January 2025 chemo starters

I have my last docetaxel 1st May too :tada: Sharing the feelings of uncertainty though. Especially as my oncology unit has been amazing. Always a seat for someone to come in with you and offers of a sandwich, biscuits and tea/coffee.

I’ve been a lot luckier than many of you, in that I was diagnosed with hormone+ and her2- BC, treated with a lumpectomy and sentinel nodes removed. Micromets in 1 node and an extra test score of 38 meant 6 3weekly cycles of chemo. 3 EC and 3 Doce. I really thought I was coming to the end of the hard bit and thinking about getting back to work - I’m a teaching assistant in a secondary school. But my oncologist casually mentioned yesterday that because I’m going onto abemaciclib (I hadn’t noticed it in my notes), I’d be immune suppressed for 2 years. I also have to see how I go with the radiotherapy.

I’m determined to do something work wise as I’ll go potty at home for 2 years. My school are very understanding thank goodness, and will accommodate my needs if possible.

I found a forum for people on abemaciclib. It’s informative though not too cheerful, but I figure you don’t start posting on these forums if you’re feeling fine. Link below. Good luck everyone. Onwards and upwards :crossed_fingers::blush:

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