Just diagnosed
Hi
I've just been diagnosed with IBC and have my first chemo treatment tomorrow.
Finding it all a bit daunting and feeling very alone.
Just thought I would try and touch base with people who have ...
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I agree with everyone about the 'drinking lots of water' I did this every time before, during treatment and after. It worked for me. I felt sick but briefly but got through it. Tired yes. I noticed my inflamed breast flared up more because of the treatment, this was only on the first treatment...the chemo was working! After that my breast kept settling down and the size and appearance looked much better after every treatment. I am IBC Her2+ six lymph nodes with cancer, had chemo, surgery and radiation. I continue on the Herceptin until the end of the year (9 treatments to go) and on Fermara for 10years. I will be praying you do well also. Much love Jean