Hi all, partner diagnosed breast cancer, 38yrs old, hosp done great job from finding lump to surgery within few months, she has started "chemo now, 1st lot last Tues, since she has become more letha
ic, light headed etc nauseous, I have rang cancer Triage and they said this sadly is normal and the side affects, we wrongly assumed 1st 3 days she would be affected then start to recover. Is she lily to be like this 247? I'm already knackered running after her, I honestly don't mind just didn't expect this to be so bad thanku.
Hi and a warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community, a Community that no one really plans to see themselves joining, and so sorry to hear about your partners breast cancer diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions. Each type of cancer will also bring its own specific challenges and from my ping experience fatigue is unfortunately normal.... but you may find talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helps a lot.
The Community is organised into support groups you may want to have a look at our supportive Breast cancer group as this is the place where you will connect with others walking the treatment journey both as a patient or family.
Follow the above link then choose ‘click to join' or ‘join’ when the page opens.
You can then introduce yourself, post questions or just join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'.
You may also find our Family and friends group a great benefit as you will connect with others supporting family through their cancer journey.
Its always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support or just a listing ear.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available.
You can use other methods to contact our Support Services (LINK) and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
Our Online Information and Support Section is a good place to find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.
All the very best.
