Recent diagnosis and new to the group

Hi Jenny, I am also a Jenny (located adelaide).  I was diagnosed 22/12/23 IDC, and the process of scans, tests, biopsys etc lead to surgery 28/2/24 partial mascectomy, chemo ( Ive just completed the x4 dose dense over 8 weeks and about to start weekly x12 weeks.  Then to come still radiotherapy and hormone blockers (for er/pr +).   I had 14 cancerous lymphnodes also removed in anxillary clearance, along with idc tumour.  I was offered, but didnt worry on cold cap (its hit and miss with red devil and I didnt want to be in infusion suite longer than I had to). About day 18 hair started breaking off, so I got it buzzed off by my hairdresser.  Had it neatened to a zero the other day, its weird but fine, its winter so beanie/head covers and scarf do the trick till I look into wigs.   Side affects are very individual.  It hasnt been easy, Ive had various issues, but talked about them with oncologist each appt to get advise to get through.  I am quite open and honest with family and friends on things happening,  and one day at a time conquering this crazy time.  Ive got a trip coming up Im doing in all this (7 days to auckland), which is still possible with precautions, and I pick the good days toward end of each cycle to do a few things (reward things like see a musical, lunch with friends etc).  While there are up and down times, acceptance and positive outlook definately will get you through.   Goodluck with starting chemo 🩷, 

I also did the Look good Feel good Workshop today, that was quite good to get out, put make up on as part of morning, and there was a wig demo so of course I volunteered to model a couple!