Hello, I’m starting a June group as I’m starting first week in June.
I’ve to have chemo first before surgery then radiotheropy, hormone injections and then hormone tablets.
Chemo first was a shock as I assumed I’d have surgery first like most people seem to.
But I’ve a 35mm lump that needs reducing and I’m grade three so cancer needs stopped.
I’m having a cold cap ?
Anyone else?
Good luck . I had surgery first just to say it’s nearly eight weeks since I started chemo and I still have most of my hair … stick with the cold cap . Take the sickness meds rest plenty drink lots of water it won’t be as bad as you probably think it will x
Hi,
I had my first round of Fec-t on Monday and used the cold cap. Won’t know if its been successful yet but I was OK with it after about the first 10mins or so. I’ve had little side effects so far apart from some red flushing on my face and torso but that could be from the steroids. I too was recomended chemo first to shrink my tumour but I had already decided on a masectomy so wasn’t really relivent for me. I think it can be reassuring to have the chemo first as you have evidence that the chemo is working plus they can easily swith the drugs etc to get a better response. My anxiety now is I won’t really know if there is any rogue cells anywhere and if there are I won’t know for sure if the chemo zapped them.
Mangomun
Hi,
I’m Lisa. I have Triple Negative Breast cancer stage 3. I had a mastectomy end of March and I’m starting my FEC-T REGIME for 18 weeks on the 5th June. I’ll have my PICC line fitted on the 3rd.
I got all my dates today and although I was expecting it all it’s been a shock that it’s all so real.
Hi! I have non hormone responsive (triple negative) grade 3 about 45mm tumour so chemo for me first too. Round one due on 3 June and going to try the cold cap.
Apparently if you can bear to have it on, after 10 mins it goes jumb so hoping I can persevere x
Hi
I was diagnosed with triple negative yesterday and the idea is that I start chemo in the next two-three weeks, for 6 months, then have surgery and radiation. I am on the testing phase, having MRI, cardio echo etc… and because of that the medical team won´t meet until June 5th to discuss my treatment as a whole. I have some holiday planned from 13th to 24th so I guess I am going to try to see if I can start after I return -a treat before it all starts! Would that make a big difference?
And yes, I will go for the cold cap but probably get a wig and some hats just in case.
Hi fellow chemo starters. I joined forum today having had my first oncology consultation yesterday. I’m due to start chemo (HPTC) on 21st June providing they can fit all the tests in before then.
I’m her2+, hormone - grade 3 lymph node involvement. Tumour currently approx. 5cm but growing fast so needs shrinking before I can have surgery… Anyone with similar diagnosis?
I’m have my pre-treatment council on Monday so any advise would be appreciated. What is a cold cap?
.
Hi every He,
Also a June starter I’m starting on Wednesday 19th. My surgery that was planned for Monday 17th has been cancelled and we are trying chemo first. Anxious nervous and apprehensive aabout starting but I’m trying cold cap a well. Had some hints and tips from a few others in a thread who have had massive success.
Hi
I’m new to this forum. Started my chemo three weeks ago after surgery. Original plan was 4 x EC over 8 weeks followed by 12 x P over 12 weeks. Thing is I had 4 nights in hospital with neutropenia after the first cycle so now might get my plan changed.
Had second dose this Tuesday just gone so waiting to see how that goes before my oncologist will decide.
Hi everyone
Had my third EC dose today on a two week cycle for the first time - had a “normal” three week cycle between dose one and two - not looking forward to what that might mean from a SE perspective but we will see.
How is everyone holding up in this delightful heat? My excuse for moaning is I’m English and it’s a national pastime to moan about the weather - however much as I never wanted to go through this I’m beginning to think doing it in winter would be better :smileylol:
Anyway onwards and upwards