Hi Kjents, 

I was diagnosed with stage 2 lobular breast cancer in February this year, had mastectomy with reconstruction in March but sadly I rejected the implant and got an infection, so had emergency surgery and the end of March. Had my first chemo session onth 29th April and was dreading it to be honest. I asked for cold cap and i'm a bit of a wuss when it comes to pain but I met a another lady there who was using it and she helped me through it. The first 20 minute's is quite uncomfortable but doable and then it was fine.

I was advised to take paracetamol 20 minutes before but i forgot but the nurses will give you some if you ask, also other anti sickness medication.

M|y first chemo drugs i had were called EC chemotherapy, I'm on day two now and i'm surprised that i feel ok, lots of anti sickness drugs and steroid's which you must take and all I have at the mo is a dry mouth. 

I hope this helps and if you need anymore help, then please let me know.

Good luck and stay safe

Kind regards

Helen xx

Hi Helen

Thanks for replying, sounds as though you've really been through the mill.

Its good to hear  that things are more positive for you now, i must admit I'm dreading chemo but trying to stay positive, 

I hope things carry on going smoothly for you, please keep me updated & thanks so much for the reassurance, it means a lot.

Take care of yourself 

Karen x

Hi Helen

I'm finding that all the stories help & info from people like yourself going through the same.

You rest up & take it easy.

Will let you know how i get on.

Take care

Karen xxx

Hi kjenks 

I understand  your fear I started my chemo and radiotherapy  this week . It was terrifying going into the hospital, but the depts are all set up and prepared  for us, and we need to be there or the oncologists wouldn't send us at this time.

All I can say is I have been in the hospital  for 5 days straight  and they have been professional  and extremely  careful  of my welfare at a difficult  time 

Hope all goes well for you 

Hi jelmeg

Yes i agree with you,  thanks for the reassurance. 

Hope things go well for you too

Take care

Karen x