Hi everyone, I have been diagnosed with breast cancer that has spread to my lymph node in my armpit and showing further changes further up to my neck. The plan initially was that I would have the lumps removed and then radiotherapy. Unfortunately I met with my surgeon yesterday and they are concerned about the lymph node in my armpit. Apparently the cancer has wrapped round the blood vessels and surgery has been put on hold. The surgeon is concerned she wouldn’t be able to remove it all. The plan now is to start chemo and I am waiting for an appointment to meet the oncologist. I am so scared, absolutely terrified of chemo. I just can’t stop crying. I’m sure the nurse said I could be on chemo from six months to a year - that seems so long. I’m so so scared. Has anybody else had this.
thank you.
Hi, I had a large lump, so they did chemo before surgery to reduce the lump, and this worked really well. My chemo lasted around 5 months, and whilst not pleasant, it was do-able and I managed to work (albeit from home) throughout. I blogged throughout my treatment, yet this one about chemo might be helpful for you. Chemo blog link
Macmillan has lots of great resources to help you prepare, here's one about chemo that might be useful. Chemo Info Link
And finally, the lovely folks at Macmillan are always happy to chat on 0800 808 0000.
best wishes
