Hello everyone,newbie here,left breast carcinoma

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So I have left breast carcinoma ER high, HER negative(grade 3,had my operation late October, had a drainage for 2 weeks(was only meant to have it for 7 days....eeeeek,gonna be starting chemo in early January, date came through only a few days ago,felt very down but okies now(hopefully stays that way)

I don't know what else to put.....feeling up and down.

  • Hi Birahae,

    I had same diagnosis as you. I had my op June, chemo July to September and radiotherapy in October. I am now on daily Letrozole and 6 monthly bone infusions.

    I just wanted you to know there is an end to all the treatments with good recovery.

    I wasn't a fan of chemo however needs must and it was doable. 

    The stress and worry is very real. Please be kind to yourself. Seek support from macmillan nurses and cancer care. This forum is good for support and advice.

    I wish you well with your recovery. Please keep us updated and happy to answer any questions I can xx

  • Hello,thank you for your kind message,my nurse is calling me on monday for the chemo talk,I have written some questions and concerns in advance,so I want to be prepared. 

    I am pleased that you have come past alot of the treatment etc,I hope you are doing well in yourself MissyMolly

  • Hi Borahae,

    I am doing well thank you.

    I am building up my strength.

    I just need to learn that I had aches and pains before cancer and not to worry myself that it has returned when I feel an ache.

    Our heads always go to worst case scenarios and have to work our way back.

    I am getting better at rational thinking but think it will take time.

    But I am doing so much better thank you xx