chemo

thanks for the reply you made me feel better and laugh with the blonde joke and i have read up alot of info on the chemo but sometimes there is to much  to take in im on fec chemo for 3 sessions then not sure what the next one is called after that for the last 3 anyway thanks for the reply needed that x  x x xx xx

thanks for the replys from you all i got through the first chemo day ok just dont know what to expect for the next couple of weeks one down 5 to go then 4 weeks radiothraphy then 5 years tamoxifin i know my hair is going to fall out and the worst thing is everyone i meet in there nurses social worker pathology keep telling me its so sad you have the most beautiful hair and look at me in pitty its crap they shouldnt mentiont that at all my hair is long thick and and beautiful red in color so thats the firs thing they notice ive been lucky to be a natural red head with no freakles so anyway see how i go i was going to get this orange color wig but the hair dresser said the sold the last 2 to the local drag queen so that was enough to put me of i dont want to match him so im going blond i thought that was funny though anyway i will get on with this crap and try to think of having fun time with the girls once its all over 

thanks for the replys from you all i got through the first chemo day ok just dont know what to expect for the next couple of weeks one down 5 to go then 4 weeks radiothraphy then 5 years tamoxifin i know my hair is going to fall out and the worst thing is everyone i meet in there nurses social worker pathology keep telling me its so sad you have the most beautiful hair and look at me in pitty its crap they shouldnt mentiont that at all my hair is long thick and and beautiful red in color so thats the firs thing they notice ive been lucky to be a natural red head with no freakles so anyway see how i go i was going to get this orange color wig but the hair dresser said the sold the last 2 to the local drag queen so that was enough to put me of i dont want to match him so im going blond i thought that was funny though anyway i will get on with this crap and try to think of having fun time with the girls once its all over 

Hi Heidi

Big hugs and good luck for today.  I remember feeling anxious and scared too... I think we all feel that way.

More and more you hear of stuff ups and mistakes.  I too have been mucked around.  But... its better to be sure and at least if they have all results they can treat your cancer properly.  

Dont worry about your hair. IT WILL GROW BACK!! Thicker, softer and so healthy.  Mine was blonde, straight and fine before BC then grew back thick, golden and wavy :) Im actually looking forward to seeing how it will grow back this time.

Stay strong sweetie, in a strange way it really does get easier and remember youre not alone xxx

Hey Heidi

Sorry to hear that you are having an absolute crap time right now and yes you have reason to be angry.  I had a similar experience in that I was told all good and no further surgery required just 2 days before Xmas 2011 and then I went back after Xmas for post op appt when they all returned from their break to be told sorry but tumour was much bigger than originally thought, no proper clearance due to chest wall in the way and nodes were involved.  You could have knocked me over with a feather and yep you better believe I was very very angry.  But I got over it and decided I just need to get on with this and fight this bloody thing and I did.  

i had 6 cycles of chemo and 7 weeks of rads.  

You ask yourself how can they manage to tell you the wrong information.  Were they looking at someone elses pathology?? I have no idea but yes I agree it sucks big time.

i am glad you have found us here on BCNA and I hope we can offer you help and support as you go through this crappy time.  

Lots of love, Mich xoxo