Hello
Juat been diagnosed and will be starting chemotherapy mid March. This came as a total shock as could not see any lumps, but thankfully Ickes up on mammograms.
Chemo to last until September then operation in October. Obviously feeling very apprehensive and anxious and would appreciate any suggestion's
Thank you
Hi there, I was in your position 18 months ago and I remember how terrifying those initial few weeks are when you are coming to terms with everything & waiting to start treatment. It does get better & the chemo cycles fly by once you get started. I’m finished active treatment now - the fear of recurrence/secondaries never completely fades but it does definitely recede. I have come to a level of acceptance about that & am getting on with things & enjoying life again. I kept a diary of my chemo which you may find useful Chemo Diary Good luck with your treatment. xx
Hi
Thank you so much for reaching out to me, l agree that the waiting is the worst as for me life just seemed to stop for me.
All l can suggest is to try and keep busy and to do something for you what you will enjoy.
l sincerely hope that everything will go very well for you and all your questions will be answered
l am seeing an oncologist tomorrow
Take care xxx
Bookworm1957
Hi
Thank you for your lovely message and your very good advice
Just had a call from a lovely McMillan nurse now, and seeing an oncologist tomorrow.
Atm l feel not in control but as told by nurse that this will get better, once l know my treatment
xxx
Bookworm1957
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