So it’s taken me a while to wrap my head around all of this as it’s been quite the ride for me. Got diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer in sept 2022, biopsies got dragged out abit trying to get confirmation on both sides, turned out to be just one side. Lumpectomy oct 2022 , lymph nodes also checked but clear, thank goodness. Told it was grade 3 but not confirmed what stage it was. Tumour was bigger than anticipated but surgeon thought it was all captured within margins . Initially told post surgery radiation alone might do the trick, but then told chemo would be best as I was in a grey area based on the test done on the tumour. Reached out for help to my nurse support team, but didn’t feel like anything I asked was answered.
I’ve muddled through on my own, Thought I was doing ok telling myself one day at a time, but treatment has put me through hell - Gone through 3 chemo sessions so far, tried the cold cap but still lost my hair , feel so crap, everything tastes foul, feeling nauseous , not sleeping at night, so tired and exhausted all the time. Think I have 3 more chemo sessions and then radiation as the plan.
just feeling like this is all a nightmare that’s never ending. Had 7 months of thinking I just need to get through this next bit but there always seems to be something else to endure. This post surgical treatment has felt so counterintuitive to me. I’ve never felt so sick. feeling pretty traumatised and vulnerable without my hair. Eating and food used to be a pleasure but now it’s a punishment. I feel so grumpy and irritable which is just not me. I’m questioning everything.
Hi Su31e
Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with breast cancer and that you are struggling. Are you taking your anti-sickness tablets? If you haven't already could I suggest that your ring your oncologist and tell them about how you are feeling. They should be able to adjust your treatment so that you don't feel so sick all the time. If you feel up to it why not ring the Macmillan helpline and ask them to arrange some counselling for you. Here's the link to all the supports that you can receive from Macmillan: Emotional, financial and physical help for people with cancer | Macmillan Cancer Support.
Wishing you the best of luck with your remaining treatment and sending you a hug.
Best wishes
Daisy53
