Hi Everyone
I am 18 weeks since completing chemo (3 EC and 2 Docetaxol); had mastectomy and full axillary clearance to right breast with immediate DIEP reconstruction on 16th January (10 + weeks ago); i started Letrozole 7 weeks ago; i have major healing issues to new boob and cannot start radiotherapy until I have healed. I currently have a PICO dressing to hopefully aid healing. I am 63 next week.
I am doing my best to keep active whilst not overdoing it. Having a 30 minute slow walk each day. Eating a reasonably healthy diet with plenty of protein. Am also having cake - just to be sociable!
My problem is that my legs don't feel right. They feel like they belong to someone else. My left leg is the worst. I have had a couple of falls and numerous stumbles and have started using a stick to help me. It feels a but like I have had a stroke and lost some of the feeljng in my legs. But I haven't had a stroke.
Have any of you ladies had this issue? I am wondering is it:
I am planning to see gp in the future but feel as though they will just dismiss the issue as present until I have healed and completed radiotherapy. My gp seems very nice but I have never met him - only had a telephone conversation. No oncology appointments.
Anybody else experienced this?
Hi
Definitely phone your team as still early days, they will be better placed to help you , my GP admitted to having to read up on my chemo if I needed any answers . I had peripheral neuropathy and this did effect my legs . This could vary from day to day , I had my last Dosetaxel last July/August still have neuropathy in my toes and tips of fingers and still some days better than others but not keeping me back .
I agree with your walking but I find one day out then next day rest , worked better for me . Even now !
Take care and wishing you well
love
Ruby Rose 
