Absolute Beginner

Hi JingleBel, sorry you find yourself here! I was diagnosed in July after a routine check (no symptoms at all) and I still can’t believe this is happening! It will get a little easier once you have a more complete diagnosis and a treatment plan put in place. I found it much easier once I knew for sure what I was dealing with. There is no denying that waiting for biopsy results etc is hard.

Your emotions may be over the place for a while. I go from stoic acceptance of what’s happened to total grief for my old carefree life - it’s all normal part of processing this horrible situation you find yourself in.  

I hope you get a treatment plan in place soon xxx 

Hi Meanegg, 

Thanks for responding- I ’ve got a meeting next week and MDT meet Monday & then I’ll meet on Tuesday for them to go over plan; bone scan Thursday, so at least it feels like things are moving along. 

I hope you’re being well cared for xx

I know how you feel.  I still don't think it's me and I'm now down one breast and through chemo...  its like  a bad dream.   But I might add it is doable.  You are early on the path ahead but stick in there.   Xx

That’s good that things are moving along  - it will make a difference once you have a plan in place 

I’m doing well thanks - some days are better than others to be honest (still can’t believe it’s happening!). I’ve had surgery and am starting adjuvant chemo next week.  I’m a bit apprehensive about the side effects but just keen to get it started so I can tick off each one until it’s over!! 

take care of yourself xx

I know how you feel - I’m post surgery but still can’t believe this is happening - it really is like a bad dream! 

It’s great you have finished chemo - I start that path next week!  Hope your side effects were not too bad 

Take care xxx

They were vile.  I really could not have done another round of docitaxel.   I know it is supposed to cure you but it is just evil.  

I look in the mirror daily and just wonder where I've gone.  

Thank goodness you’ve finished with it now. Have to say having read this makes me less of a fan of what is to come my way next week!! Just need to get through it one way or another now ;) 

What are you starting next week...   I think I was fine when I knew what to expect.  I had EC 3 and then docitaxel x3

I’m starting ec next week.  I will be having EC every 2 weeks then I will move to paclitaxil every 2 weeks.  I am scheduled to have 8 cycles. Fingers crossed all goes to plan - I should be finished in mid Jan!  Would love to hibernate & wake up when it’s all over to be honest!! 

Yes I know that feeling.   I had mine every three.  Week one awful, two not bad and 3rd week I was great.  Try getting out every day it helped me loads.  I cycled, swam and ran all the way through and research does state that this helps manage fatigue during chemo.   I felt crap on some days but I still went out.  Good luck with it xx