It’s all so confusing isn’t it? My missed call wasn’t the wig company but i have my chemo chat on fri afternoon & will ask the question re Trendco. I will let you know what they say. Had a really tough, emotional day at work today. Got a bone scan tomorrow & because chemo is so close it all got too much. I know what you mean about going out etc.but i think once we start & get used to the cycle of good days versus crap days we can be more positive about being sociable. Xx
I’m due to start May 17th. Bit unnerved by all the information/ side effects. I had BC 2006, had lump removed,. All nodes were clear so had radiotherapy and Arimidex 5 years.
Found again in February under arm. Just had large lump and all nodes removed and have to have chemo this time in addition to hormone therapy. I’ve developed an infection post op. And on 3rd lot of antibiotics. Never joined a forum before. Feeling a bit out on a limb. no one around me with experience and I’ve found the professionals keep giving conflicting info. Very unnerving…
Welcome Lindy … you will find lots of support here & we’re all experiencing the same fear & the unknown. But it helps to know you’re not alone & i think once we all start going through chemo the support network will be invaluable xx
I am due to see oncologist on Monday to discuss chemo and start dates. Met Breast care nurse today and feel totally overwhelmed by prospects of chemo and all the possible side effects. I thought I would sign up to the forum so that I can maybe support others and also gleem any top tips that anyone might have?
Hiya,
Yes I’m cold capping. It doesn’t sound pleasant and it puts most ladies off because it adds around 3hrs to your treatment each time. But like you say, it’s very personal and I wanted to regain some control and if that meant keeping some hair then so be it. I’m going to have my hair cut and wear a wig to work.
Geraldine x
Hi Geraldine I start chemo 2moro 16th May & I’m trying cold cap, I’m terrified have managed to stay relatively positive upto now but it’s finally here MRI 8.15 & chemo to follow … Any advice 
Xxx
Hi everyone, just wanted to join the May thread. I start chemo on Thursday 19th at The Christie in Manchester. I have spoken to a few of you who kindly replied to my thread that I am very frightened of starting chemo. It has certainly made me feel so much better to have found this forum to share experiences because as great as family and friends are being I don’t think unless you are in this situation it is possible to know how it feels. Good luck to everyone starting chemo this week and keep posting! It’s got to be easier if we do it together xx
Hi just popping on to say good luck to everyone starting this week. My first one is Friday so I’ll be along each day to see how you’re all getting on. Love and hugs xx
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Good luck for tomorrow Tanyette try not to worry it doesn’t hurt going in and just take each day after as it comes. listen to your body and rest when you feel you need to after about a week at the most you should feel back to 100% i am looking forward to my next chemo in a funny sort of way becuase i am sure my lump has got smaller after just one chemo and i wanna get it smaller again… Let us know how you get on
Tracy xx