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 Emma, I’ve not had a great week couldn’t get picc line in I couldn’t tolerate the pain so I’ve not had my chemo. 
    Im now waiting on an appt for a port under sedation, no clue how long that will be. 
    I should have had 3rd round yesterday but so far I’ve only had 1.

    How are you feeling? How’s the cold cap going? xx

  • Oh no sorry to hear that, sounds rubbish :( did they give an idea of how long it might be for the port? 
    I feel fine yeah, cold cap was fine again but just waiting for the hair loss to start any day now (not had any so far) I think it seems to always be just after 2 weeks that it happens so getting nervous! Xx

  • My consultant has requested it as urgent but he has no clue how long a wait I will have.

    My hair is so thin coming out daily but no actual bald patches so far.

    Will hopefully be able to continue with the cold cap when I eventually have chemo again.

    So glad to hear your feeling fine  xx