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Hi im new here, been lurking for a couple of weeks but didnt know what to say. So firstly a bit about me. Im Scottish and living in Merseyside, 69 years old, married with 4 adult offspring. I have 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandsons.

Now my cancer. I had a mammogram in september and got a letter telling me i had an appointment at our local breast clinic for further investigations. I attended and had scans and biopsies carried out. Scans showed masses in my left breast and several swollen underarm lymph nodes.

2 weeks later i had an appointment with a consultant who confirmed that i did indeed have a cancer which is her positive and oestrogen positive.

I am now at the stage that on Tuesday i will have my first treatment of Paclitaxel (weekly infusion) and Phesgo (3 weekly injection). 

How am i feeling, truthfully Im terrified. I do have family support thank you whoever invented face timing as we are scattered. I am doing the "being strong" thing as thats who i am but inside im crying and screaming. I have faith that the cancer will be beaten but that doesn't stop my fears 

Anyway thats me. Any questions feel free to ask.

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  • Hi 

    Welcome to the forum noone want to be a part of.

    It's scary when first diagnosed, but it's amazing the treatments available.

    Once on your treatment plan you will be more in control. 

    This sire is informative also macmillan nurses and cancer support are really good.

    I also have her2neg erpostitve and prpositive. I have had my op, chemo and radiotherapy after being diagnosed in May this year.

    I am now on daily hormone suppressants for next 5 years. Coming out the other side.

    Treatment has improved for breast cancer. I wish you well on your recovery 

    Feel free to ask any questions you feel might help xx

  • Hello

    i also have the same diagnosis as you . Just to reassure you I am on number 6 of 12 weekly paclifaxel and 3 weekly herceptin . I have had no side affects or hair loss. I am using the cold cap which I have found ok .Everyone is different but it is really is ok . I am similar age . Wishing you well . Please try not to worry.

    good wishes Rosie

  • I dont know yet how many cycles i am to have and there is another drug they plan to add however due to a prior heart issue they are being cautious. My hair is waist length and im dreading losing it however i am fortunate that i have a son who styles wigs for drag queens, which he has been for over 25 years, he is himself a hairdresser and professional drag queen,  so thankful for that. I have been told, by the team, that my meds will ( not might) cause hair loss but i will take that over cancer any day