Hi, I’m new to all of this, and sadly my best friend has breast cancer, she has had a mastectomy in January and started chemo today at 9.30 am. Please can anyone advise as she is being very sick this evening, she has taken anti sickness meds that drs gave her, but is still being sick. Is this usual to react so quickly ??? Thanks for any advice. TIA
Hi and welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to hear about your friends diagnosis and yes sickness can kick in quickly at times but she must not suffer in silence as there are many sickness meds and at times it takes time to find the best ones so she should call the chemo help line she should have the number for.
A cancer journey can be so stressful and challenging in many ways but I do hope you find the community a safe place to get support and ask your questions.
The New to Community is like our reception desk where you can be signpost to our various cancer support groups and other services so can I recommend that you consider joining our supportive Breast cancer group. This will be a safe place to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and talk with others who are supporting family and friends on their journey.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Green link I have created above. Then once the page opens click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Join] button under "Group tools."
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘new post’ by clicking in the box near the top right with + New or + (Depending on the device you are using) and you are ready to go.
You could copy and paste the text from this post into your new post and as always you can reply to existing ‘Discussions’ by click [reply].
When it comes to the practical and emotional challenges of supporting someone on their cancer journey you may benefit from joining our supportive Family and friends group where you will connect with others supporting family and friends
The Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 or via Webchat and Email too. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear.
To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers check our Online Information and Support Section.
Talking to people face to face when on a cancer journey (patient or family) can be very helpful but during these strange times it’s not that available but do check to see if any Local Macmillan Support in your area has opened up. Do also check out for a local Maggie's Centre in your area as these folks are amazing and provide great support.
Always around if you need further help in navigating the community.
All the very best ((hugs))
