Stage 2 invasive DCIS E+ and HER2+

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  • Isn't it funny men don't see weeds or dust. Rofl My place was all hoovered but not dusted.

    It's raining here today and not warm but going to try and do something constructive today.

    Sounds great you are meeting your sister and you will be fine to drive. The first time I drove was funny enough to meet my sisters for lunch down at the coast where they live. I was apprehensive but it was fine. Enjoy the quality time with your sister.

    I did manage to go to toilet and it was normal so thank god that's over with.Fingers crossedFingers crossed

    Have a wonderful day xxxHeartHeart

  • That's just like my husband...hell get the hoovering done but never the dusting.

    Had a lovely meet up with my sister. As you say, driving for the first time seemed a bit strange but I was fine. We had a lovely chat, a bit of retail therapy and a lovely shirt walk. I felt more myself for a long time. It was lovely. 

    Got back, had a shirt snooze Sleeping, now I'm out in the garden doing a bit of tapestry and watching the blue tits going in out of the bird house. I think they're busy feeding some baby chicks Slight smile  

    Glad to hear that you've managed some normal toilet activity. You should start to feel a lot better soon. Have you managed to get out into your garden?

    Hope you've had a good day

    Love and hugs , Hugging 

    Katharine xx

  • Hi Katharine

    So glad you had a great day with your sister and get some normality back today with the promise of many more days like that to come.

    Nothing nicer than sitting outside enjoying the garden and the birds I love that.

    I didnt do much today as poured most of the day so pottered about the house..

    Still feeling okay and my daughter is going to pop up tomorrow so may get a wee walk in then if this rain goes away. Going to attempt to eat more than just a sandwich tonight so got some pork chips and potatoes and a but if veg planned.

    Hope you have a good night. Lots of love Christina xxxHeartHeart

  • Hi ladies, I hope everyone is doing well. I've not been too good for a couple days, general aches, legs still not 100%, walking a lot slower then I normally would. 1 of my injections was cracked so had to bin it, got to go to hospital tomorrow to pick 1 up, I wouldn't mind but it's a 45 min drive away and £15 petrol money. Wish they could have sent it to my pharmacy down here. Feeling a lot better today other then my legs, mouth has gone funny again, living on ice pops and juice. Though I'm on count down till my last chemo on the 10th June. xx

  • Hi Tizzy

    Thats a shame you have been struggling the past few days.

    Awful you have to drive 45 minutes to pick up another injection, you don't need that.

    Good you have just one more and that will be done and dusted.

    I was due to have my next one 31st May but it will delayed to let my body recover.

    Will see my Oncologist then and see what he says.

    Hang in there Tizzy and hoping tomorrow you will feel a good bit better

    Take care xxx Heart hugs xxxHeart

  • Hi Tizzy

    Sorry to hear that you've been suffering over the past few days. And so annoying that you have to do that journey to pick up another injection. At least you know it all will end and the end is in sight.

    Take care xx

  • Hi Christina

    It will be good for you to see your daughter and go for a walk. It will definitely lift your spirits.

    My next chemo session is the 31st May too. Although at the moment I'm not sure if i will be having the docetexal or the weekly pax. Will be discussing it with my oncologist on Friday. Perhaps your oncologist will suggest the weekly pax for you? I believe it's meant to be less harsh.

    Either way it's good that you will have chance for your body to recover.

    Hope everyone has a good evening.

    Take care xxx

  • Thanks Katharine 

    Hope you get on okay with your Oncologist.

    I will see what he says about the next chemo.

    Just want them all finished with.

    Hope you all have a good evening xx

  • Hi Ladies,

    Hope youre all ok

    Still not right,last jab this morning,felt like blood in my mouth and like itchy spots on my back,a side effect of the jab,it was only today i read what the side effects were,quite terrifying.

    Food is still fun(not)fancy things and they taste shocking!

    Hoping my good days will come and i can get to run,feel so much better for it,its my 55th Birthday on Sunday,i certainly wont forget it will i?

    Tizzy thats awful about the injection,my nurses rung the cancer ward and told me to just finish them a day earlier,it wouldent hurt

    Sending you all a hug

    Dee x

  • Hi Dee

    You will be glad to finish the jabs today hopefully the side effects with go soon and you can enjoy your 55th birthday on Sunday.

    I am still not 100% although much better and managed some dinner although tum been gurgling since. Just hoping there is no more diarrhoea but it's more likely to be opposite.

    My nose is dripping constantly and read its because my nose hair has gone. It just drips out of the blue. Put some vaselne in my nostrils as that supposed to help. The joys.

    Here's to a better day for us all tomorrow. Lots of love xxxHeartHeart