Help! I need some Ladies to talk to. I am four weeks out from a right side mastectomy and start chemo on Tuesday and I am terrified.

Hey Sheryl I am so very glad you have found us. Have you ordered or been given your "My Journey Kit" if not you can order it online or call BCNA to post it out to you. I found it very helpful but not as helpful as the love and support I have received from the online blog. i can understand you are terrified as all you pink sisters can tell you that they remember that feeling. I know I certainly do and it will stay with me forever. But you know what I survived that day and thought to myself it wasn't as bad as I had envisaged it would be. I survived that and another 5 chemo cycles and 7 weeks of radiotherapy. I won't lie it was tough and hard going at times but it is doable. You can learn so much on this site by using the search option at the top of the page, just type in what you are looking for and all the girls posts that relate to your search word will come up. Also at the bottom of the page is a resources section where you can download, print off or order for your own information which again is fantastic. Can I ask what area you live in, what type of cancer etc. was your diagnosis, how old and things like that so the other girls can relate and can chat with you to help you through. Everyone on here is willing to help in any way we can. I am here for you to ask questions, or if you need advice, to vent, yell, scream, cry and all those other feelings we have to deal with while going through our BC journey as crappy and as great as it can be. Unfortunately it is a road that we are on with hills, flood areas, pot holes and all those other things your journey is going to throw at you. We are here for you. Thinking of you and understanding your fears, lots of love, Mich xoxoxo

Hi Sheryl Welcome to the club no one wants to join. I so remember feeling exactly like you before my treatment, left mastectomy, 3 rounds of FEC and 3 rounds of taxotere followed by a right prophylactic mastectomy last Monday. The hardest part for me was not knowing what my experience would be, and being a control freak and Googling too much DEFINITELY didn't help, but as Mich said it may well not end up being any way near as bad as you're imagining. I was fortunate to be well enough to work through chemo. I'm out the other side of treatment now and slowly getting back to normal, all be it a new normal! I don't post much but I've gained a huge amount of reliable information and inspiration from the wonderful women this site. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. Remember to accept help and be kind to yourself. Sending you positive thoughts, my heart goes out to you. Jane xx

I am four weeks post surgery and I am still so sorei have had to be drained four times I thought by his time I would be a bit better than I am now thank you ladies for answering my post it is nice to hear from ladies that have been there I am most thankful for your reply Chemo tomorrow oh my god !!!!!!!!

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Lyn11
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12 years ago
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Mich_x
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13 years ago
Hey Jane

Lovely to see you on here chatting away with us because I find everyone's comments, thoughts and words are extremely worthwhile.

Can I say you are so lucky to be able to work thru your treatment. I was far from able to do that. My work I did on computer from home was fine as I did it when I was "well" but for outside type of work which was on a roster sytem I was unable to commit to. I think having work to keep you occupied and your mind active is wonderful and wish I was able to but not for me.

Thinking of you, lots of love, Mich xoxoxo
Sheryl1952
Member
13 years ago
I am 60 my diagnoised with grade3gtumor tow of them in right breast no nodes were cancerous but am having 4rds if chemo just to be safe nothing showed in ct scane and bone scan just showed athritisi suppose that means I am getting old lol I live in ballarat and am keen to be in contac with anyone in my area Dose anyone else have concerns about being deformed or am I just being silly it is very depressing I find myself crying Alot about that looking at ather weman in the shopping Center thinking you are never going to be normal again!!!!!
Sheryl1952
Member
13 years ago
I am 60 my diagnoised with grade3gtumor tow of them in right breast no nodes were cancerous but am having 4rds if chemo just to be safe nothing showed in ct scane and bone scan just showed athritisi suppose that means I am getting old lol I live in ballarat and am keen to be in contac with anyone in my area
Sheryl1952
Member
13 years ago
I am 60 my diagnoised with grade3gtumor tow of them in right breast no nodes were cancerous but am having 4rds if chemo just to be safe nothing showed in ct scane and bone scan just showed athritisi suppose that means I am getting old lol I live in ballarat and am keen to be in contac with anyone in my area
Sheryl1952
Member
13 years ago
I am 60 my diagnoised with grade3gtumor tow of them in right breast no nodes were cancerous but am having 4rds if chemo just to be safe nothing showed in ct scane and bone scan just showed athritisi suppose that means I am getting old lol I live in ballarat and am keen to be in contac with anyone in my area
Sheryl1952
Member
13 years ago
I am 60 my diagnoised with grade3gtumor tow of them in right breast no nodes were cancerous but am having 4rds if chemo just to be safe nothing showed in ct scane and bone scan just showed athritisi suppose that means I am getting old lol I live in ballarat and am keen to be in contac with anyone in my area
Sheryl1952
Member
13 years ago
I am type 2diabetic and have found that one of the medications for fluid sends my sugar level over the roof. I have to disgust this with the oncologist but things are never easy for me there is always some snag olong the way I never do things the easy way regards to all would any one with type 2diabetics going though this journey please reply as would love to hear from you xx
Cherylek
Member
13 years ago
Oh my goodness you poor thing, as uncomfortable as my port can be I didn't have any bruising or swelling. I got to admit it is a lot easier to use the port as there is no hunting for veins, bruising and lots of tears. Best of luck I hope it all settles down for you. Best of luck for next week. Cheryle :)
Cherylek
Member
13 years ago
Oh my goodness you poor thing, as uncomfortable as my port can be I didn't have any bruising or swelling. I got to admit it is a lot easier to use the port as there is no hunting for veins, bruising and lots of tears. Best of luck I hope it all settles down for you. Best of luck for next week. Cheryle :)