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Siewli
4 years agoMember
After 4th AC, a Porta-cath insertion, feeling depressed
I had finished my 4th cycle of AC and my left arm had DVT so I need to do a porta-cath insertion surgery so they won't use my left arm vein for infusion. I just had my porta-cath surgery yesterday, su...
Cath62
4 years agoMember
Hi there @Siewli, some days are harder than others when we go through treatment. You have had some challenges for sure. Everyone is different and some get through easier than others. You are progressing and should be proud of that. You have got through each stage so far and you continue to do that which is great. I hope it gets easier for you.
Have you spoken to a counsellor yet? I know many of us needed that professional support as went went through treatment. They may be able to help you out with strategies to deal with your depressed feelings. You don't want that feeling to drag you down as it makes everything harder.
Best care going forward. Fingers crossed it gets easier AC is tough. In many ways I found taxol easier and hope it is that way for you too.
Have you spoken to a counsellor yet? I know many of us needed that professional support as went went through treatment. They may be able to help you out with strategies to deal with your depressed feelings. You don't want that feeling to drag you down as it makes everything harder.
Best care going forward. Fingers crossed it gets easier AC is tough. In many ways I found taxol easier and hope it is that way for you too.