Newly Diagnosed
Hi All
I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer in my right breast, a large 5cm tumour! Im going to have Chemo to shrink the tumour (18 Weeks) then removal of my breast. The past 2 weeks have ...
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Welcome to the site, I hope you find the support you need here.
Starting chemo is scary, I remember on my 1st day I was a nervous wreck, they had to give me something to calm me down! I am sure its normal that we all feel that way, its the great unknown for us and there are such horrible stories around.
It isn't pleasant but its doable, there are plenty of meds for the nausea and some tips, have the address of a 24 hour chemist just in case, have something you like to drink handy as you have to keep yourself well and truely hydrated.
Good luck and keep in touch.
Donna