Just found out I need 18 weeks of Chemotherapy. Struggling

Had my lumpectomy in December, still having problems with my arm after lymph node removal. Just got the results of my oncotype dx test after a 5 week delay in it being sent. I was shocked when I was told I've got to have 18 weeks of chemotherapy before 7 weeks of radiotherapy and am finding it difficult to think about anything else. The thought of feeling unwell and my hair falling out and all the side effects chemotherapy causes. How do you get through it

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  • I'm so sorry your oncotype dx results have taken so long to come through and that you now have to have chemo and radiotherapy.

    This must be a lot to get your head around but our community are here for you and I'm sure those who have been down this path will offer their support and advice to you soon.

    You can find out more about chemotherapy for breast cancer on our website but if you would like to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses then you're welcome to get in touch with them on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very friendly, and informative, and will do all they can to answer your questions and put your mind at ease about your upcoming treatment.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • I'm so sorry your oncotype dx results have taken so long to come through and that you now have to have chemo and radiotherapy.

    This must be a lot to get your head around but our community are here for you and I'm sure those who have been down this path will offer their support and advice to you soon.

    You can find out more about chemotherapy for breast cancer on our website but if you would like to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses then you're welcome to get in touch with them on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very friendly, and informative, and will do all they can to answer your questions and put your mind at ease about your upcoming treatment.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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