Diagnosed stage3, grade3, her2 positive
A wild trifecta but I am determined to beat this as I have a young son who depends on me. This has to be the scariest journey of my life and I’ve been through a handful. Looking for fellow thrive...
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Hi @J_Nelly
sorry to hear of your diagnosis - it’s a hard and stressful time but you will get through it!
I was diagnosed mid July with triple positive dc - same as @Suki, also 47 years old. Finished my 6 rounds of TCHP mid November and this week had my surgery.
I second all @Suki’s advice.
sorry to hear of your diagnosis - it’s a hard and stressful time but you will get through it!
I was diagnosed mid July with triple positive dc - same as @Suki, also 47 years old. Finished my 6 rounds of TCHP mid November and this week had my surgery.
I second all @Suki’s advice.
I didn’t cold cap either - have some growth starting now 5 weeks post chemo. I’m probably glad I didn’t as I didn’t want to add time to the infusions but I’m sure others who have will be able to advise you better.
When it comes to exercise, walking daily (whatever you can manage) and yoga (if you don’t have a current practice gentle stretching or mindful movement) was hugely helpful. Reminding yourself to breathe is an excellent way to stay centred and helps both physically and mentally. Insight timer has free meditations.
the cancer coach I saw recommended prioritising protein and I ate as well as I could but I did find it hard - protein didn’t taste great for me - plant based was a bit better than meat based. She also told me that at the end of the day eat whatever you feel like or can. It’s temporary and you can focus on your diet when the chemo bit is over.
sending you positive thoughts and big hugs xx
the cancer coach I saw recommended prioritising protein and I ate as well as I could but I did find it hard - protein didn’t taste great for me - plant based was a bit better than meat based. She also told me that at the end of the day eat whatever you feel like or can. It’s temporary and you can focus on your diet when the chemo bit is over.
sending you positive thoughts and big hugs xx