Have unwillingly joined this club.Have breast cancer,had right breast mastectomy about 3 weeks ago and am going this. week to see oncologist to discuss chemo.I am terrified of the treatment and side effects.I fel so lost
I am sorry to hear why you've joined us here. This is unfortunately, the club that nobody really wants to join! However, we are a friendly and supportive bunch and I'm sure that you'll soon be glad that you've found us. I am happy to see that you have already had your surgery and hope that you are recovering well. Did you have reconstruction and do you know what type and stage of breast cancer you had?
I agree that looking at all of the possible side-effects of chemo is daunting, but not everyone gets them all. I haven't had chemo, but I'm sure that someone who has will be along to chat with you soon. If you have any particular concerns, write them down along with any questions you have and take this list with you when you see the oncologist. It is all too easy to forget something important during your consultation. Many of us feel lost and alone on this journey, but you are not any longer. There is always someone here to support you, to answer any questions or give the advice of their cancer experience. Now that you have found us, you need never be lonely again.
I had a double mastectomy 15 years ago and I am still keeping well an leading a busy and fulfilling life. Hopefully, you will too. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.
Thank you for your kind words.I'll check my cancer type later as it 3am and my husband is sleeping.I have gotten my 4 hours sleep,I am finding that so strange as I was a great sleeper.I could sleep full 8 hours ,but then I was working.Needless to say I am scared,I'm the only member of my siblings to have cancer .will let you know how I get on with oncologist
Right breast grade 3 lobular carcinoma oestrogen positive progesterone receptor negative HER 2 Negative.i have no idea what that all means.this is a journey i never envisioned I'd take.but it's here now so I gotta make the best of it.let me know what you think.
Hi Rileymmca, so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I had stage 3, grade 2 lobular breast cancer with oestrogen and progesterone positive and HER 2 - same as you. I had lumpectomy as have large breasts then chemo and then radiotherapy. It had spread to one lymph node too. I did not do the cold cap with chemo as it adds on about 2 and a half hours to chemo. I just wanted to wish you luck with your oncology appointment this week. Definitely take someone with you. My husband attends all my oncology appointments with me as I forget what he says sometimes and my husband remembers a lot more than me. Macmillan have a breast cancer forum which I am on and it is very supportive and helpful. Good luck and I am on here most days if you just want to chat. Like Jolamine says, we are here for you so you are not alone .
