Kylie_S
10 years agoMember
Newly diagnosed
hi there,
I am 30 years old and have just been diagnosed with BC which doctors think is IBC grade 3 (not sure of stage) I have had a swollen breast for nearly 6 weeks which doc initially thought wa...
Hi Kylie, chemo should take only 3 hours but be prepared for 5. I had TC chemo treatment. I wore cold mitts for the first 1 1/2 hours to preserve my nails and fingers, so all I could do was watch TV, I meditated, I talked you could take an audiobook to listen to. You just have to take what happens be flexible and ask for help. Have you made contact with a McGrath Nurse, they are priceless. I know everyone's experience of chemo is different but from myself and others it gets a bit worst each time and any side effect can happen at anytime. All the best. Kim