I have recently been diagnosed with invasive lobular bc grade 2 and was very shocked as it was found in mammogram. I have just started chemo FEC for six cycles and have been v nauseous and sick. Just about coping., I live on my own though and I sometimes in the evening especially feel alone . The practical problem is that although I’ve got a lot if friends I’m in my 50 s and I and friends all work so the endless hospital appointments are becoming difficult as there us only so much time they can take off. Luckily a friend is helping me in the evenings after chemo which is wonderful . She had BBC 8 years with chemo and surgery and is now fine.
Is there anybody else out there ,Iiving on their own with bc. I would love some advice on coping practically and emotionally too with dealing with this while looking after a house, working pt, and going to hospitals etc shopping and driving sad issues. Thank goodness for online shopping!
I’d just like yo say I’m surrounded by caring people which is wonderful but tips on coping alone would be of tremendous value. Especially on these down days
Thank you,
I wish you all well .
There is one for February 2014, where those like yourself, recently diagnosed/had surgery, are undergoing chemo. On here you can share all your thoughts and worries, and your side effects and experiences. You will receive support from the others too. I am a February Valentine 2013, and it was one of my better decisions. Sending hugs and best wishes.
I am also on my own, so can relate to your situation so much. I started this “journey” in June of last year. I am still recovering from surgery and radiotherapy. I actual refused chemo as I didn’t think I could cope with it. I am very isolated and have few friends where I live, and no family here. It has been very hard. I had to go and stay with my sister whilst having radiotherapy.
Regarding practical things. Don’t try to do much housework. it is not priority at this time! Are you feeling sick and tired? Do you have an appetite at all? I was so tired I couldn’t do anything, even talking on the phone was too exhausting. Are you working even though you are having treatment?
Any time you need to offload to someone who knows how hard it is, please do!