Early stage her2 breast cancer

Hi. Ive been waiting for chemo to start since diagnosis early may. Is this normal to wait so long? Im finding it difficult coping ...feeling very low. I did have my oncology consultation yesterday and the treatment plan is more than i thought it would be. Chemo x 6, surgery, radiotherapy and a year of injections. It all feels like its hit me hard today:(

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  • Hi Kier,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I am sorry to hear that you have had to wait so long to start treatment. Times to treatment vary considerably throughout the country, as some areas are busier than others. I am glad to hear that you saw your Oncologist yesterday and I can understand why you feel so overwhelmed by all that lies ahead. This is only normal, but you will find that the time passes quickly once it starts. You will be relieved to hear that, although your cancer journey may be challenging, you will feel better once it all begins and you can start to fight this unwelcome visitor. Do you have a date for starting chemo now? I sincerely hope that it all goes well.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine 

  • Thank you for replying. They said a nurse will ring in 2 weeks to give me chemo start date.

    I think i will feel better too when it starts. At least i can use the time to prepare for it.

    Im glad ive joined this site. I am having some awful low moments but luckily have support.

  • Kfer 

    hello and welcome , the worst thing about these things are the waiting that’s what was the worst for me when I had breast cancer last year the waiting around when you just want to start treatment .I hope these two weeks go quick for you . 

    we are always here to chat lovely 

    love Lara xx

  • Thank you Lara for your reply, Im having a better day and feel abit brigher again xx

  • Glad you feeling better xx 

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