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Hi I hope I'm doing the right thing here . I've just been diagnosed with her 2 positive breast cancer and tbh I'm not coming to terms  very well . Been told  by the doctor I'm to have 8 rounds of FEC-T with herceptin and pertuzumab, lumpectomy, then radiotherapy,  I'm scared to death. I know it's there to save my life but I'm just petrified. I've come off work as I work in a school so not safe with covid . Feel like a prisoner at home. 

My other option is lumpectomy first then 6 rounds of FEC-T  with just herceptin then radiotherapy.

Anyone with similar ? Or any nurses that can help me , feel so alone although I do have an amazing fella , supportive family and friends . 

 

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    Hi Shel,

    A very warm welcome to the forum that nobody really wants to join. I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Receiving a cancer diagnosis is always totally overwhelming and, knocks us all for six. Fear of the unknown is just awful, but things will become easier as you start your journey.

    It doesn't really matter which way round you have your surgery and treatment and unfortunately, Covid has just added to the stress.

    Hold on to that amazing fella you have, plus all of your supportive family and friends. You will be glad to have them as you travel your cancer journey.

    I had a lumpectomy 11 years ago and a double mastectomy 10 years ago. I am still here and leading a busy life. It hasn't all been a breeze, but it was 'doable'. This time next year you will look back and wonder what all your worries were for.

    Do please keep in touch and let us know how you're coping. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Hi Shel, 

    I really appreciate how you are feeling, I have the same diagnosis as you and have had a mastectomy 5 weeks ago and I'm about to start my 6 rounds of chemo followed by radiotherapy, what I found really helpful initially was talking to my breast cancer nurse about any questions/ concerns you have however small, She always made me feel more positive and calmed my head down, friends and family are great but they just tell you it's going to be alright(as they should) but sometimes you just need someone who sees it everyday. Also I felt better once my operation was out the way, my lump was pretty big and felt like a ticking time bomb! 
    I hope some of that is helpful 

    Good luck and stay strong. 
    Rie45 x

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    Hi how are you feeling about the chemo ? I'm so scared with covid looming x

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