i was diagnosed just under a month ago with two lumps one 3cm behind the other
i have started chemo due for my second dose tomorrow depending on my blood count as it dropped so low i have just spent six days in hospital having antibiotics
pumped into me also get all my scan results back tomorrow its all very frightening
this whole new world of the unknown,
Hi Nikki, I know what u mean, although reading thro this site you will begin to feel cared for, many of us going thro the same s…t lots of info, ideas, moans and groans. It is comforting to know there are people like us, often on line in2 the early hours ready to talk who know the real score. We can say what we feel and be truthful as we all go thro the same during our health marathon. We will be ok, believe it or not there are lots of laughs too! Keep talking,
take care,
Dipstick (dont ask)
Hi Nikki
Welcome to the Breast Cancer Care forums. I am sure you will get lots of help and advice from the many informed users of this site.
You may find BCC’s resource pack helpful, it has been designed for those newly diagnosed, if you would like a copy just follow the link below:
breastcancercare.org.uk//content.php?page_id=7514
If you feel you need to talk to someone in confidence then please give the helpline a call, the staff here are all either breast care nurses or people who have personal experience of breast care issues. The number to call is 0808 800 6000 the lines open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturdays 9am - 2pm.
I hope this is of some help to you.
Best wishes
Sam
BCC Facilitator
Hi Nikki,
Just wanted to send you some cyber support - sounds like you’ve had really rough week. I had similar problems with chemo last year - it just wiped out my blood count. I had to change to another type of chemo, and have smaller doses weekly for some of the time.
I hope you got on okay today with your results and that you got all the info you needed.
Big hug
Jacquie x