Two months after finding the lump
Hi BCNA community, Today is exactly two months since 14 June 2018, the day I found the lump in my right breast that changed everything. I thought it was as good a reason as any to introduce myself...
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Hello Emim. What a well written, concise telling of your story so far! Everyone here can fill in the gaps. The emotion, the reactions, the fears. It sounds like you know yourself well.
Chemotherapy is cumulative, so one plan of attack could be to start off working and give yourself the flexibility to slow down or stop if you need to. I had TC. My infusion was on a Monday. I'm on home duties at the moment, but if I was working I would have taken that week off, and worked the other two in the 21 day cycle. For the first two cycles. But for the second two I would not have been able to. @"Kiwi Angel" managed to work through TC though not every day I believe.
The emotional impact is just as important to consider and I'm so impressed that your doctor has spoken to you about this so early. This is where knowing yourself is helpful. I haveca difficult family history with this disease and the emotional impact for me was huge, and continues to be. Some people take it more or less in their stride. It sounds like you've got terrific support. Be prepared for the long slog and be guided by your gut. And go for some counselling if you need to, please don't hesitate.
When you're ready you might like to look at this TC thread. Myself, @"Kiwi Angel" and @Finch have all had it this year. If you've got any TC specific worries I'm sure we can help you out.
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/18193/tc-chemotherapy
It's an isolating disease BC, but this forum is a bulwark against that. It's been a great support and help for me. Enjoy the next eight days, and check out the Otis Foundation. They offer free holiday houses all over the place for BC people. Most of them have long waiting lists so you might want to book something now for when you're all finished. It's good to have something to look forward to!
Oh and this thread is a great spot for photos of rescue kittens!
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/comment/144194#Comment_144194
Let us know how you get on. Big hug, K xox
Chemotherapy is cumulative, so one plan of attack could be to start off working and give yourself the flexibility to slow down or stop if you need to. I had TC. My infusion was on a Monday. I'm on home duties at the moment, but if I was working I would have taken that week off, and worked the other two in the 21 day cycle. For the first two cycles. But for the second two I would not have been able to. @"Kiwi Angel" managed to work through TC though not every day I believe.
The emotional impact is just as important to consider and I'm so impressed that your doctor has spoken to you about this so early. This is where knowing yourself is helpful. I haveca difficult family history with this disease and the emotional impact for me was huge, and continues to be. Some people take it more or less in their stride. It sounds like you've got terrific support. Be prepared for the long slog and be guided by your gut. And go for some counselling if you need to, please don't hesitate.
When you're ready you might like to look at this TC thread. Myself, @"Kiwi Angel" and @Finch have all had it this year. If you've got any TC specific worries I'm sure we can help you out.
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/18193/tc-chemotherapy
It's an isolating disease BC, but this forum is a bulwark against that. It's been a great support and help for me. Enjoy the next eight days, and check out the Otis Foundation. They offer free holiday houses all over the place for BC people. Most of them have long waiting lists so you might want to book something now for when you're all finished. It's good to have something to look forward to!
Oh and this thread is a great spot for photos of rescue kittens!
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/comment/144194#Comment_144194
Let us know how you get on. Big hug, K xox