Hi mj

I thought I would reply as I'm near the end of my Chemo, I'm 38 and originally was just going to have radiotherapy' after my Lumpectomy but because the grade increased to a grade 3 after surgery I had to have Chemo which came as a shock.

I felt completely scared about the prospect of having chemo, but I thought I'm 38 a really fit and healthy Mum of 2 and while I'm in this storm at my fittest I thought to myself " bring it on" 

There are lots of horror stories but it is Do-able, it is tough and hard at time emotionally  but if you have family and friends too help you get it done that is all you need. 
 

I had 3xFEC and 3x Docetaxil every three weeks. I had a pic line put on which has been fine. 
 

You will have a chat with your Chemo nurse who will tell you lots of scary Side effects, they don't all happen and my side effects only last a week too Ten days after my treatment then I start too feel okay again. They Manage all the side effects really well with Sickness Tablets, mouth wash, creams etc.  

i was able to manage my symptoms as they were the same each time, when I changed too Docetaxil they changed but again where the same. 

I also used the cold cap. I wish you all the best 

Sarah xxxx 

Hi mj

I thought I would reply as I'm near the end of my Chemo, I'm 38 and originally was just going to have radiotherapy' after my Lumpectomy but because the grade increased to a grade 3 after surgery I had to have Chemo which came as a shock.

I felt completely scared about the prospect of having chemo, but I thought I'm 38 a really fit and healthy Mum of 2 and while I'm in this storm at my fittest I thought to myself " bring it on" 

There are lots of horror stories but it is Do-able, it is tough and hard at time emotionally  but if you have family and friends too help you get it done that is all you need. 
 

I had 3xFEC and 3x Docetaxil every three weeks. I had a pic line put on which has been fine. 
 

You will have a chat with your Chemo nurse who will tell you lots of scary Side effects, they don't all happen and my side effects only last a week too Ten days after my treatment then I start too feel okay again. They Manage all the side effects really well with Sickness Tablets, mouth wash, creams etc.  

i was able to manage my symptoms as they were the same each time, when I changed too Docetaxil they changed but again where the same. 

I also used the cold cap. I wish you all the best 

Sarah xxxx