Breast Cancer Now Forum

I'm so pleased to hear you weren't nauseous on your second round, that gives me hope! ... View more

I cold capped as well and as of yesterday (day 17), my hair down there has all been falling out. Unfortunately the legs and armpits are staying put 😛 I've had a bit of hair on my head come out but not enough for me to stop the cold cap. ... View more

I'm on the injections for 7 days and also the steroids for 2 days. I'm glad I only take the steroids for 2 days as I've never eaten as much as I did during those days, my appetite was insatiable! The injections themself are bareble but my muscles were so sore for a few days, I had spasms in my back that were horrendous but went away the day I stopped the injections. I'll be starting it all over again on Wednesday. Dreading it to be honest. I'm having 3 EC so this will be the second (followed by 4 Docetaxel).  Good luck to everyone with upcoming chemo.   ... View more

Hi all, I'm day 13 now and feeling great. The first week was horrible for me, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, headaches and not being able to think clearly. It got a little better with each day but yeah, nearly a full week before I felt like I could do normal activities.  I also got back pain from the injections but that stopped as soon as I stopped the injections (day 7).  No hair loss, no mouth ulcers.  I'm really hoping the next cycle isn't as harsh in the first few days (I actually ended up in a&e the first night), I've got a couple different meds to try.  I got a picc inserted today which will make things better for me as well, the procedure was super quick and painless.  Hoping you're all doing well. ... View more

Hey, thanks for messaging. I'm having my picc put in next week and I'll be glad when it's done.    I'm on day 5 now, it's been a long and exhausting few days, much of which is a blur but I'm coming out the other side and starting to feel like myself again.  The actual chemo session isn't bad at all and goes pretty quick. Best of luck for tomorrow, message me any time x ... View more

They weren't going to give me a PICC but I've requested to have one. It won't be done in time for today's first chemo but hopefully by the next one. I'd love to hear your experience of having it put in, I'm a bit nervous.  ... View more

It does seem really unfair that we can't bring anyone with us.  Is anyone else having EC and then Docetaxel?  Have you been told how long to expect the first treatment to take?   I start on Wednesday so getting quite nervous now. Any suggestions for things I should buy before then?   ... View more

Hello, I don't have a date yet but meant to be starting in 10 days. My plan is EC for 4 cycles, and Docetaxel for 3 cycles, then surgery (most likely lumpectomy), and then radiotherapy (not sure how many sessions I'll need). I'm ER+ HER2- and lymph node positive. I think I'm going to try the cold cap to see if I can get on with it, but might not stick it out if I find it a pain. How did you get an appointment for wigs? This hasn't been offered to me. I've had mixed experiences with my breast care nurses, some are just as you say and some are very good at telling me exactly what information I need. I haven't yet been assigned a chemo nurse.   ... View more

Hi, I don't have a date yet but I've been told I'll be starting in 2ish weeks. I will be meeting my oncologist on Wednesday to discuss details. I haven't had surgery yet so this is the first step for me in terms of treatment so on that sense in eager to get started. Looking forward to building a support network here to help each other through this difficult time. ... View more

Thank you both for your replies, that's been really helpful and allowed me to have a small breath of relief. ... View more

I'm in a similar position, but have been told that they strongly recommend chemo for people under 40 (I still haven't quite figured out why). I'm 35. I'm just trying to accept that that will be the case. Mine is hormone receptor positive but waiting on HER result. They also said that radiotherapy plus lumpectomy is just as effective as full masectomy. I guess I've just accepted that I'll have to go through chemo as they seemed to really emphasize being "young" that it's neccessary and hoping for the best. ... View more

Thank you for replying. My kids are 7,6,6 and 4. How did your son cope through it all if you don't mind me asking. Gosh that must've been so difficult being pregnant at the time.  ... View more