Breast cancer
Hi I've done mastectomy on my right breast..and they found 2 active cancer under my arms lymp mode..I have to.do chemotherapy first 3 months I have to do 4 sessions of chemotherapy every21 days..Nd af...
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Hi Sawsan, I finished 5 months of chemo and 3 weeks of radiation at the end of August this year. You can click on my profile to see more information about my type of breast cancer and treatment. What I want to share with you is that I wasn’t scared of the treatment at all. What I was, and still am scared of, is cancer itself. That’s why I accepted everything recommended by my medical team, who were incredibly supportive throughout the process.
I’ve now been on Letrozole for 2 months with no major side effects so far. The way I’ve handled all of this is by focusing on leaving it behind, taking care of myself, and staying informed. And of course, catching up with this network and the lovely people who were so supportive in sharing their experiences.
I also used the booklet to get advice on managing side effects, and it was a big help. Here is the link: Understanding Chemotherapy (cancercouncil.com.au)
When you focus on your treatment and well-being, you won’t have much time to feel scared. I can barely remember the side effects of chemo, including a few allergic reactions. Everything was so well managed by my medical team that I had full trust in them from the beginning.
Take care! Very soon, this will be behind you. All the best with your treatment. Do not forget to share any concerns with this network. which has been my best friend since my diagnoses last year.