Quick back story, Was diagnosed in sept 21 (after being misdiagnosed since April 21) mastectomy and SNB (1/3 positive) Nov 21 26mm invasive with a total of 92mm (non ivasive and invasive) was due to start chemo in the Jan 22 but my youngest DD got covid and then so did I, so chemo was deferred until Feb 22. Started chemotherapy last week, having 5FEC-T and then on the 4th cycle I will start Herceptin.
Just really wanted some positive vibes tbh as although yes I know my cancer has a positive outcome at the end of all the treatments (consultant said 98% survival rate for the next 10 years), it is a very scary place to be especially when I have children at home and my partner lives elsewhere, it's harder that I am not allowed to bring anybody with me while I have the chemotherapy due to covid restrictions etc. Anyway, I hope everyone is doing ok. Thank you for reading x
Hi Babs. Glad you joined us we are all here to support each other. Your treatment sounds much like mine. I have had 2 chemos and they have been manageable.
Best of luck and remember we are all here to support you.
Glad to here that your 4th session went well. I'll be having the same, but now instead of after my 3rd EC they've decided to do that after a 4th round of EC. Not sure why.
Thanks Seaside. As much as my hubby listens to me talking about the cancer I have, or having a moan,,,, it’s lovely being part of a community who understand what you are going through and how you feel.
Hey, did anybody have their echo after starting docetaxol and hercepti ? It was my understanding it needs to be done beforehand so they have a baseline reading of the heart incase of any problems.
to do that after a 4th round of EC. Not sure why.
