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Newly diagnosed with DCIS - starting the rollecoaster
Hi all, I live in Geelong. I'm 41. Single mum to a 13yo son, co-parent 50%. I was diagnosed with DCIS estrogen+ on the 14th Feb. Luckily is stage 0, which eases my worries a bit. My mum and siste...
Hi @paulinagtzr
In reply to your query, I worked right through chemo after surgery (no radiotherapy). I was 67 when diagnosed (mastectomy and axillary clearance) and working in events. I took a week
off after surgery, a day off for four A/C chemo
doses (every three weeks) but only a couple of hours for 12 weekly Taxol hits. The main problem is not being able to accurately gauge how you will respond to treatment until you are having it! I was fortunate - healed quickly and had none of the common chemo side effects. So best to have a plan B! Others may be able to advise about finances, particularly insurance through your super. Best wishes for your treatment and recovery.
In reply to your query, I worked right through chemo after surgery (no radiotherapy). I was 67 when diagnosed (mastectomy and axillary clearance) and working in events. I took a week
off after surgery, a day off for four A/C chemo
doses (every three weeks) but only a couple of hours for 12 weekly Taxol hits. The main problem is not being able to accurately gauge how you will respond to treatment until you are having it! I was fortunate - healed quickly and had none of the common chemo side effects. So best to have a plan B! Others may be able to advise about finances, particularly insurance through your super. Best wishes for your treatment and recovery.