Hi, I'm new to the group

Hi, sounds like you are progressing well with your treatment, but it certainly comes as a shock to be diagnosed. 

This site is a really useful place to ask questions and hear what others have experienced. I would also recommend the macmillian help/support line, I have used them to talk things through when confused or a bit overwhelmed with information

Best wishes x

Hi, I’m a similar age - 42 - and also recently diagnosed.  I’m also about to start chemo, I’m currently waiting on a small infection on my foot to heal and then chemo begins.  I’ve just had the portacath inserted this week.  I’m also pretty scared about the whole process, it’s all feeling very real now… reading advice re chemo and cold caps.

Best wishes,

Sarah

Hi Sarah,

Thanks for replying, I hope your foot heals soon.

How did the portacath feel? I am hoping I can have that option too, for my surgery I had a wire inserted the night before and hated the thought of it sticking out of me, it made me feel really queasy. So the idea of a central line for months isn't nice, although I guess you get used to anything.

Do you think you'll try the cold cap? There's so much to learn isn't there, I'd never heard of half of this before!

Good luck,

Lucy

Thanks Lucy

I was lucky for the portacath - I was sedated and I didn’t feel anything during the insertion. A bit of pain for 2 days but didn’t really need any painkillers.  I hate the thought of it under my skin but in the long run better than loads of needles, I’ve already had so many during diagnosis!!

i’n going to try the cold cap but oddly feel scared about that too!  It is all a lot to take in 

best wishes

Sarah

Hi. I'm also around the same stage of the journey as you. Waiting to meet my oncologist. I have an appointment for January 9th. I'm 39. 

It's a lot to take in. I feel I want lots of time to process all the information and feelings, but I also want to be treated on time. I just wish I had a bit more time in my hands. I have two small children, so time on my own is luxury.

What's your type of cancer? Mine is ER+, PR+ and HER2+.. Grade 3.

Hi Plantlover

I can’t see on my phone whether you are writing to me or not… 

I’m sorry you are in this situation, it is so hard with young kids to worry about too. My cancer is Stage 2, 6cm, HER2 positive.  I also feel like I’ve had no time to take it in… it has been a whirlwind of testing and making arrangements to handover work and talking to my kids and trying to keep things as normal as possible for them.

Do we have something else in common - I love gardening!!

Hugs and best wishes 

Sarah