Hi my name is Mandy, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May, had a lumpectomy and lymph node clear result in June, because of the grade of tumour(3) and the results of the oncotype dx test, going me a high score of recurrence, I am now about to have my 5th chemo of 6, then radiotherapy and hormone therapy to follow.
I lost my hair 2 weeks after my 1st chemo, was a bit traumatic seeing myself bald, but have got used to myself now, have lovely new hair ( don't like to call it a wig)and lots of hats and scarves. The chemo has been awful, had so many side effects, but with the great support of my family and The Breast Care Nurses, I have got through each one
On my good week,( the one before my next chemo), I always do something thats makes me feel good, I put on my makeup, have a day out a meal a nice walk, and forget about whats going on.
