Hi
I was diagnosed in October and had lumpectomy and ANC. Recovery was going great. I went for results appointment and was admitted 4 days later for further surgery as margins were insufficient and one positive tested node remained. Recovery from second op was much less straightforward. I developed a seroma after about 10 days and have had painful reactions to numerous wound dressings - hence I still have a dressing in place 2 months after my first surgery. I am due to start 6 cycles of chemo next week followed by 2 weeks of radiotherapy and Herceptin injections.
I have lots of experience of surgery and was not particularly anxious prior to either op - but am getting quite nervous and anxious about how I will cope with both regimens of chemo. I am due to have PICC line in advance as I have horrendous veins. I don't know whether to expect to come home already feeling really rough after my first dose of FEC or whether the side effects tend to build up over the following days.
