Newly diagnosed at age 34
Hi everyone, just felt like I needed to share my story in a supportive forum with like minded people. I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 23rd August after a routine ultrasound - I have a family ...
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Hey there!!
I am so sorry to hear your story! It's just so wrong on so many levels this disease! It is terrorfying and I dont think our families and friends get the degree of it. Like you I was in the system in my 30's as my Mum had breast cancer at 40, she had a mastectomy and survived 26 years cancer free!! She passed 7yrs ago. I had my first diagnosis 43, Lumpectomy, radiation and tamoxifen for 4yrs. I had a recurrence in 2015 in my scar uuugh and had another lumpectomy, chemo and now on Arimidex. I actually wore wigs though had head scarves I just never felt right in them. Shinyway Wigs in Melbourne, it was synthetic but my hairdresser cut it to the style I always wore, it was so hard to tell! I didnt worry when I was home, just when I went out. Of course its hard losing your hair but wonderful when it grows back in.
With the Chemo, make sure you communicate constantly with your Team, rinse your mouth daily with salt water to stop ulcers. If you get reflux ask for Nexium its the best there is. I was allergic to Maxolon anti nausea, so I found Ativan helped me. Just make sure you stay on top of all your meds and get plenty of rest and drink lots of water if you can. The staff are wonderful, and any concerns will help immediately. Oh and I used Panadol Osteo and Nurofen together when I needed it as I was so drug sensitive I couldnt take anything stronger.
Step at a time, dont think too far ahead, like you it was hard both my journeys without my Mum with me...but I absolutely know you will get through it, you'll find a strength you never knew you had and you will put it behind you.
Big hugs! Melinda xo
I am so sorry to hear your story! It's just so wrong on so many levels this disease! It is terrorfying and I dont think our families and friends get the degree of it. Like you I was in the system in my 30's as my Mum had breast cancer at 40, she had a mastectomy and survived 26 years cancer free!! She passed 7yrs ago. I had my first diagnosis 43, Lumpectomy, radiation and tamoxifen for 4yrs. I had a recurrence in 2015 in my scar uuugh and had another lumpectomy, chemo and now on Arimidex. I actually wore wigs though had head scarves I just never felt right in them. Shinyway Wigs in Melbourne, it was synthetic but my hairdresser cut it to the style I always wore, it was so hard to tell! I didnt worry when I was home, just when I went out. Of course its hard losing your hair but wonderful when it grows back in.
With the Chemo, make sure you communicate constantly with your Team, rinse your mouth daily with salt water to stop ulcers. If you get reflux ask for Nexium its the best there is. I was allergic to Maxolon anti nausea, so I found Ativan helped me. Just make sure you stay on top of all your meds and get plenty of rest and drink lots of water if you can. The staff are wonderful, and any concerns will help immediately. Oh and I used Panadol Osteo and Nurofen together when I needed it as I was so drug sensitive I couldnt take anything stronger.
Step at a time, dont think too far ahead, like you it was hard both my journeys without my Mum with me...but I absolutely know you will get through it, you'll find a strength you never knew you had and you will put it behind you.
Big hugs! Melinda xo