Hi everybody
I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 31 January, and found out I was triple negative on 10 February. I'm scheduled to have my lump and some lymph nodes removed on 24 February, and have been told I'm...
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@kiwikris72 I was diagnosed just before Christmas so I can completely understand how you are feeling it’s one heck of a curve ball. You have come to the right place - this is a such an amazing and supportive group.
I am still trying learn all of the terms as it is a completely new landscape to navigate. My BC is different in that it is hormone positive which means my treatment may/will be different as there are lots of factors involved. My plan is chemo - 4 x AC, 12 x taxol then surgery then radiation. I have just finished the first 4 - and have coped pretty well. I think the big thing is all of the unknown things, but one thing I have learnt is that your treatment will be tailored for you. If your doctor can’t give you the nuts and bolts tips along the way, trust me, there is always an amazing person here who will be able to help. Things like if your mouth is sore, what to take to chemo, dry skin, using the cold cap - all the little everyday stuff that sometimes the doctors forget to mention. I also have just been to a Look Good Feel Better workshop - amazing! When you are ready it is well worth it - great tips for feeling great and I met such lovely girls. It was so good, we all went straight out for coffee and some good laughs.
Be really kind to yourself. Big hugs.