Having a stressful day today. Had my pre chemo consultation by phone today. Went well with lots of information given about what to expect.  However, I did forget to mention about some niggling breast pain I've been having. They come and go, sometimes slightly shooting pain. Did phone breast care nurses last week, who said probably due to all the biopsies I had. They were done a few weeks ago, so wondered if pains would only start happening in the last week. So annoyed with myself, even had it written down. I know I can mention on Monday, but will now have to go through two more days of stress!!

Hi Pippin 24, I think every little niggling pain is a worry when you're in the position that we are, try not to worry hopefully the chemotherapy will start to work killing all of the harmful cancer cells,  hope everything goes well for you on Monday,   I'm anxious at the moment waiting for my PET scan results on Friday the 8th xx

Thanks Rufusblue, sure they'll reassure me on Monday, need to calm myself down.Good luck on Friday. Hope your week is not too stressful. Xx

It is difficult to keep calm though,  I try to do some deep breathing whenever I'm feeling anxious and it does help a little.   My weeks are always stressful lol, 2 small grandchildren I look after on a Monday and Tuesday then work for the rest of the week but it keeps my mind off things,  good luck for Monday xx

I had a good night's sleep and feel so much calmer this morning. Think it was a bit of an off day yesterday, I just let my emotions get a bit out of control.Big day tomorrow so I need to stay positive and strong. I also have two gorgeous grandchildren, who I had hoped to visit last week. Unfortunately my granddaughter was ill, so I couldn't risk it. I've decided to isolate after chemo, until day 10, when I'm most vulnerable to infection, so won't see them now for a couple of weeks. Thank goodness technology enables us to facetime! Deep breathing does help with anxiety, I must try to do this more often. Sound like you keep busy, take care and keep in touch, would like to know how you're getting on. Xx

Perfectly understandable that you had an off day,  I can be fine one minute then an emotional wreck another,  all of us on this site understand,  I'm here if you need anything xx

Thank you, good luck with your scan results on Friday. Xx

Glad you are feeling a bit better today. I am thinking the trick is to plan positive things as much as you can even small ones. I have been out today and brought a V-shaped pillow as I am hoping that will help with sleep as I have been Achy since the biopsy. I have 12 year old and 8 year old daughters so we have done some baking today and painter our toe nails

Hi MadhatterC, good to hear you are having a lovely day doing something nice with your children. I've just been to visit my elderly parents. Wanted to take my mum her mother's day present, as I won't be able to visit next week. I have decided to isolate for first 10 days after chemo, apparently this is when I'm most vulnerable to infection. Good luck with your appointments next week, hope you get some idea of when your treatment will start. Xx

Seems like a good plan to isolate for 10 days and cannot agree more the wonder of technology these days is priceless.  After Monday you will be one step closer to your goal and no doubt the nerves of not knowing what to expect despite all the advice they give you will subside a bit.   I'll be thinking of you tomorrow 

take care and best of luck for round 1 

xxx 

Norma 

Hi Pippin,

The waiting time is nearly over, at last - I'm sure that you'll be glad to start chemo. It sounds as if you are all prepared. Have you got plenty of reading material to take with you? I am keeping my fingers crossed for you that it works well and that you'll soon have it all behind you. I shall be thinking of you, as you start your journey tomorrow.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Pippin,

The waiting time is nearly over, at last - I'm sure that you'll be glad to start chemo. It sounds as if you are all prepared. Have you got plenty of reading material to take with you? I am keeping my fingers crossed for you that it works well and that you'll soon have it all behind you. I shall be thinking of you, as you start your journey tomorrow.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you so much Jolamine and yes I'm all prepared. Have my kindle and earphones to listen to music. Feeling calm today and ready to fight this thing. You and others on this site have been a great support. Xx

Good luck today Pippin.  Hope everything goes well for you. xx

Thank you Carol, all went well. Xx

Hi there, i've just been reading your thread. I really hope you're getting on ok with your treatment. I've had a lumptomy and have now been told i need 3 rounds EC and 3 rounds Docetaxel so very similar to you and the others on this thread. I just wanted to say that i'm thinking of you  and really hope side effects are kept to a minimum. I'm seeing my oncologist today so hopefully i'll have more of an idea on start dates etc...just feels very surreal that i'm chatting to my friends about wigs and things! Debating doing the cold cap and can't decide. My hair is really thin already. Will chat to oncologist later..anyway i just wanted to say good luck with your treatment and hope you are out the other side soon. Let us know how you're getting on and any tricks or tips would be very much appreciated as i'm not far behind you!!

Take care xx

Hi Greeny80, so far so good with the first treatment, no sickness at the moment.  Glad to hear you have already got through your surgery. I had hoped to do that first myself, but they wanted to do chemo first for me. I was offered cold cap treatment but decided against it, as I'm already prone to headaches. I also feel the cold and thought the cold cap would make the treatment sessions too much for me to cope with. I'm all set with my wig and some nice hats, hopefully hair will grow back quickly after treatment finishes. I have bought a product called ploybalm to help reduce nail damage  it was recommended to me by someone on this site. I've researched it a bit and think it's worth a try. Apparently Docetaxel can be harsh on the nails, so I've already started using it to hopefully strengthen them up now. Hope all goes well with your oncology appointment today, let me know how it goes. Xx

Awww thanks for the update hun, so glad you are feeling OK and keeping fingers and toes crossed this carries on for you x 

Thank you. Went for a lovely 40 minute walk with hubby. Had a snooze after lunch. Just prepped dinner and now chilling watching telly. When is your mri appointment?

That was last Tuesday hun, but haven't heard anything back. I am with Oncology Friday morning. I have noticed on my NHS app that I am on the waiting list for geriatric medicine but have no clue what that is about. I am only 40 . Sound like a lovely chilled out day hun. I recommend the Jury on channel 4 if you haven't seen it yet 

Hopefully you'll find out a bit more info on Friday. Not heard of geriatric medicine, that will be a question to ask. Will have to have a look at the Jury, always need good recommendations. Let me know how Friday goes. Xx

Hi Pippin,

Well, hat's the first session over and you're on your way. I am glad to hear that you coped ok today and that you didn't have any nausea. Let's hope that this sets the pattern for the rest!

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx