Jazz26
8 years agoMember
From waiting on Oncologist to start of treatment now...
Those that have been following my original post on waiting on oncologist will know the issues I was having in the lead up to my treatment.
Recap - I was diagnosed with BC on 10th October 2017, lumpectomy performed on 17th October. Stressful wait in between for further information in regards to type of treatment and start date. My diagnosis is IDC with DCIS, Grade 2, 24mm. ER+ PR+ and HER 2,stage 11A ( I'm learning how to read the pathology report yay ! )
I started my chemo treatment today and I decided to try the cold caps. I found it a little painful and uncomfortable at first there after it was reasonable comfortable and ok to manage. I had the occasional panic when I felt like the strap under my chin was restricting as I don't do well with that kind of thing near my airways, probably because I can be claustrophobic. The treatment consisted of PAC, Docetaxel and Cyclophosphamide with no reactions only a slight irritation which wasn't that noticeable..pheww
After 6.5 long hours I was able to leave, I was hit with an instant headache once my body registered the temperature change. So far I only have a headache turning into a migraine, some tiredness and little tingles over my body every now and then ( Is that normal ? ), I guess I am doing well for the most part so far and I hope it stays that way. Anyway time for some rest now talk to you all later Jazz.
Recap - I was diagnosed with BC on 10th October 2017, lumpectomy performed on 17th October. Stressful wait in between for further information in regards to type of treatment and start date. My diagnosis is IDC with DCIS, Grade 2, 24mm. ER+ PR+ and HER 2,stage 11A ( I'm learning how to read the pathology report yay ! )
I started my chemo treatment today and I decided to try the cold caps. I found it a little painful and uncomfortable at first there after it was reasonable comfortable and ok to manage. I had the occasional panic when I felt like the strap under my chin was restricting as I don't do well with that kind of thing near my airways, probably because I can be claustrophobic. The treatment consisted of PAC, Docetaxel and Cyclophosphamide with no reactions only a slight irritation which wasn't that noticeable..pheww
After 6.5 long hours I was able to leave, I was hit with an instant headache once my body registered the temperature change. So far I only have a headache turning into a migraine, some tiredness and little tingles over my body every now and then ( Is that normal ? ), I guess I am doing well for the most part so far and I hope it stays that way. Anyway time for some rest now talk to you all later Jazz.