First post - struggling with the anxiety
Hi. Just diagnosed this week, still waiting for receptor status but I know I’m starting chemo of some sort next week. Too extensive for surgery at this point. 4 young children (teens and pre-teens). ...
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@tsjlhm - anxiety is to be expected, but try not to let it get a hold on you. Can you chat to your Breast Care Nurse? Failing that, ring the helpline here tomorrow to hopefully reduce your anxiety before you start on Tues.
Take lots of deep breaths, slow your heart beat down, another deep breath ... once you start your chemo, you'll find some sort of pattern, and hopefully you won't have severe side effects. Make sure you drink copious quantities of water between sessions - it really helped my husband get thru his own chemo sessions.
Take care, big hugs & all the best for Tues xxx
Take lots of deep breaths, slow your heart beat down, another deep breath ... once you start your chemo, you'll find some sort of pattern, and hopefully you won't have severe side effects. Make sure you drink copious quantities of water between sessions - it really helped my husband get thru his own chemo sessions.
Take care, big hugs & all the best for Tues xxx