Just found out I need chemo
Though I'd say hi. I'm a mum of 2 girls 5 and 2 and was diagnosed in January. I have had a lumpectomy a couple of weeks ago and it was much bigger than they thought and it now looks like I'll probabl...
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@Cat2
Chemo is a bogey man, scary as all get out. And the truth is it can be very unpleasant. But not always. Some people, like me, have none of the predictable side effects - no nausea (never felt sick), no fatigue, no chemo brain. I did get some side effects but less common and manageable. Nausea can be treated by medication. I didn’t have small children to
care for and that’s a whole different issue but your GP, breast care nurse or others may be able to suggest some options. This is the time to think of yourself first and let others help. Your girls are resilient and will be fine. The best you can do for them is to minimise the chance of cancer coming back. That’s what the treatment is for. One day this will all
seem a long time ago, best wishes.
Chemo is a bogey man, scary as all get out. And the truth is it can be very unpleasant. But not always. Some people, like me, have none of the predictable side effects - no nausea (never felt sick), no fatigue, no chemo brain. I did get some side effects but less common and manageable. Nausea can be treated by medication. I didn’t have small children to
care for and that’s a whole different issue but your GP, breast care nurse or others may be able to suggest some options. This is the time to think of yourself first and let others help. Your girls are resilient and will be fine. The best you can do for them is to minimise the chance of cancer coming back. That’s what the treatment is for. One day this will all
seem a long time ago, best wishes.