Hi looking to connect with more people on 4Ec and 4 pac i started in march 2026

Im glad you are speaking to a BC Nurse today @cazgib10 . :heart:. But make sure you touch base with Oncologist as well. They are the ones who would know definitely if a treatment was unsafe. Even if initially it is just over the phone.

Loads of people are anxious during treatment. Some faint. For many (me included), its a really stressful process. So that shouldn’t be a reason to cancel treatment altogether.

Treatment plans get changed all the time, depending on how people react to side effects. My Oncologist asked if I wanted my dose reduced this week, due to garbage side effects last week. So nothing is written in stone.

I can completely understand how vulnerable you must be feeling though :heart:. But my Oncologist said “I need to do what you feel happy with. This is your choice”. So hold on to the fact you do have a voice nowadays.

Chemo is one part of numerous treatments. Sometimes people have a break from chemo altogether, then start again later down the line. In the past they were less likely to alter treatments. Nowadays they serm far more willing to work with us. Assess, review, adapt.

But be as informed as you can be. Its OK to ask questions. Its definitely OK to be an equal partner in your treatment plan. :heart::bouquet::people_hugging::flexed_biceps:

Sending you strength and love. :flexed_biceps::people_hugging::bouquet::heart:

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May be worth reading this @cazgib10 . :heart::heart::heart::bouquet::bouquet::bouquet::people_hugging::people_hugging::people_hugging:

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6 rounds is a fairly normal regime so I think knowing id done 6 would put me at ease a little.

Chemotherapy is just 1 part of our treatment plans and you will have other things next that will be protecting you long term. Radiotherapy maybe. Hormone therapy. And we will all be given regular screening going forward. I often fall down a deep worry hole of what ifs but I think its good to remember we are on their radar. We wont ever be left wondering or leaving something to grow out of control now. They will be on it! I hope you get a few answers from the BC team that can help put you at ease. And when you feel up for it we can start congratulating you on finishing chemotherapy! Even with a reduction you have done extremely well to get this far. Not everyone can :heart:

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So sorry to hear this @cazgib10 - it’s so confusing and already on top of all the disruptions you’ve already had. :cry: They’re likely weighing up the risk of your neuropathy getting worse or even long term, so perhaps they will try a different drug once things have settled. You don’t want to be left with serious pain because of this treatment, but at the same time you want the treatment to get the best outcome possible. It’s a tricky balance. I agree with the others about seeing your oncologist to have it explained, and hope the chat with the BCN was reassuring. Sending hugs :hugs: and hope you get some answers soon. :heart:

@misty george thankyou they said they were gping straight to radio therapy becaise the neiropathy had started to go up my arms , i dont know if they are planning a different one because they said they were going straight to radiotherapy when i spoke to them , I feel a bit difflated i know i was worried about finishing 8 cycles but Im worried I havent given myself the best chance

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You had absolutely no say in how your body was going to react to the chemotherapy. So how could it be you that’s not given yourself the best chance? You had no say in it @cazgib10 That’s like someone with a peanut allergy blaming themselves for being allergic to peanuts!

Give yourself the biggest hug for getting through what you have! X

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I echo @foxgem and @m1sty.george comments @cazgib10 . :heart::bouquet::bouquet::bouquet::sunflower:.

We have no control over how our body reacts to drugs. Neuropathy going up your arm is not good.

But we can avoid things that make things worse. :heart::heart::heart::bouquet::sunflower:Your Team are looking after you in the best way they can.

You still have the other treatments, and as everyone says, the Oncology Teams have you on their radar now, so will be constantly monitoring you closely for months/years to come. Hold onto that. :people_hugging:

And yes, give yourself and your lovely son a huge hug, for getting through all this. You deserve a break from all the side effects, and a safer course of action.

Sending you virtual hugs, love, strength :people_hugging::heart::flexed_biceps::heart_exclamation:

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