I'm sue and I've been diagnosed withTriple Negative Breast Cancer. I'm having my first Chemo session on Friday and am terrified. Has anyone been successfully treated with this condition as the internet is a really scary place.
i did the same I read everything I could find on google and that was the worst thing I did. I only now listen to my chemo team n doctors that’s it.
Today I’ve had to take my anti sickness meds n my children think it’s caused by the cold cap as it’s burned my head again (not as bad as first time as I looked like I had large brown Lego bricks sticking out my forehead but it was because they put the cap to low down) but it’s the first time since my first round as last two rounds I’ve only had to take 1 main anti sickness med before chemotherapy that’s it. But my steroids omg they stink n make me gag so I down them like a shot to get them over with .
Take it easy as the more u go on the more fatigue kics in x
How do you feel after chemo? I hope to find some strength as I'm really struggling. My hair shedding has slowed down but not stopped. I am still planning on using the cold cap on Monday if I still have hair left!!!
Take it easy this week and be kind to yourself. I hope your side effects arn't too bad.
Good idea to stop googleing. A lady I spoke to on the chemo ward told me people mainly chat on these sites when they have a problem but forget to report back once they get the all clear. There are so many success stories out there and that's what I am holding on to.
Although I'm shedding hair at an alarming rate, it still isn't noticable and I would be bald by now without the cold cap so it's deffo worth a go.
Good Luck for the 17th, I'm sure you will be fine.
Right now I think I can salute you all. Annjo8. Good on you people are so rude. Well I have only been diagnosed with breast cancer yesterday. It’s still not sunk in and my whole worlds fallen apart. I had my lymph nodes removed from my armpit 3 weeks ago which is very painful experience still recovering
it’s taken them one whole year to work out I have cancer now I have to have more scans in January
and then they’ll give me a treatment plAn but consultant did say maybe another operation chemotherapy then radiotherapy
I was told about cool cap but does it make a difference any advice on chemo as I just feel sick daily this is without chemo I just think I’m not going to make this I’ve not told my son or elderly parents or family it will just kill them off and my son will be very hurt but his strong so is my husband why does this always happen to the good people ? Any advice I’m dreading chemo side effects hair loss but guess it’s a good swap it will grow back in time xx I just don’t know what to expect just feel a dark cold long path I sat here just cry scream since yesterday don’t know how to come to terms with it I slept ok as on tramadol and sleeping tablets each time I turned over I thought no I not got cancer it’s just a dream xx
My only advice is for treatment is ice lollies (omg they helped me a lot and kept fluid levels up), eat 5 times a day small meals, drink plenty of water during n after chemo as will flush it out quicker (yes ya pee more but worth it). I did not have any side effects from chemo it was more from medication u take which kicked my butt, steroids and 1 anti sickness med caused constipation (so by 3rd chemo I took a laxative once I started meds but not recommended for all) and the injections I had to do caused me so many issues with my mobility n pain more then child birth I hated them but found leaving the injection on a side for 30 minutes before having it helped the stinging go away. Sadly we all react differently to chemo treatment so what works for one don't work for another it's finding your right balance and having a great network of support around u that really does help more then the tips above x
in the new year start radiation treatment to prevent mine from coming back as two weeks ago I went for surgery (which scared me more then cancer it's self as never been put under before n it's not normal) and I got my results my chemo 90% effective and surgery 10% effective so I got the all clear I'm cancer free (still not sunk in yet) yet I thanked everyone who had been there for me and called them the hero's as it's them who supported me though dark times I had.
So with that I would say talk to your family and let them help support you as it's surprising how strong people are n we don't know it until we talk to them xx
thAnks for the email. I think as nothing as dank in as yet is the hardest but once head is around it I will tell family. My son next week. My hubby has been supportive but I guess I have a long way to go yet I’m just thinking of the worse. As it’s taking them a year to even diagnose it.
I just am shocked Oh I’m so happy for you and you feel better now how long was your treatments for and how long was everything from start to now ?
Did you use cool cap and if so did it work I’m dreading chemo I’m sick each day feel nauseated for months I’m so happy for you live your life to the full do what you always wanted too and it’s Christmas we just at home doing v little just not with it.
After chemo how long does it take to recover as mines for 6 months and each 3 weeks. They didn’t mention injections or medicine yet
where do you live. I’m in Scunthorpe. X. Enjoy your Sunday x
it's always frightening to be told you have cancer, I cried for a week. it takes a while to get your head around it and I'm still not sure I have yet. I have my last chemo on 27th december if all goes to plan. I used the cold cap throughout and have kept 50% of my hair. I wear a wig to go out or a hair band but I still have hair. I think it is worth a go as you can ask for it to be removed it it becomes unbareable. All I can say to you is that you are in the best hands and the oncologists are experts. Stay strong, easier said than done I know.
Annjo, fantastic news getting the all clear. i've neen told that radiotheraphy is a walk in the park compared to chemo.
Hope all goes well on 27th. Hope things are much better for you. I just can’t think straight more that it’s taken a whole year for them to work out it’s cancer.
I’m dreading chemo dreading scans I’m so caustophic I’m sick daily and started loosing weight
I think don’t know whAt to expect. My hair is long Indian hair lol and thick but going to have it cut short and then after chemo get extensions I have to find some inner strength to tell my son then my elderly parents. It’s all more mentally with me I just think I’m going to die. No idea what stage and what grade it is not that I understand what that even means.
Thank you for your advice how did you feel after chemo and how long it takes to recover from chemo they didn’t discuss injections or medicines yet xx
It is hard getting your head round it and I think the word Cancer is the bit that hits you like a bullet train.
I sat here crying my eyes out as it's all starting to hit me that I'm clear n everything I've been though so I will say it's a rollercoaster of emotions and is not just physically draining but emotionally n mentally to x
I told my family and my son was with me when I got told it was triple negative breast cancer stage 2/3 grade 3 aggressive. For everyone else I went on a night out before I started chemo and on my way home at 4am I posted it all on my Facebook and let people deal with the information how ever they wished. Ive said this before to my friends n other people Yes it's us who have Cancer but that Cancer effects not just us but everyone around us and some people don't realise the true full impacted it has x
I am now suffering the side effects of chemo, my arms are weak from cannulas, I get out of breath easily, fatigue, still have trouble eating a adult meal as my body adapted to small light foods, my biggest side effect is restless leg syndrome and I walk with a cane as my legs have gone from under me before.
Ive got a lot of travelling to have my radiation every day so that will wipe me out.
I did use the cold cap and had bald patches in places but now my hair is already growing back (I'm like a hedgehog according to my children ) and its coming back blonde which is odd as the hair I have left is brown.
annjo. Aww. Glad your better. It’s not sunk in me at all. Unsure why it’s taken a year to work out I have cancer. I’m going through scans to see if it’s spreaded and no idea on grade or stage. Don’t even understand it. I had no idea And was not expecting this unsure if removing lymph nodes didn’t set alarm bells to them
I’m always sick and just dreading this journey I feel very weak and yet not started any treatment
I just hope I pull through this I’ve been on this chat a whole year it’s very helpful and everyone’s so supportive thank you x
any advice for chemo be great and recovery whAt to expect etc x
i feel life is just a dark tunnel still recovering from oeraration feel very sore
