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to work or not to work
I've recently had a 3cm lump removed. It was all clear around the lump, but there were minute traces in the sentinal node, but nothing in the next two nodes. It is hormone related in the ducts and at ...
Hi Pamella, everybody reacts differently to chemotherapy treatment. You have mentioned that you have had chemo before 22 years ago, sorry to see you here doing it again.
I would imagine that the drugs to prevent some of the side affects have improved since you last had your treatment 22 years ago. I suppose it would depend on what dosage they will give you.
I was on a dose dense AC every two weeks for 8 weeks, unfortunately there was no way I could have gone to work as it really knocked me for a six. I then had 12 weekly Pactlitaxel , which I coped with quite well except for tiredness and a little neuropathy towards the end.
As for Radiotherapy I could have worked through that treatment, I could have arranged treatment before or after work on the way home, they are very flexible.
Have a good conversation with your oncologist, and oncology nurse.
Wishing you the best xx
I would imagine that the drugs to prevent some of the side affects have improved since you last had your treatment 22 years ago. I suppose it would depend on what dosage they will give you.
I was on a dose dense AC every two weeks for 8 weeks, unfortunately there was no way I could have gone to work as it really knocked me for a six. I then had 12 weekly Pactlitaxel , which I coped with quite well except for tiredness and a little neuropathy towards the end.
As for Radiotherapy I could have worked through that treatment, I could have arranged treatment before or after work on the way home, they are very flexible.
Have a good conversation with your oncologist, and oncology nurse.
Wishing you the best xx