Breast Cancer Now Forum

Good evening First treatment today went well, feel OK so far. Was surprised at all the other drugs I have been sent home with - 6 in all including antibiotics and steroid injections. Can't face the thought of doing that myself so will have district nurse from Saturday for 5 days. Just feel tired at the moment so maybe an early night is called for as got physio first thing tomorrow. Good luck for your treatment tomorrow Toria42 am sure you will be fine too. Will be thinking about you. Krislyn xx ... View more

Hi Eileen this is my worst nightmare too but I guess once it's happened that's it and you aren't anxious about it happening when you don't want it to (although I sympathise with you on being in a coffee shop). Will watch the DVD again myself I think just to be doubly ready. Krislyn ... View more

Hi ladies, many thanks for your warm welcome and support. Still a little anxious today as I will be off to the hospital later this morning for the treatment this afternoon, am as prepared as I will ever be. Have chosen not to use the cold cap after much deliberation as, from what I have read, only delays the inevitable. I have therefore made an appointment later in the week with the wig supplier. Thanks for sharing your experiences but sorry you are all going through it too. Keep smiling everyone Krislyn ... View more

Hello all sorry to butt in. My treatment starts tomorrow 12th August, 3 cycles FEC followed by 3 of T. Quite nervous today and trying to keep busy. Had a look around the ward last Friday it's a shame there are so many people who need this treatment. Have also made a appointment for wig fitting on Thursday so hoping to feel well enough to go, just need to keep positive. Good luck to you all Krislyn11 ... View more

Hi GLB38 Thanks for your reply. Sorry to hear that you are going through this too. You are right every step at a time as it's an emotional roller coaster. I could only think about the surgery first which I have now got through. I couldn't look at my scar straight away as I felt deformed but have gradually got used to it as it's healing well. I also bought a couple of front fastening mastectomy bras with the pockets in before I went into hospital. At least I look normal when I wear these. If you want the website let me know and you don't pay VAT. The next will be coping with the chemo regime and what that might bring, including hair loss. Not sure whether my hospital uses the cold cap but that could be a question I could ask. I suppose if it falls out it does I'm sure there is nothing I can do about it and I suppose it will grow back and I have a fairly short style anyway. I don't know how I'll manage with scarves or turbans as I don't particularly like hats so may have to go for a wig. All the very best for your surgery and keep in touch Krislyn ... View more

Hi Lorraine Thanks for your reply. Sorry to hear of your 2nd surgery it's bad enough with one lot. Hope you are recovering? Good luck for your results, let me know when you have a date to start your treatments, we can work through them together. Krislyn xx ... View more

Hi poems Thanks for your reply, will check out the other threads once I know when my treatment starts and what drugs I will be on Hope to speak to you again, xx ... View more

Hi I'm a newbie. I'm 52 and was diagnosed on 19th June following routine screening earlier in the month. Was surely shell shocked and in disbelief as I hadn't found any lump. Was told I needed left mastectomy and lymph node clearance as cancer was large and had spread. Had my surgery on 1st July, got my results Monday last. The cancer was stage 3 and it has now all gone. However, I still need to have 6 cycles of chemo followed by radiotherapy then hormone therapy for 5 years. Still have days when I feel 'why me' but generally seem to be recovering from my surgery well. The physio is hard as I have restricted movement because of a seroma which I have had drained once but I am persevering. See the oncologist next week to see when my chemo starts but have to say quite anxious about it. Not sure how I will cope if/when I lose my hair. It's going to be a long journey and would value any support from others going through this awful disease. ... View more