Newly diagnosed
Hi all, I was diagnosed straight after Easter and had mastectomy in mid April. Now waiting to have a PET scan to see if it has spread else where, and see medical oncologist to find out about chemo an...
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Fortunately not everyone gets bad side effects from chemo. Unfortunately I know of no way of telling until you start! If chemo is recommended, my advice is to try it. If the side effects become too great, you can always stop. Fatigue and nausea are the main problems, for some they are limited in duration and effect. And sometimes, like me, you don’t get either at all. Hair loss is a pain in the neck but nowadays cold cap can save a lot of one’s hair. A bit of a vent with a professional outside your family/friends circle can be very therapeutic as can professional counselling about coping with your emotions and thought processes, which can be overlooked but are essential to a proper recovery. Best wishes for your next steps.