Hello , recent diagnosis of breast cancer.

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Hello,

I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, I’m currently waiting for the appointments leading up to chemotherapy. I’m not new to cancer as I’ve had 2 early stage melanomas and lots of my close family members have had cancer too. I’m not entirely sure how I’m feeling right now but I am feeling very loved by those closest to me so I thought I’d reach out and say hello to everyone.

take care

SMH

  • Hi  

    I always felt tired after I came home from having EC and would have an early night.

    Over the next 10 days I felt a little under the weather but found going for a daily walk really helped.

    After the 10 day mark had passed I'd feel back to normal for the remainder of the time before I had my next EC.

    For me it was exactly the same each cycle, which meant I could plan to do things when I knew I'd feel good and just take it easier during the first few days.

    I can see that you've joined the breast cancer group so you could pop over there and start a new post asking for others experiences with chemo when you feel ready to post.

    Anne

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  • I hope it all goes well for you. I was diagnosed 11/12/24, had a mastectomy 23/01/25 and will have my final chemo session next week. I have been cold capping and been very fortunate that I have managed to keep the majority of my hair.

    Chemo had been ok I was terrified at the beginning but more the unknown. Just make sure you rest when you need to (I thought I was Wonder Woman! (I'm not)). 

    I had 2 tumours both HER2 positive, but they were not related cancers and one tumour was oestrogen fed so it;s herceptin for the next year and then tamoxifen for the next 10 years.

    Good luck with everything and use all the support and information that is available to you xx

  • Thankyou I’m really not great navigating this site … sorry if I gatecrash your chats lol 

    Polly xx

  • Hi I was so scared it’s the unknown again , I had a few tears , but they were loverly thankyou all for your good wishes , that’s one down 7 to go … I’m doing a chemo chat with family , so my kids and their kids can follow my journey on WhatsApp group… any idea how long these effects will last , but suppose silly question to be asking everyone is different … I really hope I feel better tomorrow….Polly xx

  • Hi  

    You're not gate crashing my chat, as this chat was started by Sarah, but it is better to start your own rather than continue on this one if you're not replying to the original poster.

    To get to the breast cancer group just click on this link which will take you straight there. Once there, click on the wording 'Create new post' or '+New', depending on what device you're using. You can then give your post a subject heading, put whatever you'd like to say in the body of the post, and then click 'Post'.

    If you click here it will take you to the online community help page on how to start a discussion.

    If you need any more help just drop me a reply and I'll get back to you.

    Anne

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  • Hi didn’t sleep too well lastnight wasn’t well with the dizziness phoned the chemo number they said if it gets worse go into A&E but I didn’t want to go there … today still bit dizzy guess it’s the one of the many side effects of E/C  chemo hope your ok …Polly xx

  • Oh goodness, hope the dizziness is improving now. I expect you will gradually get a bit better each day. How long did your session take? 

    No absolutely definite treatment plan for me still as one biopsy result is still not in. MRI next week sometime , bloods today, lumpectomy 4th July IF HER 2 result is ok. 

  • Hi yeah it’s improving a bit and I’ve eaten my dinner which is good , yeah hope each day is better , I went in around 8:45 and got out about 2 ish wasn’t too bad suppose next time it will be quicker , that’s not a too bad plan .. will you be getting chemo do you know … Polly xx

  • If HER 2 result is not good  think it means no surgery until after 6 rounds of chemo. Still very scared of that thought...think I'll know once scan is done and result is in and I have another appointment. Still can't really believe this is happening. 

  • Hi I have her2 negitive I had my biopsy’s from breast and lymph nodes sent to America it was the oncotype test to get the right treatment and it came back with chemo first for 8 weeks going every 2 weeks then hopefully shrink the tumour and have a lumpectomy and lymph node clearance .. while I was waiting for chemo I was in deneil but now it’s happening it’s making me realise it’s true and it’s happening to me it is so scarey I love the support this site gives each other … Polly xx