Hello titch1,
Thanks for getting in touch. It sounds as if you had a stressful experience with your first dose of chemotherapy and, as @msstell says, it’s understandable you’re now scared stiff about the next treatment cycle.
As you say, the treatment team will alter the next dose of chemotherapy and monitor you very carefully. As @scientistamafier says, they may swap to a different type if the current chemotherapy isn’t suiting you.
It’s important to talk through your concerns with your breast care nurse, chemotherapy staff or oncologist before your next treatment so you can discuss your worries. You could ask if your husband could stay with you when you get your next dose of treatment, until you feel less anxious.
Talking to someone who has had a similar experience can often be helpful. Our Someone Like Me service can match you with a trained volunteer who’s had a similar experience to you. They can share their personal experiences, offer support and listen to how you are feeling.
You can ring the Someone Like Me team on 0800 138 6551 or email them at someone.likeme@breastcancernow.org, so they can then match you to your volunteer.
We offer a range of other free supportive services which you may be interested in. They include face to face and online courses and events.
Some people benefit from talking therapy, such as counselling, to explore ways of managing these worries and concerns. You could speak to your breast care nurse or GP if you think this would be helpful for you.
Do call our helpline if you would like to talk this through or have any further questions. The helpline team have time to listen, talk things through and signpost you to additional support and information if necessary. Your call will be confidential, and the number is free from UK landlines and all mobile networks.
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