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Feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do
Hi Ladies I have aggressive ductal carcinoma in my left breast. I have had a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node removal. BCI organised for a endopredict test to be done. I am in the high risk caterg...
A big hug to you @Honestly This is a difficult time and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. Just take one step at a time. Cold cap is used for chemotherapy which can help with hair loss. I know it works for some people but I still lost quite a lot of hair using the cold cap. I’d recommend taking some time off work if possible, you need time to deal with all these treatments. On the other hand, work may help to distract you from thinking too much, so, it really depends on how you feel about your work. Do you have a breast care nurse? A breast care nurse can be an important source of support during your treatment. Hope your appointment goes well. I’d be thinking of you ❤️