Starting chemo tomorrow

Hi

After 3 surgeries to remove DCIS I unfortunately was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer last November. I’m now 9 weeks post op mastectomy with diep flap reconstruction. 
Having 3 lymph nodes removed during surgery it was found that the cancer had spread to 1 of the 3 nodes so chemotherapy was advised.

After a few hiccups and a wound infection I finally start my first round of chemotherapy tomorrow.
 EC every 2 weeks for  4 cycles then paclitaxel also every 2 weeks for 4 cycles.

To say I’m feeling a bit anxious about it all is an understatement, worried about the side effects and loosing my long hair, I’m thinking of maybe giving the cold cap a try.

Any advice would be appreciated. 

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  • Hi! Just a wee drop in to say I’m feeling absolutely fine so far. I’m 2 days in with injections and nothing untoward although I don’t want to jinx myself as it’s still early days. 
    Had a drama when I  realised I hadn’t  put the injections in the fridge as suggested  but was told it was ok to use them after several phone calls to check! 
    x

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