Chemo - struggling - stage 4 HER 2 + Help and Advice needed

I am supporting my mum who is nearly half way through chemo. Mum has not been too bad with the chemo compared to wgat some people experience,  yet the hair loss has began. Mum shared with me today that she doesn't want to cause worry and she isn't going to continue with treatment. Mum is all about animals so doesn't really talk to others about her diagnosis or read the forums. I said to mum I would support her decision. Yet thanks to you all on this forum, I was able to share your positivity, experiences and how much hope there is and success with treatment now and the potential for the future.  Also as well, we are nearly half way through - 12 sessions and we're on number 5. Mum was in a much better place when I left and we are going to get a wig. Yet I wanted to ask if there is any other advice or help you would share that I could help mum. Thank you for all of your help on this forum - I will be endlessly grateful xx

Parents
  • Hello well I was also diagnosed with her2+ I had a 6 months of chemo,then I had the op after radiotherapy then another 6 months of chemo,now I can say I'm cancer free,it's not always doom and gloom and with the treatment your mum with beat this,please tell her to carry on with the treatment I know it's a hard slog with it all,some days you can have enough of it all,but she had to keep strong and think positive,wigs ar the moment are great you can find them online,just think she can be a brunette one day and the next a blonde.take care x

  • Hi Fifa

    Thank you - we are doing our absolute best to be positive and using experiences from this group and sharing them with my mum, really helped - I honestly think without this information from you all, mum wouldn't be going to her appointment tomorrow. Thank you again and I am so pleased they were able to help you - take care too x

  • I'm so glad that being on here has helped,everyone has different experiences and side effects with chemo,we have to battle through it and your mum will get through it all x

Reply Children
No Data