Hello and newly diagnosed
Hi to all I have been diagnosed just over two weeks ago and its been a whirlwind of tests, biopsies ,mri etc , and things changing , originally surgeon was going to do lumpectomy but now I have been...
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@Sam09 I was wondering what Chemo you are doing? is it just Taxol?? as from memory, my Oncologist said if I just did Taxol my hair would just thin. The harder hitting Chemo such as FEC or AC unfortunately is a definite hair loss. Gee makes a big difference as you dont hear of many keeping their hair, so wondered which Chemo. I think its great!
@sfr09 It is surreal at the beginning absolutely! and frightening too not knowing what to expect, and can lead to being very overwhelmed, so bit by bit you will get there. I think the best thing I could say to you is let go of any expectation..My Oncologist told me how it would be 4 FEC 3 weekly and 8 Taxol Weekly. He told me when I would be able to work and not be able. I went in super determined and on schedule for what he said...ummm didnt work anywhere near what he said worst luck. I was very ill with Chemo and after struggling my first few cycles they had to put me in hospital after each infusion of FEC, once I finished and went onto Taxol weekly I was told it would be easier, but it was just different not easier and as it went on I had to give up work, which was very difficult. Once I let go of what I planned and how I wanted it to be and let it play out, I was so much better. Sadly I couldnt even exercise at all, and whilst I now see an Exercise Physiologist now she said some light walking through Chemo is all she recommends to her clients as its a time of healing and she enjoys working with post chemo patients because thats the rebuilding stage. Its been the best thing ever! because they are trained specifically in rehabilitation and there was no way eventhough prior I was reasonably fit, I had to learn to walk again..I wouldnt have seen a PT or gone to a gym. Highly recommend this to anyone starting back to exercise. Hugs Melinda xo
@sfr09 It is surreal at the beginning absolutely! and frightening too not knowing what to expect, and can lead to being very overwhelmed, so bit by bit you will get there. I think the best thing I could say to you is let go of any expectation..My Oncologist told me how it would be 4 FEC 3 weekly and 8 Taxol Weekly. He told me when I would be able to work and not be able. I went in super determined and on schedule for what he said...ummm didnt work anywhere near what he said worst luck. I was very ill with Chemo and after struggling my first few cycles they had to put me in hospital after each infusion of FEC, once I finished and went onto Taxol weekly I was told it would be easier, but it was just different not easier and as it went on I had to give up work, which was very difficult. Once I let go of what I planned and how I wanted it to be and let it play out, I was so much better. Sadly I couldnt even exercise at all, and whilst I now see an Exercise Physiologist now she said some light walking through Chemo is all she recommends to her clients as its a time of healing and she enjoys working with post chemo patients because thats the rebuilding stage. Its been the best thing ever! because they are trained specifically in rehabilitation and there was no way eventhough prior I was reasonably fit, I had to learn to walk again..I wouldnt have seen a PT or gone to a gym. Highly recommend this to anyone starting back to exercise. Hugs Melinda xo