Breast cancer - 2nd time around
Hi there
I've been diagnosed with Breast Cancer twice in 7 years, High Grade 3 DCIS and High Grade 3 Invasive, both Hormone Receptor Positive and both detected by routine mammogram!
In December 2...
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Hi Leonie, you are in chemo, you have every right to feel a bit sad and sorry for yourself. Try and be open and honest letting family and friends know if it's not a good day or you need help, you might be really surprised. Some people don't know how to "be" around us and I think you've probably hit the nail on the head when you suggest the word "fear". I was very open and honest with everyone if it wasn't a good day; it even got me out of a speeding ticket, but that's a hilarious story for another time!
I see you are having Cyclophosphamide. I had this drug too and coped very well with it so hopefully it will also be kind to you. Each treatment you have is one treatment less and as you now know there are so many in the same situation, we are certainly not alone. Keep your chin up, eat some chocolate!
Kath x