So, i have breast cancer...

Hi Leila, sorry to hear of your diagnosis but on this forum you know that everyone knows how you feel and can share their experiences too. 

I was diagnosed 2 months ago, have had 3 surgeries and just yesterday had my second AC chemo. The other ladies who commented said all the other things (toilet, illness etc) but I have a few things to add. My 10yo son just had a nasty cold but I didn't get it thank goodness, I was careful but I still hugged him and kissed him on the forehead. He was great too and didn't leave his snotty tissues around for me to pick up! I washed my hands a lot too so maybe that all helped.

also re working, I was truly blessed and didn't feel sick at all after round 1. In the first week, I did nothing but lay around home waiting to feel sick but when that didn't happen, I contacted 2 of my bosses (I have 3 casual jobs) and went back, but they are only 1 or 2 days depending on the workload (sadly they tried to do the right thing and make my workload lighter but now there's not much to do!!). 

I have a wig which looks great and natural, I wear it out but I'm still losing hair so it does get a bit itchy so I also wear hats, but as its winter they don't look out of place.  If u have access to a cancer council office I highly recommend getting in touch about their wig library - I am in Brisbane and made an appointment and they gave me a wig, a fringe (which I also love) and 2 turbans for free, I just have to post the wigs back when I'm finished with them. 

Take care and stay positive - you will get thru this! 

All the best  

Donna