*** May 2018 Breast Cancer Chemo Club ***

Hi Aimee I'm not sure yet...are you? I'm waiting for the appointment ref wigs...are you having a wig? X

What was your diagnosis lucy?

 Im cold capping, but going to have a wig fitted later on today just incase as ive heard it doesnt work for some.

Still all serial this isnt it..xx

I was diagnosed with stage 2 invassive ductal. During lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy they took 2 nodes and found cells in them both. So my treatment plan is chemo, radiotherapy and tablets. What was your diagnosis? I have no idea yet when my chemo is going to start because my appointment with oncologist is this Friday so I'm panicking about how and when to get wig and what to do about eyebrows xx

I had my app last week and starting this week..im having mine mircrobladed on the 22nd, hopefully this will be ok i need to check.

I was diagnosed with stage 1 idc, 15mm, grade 3 and 1 node with small amount hence the chemo.

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I a bit like you, not having clearance just rads to axillia after! Think this is because of cells i think? I havent really had it explained to me x

How many nodes did they take? Yes the radiation an extra precaution. Are you using a hair dresser for wig or going through NHS ? Xx

They took 4 of mine, how about you? I was shocked because all was clear on mri and ultrasound so its really kncoked me you know as i was told it was contained

Through the nhs but paying extra for a nicer one xx

They took 2 and found cells in both. Nothing was found on ultrasound so I was shocked because I was hoping to dodge the chemo and just have radiation and tablets...no one had mentioned chemo to me til this Monday so I'm still in shock absorbing it all. When I go this Friday to see oncologist they will apparently give me details about where and how to obtain wig because I haven't got a clue. Just feels a panicked rush for me...told chemo Monday (so in shock) had physio on Tuesday followed by being at work (Still in shock) and today I'm googling local micro blading salons xxx

I had my first session on Friday, and have been so tired ever since. I haven’t got out of bed yet today. 

I’m having 6 sessions of FEC-T, I feel like my children won’t remember me when I’m finished as I’m hardly seeing them! 

Other than the tiredness I think I’m doing alright, I've got a claggy mouth, headaches on and off, brain feels muddled, constantly thirsty, and a few aches and pains but that’s about it. 

Good luck to everyone starting their chemo, I hope the side effects are kind to you x

Sending you massive hugs Mam to 3 I sincerely hope your side effects will lighten up for you. Thinking of you xx