they have packets of electrolytes that are very good!! And thatâs really good for you. I love the fact you love to read.. reading lets you escape from reality and into other worlds⊠keeps your mind occupied.. Blessings Jess
I helped my mother make a custom eyebrow stencil of her own brows. She was grateful she had that later. She felt that losing her eyebrows was worse than losing her other hair, or even her eyelashes. Thankfully, not everyone loses their hair, or their facial hair. You got this!
My sister actually survived stage four pancreatic cancer. They told her after her third chemo session they were giving her the harshest dose of chemo they ever gave anyone and her hair got thinner but she never lost all of it. She went in every other week and received chemo continuously from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. they allowed me to sit with her each time. She also received some medication from a pump they had her wear daily but I donât remember what was in the pump. So each person is different and she would feel sick to her stomach but didnât throw up. They also told her to eat what ever she could stomach it didnât matter what it was. She always had a good week when she didnât receive the chemo and a rough week when she had to go in for treatment. She actually thought the 26 days of straight radiation after the chemo was harder for her than the chemo. She had to have major surgery to remove the tumor and any organ it touched they removed. So half her stomach, intestines, pancreas, kidney, and diaphragm. The head surgeon doesnât know how she has survived but he believes her attitude and will to survive definitely helped. They had given her six months at best to live after her initial diagnosis. She takes no medication and is five years cancer free. So hang in there and try to stay as positive as you can.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Jess.
I'm glad you got to spend time with friends before starting Chemo, as it's hard to say how your body will respond to it, and Lord knows that if you're not feeling well you'll be wanting to stick around the home place.
And I'm pretty sure Mom and Dad would feel more comfortable with that as well. đ„°
I hope you can feel all of us out here wrapping you in loving arms of comfort and support. đ«đ
We are out here hanging with you! Best of luck with chemo! Donât be scared and donât be afraid to ask questions. You have a concern you let the nurses, doctor and staff know! Hugs!
Also know, if you donât remember the question during your visit, you can always call the office and ask them to have the doctor call you back.
Just found your page, I am also starting chemo next week for my breast cancer and I am exactly where you are mentally, wishing you a successful treatment and know that you are not alone â€
Jess, We are so glad you didn't film your outings that was your time to enjoy and relax without worrying about cameras and vlogs. Let us know when and what you need there is an entire of Jess supporters waiting to step up.
If you like gingerâŠginger chews helped my mom greatly when she went through chemo. Ginger is a stomach soother.
Thinking of you as you start this phase of your treatment⊠as a Stage 3a Triple + Breast cancer survivor from 2106, I went thru 6 rounds of chemo, 28 rounds of radiation and a year of a targeted therapy. Also went thru a few surgeries as well.. Best advice I can give: be patient with yourself. Give yourself grace as you navigate chemo. Itâs a hard road to go thru but you can and will persevere â€. I hear you hate water.. the best thing you can do during infusion is to drink water. It really helped cut down the nausea for me. Yes, they give good meds for nausea but if you can drink some ice water that will help a lot! As far as foods go, my tastebuds changed a lot. What I thought was yummy pre chemo, I couldnât stomach. I think itâs great you have some snacks ready, just be open to the idea that they may not work. Basic saltine crackers were my friend as well as the Arrowroot cookies you showed. If you like smoothies and can stand to drink them, you can pack a lot of great fruits and protein in there as well. Do what makes you feel better †Remember, this will all be in your rear view window soon enoughâŠand when you feel like garbage and are not sure you can do more, remember, you will never do that day again! That awful day is gone and you have tomorrow to embrace.
Do you think those flavor packs for water would be helpful? I love your suggestions at the end, that's beautiful.
Every 24hrs i got thru was 1 more day. No matter how bad my nights were, the sun came up. I made it thru 24hrs then 48 and so on....
I lived on plain biscuits and tea through chemo, couldn't touch coffee, sat and looked at food psyching my self to eat so I could take the tablets. Hair got stressed but never fell out, everybody deals with it a little differently. Glad you got through!
I had stage 2A triple negative breast cancer as well. Double mastectomy. 16 rounds of 6 chemoâs and 3 blood and platelet transfusions. I felt ok much of the time but had no appetite and ate mashed potatoes for 6 months.
I have watched you with your Mom for several years. Farming with your folks, going off to college etc, you face every challenge with with an âI can do thisâ attitude. Youâre an amazing young lady. I hate that you have to go through this, but you will get it done. Iâm glad to see that youâre a voracious reader, me too. At age 75 Iâve lost count of the tough times thatâs gotten me through. â€
Jess, we will be here to stand with you. Hugs, Prayers, â€â€
I'm with you in heart and prayers, Jess! As you start this new treatment plan, remember that your body is unique in how it deals with side effects. I'm so glad you pre-planned snacks and other advice to help your body through it. As a chemotherapy nurse from years ago, keep anti-nausea meds nearby in case you need them and communicate with your doctor often. You are strong and beautiful and will make it through this! We're all here for you!
I love that necklace and earrings! They look awesome on you, too! Thanks for sharing the link!
May the Lord's arms wrap you in peace, joy, and love! Thank you for being you! Hugs from Alabama â€ïž
Aloha Jess đ€
Glad you had a great week! Good luck with the chemo I know you will battle through it! My mom had problems eating while doing it sometimes but that was 27 years ago. She eventually got hooked on soft serve milk shakes, LOL and would drink like 3 a day. Also we kept all kinds of snacks and she munched on them when she could. I know you will be just fine. Your family will be there for you. They are nervous just like you. Hugs are the best medicine! And Piper will be there with that beagle breath kisses! Lots of prayers from lots of people! Mahalo and God bless!
I just saw your mom's at 999,000 subscribers ! That's so great! I'm happy for all of you!
Ms. Jess....... I've been thinking about your journey a lot these past few days. You area strong young woman with a great support system in place. You will walk into this battle with your head held high and come out the other side stronger yet! You have this!!!!! Our prayers and thoughts are going up for you each day asking for the chemo to be easy on your body and spirit, but yet, effective. It won't be all smooth sailing, but you will make it! Don't be afraid to have meltdowns, should you feel them coming on. Those are your body dealing with the stresses that it will be going through. Stay strong, Get well and live your life!
Looks like your week was a wise mix of preparation and good fun! Iâm glad you prioritized those things.
Jess, I commend you for cleaning your room beforehand. I always feel better when my apartment is clean. Also put Emily Henry's 'Book Lovers' on your wish list. It's the only one of hers that I've read and I loved it!
You've got this!
Jess, I find you so amazing and a inspiration. First I want to say I am sorry you are going through all of this. To me you are a strong and brave woman and oh so positive in all that you are going through. I am 60 years young and this Friday 6/2/23 I will be going in to have a total hysterectomy. With some test that I had. I may have ovarian cancer. I have cyst on my left ovary. I will find out on Friday if it is cancerous or not. I live in New Jersey and Iâm going to the number 2 cancer hospital in the country. Memorial Sloan Kettering. Number 1 is in Texas. To far away. đ Watching your vlogs has given me the encouragement I need to go through this. Even though I have complete faith that God will get me through all of this plus the strength to endure whatever comes my way. Thank you for always taking us along on your journey. I so appreciate you. I will continue to pray for you and your family. I love your moms channel. I watch that every time she post. I have a sister who lives in Markham, Ontario. So am a Canadian fan in many ways. Plus know most of the cities locations you talk about. Thank you for being so sweet. đ„°đ©”đ
Praying for you!
Yep itâs scary thinking about chemo Jess and all the possible side effects. Take one day at a time, and deal with that day and youâll get through this. Sending hugs and love xx
GOD BLESS YOU WATCH OVER YOU FEEL HIS STRENGTH AND LOVE. MANY BLESSINGS đ đ âšïž đ đ FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
So glad you liked the book and received it. †you will conquer chemo!! Enjoy reading.
I am thankful to all the kind folks that sent you the amazing books! I love reading also. I hope you have enough books to keep you busy for the summer. I read really fast as well also. I hope and pray the very best for you. Take good care of yourself through the process honey. Much love.
I had you on my mind all day yesterday. Iâm cheering you on cancer sister. đ Iâm so sorry you are in our cancer club but Iâm cheering you on. â€ïž
Prayers for you both đ
Jess you are such a beautiful soul inside and out! Definitely hoping this part of your journey is uncomplicated and passes quickly. You have more than one spiritual guide, never be afraid to ask for their support and know we are all here supporting you. Thanks for the update, sending you healing energy.
Meage Me, GET LOST CREEP! How dare you come onto this channel and use it for nefarious reasons! You should be ashamed, karma will find you for your crookery.
For what itâs worth, as an alternative to Gatorade, weâve been ordering Biosteel and really liking it. Itâs less expensive, good hydration, not as salty tasting and feels a little easier on the system (our family consensus) with good flavors. My husband prefers having flavors too. I know when my father was on chemo (for the better part of 7 years) his tastes changed. The family plan was just to roll with it and make whatever he could stomach at the time. It led to some interesting meals. Iâm praying that this treatment is effective and bearable for you. You seem to be handling this scary situation with a remarkable amount of equanimity and grace. I can see why your Mom is so proud of you:)
When I was going through chemo I was on a drug that was hard on my kidneys as well. I also am not a water drinker but what made me like it better was fresh squeezed lemons. Eat what you can when you can! Good luck on this journey of craziness and take care. Hugs and lots of prayers for you and your family.
Bless you Jess .... many many prayers coming your way
Donât think you have to do it all yourself. People will offer to help with good intentions. My suggestion is to let them where you feel comfortable. It will help them feel like they are doing good and it will make you feel better. You will get through this!
It makes sense that you look better than you feel bc you look gorgeous! Of course youâre nervous. Youâd be a dope if you werenât, not bc itâs going to be awful necessarily, but bc itâs not an average activity to go for chemo. Any way you slice it, youâre rocking the challenges youâve faced!†Sending you, Mama, Dad and Bro love. Youâre baby is the sweetest, cutest little girl!đ¶ Thanks for sharing the pretty jewelry and sale and code! Awesome.đïž Iâll be thinking of you and watching for updates as you proceed. Just keep on keeping on without any pressure on yourself to handle things any particular way. Roll with it as a fluid situation where taking time thinking about yourself is the order of the day. Whatever gets you through is what your mama and the rest of us want for you. Think about what foods you like at the moment, what you feel like reading or watching, if you just want to veg with Piper and not do anything - all of it is perfect. If you get hot from chemo, there are great handheld fans on Amazon. For a shelf or table or bed, I like the Honeywell 3 speed. I lay it with its stand bent and sitting on edge in front of me on the bed while I sleep. Wet your hands, wrists and dip your feet in cool water for a quick cool off. Wet your hair to stay cooler longer and there are scarves you can wet that stay cool around your neck. You may not even get hot flashes. See you soon, Jess. Bye Piper!
Hey Jess, you can plan and plan and plan but the best advice is take it one day at a time and snacks, drinks to stay hydrated. Prayers hun stay positive and strong. YOU'VE GOT THIS LADY
Jess, not sure if the hospital will offer this, an ice cap (not cappuccino! Lol) itâs a special hood hat you wear during chemo. Itâs to help prevent hair loss. I wish you well sweet girl. You got this!! â€
Losing your hair is not the worst thing to happen to a cancer patient. My hair grew back so thick and lush.
Glad you had a great week,Jess. Bless you and keeping you in my prayers â€ïž
Jess, you are an amazingly strong young woman. Hugs and prayers for a smooth relationship with your chemo journey. â€â€â€â€â€
I had trouble with Gatorade when I had chemo it seemed to just sit in my stomach - ice vitamin drinks worked for me - also Ensure protein drinks are a great thing to have if your hungry but not feeling food - I also ate a lot of eggs -, they were what sat well - also I craved Taco Bell tacos when the chemo drugs wore off
Iâm so glad you had a good week. You are upbeat and happy, remember those things that lift your spirits, and repeat often. We all love you, beautiful young lady, hair or no hair đâ€ïžđ
You are so strong! You will get through this! You have thousands of people sending you prayers and positive thoughts!
Chemo is not something you actually plan for. You just have to wing-it. You have lots of books to help keep your brain centered. Lots of snacks. Good choices by the way. My sister had chemo, she did not lose her hair. the texture changed from curly to almost straight. otherwise no changes. It is ok to be nervous. You got this! You have an amazing family and friends to be with you. You also have Piper! See you in the next one.
take one day at a time. Remember to relax when you get home from your treatment. Remember we all care about you please take care
Hey Jess,
So proud of you... A little bit of advice regarding drinking (or not drinking water), iced tea is a really good alternative. I am a water snob and I don't like water because I taste all the minerals, metals and "chemicals" in purified waters and there's no way I am drinking tap water. But, ice tea has healthy tannins in it and you can do caffienated or decaf options. There are so many wonderful teas from throughout the world and there are teas for everyone's preferences.
Another thing to help you stay hydrated during the summer are Popsicles, Italian ices and snowcones. Snowcones/Hawaiian Shave ice are especially fun because it's like eating snow - although with the vast amount of snow you get, it might not be as much fun as it is for us in Texas.
Thank you for sharing your new jewelry with us. I also love ear huggers. Your pearls are especially adirable. I have their gold huggers with stunning Swarovski dangles reminiscent of the pearl drops. I am going to use your code. Well, i know you have a wealth of comments to read, as well as soooo many books. I was wondering if you would consider starting an online book club vlog that we, who still love the feel of the heft of the old fashioned reading material, could maybe share our thoughts on specific tomes. You have some awesome titles to read.
One more thing, *IF* you do have a reaction and you start to lose your hair, what would you think of those who stand in solidarity with you doing something fun with our hair, such as getting a nice buzz cut and letting the cosmotoligist shave things like flowers or the corresponding cancer ribbon in our short manes? I am 62 but i think it would be an awesome thing to do.
Okay Kiddo, praying for you and sending powerful healing thoughts your way. â€đ€đ©”đđŻđ«đ©·đđđ§đ
Tips for chemo. Gin Gin drops or Gin Gin chews, and yes those awesome snacks. Bland food. spices upset the stomach. Plastic silverware. With metal silverware you get a metalic taste. My husband who went through chemo said, if you feel active, be active but don't over do it. Rest. Remember you are only human and the only thing you have to worry about is nothing. Also hair it'll grow back. They have all kinds of cool things to cover your head and not just wigs. You have people praying for you, there for you, and a cute little fur baby. You got this!!!
Applesauce was a staple of mine during chemo. It was one of those foods that didn't change taste for me. I also craved tomato based soups, like tortellini or minestrone. Wishing you the very best. It's not an easy journey. Give yourself grace. It's okay to not be okay.
Wish you all the best with your chemo. I will be starting immunotherapy on 9 June for my melanoma. So glad you had a good week with friends. Much love and healing from Gensac, France. â€â€â€
Jess, you've got this!!! You kicked cancers ass and now you're going to do great with chemo! Even if you lose your hair, you're going to be beautiful! Not everyone loses their hair either. I'm so glad you're blogging more, I think this not only helps you but, it helps other young women who may be going through the same thing. You're so strong physically and emotionally! Stay blessed!!! Love you guys so very much!!! đđ„°â€ïžđ€đđ»đđ»đđ»đđ»đđ»đđ»
You've definitely got this Jess..my sister used the ice cap to stop the hair loss.. she did loose some but not all
.it went thinner and sparce in other areas .. it did make her feel awkward still and rather than wear scarves around her head she got a wig..you get a voucher over here đŹđ§ and to be honest it gave her confidence..we went out with a group of her workmates and because the wig was so like her normal style cut and highlights nobody had a clue it was a wig !! So much so at the end of the night she told them all and they were sat there open mouthedđČ.. its up to the individual we all deal with things differently..its great you are getting organised but don't beat yourself up if all you want to do is sleep and not vlog..! We are here for you whenever you are up to doing one..don't feel any pressure..good luck with the chemo..hugs and prayers coming your way for the whole Brock Pack..đŹđ§đâïžđđđđđŸđŸđŸđđđđšđŠ
Jess don't make to many plans, or have that many expectations. Put one foot in front of the other and take it as it comes. You've always been great looking so no matter what happens when it's over you'll be still great looking. Hell it was just a rough summer and move on. Seriously you got this farm girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi jess! As someone with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, i have some tips for getting through the next few months (feel free to take or leave them, these are just some things that really helped me):
1. Dried fruit is a great snack to make you feel healthier when all you can eat are snacks (the ones you got were great, dont get me wrong, i just got bored of only chocolate and carbs quickly)
2. Having a second set of bedsheets so you dont have to wash and put them back on the same day, splitting up tasks like this over different days can be super helpful and make them more manageable
3. Be kind to yourself, do only one major task a day, leave room for rest days, let yourself go to bed early if you need it, dont beat yourself up if what you're able to do changes from one day to the next
4. Try not to lounge in your bed, it'll be super tempting but even moving from your bed to the sofa will be worth it to keep your bed as a sleep space, plus a change of scenery can be good too
Hope these help you and anyone else reading đ you can do this, we are all supporting you and wishing you the best â€
Jess I hope you don't mind me asking this but is was one of my concerns when I had chemo in 2012. My Oncologist was great & worked well with my surgeon. I knew nothing so relied on them about everything. They suggested due to the amount of treatments I was going to need that they put a "port" in my shoulder so that I would not need to be given IV's at every treatment. The treatment was given through the port daily. I do not do well with needles or IV's so this was a lifesaver. They put it in at the outpatient office at my Dr's office before treatments started so it had time to heal. I appreciate that. One other difference is that some treatments need a double port but they have them & your Dr just needs that info before selecting your port.
You can do this. So many even little kids go through this. You can be nervous but don't fear it because fear is of Satan & God will take care of you. Thrust Him!
Watermelon is 92% water! It's an alternative to drinking water if you like it. Popsicles work too.
I practice gratitude. I found this has served me well. I have multiple myeloma and diffuse systemic scleroderma. Health for me is a challenge but I choose to spend my time with loved ones and friends. You have this, Jessica! Positive thoughts/energy coming your way for you and your family!
My uncle got me a Harley Davidson scarf and I loved to wear that to treatments. When I told him I was a hit he got me 2 more, it made things easier. You got this, the hardest part for me was walking thru the door. The rest, I was going to make cancer answer to me. Good luck!!!!
I admire that you plan to spend your time reading⊠my big accomplishment during chemo was watching every episode of South Park⊠thatâs over 300 episodes.
If and when you lose your hair, your beautiful eyes will be what people will focus on. Hair grows back and now days women shave their heads even not dealing with cancer. â€â€â€
Wish you all the best Jess on your journey through this chapter in life as well, and with your attitude and personality your off to a good start, even though I'm sure the feelings might be different.
You are very positive influence to so many others, both around you and some that only seen parts of your life though social media. Thanks for sharing
I went through chemo and lost my hair at day 13. It was hard at first but rocked the hats and scarfs. It may be different for you as everyone does not lose their hair. I ate nothing but mashed potatoes for 6 months. I am praying for you and youâve got this. Here for you.
Eat organic! Eat healthy. It will revitalizes your body, you canđhave coffee, you can eat whatever you want⊠drink lots of water. I went through chemo 17 years ago for breast cancer, I didnât have a horrible time! Itâs the unknown that is the worst enemy. You will be confident whether you have chemo or not! Praying for you Jess!
I had strong chemo treatments, beforehand i was very worried about nausea, so i mentioned it to my medical team and they gave me all of the anti nausea medication available, and i never threw up once, i was just really tired. If you start to lose your hair i highly recommend a 'softie cap', its a sort of soft double layer beanie, the double layer stops your hair from hurting (hairs that have let go but are still in the folicle and kind of sharp makes it hard to sleep). Also i found it much easier to drink sparkling drinks, so i got a soda stream machine and fizz my own water and add flavour. hope you have a good team and things go ok for you xx
Hiya Jessica,
Thank you for sharing with us. It means a lot.
Stay safe, Steve.
All the best for the start of your Chemo. I have just started on my cancer journey, I find out today what the treatment is going to be
Great week. Love that you are such a reader. So nice to see what young people are reading these days. Amazed you know all the authors and their book series. You are a breath of fresh air in my 74 year old life as I care for my 88 year old husband. You are brave and strong with nothing but a bright future ahead. Bless you and your Mom
Sounds like you've got a good part of the bases covered.
I can't speak from experience as far as chemo goes, but I think having those snacks handy for when you do feel like eating something is a great idea.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you have to go through this. I'm sure you and your Mum both will keep us all posted.
All best, Jessica.
Hi Jess, my name is Don, I live in Clearwater Beach Florida. I will pray every day that you have minimal to no side effects from the chemo and that you will soon have total victory over cancer. Love your attitude. I will be cheering you on to the best of health. đ
Thinking of you as you prepare to start your chemo. Prayers and hogs that all goes well. Keep your positive attitude!â€
Jess, I went through chemo and lost my hair. My cancer center gave me anti-nausea meds with the chemo and then I also got a large bag of IV anti nausea meds that lasted five days. I also had pills if I needed them. I did not have any nausea, thankfully. I bought little tam type hats to go over my bald head. It's scary but you can do this. You have been through a lot already. I did lose my appetite but used a lot of fruit shakes. Metal tableware affected my taste so I used plastic. Best wishes and only good vibes for you as you begin this phase of your journey
Jessica, I'm 69 and have a cancer that can't be cured. You are going to do great and just know everyone are sending you Love and our support and will be with you during your journey. We love you!!!!! Give a big Hugg to your Mom
Jesss, Prayers for your Kemo adventure. Keep positive! Your will win this battle.đ
They are right with the snacks. My mother n law had chemo alot because she was fighting breast cancer. Her go to was rice cakes flavored she said that was all she could stomach and so she would get a high baggies and walk around with it. She beat rhe canser eventually. And her positive additude kept her going . I wish you the best of luck and sending prayer to you and your family. Your so blessed to have such a great family by your side. We love you all.
So glad you had an amazing week! You are strong and you got this!
Love and prayers and wishes that all goes well â€
Love you Jess!
I turned the waiting time into a journey. It might be fun to go and look at resale shops for designer silk scarves at low prices. I love to use buffs as well. One of the best finds was a $3.00 True Hermes scarf. The funny thing is I never knew I had a mole and a small red mark on my head. May you find joy in the journey too.
Buy a 2 ltr bottle for your measure of liquids for each day.
Oh my goodness, girl, you put on pillowcases exactly how I did them until someone taught me differently when I was a grown woman. Here you go⊠Turn the pillowcase inside out. Put your hands all the way inside the pillowcase, so that your fingers are at the corners. Then place the corners, where your fingers are, at the shorter side corners of the pillow. Then simply roll the pillowcase over the pillow. This helps particularly well when you have a large pillow that fits very snugly in the pillowcase, so that itâs difficult to shake into the pillowcase. Love and prayers!
Sending lots of love Jess đ
Jessica its your adorable and smiley face no hair loss can take that away.. Just keep that wonderful attitude you got this!!
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I lost my hair with my 1st chemo. Instead of just watching it fall out little by little, when the first clump came out in my hand, I shaved my head. The second time I had chemo, (and radiation with it that time) I didn't lose my hair. But as others have said, you will be beautiful no matter what. Your fighting spirit makes you gorgeous! God bless
Thank you for sharing your journey with us Jess! You got this!
Remember, hair doesn't equal beauty. You will be just as beautiful without hair as you are with long and short hair. I love the jewelry. Chemo will be rough but you'll get through it. You have a huge support system.
Weâre praying for you Jess! â€â€
Sending lots of hugs! â€
Continuing to pray for you!! You are so strong!!
Prayers and hugs throughout your journey. You are a warrior.
Good luck.with everything jess!! â€â€â€â€
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Youâre so strong †you got this â€
We are all rooting for you Jess. â€ïžđđŒâ€ïž
Bless you on your journey through chemo â€â€â€
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Prayers and good vibes to you! Weâre all rooting for you!
We Love you Jess, prayers every night for youâ€ïž
Love your videos you have such a positive attitude about everything LOVE YOU..
How about a mani/pedi for that girly feel? Also, if you can find a reflexologist, get weekly foot massages. There is nothing better feeling than a good hand and/or foot massage. My skin hurts to be touched (fibro đ), except for my feet and hands. I say play it by ear, listen to your body and your medical team. I will keep you on my thoughts. You got this, Jess! â€đ«