Terrified

Hello . I’m sorry you are feeling so anxious about your chemo.  I don’t think anyone would say chemo is easy, but the thing to remember is it is temporary.  You go through the process little by little with the help and support of the nurses on the day unit. They are there to help you manage side effects so that you can get through.  And also, it is such a powerful weapon against the cancer, so try to view it as a positive.  When it is finished you will find you soon start to recover from side effects you might have suffered. Some people go through chemo with minimal difficulties so try not to imagine the worst. I finished chemo about 6 weeks ago, and am now doing well.  I’m in my last week of radiotherapy now, so making progress through treatment.   Sending big hugs and wishing you good luck.  You will find once you start the weeks soon begin to roll by.  

There is a monthly breast cancer chemo thread on this site which I found really helpful when I was going through it, as others share their experience and encouragement.  

Judith

Hi Judith thankyou so much for your reply it really does mean alot to me. The trouble with me is I always do think the worst and get myself so worked up and anxious. I guess I read in to things to much. I look at the negatives instead of the positives. Yes I know chemo isn't pleasant and it can knock you for six in some people and this is what I'm afraid of but after reading your reply It made me feel a little more at ease when you said the side effects were temporary. I see the words ( stay positive ) alot and thus is what I'm trying to do but find it very hard some days. Thankyou so much for reply. Elaine xxx