Chemo worries

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Hi all just come through a mastectomy and now going to see the oncologist next week to discuss the chemotherapy plan im quite scared about it but I know it's got to be done any suggestions to get me through it would be appreciated I don't know how many runs I've got to have the nursesaid every two weeks?

Thanks 

  • Hi , you may want to post this in the Breast cancer group as the chemos used across the different cancer types are actually very different.

    I had over 750 hrs of very strong chemo over my 6 cycles spread over every 3 weeks for my rare blood cancer and actually did ok with it all - all the very best.

    Mike (Thehighlander)

    It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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  • I'm about to have my 2nd chemo EC next week after my masectomy in May.

    I had a bad reaction to my first one so hopefully next one won't be as bad as in they can give me something for my side effects.

    I have 7 rounds every 21 days First four are EC Then 3 rounds of Red Devil.

    Good luck we can do this Muscle 

  • Hi MRW. It’s very scary, I know. I’m a complete wuss and just been through my first session. I would recommend getting as much help on standby as possible. Also, plan to be kind to yourself. Rest, food available, phone numbers nearby etc. everyone’s reactions are different. I truly wish you well.