Hi last week I had my first chemo treatment for breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy 5 weeks ago. So far a week in I feel ok from the treatment, will that get worse now or better before my next treatment?
Will the next chemo session affect me more than this first one?
Hi and welcome to the community. Here you should get help, support and advice as you go through your treatment from others who have been there. Could I point you to the friendly Breast Group . There you should get an answer from the members with experience of this. Click the link to get to the group and post your question there. Best wishes.
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