Hi Pots,
Welcome home again, it’s not fun when we have hospital stays through this, though it does sound like you had better than some of us . Glad you got picc sorted & should make it easier in the long run.
Not good about hair time but we’ve all gone through it. Like you was pulling mine out in bits so left it as long as I could and then gave it a gods wash where most if it came out. Feels so much better and I know it’s only a matter of time before all lost. However, now means ‘wiggy’ has come out to play!!!
Glad to hear you’re also feeling abut better now as well and that infection identified. It’s great we can give each other a heads up on symptoms & what to look out for when we’re getting infections.
Hope you continue to improve and as I said, good to have you back xx
Hi Barbs,
Good to hear that you seem to be better this time round. My next date at the bar will be 15th October, my last one of FEC (yeah FEC off !) before i start on the T.
Hope everyone is ok and apologies for not always posting on FB just find it hard trying to juggle work & home life etc. I always make sure that i read every post, just dont always have the time to have input…MUST TRY HARDER 
I for one am not looking forward to the ‘T’ half, but still have the next & final Fec round to get through. Will leave the worrying till that’s done if I can manage to. No point adding to stress levels unnecessarily is there?
Sounds like some of us not having the best time of it at the moment, with side effects and other worries, and really hope this improves soon for you ladies xx
For all able bodied (ish) enjoy every moment you can!!
Hope you get on ok today Hazey and good luck to anyone up for scans, tests etc.
I think a few are on a pamper outing as well so come back relaxed and feeling well xx
Going back to bed for now, can’t even face the sofa today, so shattered!! Catch you all later xx
Hi All
I was diagnosed with TNBC in August and had my first chemo on 20 Sept now ‘looking forward’ to the second one next week! I felt ok with the first dose just not myself. I am 31 and there is no family history of cancer of any type so this is all so new to me and my family. At the moment part I struggle with is being off work and not seeing people very much so now trying to find a hobby to keep myself occupied. Hope everyone is getting on best they can
Take Care All x
Hi Scottb
I’m also triple neg, aged 45, also no family history of breast cancer, have they offered you genetic testing for the brca1/2 gene, apparently most people with the faulty gene end up with tn, I’m going for mine in nov
Take care
Jackpot
Hi ScottyB and welcome to the BCC forums
Alongside the support you have here our helpliners are on hand with practical and emotional support weekdays 9-5 and Sat 10-2 on 0808 800 6000
You may find the links to our ‘Younger women’s’ information pages helpful where you will find lots of inforamtion regarding diagnosis and treatments as well as further support ideas from BCC :
Take care
Lucy BCC
Hi ScottyB, welcome to the Stars. Hopefully you will find the help and support you need to get you through all this here. We are all at different stages on the chemo train but all heading for the same station. I started my treatment on 3rd Sept and have now had 2 FEC with one more due mid Oct. then 3 Taxotere. Been quite lucky so far with SE’s but don’t enjoy the boring days that this has thrust on me. Hope you find something to help pass the time. Our Facebook support is quite a good way! Take care xx
awww Pots sorry you are having a tough time with your parents. i think all of us feel we can’t deal with things like we did before, it’s natural, we are in a crap situation. Sometimes people (not only parents) don’t listen and misinterpret what we tell them, possible because they are struggling too. If you are well and on a good week go out. I have been told I don’t need to lock myself away but need to be careful so I have antibac and wipes at the ready for week 2 of the cycle.
Hope you feel a bit more like you and you are right we are doing brilliant!!
SAm xx
Hi Pots,
It’s absolutely allowed, necessary in fact, to vent whenever you need to and don’t need to apologise!
My thoughts on how some people deal with what we tell them is that they want to put a positive spin on it as they feel that helps keep us more ‘up’ and positive about looking to the future. I can sort of agree with that but they should also appreciate how badly it is affecting us NOW and there are days when we can’t see past that. It’s very much a balancing act for us & them, they feel they need to help and we want them to. It’s finding a middle ground that works for both!
Just want to wish Pots good luck tomorrow . Hope everything goes ok. Let us know how you are so we don’t worry too much. So glad you got everything sorted out with your parents, one less thing on your mind. Take care, sending love to you xx
Good luck for tomorrow pots. xxx
Heaps of luck for tomorrow Pots xx
Good luck Pots14 for tomorrow , hope your SE"s are kind to you over the coming day . xx
Good luck at the cocktail bar tomorrow Pots14, my second dose was so much better than the first. I’m now convinced it’s the copious amounts of water I consumed post dunking that did the trick, try to drink at least 2 litres every 24 hrs over the following couple of days or so xx
Good luck for tomorrow Pots. Hope any se’s are little ones. Glad it sounds like you’ve cleared the air with the parents as well.
Come back safe & sound, let us know you’re ok when you can xx
Sorry Pots, misinformed by you know who! Have a great weekend. xx
Fec 2, Day 5
Sorry Pots was given duff info lol, we’re all suffering chemo brain.
This time was much better than the first, I am now a true believer that the trick to get through, is copious amounts of water, before, during and after for several days after… At least 2 litres a day.
Have a great weekend superstars xx
Hi everyone, I’m new to the Forum. Just popping by for some support and inspiration…and to give some if needed!!
Hi everyone and thanks for the warm welcome!! I am doing ok, since coming on here last week myself and Mr ScottyB have come down to London to visit my eldest sis who in return for our visit is spoiling me rotten!!! Think being away this week is doing me good as I’m not just thinking about Friday and second dose time! I haven’t joined the fb group yet but will definitely do so. Hope everyone is getting on best they can. Only downside of my weekend is my hair has started to fall out Friday night was first night of the moulting and it’s continued since I’m glad I took the decision before chemo to cut the majority of it off so it doesn’t feel as bad as if I still had my really long hair. Everyone tells me I can rock the baldness so we will see how it goes!!! Xx
Hi ScottyB good to hear that you are having a bit of R&R and getting spoilt. PLease come over the the FB page as the support is amazing as well as the laughs!!
Also welcome to Itsacrazylife…We all find ourselves in a position that we don’t want right now or ever but honestly the support of the ladies on the FB page keeps me going when i am feeling down or off par.
Keep well both & good luck with treatments xxxxxx