Starting Chemo 25/01/2021

[Debster22]

Hi Shi

Thanks for your response. Having EC chemo for 3 cycles with Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide and then 3 cycles of Docetxol and Carboplatin. 

Really frustrated at moment. Had COVID swab on Saturday ready to start chemo today. I did a lateral flow myself on Saturday which was negative and couldn't believe it when my COVID swab come back positive on Sunday. I did another lateral flow Sunday also negative and even went and had a PCR test at the airport on Sunday which was also negative. Tried to explain to department that something wasn't right and could I be retested. They said no and now my chemo has been put back by nearly 2 weeks. Was really upset as was ready for this to start. Nurse in charge stated the lateral flow tests were only 40% accurate and that the PCR test has been done incorrectly by the person at the airport. Really !

Sorry to let my anger out. Hope you are ok and thank you for all your advice. Debs xx

[Debster22]

Hi Jill1998

Many thanks for your reply. Will check that link

[Jill1998]

https://forum.breastcancernow.org/t5/Chemotherapy-monthly-threads/January-2022-chemo-start/td-p/1385...

Debster - follow above link to get to the January starters thread you will get lots of advice and support .Good luck with your treatment . 

[Shi]

Debster ❤️Sorry you find yourself on here, do join the January chemo starters thread ❤️ They will welcome you and 👭 if you want to. Do remember to drink plenty of fluids and take all your antisickness meds as prescribed by your team if they don’t work let them know on your rapid response number and they will tweak them till the get right combination for you. Do get thermometer and keep regular check on your temperature during chemo. Do you know which chemo treatments they have advised you will be having and which cycle are you on, everyones plan is tailored specifically to them. 💕💕✨✨Shi xx

[Debster22]

Hi all

Was diagnosed with TNBC on 05/01/2021 and am having 6 cycles of chem before any surgery. Ist chemo is on 25/01/2021 and I'm obviously really nervous. I have opted to try the bald cap. Have found your forum really useful as like everyone else have had loads of scans, appointments etc.. just all a bit overwhelming at the moment. I'll let you know how Tuesday goes. I'm 50 and have two daughters who are older so lucky that I only have to look after myself. How did anyone feel after their first chemo?