I was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2012. I had a Mastctomy and was scheduled to have six rounds of chemotherapy. Sadly the fifth round of chemotherapy nearly proved fatal. The drug docetoxil perforated my bowel. I have had to have six life saving operations. I have been left incontinent of my bowel which is extremely hard to live with and come to terms with. I work for local authority and I was sacked because I was unable to return to work in the time frame they gave me. This was a bitter blow for me because returning to work was  the one thing I had focused on . A mile art one in my recovery. This was taken away from me and I no longer have a goal to work towards. I am registered disabled and the side effects of the treatment have left me with q daily battle. I struggle to leave the house due to the incontinence. I suffer with panic attacks and anxiety and my life is completely different to how it used to be. After being dismissed from my employer I won ill health retirement onappeal as initially they refused my ill health retirement. My partner works and I am home alone all day every day.. Living with daily ongoing side effects of the treatment is a challenge. I am thankful that I have a life and for that I accept my ongoing conditions but some days are far harder than others to cope with. A friend with similar experiences would be very helpful.