New diagnosis - HER2 Positive, chemo on the way

Hi, I too have a recent diagnosis. I found all the information and leaflets I was given a little overwhelming so I chose to read one piece each night rather than try to get through it all at once. I also managed to avoid googling for the first 2 weeks whilst I settled into it. 

I've tried to avoid Google too! Good idea to read a piece each day and see if I can retain it!

Hi

This sounds very familiar. I was HER2+ and having Trastuzumab and Zoledronic Acid as well as the Paclitaxel, so in one week before last Christmas I had my port fitted, had flu and covid jabs, got the all clear from the dentist, had an echocardiogram - and added trips to the optician and dental hygienist for good measure. This all ahead of starting chemo in January.

I was completely overwhelmed by the amount of information - and I had no idea of the significance of a lot of what i was told at the time. So as you get chance, read all you can but stick with reputable sources such as MacMillan, Breast Cancer Now or Cancer Research as you know their info is accurate and up to date

As you get into the treatment and talk to more people you’ll get a much better understanding of what it will all involve

Good luck - it wont be as bad as you expect

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.

Dentist and opticians are on my to do list for tomorrow. I've been putting things off until I'd got the date when my chemo starts.

Noted about where to stick with reading on the net 

Hi there, it's a lot to take in at the start, I remember feeling like I needed someone to project manage it all for me. But it does get easier.   I'd also recommend not to Google, but the Macmillan website does have some useful information to browse through when you feel up to it.  Best wishes 

I'm trying to find my round this site and couldn't find my post! Back here now . I had my first chemo last Monday and have been ok ish except for extreme tiredness which I was warned about but I've also had terrible indigestion which has kept me awake at night.

I'm trying to edit my post to add that I've had meds from the hospital so fingers crossed they will help.
I've also got an itchy and sore scalp. I am expecting to lose my hair but wondered if anyone else has experienced this? 

Hiya, I also had terrible indigestion and they gave me omeprazole which did the trick, I took 20mg in the morning and 20mg in the evening so do ask for that. My hair fell out on day 12 after chemo which is a common day for it to start anecdotally, my scalp was it by and sore preceding that. It’s a weird and horrible time. I’m 4 years after chemo now. If you click on my name you’ll see my story and some tips I have for the way chemo affected me. Good luck xx