New diagnosis

Morning I’ve also been diagnosed with breast cancer and also due to start chemo next week , from what I’ve taken from this friendly site is to drink lots of water , wear  leggings for the day comfy clothes , take things to do or listen or read , snacks , a blanky too , that’s what I will be taking next week I’m absolutely pooping myself , but needs to get started , wish you all the best for next week .. Polly xx

Hi Polly,

Thank you so much for reaching out - I agree, it is really scary and I am extremely worried about it, but I know that it's going to start and hopefully when we are through our first ones, we will relax about the process moving forwards. Thank you for the tips, will certainly be doing all of this and I hope things go well for you!! xx

Thankyou so much, yes I hope we start to relax after the first one it’s not knowing what to expect that’s making me worry , keep in touch Polly x

Totally understand, I feel exactly the same. I have blood tests on Friday and then start Tuesday so will be thinking of you!! Xx

Hi yes had my first chemo the girls were loverly I had a few tears and apprehensive but all was ok the evening I felt really dizzy on and off , don’t think all the meds are happy in my body but it’s going to have to be  for now , it’s not actually as bad as I thought it would be but I’m only 3 days in god knows what lies ahead for me but one step at a time ..wish you the best in this journey we have been chosen to follow … good luck ….Polly xx

Hi Polly,

Had my first session on Tuesday. I had a little cry too!!! They were all great with me but much more involved than I thought it would be!! They had to rush over when I had a bit of an allergy to one of the drugs, but got stuff in me and fell asleep!! I feel OK on and off but also 3 days on so will see!!

Next one in 3 weeks!!

Hope you're ok  

Yeah it’s a weird feeling I feel tired emotional and dizzy , mine are 2 weekly so I will probaly just get over this then start again … hope your ok too Polly xx

Oh wow thats a tough ask. How many sessions will you have?

I’ve got 8 sessions 1 every 2 weeks just hope I have some time where I’m feeling nearly normal xx

I'm sure you will - your body will adjust and you'll know what to be on the look out for and how you can tackle these things. Xx