February 2026 chemo starters

Exactly same here. Very small boob, clamped in a mammogram machine, me lying on my side, local anaesthetic didn’t work properly and they took several biopsies. Sounded like a machine gun! Felt like hell! Was very bruised till they took it all away. Definitely more painful than the surgery.

Yes in terms of arm movement the main thing I can’t do is fully stretch my arm above my head when lying on my back. Hoping with a bit of massage it’ll loosen off. Was back to doing decent weight training and Pilates before chemo…..am determined to try to keep it up even if it’s just once a week (assuming I’m able to avoid the crowds at the gym and minimise infection risk :crossed_fingers:).

Am surprised how good my energy levels are (so far). Steroids must have worn off as I slept well last night and did another decent walk this morning. Long may it last :heart_eyes:. Hope everyone else is having a good day xx

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