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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  • Hello Maggie-May, thank you for your kind message x I hope your husband is doing ok? This forum is a great source of support and info xx

  • Morning. In himself he seems OK, but is very sick ATM which the dietician is concerned about. They are going to look at changing his sickness tablets tomorrow when he goes for his chemo so hopefully hat will help. Here's hoping your chemo goes well. Thanks for reaching out. I do feel a little alone at times even tho it's not me actually experiencing this awful bloody ddisease.x

  • Hi Maggie-May

    Sorry to hear of your husbands diagnosis and hopefully the change of tablets will ease his sickness.

    It must be hard for you, I know my husband is struggling with my diagnosis and treatment plan.

    Theres lots of support out there but I know doesn’t suit everyone esp my husband he keeps everything to himself.

    Please reach out on here anytime you want a chat x

  • Thank you so much. Yes it's very difficult to watch someone ypu love dearly fade away before your eyes, and there is nothing you can do to prevent it, apart from of course be there. I have found the support exceptional, and glad I have also found this chat.

    Good luck with your treatment. Xx sending lots of love ️