Breast Cancer Now Forum

New to the group - Hey!   Started my chemo beg Feb. had second cycle. Read some of your guys messages and seem i'm having similar experiences/feelings about the whole thing. I'm doing chemo first, then surgery (subject to the interim scans and checking the chemo shrinking the tumour). Will then have heceptin and tamoxifen.    Based up in the midlands, 34yo, married with 2yo son.  ... View more

Hi Sarah, glad to hear its not just me that goes to ground for a week after a chemo cycle before resurfacing. My screentime stats on my mobile see a dip! I'm on cycle 2 of FEC. 12 days before cycle 3. It can be hard 'reintroducing' yourself back to humanity after being hauled up in bed for a week. My 2yo son helps though. Do you have kids? Gem x   ... View more

Thanks so much for your reply & letting me know about the monthly starters thread.    Out of interest what is the onoctype DX test? I’ve been exploring genetics testing, is that the same thing?    Have just been been referred to a psychologist. Have an appt before next cycle.  Trying to find local support group as do feel I need to have human contact day to day, and get me out and about.   thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I know everyone got their stuff going on right!?!xx ... View more

Hiya, you sound like a very brave women to have faced this x3 times over and still be facing it head on. When are you due to go back for a scan? ... View more