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eddiek
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3 years ago

Chemo second time round - knocking me

Hi there

I had BC oestrogen/progesterone positive, HER neg in 2013, went through left axilla clearance, lumpectomy, chemo (AC) and radiation back then.  Rediagnosed a few months ago, within a seemingly foul swoop of time I've had a bilateral masectomy, right axilla clearance, another portecath insertion and round one of chemo (TC) down.  Four days later and I'm still pretty wiped, like nothing else I've ever experienced.  I'm seriously thinking and wondering how I am going to get through 4 cycles let alone the 6 they want to give me.  I''m a strong soul but am reaching out as I have no strength for first time in my life.  Mentally, emotionally and physically.  I never do this but would appreciate anything any lovely soul has to offer right now.  Sorry. x



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    eddiek
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    3 years ago
    Thank you Arpie.  I will speak to my onc re lower dose - thank you.
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    arpie
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    3 years ago
    So sorry to hear of the recurrence @eddiek .... hopefully your 2nd lot won't hit you as hard as the first lot has - they'll check your blood levels to make sure you are 'up to' the 2nd lot too ....

    I hope you have good support at home, so you don't have to worry about meals, housework etc.   Hubby was on continual chemo - and was usually pretty stuffed after 2-3 days, for a good 3-4 days ....

    If you continue feeling totally whacked .... Are you able to request a slightly 'lighter dose'?  Have a chat with your Onc ... it may make all the difference. xx

    We called it 'the good poison' .... Take care & All the best xx