A new carers confused perspective!!

  • Progress so far....

    Former Member
    Former Member

    Hello Mac World

    Things are going well with Pats so far.  

    First lot of Chemo was ok, was scary as no one knew what to expect.   It was quite a surreal experience just to accompany someone!   Surreal but not in a bad way, was actually a remarkably calm experience for Pats.   The nurses in the Medical Day Unit were so nice, chatting and made Pat feel so comfortable.   Pats was sick a couple of times the day after but other than…

  • A New Carer's Perspective!!

    Former Member
    Former Member

    Hi Blog World

    This is a blog of firsts; first ever blog, first addition to the Macmillan site and my first attempt tas a primary carer for someone with cancer!

    My aunt has recently been diagnosed awith grade 3 brast cancer.  The tumour is large (7cm x 4.8cm) and isgoing to be blasted by 8 weeks of chemo, Herceptin, then surgery once the tumour has shrunk, then radiotherapy and hormone treatment. 

    In addition to her…