Scary months ahead

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Hi I've just joined not really knowing how to use this platform...But I was diagnosed in October with her2 breast cancer..had surgery in November and now start 5 months of chemotherapy then 3 weeks of radiotherapy I should of started my chemotherapy the 10th but unfortunately on the 9th I went to get a picc line and I was successful my veins were too small and they went hiding...so this week upcoming I have to try again with the picc line...Thank you for reading

  • Hello  

    A warm welcome to the Macmillan online Community, although I am so sorry to find you here. I am Brian one of the Community Champions on the Community.

    Our Community is divided up into cancer specific groups or chat rooms and in your case I would advise you to join the Breast Cancer group where you will meet people on the same or similar journey to yourself. To join the group just click on this link-

    Breast cancer forum 

    Once the page opens up, click on "join" on the black banner at the bottom of the page. You can then either copy and paste or repost your original post in the "New Here - Say Hello" section.

    I wish you well and if I can do anything else for you please do let me know.

    Best wishes - Brian.

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  • Oh ok thank you