Struggling through Chemo
Hi all, My nurse has just introduced me to this group. I’m hoping to connect and share my story and hopefully somehow feel better. After being diagnosed and a short time later having a mastectomy a...
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Hello everyone, I'm 2 years post diagnosis and just got my 2nd clear mammogram.
Life is almost back to normal, I have some niggling side effects from the medication, but nothing that really impacts my day to day life. I think the muscle aches are settling down. My dry eyes drive me nuts some days, and I probably own a share in Chemist Warehouse with all the eye drops I buy.
I have 1 year done on abemaciclib. The side effects are manageable, but I'm looking forward to the day I don't need to take it.
I've chosen to have my ovaries removed so I don't need the monthly injections, and a hysterectomy. I have prior non cancerous issues and I'm getting that sorted at the same time, just wait for an appointment.
I hope you are all ok and life is as close to normal as possible.
Katie