Thanks that makes sense I had 4 positive nodes hence no test for me x
Round 1 confirmed for Monday 15th December. Now itās very real indeed.
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So far so good. Still feeling ok, indigestion is a bit of a pig though. Just learning to eat small meals, sleeping a lot, watching Netflix. Iām lucky not to have kids, so I can completely indulge.
If this is any consolation, the bit before kick off was harder for me. Now Iām on the road I do feel calmer. Of course I am still on early days and under no illusions, but I mention this just in case it gives you a bit of comfort.
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so so pleased for you. Take every good day that comes. Couldnāt agree moreā¦the wait is awful & getting started is the only way to move through that. Iāve booked acupuncture for next week to try & calm myself a bit & certainly wouldnāt have made it this far without Penny Brohn & all their lovely breathwork & tai chi sessions.
Did you have a canula or have you had a PICC/Port fitted may I ask?
Hey all,
New to the forum. I got my first dose of chemo today I am doing six courses of ec-d every three weeks. (3 weeks EC then 3 weeks d)
I am about 8 weeks post surgery, I got a clinical.mammiplasty on the right to remove the mass then a matching cosmetic one of the left so I match.
Already feeling a bit weird tonight but nothing too bad, for some reason I was expecting a few days of no symptoms before everything kicked in.
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Hi all,
Iāll be a December Chemo starter too. I have my first EC on Monday, Iām very nervous.
4xEC then 4xPaclitaxel. Will try the cold cap, but Iām not convinced after reading others experiences, so I have my wig appointment on Tuesday just in case.
I wonder how it works over Christmas as my blood test for the 3rd EC would fall on Christmas day, so I guess itāll get pushed.
Hoping all our journeys are as good as they can be. Sending positivity.
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I have the PICC which got fitted on Monday prior to my first session on Wednesday. Itās still settling in, but it isnāt too bad. Makes life easier for chemo day, plug and go!
Good to hear- mine will be fitted the week before I start. Not a fan of needles so felt getting it up front was best.
All the positivity back to you too. Best of luck for round 1 x
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Based on my experience, you shouldnāt feel a thing. They give you an anaesthetic, so the usual āsharp scratchā and after that, it should be absolutely painless. If you do feel anything, tell them straight away, as they will give you a bit more anaesthetic.
I felt a bit of discomfort as they pulled out the feeder line, but it was very quick and not severe.
It will be mildly uncomfortable for a few days, wear zip up fleeces that you can pull over your arms and zip at the front, or very loose sleeved jumpers. I also took advice from another amazing person on here and sleep with my arm on a soft pillow, with extra pillows under my head and try to sleep on my back.
Hope this helps x
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Thanks so so much-very helpful for anyone having a picc. Iām not looking forward to it but then Iām not sure any of this involves any Iām looking forward to it moments except when we finish! I have lorazepam prescribed to take to get me through it thankfully. Hope youāre still feeling ok today x
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How are you feeling today? Hope you got a good nightās rest 
I did.
Which was fabulous
I feel good today, albeit a bit tired. Going go for a walk later if I can be bothered 
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I know, thereās a lot of things to not look forward to, but we will do it because we are amazing, and we have here to turn to if we need a boost. For every milestone achieved, we ought to earn a metaphoric gold sticker (or a real one if we want to!). x
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Hey allā¦
I am starting my 6 rounds of chemo on 9th December, trying to keep myself in a positive mindset, unfortunately 9 days after my diagnosis my husband passed away unexpectedly in his sleep aged just 45, this week had his funeral and what would have been his birthday so I am really struggling with the positivity right nowā¦
Im hoping once I start treatment I will go into autopilot.
Sending best wishes to everyone in this thread eith their upcoming treatment 
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Hi @sassysue Iām in the September starters group, but am popping on here to say hi to you.
Sorry to hear about your husband, dealing with breast cancer is really hard and to also have to deal with your loss at the same time must be so difficult.
This forum is great - use it as much as you need, you will find lots of help and support on here.
Take all offers of help and support- both professional and personal from friends and family.
Itās a long road, but it will get easier.
Sending love xxx
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Oh my dear love, I am SO SORRY to read this. I have nothing of use to say, but just wanted to connect to demonstrate some support for you. Sending you lots of love, itās not much from a stranger, but it is the best I can do. xxx
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Iām so sorry to hear you are going through such an awful time I hope this group will be of some comfort to you, sending lots of love your way xx
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We will be here & taking every one of those chemo steps alongside of you. I am so sorry for your loss x
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So sorry to hear about your husband. I canāt imagine how difficult it has been to process everything that is going on.
I hope you have a good support network and everyone on the forum can help keep you going through the chemo journey too. Xx