Chemotherapy

Good luck. Sounds like it will give you peace of mind in the long run xx

I too decided to have chemo although they are not sure of the benefit of it.

I am glad I did and after two sessions side effects have been manageable.

Good luck x

Better to be safe than sorry. You CAN do this!! Good luck for 23rd 

Thank you Gander I just want to start it and get it out of the way.

Thank you Gracie69 that is encouraging.

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Hi Rodger’s, it’s a shame you find yourself in this position, I totally understand your apprehension. I’m sure you’ll find it’s nowhere near as bad as you imagine. I had my first one today and it was really easy, so much easier than all the worrying I did beforehand. You’ll smash it, keep your positive head on. Best of luck x

Hi Roders, 

Yes have the chemo I did it's ok keep following the advice they give you. And it will soon be over. I was tired one week out of three. Never had any sickness but kept taking the mountains of tables they give you !  Best wishes x 

Jayne 

Hiya it is a tough decision to make, but to be honest I think you have made the right choice.

I had dcis in 2012, had mastectomy, and then 5 years of tamoxifen.

Unfortunately I was diagnosed with invasive grade 3 on my mastectomy side sept 2021. I had WLE, followed by more surgery because no clear margins. I am now on the chemo journey 3× EC, followed by 3× Docetaxel. I have just had my second cycle of EC so a third of the way through.

In hindsight maybe I should have had this as an option? Surgeon said that the statistics of it coming back the same side is 3/100. 

Good luck with it all, it is a journey, and just keep focused, the bad days don't last forever xx and the good days make you feel euphoric lol xx

I want my treatment plan and start date. How long does chemo usually take on a typical day?