Stage 2 HER2+ undergoing AC chemo

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Amasya Melbourne Member Posts: 1 New Member

September 8 

Hello. I know exactly how your feeling. I am 39 and was diagnosed on the 18th of July 2024. I have started my treatment and currently on round 2 of 4 of AC chemo. I have stage 2 HER2+ with only 1 lymph node affected. I have also got 12 rounds of Taxol + Herceptin treatment after my AC. 

Its so tough and takes alot out if you but we have to keep strong and get through it. As im slightly ahead of you treatment wise im happy to answer any if your questions about what to expect etc. Keep me posted on your outcome.

arpie

Hi @Amasya

So sorry to hear you've joined our exclusive little club.   I hope you are going OK with your treatment & not getting too many side effects xx   Whack up any questions that you have on your own treatment & others who have been on it, will surely respond.

You may like to Check out this post for lots of 'general' info on the forum! (We Even have some funny bits, as we all need a laugh xx)  You can show off your garden, your fur-kids, your art & craft ..... or start a new thread, with your favourite hobby!     There are some tips on what to take to hospital too.
At the bottom of the post are some Tick Sheet PDFs that you can print off & fill in, to follow your physical and mental health .... that you can take along with you & show your team, if you need xx
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest

You may also like to check out the podcasts by Charlotte Tottman - as she is a specialist BC Counsellor who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer 4-5 years ago. She's had a double mastectomy, stayed flat and KNOWS what we've all gone thru!  She was surprised too, at the emotions she went thru herself, as they were different from what she'd 'thought they were' when she was counseling women prior to her own diagnosis.  So she 'gets it'.   They are very easy listening too. xx
Go to this link, click on the 'list' (it should show 22 tracks) and start off with No 13 (the first one of Series 1) and work your way thru them.
https://soundcloud.com/search?q=charlotte tottman
  
Take care xx

Tri

Hi @Amasya
sending you lots of positive vibes as you progress through your HER2+ regime. Love your spirited attitude. I found it helped me when I would plan to do something nice for myself (catch up with a friend, see a new show at an art gallery or have a massage). I did this through the 12 taxol and herceptin rounds (when I felt up to it) to help break up that final push through the last 6 months to the end. It’s quite a long haul!
I completed my treatment earlier this year. Incredible to have it behind me. 

 

Amasya

Hi @Tri

so glad to hear you have completed your treatment. I just had my third AC and ohhh boy this one has definitely knocked me about more. Its day 7 and im still struggling to get my head off the pillow. Not sure why this one took more out of me compared to the previous ones. 

I really hope the taxol isn’t going to be as bad and i can be a bit more normal.

Tri

I hear you - it’s no cake walk and I found I could expect to be resting twice a day for the first 10 days and then gradually got some “vavoom” back. I am told it’s the cumulative effect and of course your system will be coming back from a lower base after each treatment.  I did find the last 11 doses were easier to tolerate and my hair, nails etc grew back :-) 
sending big virtual hugs and well wishes