Lobular carcinoma first chemotherapy today
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@youngdogmum I've come into your story late. I've needed to hibernate for a few months to deal with my own issues, and am now just gradually coming back, and that feels so good to again be among the people who have given me so much support.
What am impressive young woman you are. I'm 76 (diagnosed at 74) and I've always said I was grateful that, if this had to happen to me, it didn't happen when I was young or in my middle-aged full-on career mode. You are an inspiration, the way you're handling your situation; and I get the feeling it's not just because of your clinical knowledge: it's just you and your own extraordinary spirit and intelligence.
My oncologist stopped my chemo after 8 of the 12 weeks of Taxol because of peripheral neuropathy. She said it could end up being permanent and advised me to opt for quality of life. I'm glad about that. A friend did the whole course and she still has dreadful PN nearly five years on. It took some time for it to fade for me, but it did.
Not being "sure how to feel" is the way it goes for us all. I have ups and downs sometimes from one minute to the next, one day, one week, etc.
Take care. <3
What am impressive young woman you are. I'm 76 (diagnosed at 74) and I've always said I was grateful that, if this had to happen to me, it didn't happen when I was young or in my middle-aged full-on career mode. You are an inspiration, the way you're handling your situation; and I get the feeling it's not just because of your clinical knowledge: it's just you and your own extraordinary spirit and intelligence.
My oncologist stopped my chemo after 8 of the 12 weeks of Taxol because of peripheral neuropathy. She said it could end up being permanent and advised me to opt for quality of life. I'm glad about that. A friend did the whole course and she still has dreadful PN nearly five years on. It took some time for it to fade for me, but it did.
Not being "sure how to feel" is the way it goes for us all. I have ups and downs sometimes from one minute to the next, one day, one week, etc.
Take care. <3