Hi Norasand, so sorry to hear of your diagnosis, but pleased to hear that your surgery is now behind you. I too was diagnosed with two areas if invasive ductal carcinoma in January, plus cells found in 1 lymph node. I am also er + pr+ & HER2 positive. It was decided for me that chemo first would be the best option. 3 x EC cycles and 4 x docetaxel cycles. So far I have completed all the EC with minimal side effects, apart from hair loss. Have also managed to go out for a 2 1/2 mile walk most days. Apparently, the docetaxel is stronger, so will have to see how that goes.Will also be going onto Herceptin injections while on the docetaxel. Hope this is a bit reassuring for you regarding the chemo and I wish you well on your journey moving forward. Xx

Hi Pippin24, many thanks for your reply , so sorry you are going through so much. It was very reassuring you had minimal side effects from the EC and hope the docetaxel and injections also go well. The same drugs were also mentioned at my last hospital appointment but will not know definitely until I see the Oncologist.  I also love walking but haven’t been since surgery, starting again this weekend as walking and being outside really helps calm me down. Thank you again for your reply and send lots of good wishes for future treatments and your surgery xx

Hi Pippin24, many thanks for your reply , so sorry you are going through so much. It was very reassuring you had minimal side effects from the EC and hope the docetaxel and injections also go well. The same drugs were also mentioned at my last hospital appointment but will not know definitely until I see the Oncologist.  I also love walking but haven’t been since surgery, starting again this weekend as walking and being outside really helps calm me down. Thank you again for your reply and send lots of good wishes for future treatments and your surgery xx

Glad to hear you are going to start your walking again at the weekend. I really find it helps to keep me in a positive frame of mind. Always here if you need to chat. Xx

Thanks Pippin24, so kind of you. Went for my first walk today roughly half a mile, but so nice to be in the fresh air for a while and try to forget your problems, felt so much better even though I didn’t get very far! Xx

Well done for getting out on your first walk today, glad to hear it made you feel better. I made that a goal at the start of my treatment, that I would go for a walk each day, weather permitting. So far have only missed a couple of days due to rain. I'm sure doing something positive has helped me through my chemo journey so far. Always here for a chat. Xx

Hi Pippin24, thank you for your reply and being there for a chat, it’s so helpful to talk to people going through the same or similar to you.  Hope your next treatment goes ok and you keep up your walking, day 2 of walking for me , getting a little further each time hopefully will be fitter by the time chemo starts , lots of good wishes xx