HI,

I was diagnosed in August with Breast cancer. It was stage Three I though thats it, the end.

My doctors have been very good and have assured me that they caught it early. They have said I don't need to have a scan which I have found strange as I need the reassurance that all is okay and it hasn't gone anywhere else.

The care I have had from diagnosis to today has been quick, I begin Radiotherapy begining of March.

I thought I would need to have it for three weeks but they have said 5 days as new research has shown that it works just as well as the three weeks. So I feel that is a positive thought.

I had my last taxen (chemo) two weeks ago and felt okay the first three days and then it hits. 

i have been lucky to have good support but the weakness in my legs and arms and neck, have been bad and still are two weeks later I feel my body just wants to colapse when I get to the sink to try to do the dishes, so I have to sit down and wait until I feel better. I haven't been able to do anything. Each day from now I know I will get stronger and begin to do small task.Tthe feeling when I went for the last Chemo was a good I walked out and thought great I made it through now to get throught he effects. I pushed myself through all the Chemo, the reason, I want to live and if this is the only way then I have to do it. I know how awful Chemo is and I have been lucky that I haven't too many bad side effects I have delt with them as I got them.

My doctor did reduce the docetaxen for me after the first one e and it made a difference, My advise is phone your doctor or key worker and ask if them if they can reduce the doseage. Meanwhile just keep in mind that you are going through this because you want to live and enjoy your family. keep up the good work you have been doing and are still doing.

Best wishes for your your recovery

Ps Voltarol Gel is good rubbed in for the lower back pain.

HI,

I was diagnosed in August with Breast cancer. It was stage Three I though thats it, the end.

My doctors have been very good and have assured me that they caught it early. They have said I don't need to have a scan which I have found strange as I need the reassurance that all is okay and it hasn't gone anywhere else.

The care I have had from diagnosis to today has been quick, I begin Radiotherapy begining of March.

I thought I would need to have it for three weeks but they have said 5 days as new research has shown that it works just as well as the three weeks. So I feel that is a positive thought.

I had my last taxen (chemo) two weeks ago and felt okay the first three days and then it hits. 

i have been lucky to have good support but the weakness in my legs and arms and neck, have been bad and still are two weeks later I feel my body just wants to colapse when I get to the sink to try to do the dishes, so I have to sit down and wait until I feel better. I haven't been able to do anything. Each day from now I know I will get stronger and begin to do small task.Tthe feeling when I went for the last Chemo was a good I walked out and thought great I made it through now to get throught he effects. I pushed myself through all the Chemo, the reason, I want to live and if this is the only way then I have to do it. I know how awful Chemo is and I have been lucky that I haven't too many bad side effects I have delt with them as I got them.

My doctor did reduce the docetaxen for me after the first one e and it made a difference, My advise is phone your doctor or key worker and ask if them if they can reduce the doseage. Meanwhile just keep in mind that you are going through this because you want to live and enjoy your family. keep up the good work you have been doing and are still doing.

Best wishes for your your recovery

Ps Voltarol Gel is good rubbed in for the lower back pain.