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 ...
Forum Discussion
Hi Justine
I was so scared on my first day of chemo I thought I was going to be sick and then I realised the process wasn't scary at all. I had built it up in my mind to be something it wasn't, and part of that was ignorance of the whole thing. I have found that any nurses associated with breast or any type of cancer are just wonderful and so caring. My chemo nurses are always joking and chatting and they make the whole thing bearable. In fact, the day ward is like a little social club! Everyone knows each other and we all discuss how we are going in our treatments. Chemo does affect every differently, and while someone may have particular side effects, another person may not. I am halfway through my cycle of 6 treatments and yes, the effects do accumulate. The best advice which everyone has said is to stay positive and accept any help which is offered to you!!
Stay strong
Tink xx