Hi I’m Hazel and I started chemo in 4th September after an oncotype test came back suggesting chemo would be beneficial. I had grade 3 invasive ductal, lumpectomy in July no nodes affected. First chemo was daunting and took 5 1:2 hours due to staff shortages. No sickness yet as have been taking tablets regularly. Very tired into second week which even though I read about it didn’t expect to be so bad. Worse thing is my hair it’s shedding quite a lot after just two weeks and although I’ve cut it shorter now I think I need to get it shorter as I can’t cope with the constant falling out. Due next chemo next week as having 6 rounds of fec-t. No other major side affects as yet do fingers crossed but am prepared. Hazel
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