Have just returned from onc meeting and feel gutted. Was told by BC nurse lymph nodes were clear and size and grade of tumour meant I would probably only need rads and hormone therapy. Now find out that there was evidence of vascular invasion and need to go through chemo. Wasn’t prepared for this and as they want to start next week have been told to make my mind up by tomorrow lunchtime/or failing that by monday morning as costs NHS a lot of money. After waiting 8 weeks to meet onc since surgery am feeling pressurised into making decision asp. I’m really scared cos I live on my own in a rural area and don’t drive. Have been given a list of side effects and told what to do in varying events. I want to know if anyone has had this type of chemo and can honestly let me know what to expect. I know we are all different and side effects will be different but need to know warts and all before I make decision.
Thanks
Trish.
Hi Trish
Sorry that can’t help you with your chemo, as I had 3 x FEC and 3 x Taxotere, but am sure some of the other ladies will be able to help you. I had minimal side effects on FEC (apart from hair loss), but the taxotere was completely different. If you don’t drive, then they must be able to organise a pick up for you from the hospital, you should look into that, as your BC nurse what is available. Sorry I have not got too much experience as was dx last July, but again there are plenty of people who have heaps of knowledge.
You have to decide what is best for you though and not what everyone tells you, although I have to say, I will take whatever is thrown at me and more if I can to fight this b*****d and keep me here, to see my children grow up.
Keep posting on here, because you will get so much support and we laugh and cry together believe me.
Take care and let us know how you are doing.
Love
Dawn
xx