Early breast cancer

It's becoming more and more common that women so young are being diaganosed. I was 29, just a couple of weeks before my 30th. I didn't think it was possible and thought it was extremely rare for women in that age group. However through this site and my medical team I have learned it wasn't as rare as I thought. It's not ideal at any age just really surprising I suppose.

Hope you have someone who is able to attend your appointments with. I found this really helpful  at first as I was so shocked that I didn't appear to take much in. My husband took a pen and note pad and wrote things down.

Chemo is no picknick but I managed better than I thought I would. I don't know how much of that is to do with being young and fit.  The hair loss is always the biggest concern. When my breast care nurse told me I would loose my hair I was heartbroken as it was so long. After learning this I went for a Michelle Williams Pixie cut,  which I didn't mind. It started to come out 14 days after my first chemo. I thought I would salvage every hair on my head but it got so messy, I was casting everywhere. My hairdresser ended up shaving it off and my surprise I felt relieved. I had a human hair wig but I always wore a beanie over it in winter and scarf in the summer. 

There is also a young womens group on the site which I recommend you join. It    helped me with different issues including things like fertility.

In the meantime keep yourself busy in the lead up to your consultation.

Take care,

Gillianx