**JUNE BREAST CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY CHAT**

I'm on day 16 of first EC chemotherapy cycle. Got to have 3 cycles of EC, followed by weekly patlitaxel and carboplatin before surgery for triple negative breast cancer. So far feel very lucky that I have not had many side effects; felt tired at times, funny taste and some nausea but been able to carry on with life pretty much as normal so far. Hair started falling out a couple of days ago, wig appointment on Tuesday when I will probably get my head shaved. Next chemo appointment on Friday, worrying it might start to affect me more but hoping not. Would be nice to have this thread to ask questions and just offload, it's good to talk to people who get it x

Hey and welcome! Although I'm sorry you find yourself here because of having chemotherapy. 

I'm so glad though that you have a clear plan of action to fight this, I think it makes it a little easier when you know what's happening and what's going to be done to get rid of the cancer. You're doing amazingly well, especially with how hard your treatment regime sounds! And you'll have to let us know how you get on at your wig appointment, it may be helpful for some of the other ladies to find out what happens during the appointment and the choices of wigs you have, and of course, let us know what lovely style you have. 

Good luck for your next Chemotherapy, but we are always here, and I hope you do find this thread helpful, it's very helpful for questions and any concerns you want to ask about, and as you said its lovely to actually speak to people who truly understand it, as not many people actually do. I'm glad you've found us, and found this thread, as you could probably help people too, a lot more than you May realise. 

Lots of love, hugs and strength to you! 

Alex xxxx

I'm still in! 

Now on my 13th cycle of Eribulin and it's still keeping the devil at bay!!! 

Hey I'm sorry to hear you're still going through treatment, but I'm soooooo happy to hear that the treatment is kicking cancers butt! Keep going Hun, you've got this. 

Alex xxx

Hi everyone, I'm in. 

I've just started cycle 3 of carboplatin / paclitaxil. Next infusion on Monday. Not a huge amount of side effects, just very tired a couple of days per week. No hair but still have all my nails!

Started to feel a bit sorry for myself the last week or so so I need to pull myself up a bit!

Xx

Hi I'm in too

I joined the April group, then the May group.  Finally I start my treatment tomorrow - so here I am in the June group.

Had surgery back at beg April.  Am TNBC - am going to have Docetaxel and Carboplatin.  Took my 1st steroids this morning.

Louise

I'm in - for the final time. Last Docetaxol this Thursday, then on to hormone therapy. Not really up to celebrating it though as although it has considerably reduced the tumours and mets, I'll still probably be having more chemo in the future . Still, at least it's over for now. :)

Hey Haysie 

Firstly, I'm so happy that your side effects haven't been too bad so far, I hope it stays that way for you! Keep going and keep fighting, keep smiling too! Xxxx

Hey I'm so glad your treatment has started, just so that you feel as though something is being done. I hope your first treatment yesterday went as well as possible, and I hope you dont have too many symptoms. But if you have any questions, you know where we are. And obviously we are here for you throughout. 

Lots of love, 

Alex xxxx

I know you mentioned that you dont feel up to celebrating, but just a big Well Done for getting through such gruelling treatment. 

And as you said, at least now it's over, and hopefully no more chemo for a long time. 

Lots of love, and remember we are always still here, during chemo or not. 

Lots of love, 

Alex xxxx