Start chemo Monday.

Hi Mandy

I'm new too and start my chemo a week on Monday. I def feel your bad dream feeling - everyone keeps telling me to stay positive and its all in the mindset and I feel I want to scream at them to try and positive think their way through something like this!

I have two friends who have been through different types of chemo in the last couple of years, and both said that chemo was not as bad as they assumed it would be. I figure if I imagine the absolute worst then it's got to be better than that!

Try to remember that lots of others have been through this, and while it's clearly going to suck, it's just part of the process to hopefully recover. You've got this, please let us know how it goes x

Hi Mandy, I too was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, (grade3) and are ER+, PR+ and HER2+. I am waiting on a second op as although the tumour was removed with clear margins, there was 1 positive lymph node, so I now have to have lymph node removal before I can start my chemo. There are days I feel stronger than others, but I have tried to come to terms with things and accept it. That being said it is hard to accept but it does help to ease some of the stress and anxiety.  Relaxation programs/apps may help, I know they have helped me. I try to stay strong for myself, my husband and my kids. Good luck with the start of your chemo, stay strong and think positive we will get through this along with all the other people who are in the same situation. x x x x x 

Hi Mandy,

I'm new to the group too. Diagnosed 2 months ago with Her2+ IDC. I had my first chemo session last Friday, whilst it is a daunting prospect and you do not know how you will be affected please try not to worry unduly. Being positive and in a relaxed mindset will help get you through. So far i have experienced tiredness and constipation.  Take each day as it comes and only do what you can, accept the support and help offered from those around. Good luck , keep strong, you've got this xxx

Hi  kattenboo Thank you so much for your kind words, sorry your going through this nightmare too. It's  hard to talk to those close to you coz I can see they are struggling to cope too. It's good that we can have a voice on here though. I will let you know how Monday goes, xxx