Just want to say hello
Hello everyone,
Obviously I'm new here. I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 24th January this year. I have er positive breast cancer , my tumor is 6cm and stage 3.
A bit about myself : I just turned 43. I am single with no kids, I'm on disability for my acute anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, depression, panic attacks. My best friend was my mother who sadly passed away July 14 2015 after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. I've lived with her most of my life and live in our family home. The devastation and grief since has been tough and unbearable at times. I looked after her through treatment and she died at home like she wanted to. I also take care of my older schizophrenic brother who lives in our family home. The stress of the past few years have taken it's toll on me mentally and physically. Last year in February I had a heart attack, I believe was from the stress and grief. I lost 14kg in six months due to inability to eat watching my mum fade. I was so depressed I didn't care about anything especially myself. I knew back then I had a lump in my breast but chose to ignore it and eventually forgot about it. Over Xmas this year I noticed how swollen my breast was and started freaking out. Went to my doctor and was sent for mammogram and biopsy straight away. My fears were confirmed that I had breast cancer. I started chemo pretty much straight away, I was started on abraxane because of heart attack last year and doctor waiting for confirmation from the cardiology to approve ac chemo. I've just been switched to regular paclitaxel last week. This Tuesday will be my 8th round with 4 more to go before the ac. Side effects have mostly been diarrhea and last few treatments I've developed hand and foot syndrome which is very uncomfortable.
My surgery will be after I've completed chemo. I'm also on the zoladex monthly injection to shut down my ovaries.
Its all overwhelming and I really have no one to talk to as I have no friends. Not sure what section to post in.
Sorry for the long post.
Cheers.
Obviously I'm new here. I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 24th January this year. I have er positive breast cancer , my tumor is 6cm and stage 3.
A bit about myself : I just turned 43. I am single with no kids, I'm on disability for my acute anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, depression, panic attacks. My best friend was my mother who sadly passed away July 14 2015 after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. I've lived with her most of my life and live in our family home. The devastation and grief since has been tough and unbearable at times. I looked after her through treatment and she died at home like she wanted to. I also take care of my older schizophrenic brother who lives in our family home. The stress of the past few years have taken it's toll on me mentally and physically. Last year in February I had a heart attack, I believe was from the stress and grief. I lost 14kg in six months due to inability to eat watching my mum fade. I was so depressed I didn't care about anything especially myself. I knew back then I had a lump in my breast but chose to ignore it and eventually forgot about it. Over Xmas this year I noticed how swollen my breast was and started freaking out. Went to my doctor and was sent for mammogram and biopsy straight away. My fears were confirmed that I had breast cancer. I started chemo pretty much straight away, I was started on abraxane because of heart attack last year and doctor waiting for confirmation from the cardiology to approve ac chemo. I've just been switched to regular paclitaxel last week. This Tuesday will be my 8th round with 4 more to go before the ac. Side effects have mostly been diarrhea and last few treatments I've developed hand and foot syndrome which is very uncomfortable.
My surgery will be after I've completed chemo. I'm also on the zoladex monthly injection to shut down my ovaries.
Its all overwhelming and I really have no one to talk to as I have no friends. Not sure what section to post in.
Sorry for the long post.
Cheers.
