Diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in November. So far I have had 4 of my PC treatments and 2 immunotherapy (I had reactions to both paclataxil and pembro) and I am struggling with anxiety.
I can’t stop crying and can’t see an end to all this. I have another 8 of these treatments then 4 EC cycles before surgery and then more radiotherapy/chemo/immunotherapy.
Ive heard EC is worse than PC and I’m struggling with this. I don’t know if I can cope! Even the 6 months to surgery seems a million miles away.
I have a fiance and good support network but I feel so lonely like nobody understands what I’m going through and I’m just sitting each day willing the day away.
I spoke to MacMillan but didn’t feel like I got a lot from it. They told me what I’m feeling is normal and not to be so hard on myself etc but I know all this but don’t know how to deal with my emotions and get through it. I am usually a strong person and don’t know what’s happened to me, all I do is mope and cry
How do I get through this?!
Re the port - once the wound is healed it is sterile so can be submerged. I swam and did aqua classes throughout chemo with a port. Your immunity will be impacted (especially when you switch to EC) so you might want to be careful of the risk of picking up a virus in a busy environment. My oncologist was generally supportive of exercise but you may find caution rules if you ask the question. For me, the mental health benefit outweighed other considerations.
Thanks for this. I have been given conflicting advice.
i only swim during adult lane swimming sessions so not too busy/crowded. May give it a go but not been for around 6 weeks so won’t be able to do as much anyway. May just help mental health?! Can’t hurt hey?! X
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