Adjuvant chemo

Hi Coffeeholic

Whilst I didn't opt for chemo pre surgery I'm glad in hindsight that I had chemo 1st as I had time to recover post chemo pre surgery, I've read stories of ladies still recovering from surgery whose recovery is then delayed by chemo side effects...I'm very much a one issue at a time kinds gal!  I recovered far quicker from chemo than I did from any of my surgeries and could exercise and do stuff after chemo that I couldn't for a while after surgery (hoover, reach, wash-up etc.).  Also am glad didn't have to do the prescribed arm exercises when I felt rough the week after chemo.

I was generally fine on the EC though the effects are cumulative and was knackered by the end of it but able to lead a semi-normal life throughout and fared better than many I reckon (see profile for treatment gubbins(.

Sam

Hi Sam many thanks for your reply. I had my mastectomy six weeks ago and to be honest found it absolutely fine. The idea that chemo can be not so bad is very comforting. If being positive helps, I shall certainly try hard at that. As for being daft, I have a head start at that! All the best , coffeholic