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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Dear Caity,
I'm sorry for your diagnosis.
I haven't had exactly the same as you.
I had Stage 2 Grade 3 Er +ve
Mastectomy, Chemo and RT
My Chemo was EC x4, Paclitaxol x12.
I did not have a hard time with Chemo or RT. All side effects were manageable.
I did use my Income Protection, within my Superannuation.
I recommend applying for this soon, if you have it. There is usually wait time.
I also used the Cold Cap, with good results. I thinned slightly on top, where the cap didn't fit well sometimes.
If you are interested I can send photos.
It does add time to being in the Chemo suite.
It goes on 1/2 hr prior to chemo going in, and stays on for 3/4hr ( or 1hr, I can't remember)
For me, it was now 4 yrs ago.
If you use the Cap, it goes on and drops approx 5 degrees, every 5 min. Over 1/2hr.
So it is gradual bursts of cold.
Ask more if you need.
I'm sorry for your diagnosis.
I haven't had exactly the same as you.
I had Stage 2 Grade 3 Er +ve
Mastectomy, Chemo and RT
My Chemo was EC x4, Paclitaxol x12.
I did not have a hard time with Chemo or RT. All side effects were manageable.
I did use my Income Protection, within my Superannuation.
I recommend applying for this soon, if you have it. There is usually wait time.
I also used the Cold Cap, with good results. I thinned slightly on top, where the cap didn't fit well sometimes.
If you are interested I can send photos.
It does add time to being in the Chemo suite.
It goes on 1/2 hr prior to chemo going in, and stays on for 3/4hr ( or 1hr, I can't remember)
For me, it was now 4 yrs ago.
If you use the Cap, it goes on and drops approx 5 degrees, every 5 min. Over 1/2hr.
So it is gradual bursts of cold.
Ask more if you need.