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

Hi, i’m 32 and have been recently diagnosed with stage 2 idc, HER2 positive, will meet with oncologist on the 8th May to discuss which chemo regime I’ll have and will receive the sentinel node biopsy results then too. I’m scared, flit between being pragmatic to overwhelmed. Have a 2 and 5 year old. It’s nice, but sad to know others will be going through this at the same time. I’m so glad I’ve found this group. Gemma x

Exactly the same as me lucy, im still in shock i think about it, chemo wasnt mentioned untill then so i only had two weeks to get used to it too but they obviously feel its needed which im concentrating on.

Just been to get my wig, that was a surrel experience too but am happy with it. 

What time is your app tomorow? X

Thank you, hope you feel a bit better by tomorow, let us know how you are 

Xx

Good Luck for tomorrow, Aimee xx

I have my pre chemo assessment tomorrow, then start the first chemo on Monday.

Thanks, let me know how you get on monday, i hope i sleep tonight xx

Hi all, been quiet the past week as my second chemo has totally knocked me for 6 and I’ve struggled to even get out of bed! 

 glad you made it home! 

@lucy-B know what you mean about the wig being a rush, I’m now onto my second round and still don’t have one! I’ve been getting by with head scarves and I’ve ordered some funky wigs which are due to come on friday. 

 im feeling the same at the moment about my kids not knowing who I am, I had my chemo on Wednesday last week and I’ve been struggling to get out of bed since! 

Had a moan to my friend today who is a nurse on the chemo ward about not being able to do this 8 times but she’s assured me it’s the E part of EC that’s making me feel like this and I’ve only got two more of these to go and then I’m switching to docetaxel, pertuzumab and herceptin so Im hoping it’s going to get easier, anyone else had this mix?

keep smiling ladies, we can do this! Xxx

Hi Gemma, your certainly not alone. We will be travelling this journey together so keep posting, keep us updated and we can support each other. Sending you massive hugs xxx

Sending you massive hugs Sammystaff and hope the last two of your current meds go by quickly so you can move onto the next ❤ xxx

Dear May Chemo group,

Chemo 5 of Docetaxal Tacotere over and got a reduction of 20% due to blisters after really hot feet at chemo 4 plus side effects of Neulasta sore bones and white furry tongue, T trots etc for 2 weeks ( glad I read about T truck hitting you).  Veins are like hosepipes according to nurse so had to run arm under hot water for 5 minutes to get in.  A week later after chemo 5 I had lower sore arm around veins and had to get IV antibiotic plus on a week of antibiotics.  Also had a bit of peripheral neuropathy so taking Loratadene which is like clarityn to help tingling in fingers and nails.  One more to go in Tuesday 15th May and then up to Belfast  for 3 weeks of radiotherapy. After that a year of herceptin injections plus 5 to 10 years of anti oestrogen meds. It's a long journey.  D L 51 ( Northern Ireland)

Hi gemma,

Just seen your post, it is very sad that we are here and at such young ages. Keep us updated and send me a private message if you want to chat, i could also do with support

Take care 

Aimee x