Awaiting bone scan results...
Hi there, I feel a little like I've been on a roller coaster and not a very fun one! I've been reading a lot of posts and feeling overwhelmed at times, also realising no two people have the same ex...
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I hope that the news on Tuesday is good.
I believe then you will have your stage, and complete treatment plan.
My diagnosis and treatment was all in 2020, when Covid was new.
I am Stage 2 Grade 3
I was one of the luckier ones, most of my treatments (Mastectomy with Axillary clearance, Chemo AC + Taxol, and 5 weeks Radiotherapy) went well. Only less serious side effects, that were manageable.
I used Income Protection insurance, because I had it in my Super.
I'm a nurse, working in a hospital, with some infectious patients.
Retrospectively, I could have worked most shifts. I may have got more fatigued, had I worked.
I did not have any nausea.
I did not lose my hair, as I used the Cold Cap. It doesn't work for everyone, but worked well for me.
If you try the Cold Cap, you will know after a few treatments, if it is working.
The downside is that it adds extra time at Chemo.
It is put on 1/2hr before and left for 1hr after.
You may well be able to work. But there is no way of knowing beforehand.
Some people do get some nasty side effects. Be aware of the possibilities and seek proper medical advice,
if you have symptoms.
I would advise Covid and flu vaccination prior to Chemo. Ask your Dr's about having it if treatment has commenced.
Wear a mask and sanitise frequently.
All the best with your tests, and treatment to come.
Write any questions down as you think of them, to ask when you see the Drs and Nurses.
When Chemo starts ask for an after hours phone number. Most Chemo suits have one, to give guidance especially should you have more serious side effects, eg Fever
I believe then you will have your stage, and complete treatment plan.
My diagnosis and treatment was all in 2020, when Covid was new.
I am Stage 2 Grade 3
I was one of the luckier ones, most of my treatments (Mastectomy with Axillary clearance, Chemo AC + Taxol, and 5 weeks Radiotherapy) went well. Only less serious side effects, that were manageable.
I used Income Protection insurance, because I had it in my Super.
I'm a nurse, working in a hospital, with some infectious patients.
Retrospectively, I could have worked most shifts. I may have got more fatigued, had I worked.
I did not have any nausea.
I did not lose my hair, as I used the Cold Cap. It doesn't work for everyone, but worked well for me.
If you try the Cold Cap, you will know after a few treatments, if it is working.
The downside is that it adds extra time at Chemo.
It is put on 1/2hr before and left for 1hr after.
You may well be able to work. But there is no way of knowing beforehand.
Some people do get some nasty side effects. Be aware of the possibilities and seek proper medical advice,
if you have symptoms.
I would advise Covid and flu vaccination prior to Chemo. Ask your Dr's about having it if treatment has commenced.
Wear a mask and sanitise frequently.
All the best with your tests, and treatment to come.
Write any questions down as you think of them, to ask when you see the Drs and Nurses.
When Chemo starts ask for an after hours phone number. Most Chemo suits have one, to give guidance especially should you have more serious side effects, eg Fever