BC asthma sufferers??

FormerMember over 5 years ago

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I was diagnosed with grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma on 5/6/19 had found a 2.7 cm lump in my left boob & it was also in my lymph nodes under my arm.

Had breast conserving surgery on 24/6 and a breast reduction on the other side to even me up :) (Went from droopy DD to a perky C looking on the bright side here ) All lymph nodes under left arm were removed.

Results from surgery were good margins were all clear and no cancer in right breast. Only in 1 out of 9 lymph nodes cancer is Her2 positive. . I saw my oncologist on Wednesday so Treatment is starting on 8/8/19 having six courses of chemo, (consisting of 3 x FEC followed by 3. Docetaxel. herceptin will start with 4th chemo and continue every 3 weeks for a year.

Took an infection in both breasts 2 weeks post surgery which was agony but antibiotics kicking in and thankfully feeling a lot better think it was nipped it in the bud (now healing well and I’m beginning to like my new boobs alright)

Just finding I’m on a rollercoaster of emotions sometimes I’m “Fine“ frequently I’m not. Really struggling about facing the hair loss bit and absolutely dreading chemo I suffer from bad asthma and really worried that the chemo will really affect it. Anyone out there go through chemo suffering from bad asthma ??

Leolady56 over 5 years ago

A warm but sad welcome

When we all start the poop of breast cancer they didn’t give us a manual , mainly because there isn’t one. But what there is is here. Filled with people living the poop who can pass out sustaining hugs and supportive advice.

Pester your onco and nurse as to the asthma issue, but no doubt someone here has been there and has advice

Above all post here

I did almost 2 years ago and gained so much

I gained advice; good support ; friendship and just someone who got it

One year on from being as bald as a coot I have hair

Its crappy but doable

Leolady56

Life is like a boxing match, defeat is declared not when you fall ..... But when you refuse to stand up again ....... So, I get knocked down but I get up again. x

Northerner over 5 years ago

Hi Macaroons

dont have asthma but I'll be joining you on the chemo and herceptin road !

My story on profile just waiting for app. With oncologist now. Had my op Two weeks ago 8 days after diagnosis .

one of the first things I did was to come on this forum. It was my way of convincing myself it was real and I had cancer . This is the best place to co e with concerns, worries or just to off load .There is always someone there for you. Someone who understands the crap that's going on

You can laugh. Cry rant whatever works for you .

like you I'm fine... really ? Laughing one minute crying the next . My reaction to mastectomy is good because at my age my attitude is they've done there job and I can cope without. The Hairloss bothers me but trying to be positive about regrowth .

im sure we'll speak again on our journey I'll post when I know my treatment dates

keep strong

One step at a time and ...Breathe !

xoxox

Margaret

FormerMember over 5 years ago in reply to Leolady56

Thank you so much Leolady56 for replying. Took a lot of courage to bring myself to write on here but already I am so glad I did. Thank you again. It definitely is good to talk/type ;)xx

FormerMember over 5 years ago in reply to Northerner

Hi Northerner. Thank you so much for reply. Scary how many of us are on such a similar journey. I had my oncologist appointment on Wednesday and found it overwhelming didn’t want to talk to anyone (except my friend who is also going through BC) for two days. I’m doing ok now thankfully but just taking me a while to get my head around it all. I hope your appointment goes well whenever you have it. Keep in touch and hopefully we can help and encourage each other on our journey beating this BC thing together

xxxx

FormerMember over 5 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Hi just saying welcome.

Keep talking, asking, get angry or tearful we have lots of ears, shoulders and hugs and where appropriate silly smiles along with lots of experience, advice and support.

Take care

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