Scared about the side effects of treatment
Hello everyone, I'm 35 with two young girls- I was initially diagnosed with LCIS just after a routine scan- but after my mastectomy surgery 2 weeks ago, the pathology has come back that I have HER...
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I didn’t have the option of cold cap, but if you would prefer to try and keep your hair, it’s definitely worth asking about. I believe it can extend your treatment time, each time, but many have found it beneficial.
I didn’t have the option of cold cap, but if you would prefer to try and keep your hair, it’s definitely worth asking about. I believe it can extend your treatment time, each time, but many have found it beneficial.
Your GP can refer you to a counsellor but it was my senior oncology nurse who put me on to an excellent person, experienced with cancer patients but not assuming that everything was cancer related. My issues were about the time I spent at work (I enjoyed my work a lot), my inability to prioritise time for myself and my need to have the concept of building energy (as opposed to expending it) explained. Cancer can expose quite a few cracks! The short time I spent with my counsellor was worth a great deal. Your medical team will look after your body but your mind and feelings get affected too. Looking after them as soon as possible is a significant part of not only recovery but planning a future.
Best wishes.
Best wishes.