I was diagnosed on 5th March 2020 from a routine Mammogram, then had to wait until 2nd July for a single Mastectomy because of Covid. I was initially told I would only need Radiotherapy but having been referred to a local Oncologist, who did an Endopredict on the original biopsies, I'm now starting 3 sessions of EC Chemo on Monday followed by up to 12 sessions of Paclitaxel.
Feeling really nervous about it now, especially as Covid is increasing again. Not had a Chemo talk from the hospital. Have been reading up on it online but still not sure what to expect. I'm having a PICC line put in just before the Chemo session. Just need a bit of encouragement really. Thanks.
Hello Chloe71
My first chemo went really well, I had 5 anti sickness tablets to take atvvarious times of the day for between 2 and 5 days and they worked, no sickness at all. I've had some side effects but the worst one is the fatigue.
I'm having my second dose on Monday. I used the cold cap at the first session but didn't like it so won't be using it again on Monday, I had really thick short hair but its really thinned out this weekend and is not in a good condition so I'm preparing myself to lose it all next week. I've got a wig referral form but will probably not have the energy to go for the fitting next week so hopefully the following week.
Good luck with your first session, honestly it was fine and all the nursing staff are lovely in the cancer centre I'm under 
