Chemo

Hi Tammy

I was also not given too many choices regarding putting poisons in my body.  They were unable to get clear margins around my tumour and I had active lymph nodes.  I had two surgeries, one 22/12/11 lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy and one 19/1/12 which was the total axillary clearance.

I have had two cycles of FEC so far and due for my third this Wednesday.  I have them every 21 days.  I have found that day 3 and 4 after chemo I am a wipeout literally so if you have a family it is a good idea to have meals organised etc. for those days and things organised for your care over those days.  I find I tend to sleep the whole time, drink if someone gives me a drink, eat little, feel like crap but sleeping makes it easier.  The rest of the time I do have some side effects but nothing major.  I did have an injection for low white cell count the last time and that caused a lot of pain also for a couple of days.  All the little side effects are frustrating but bareable and you do get through them.  It is not fair that we have to go through this but as you say if you want to be there for your kids you have to do everything possible to see that you are.

I will be having 3 cycles of "T" as well after the FEC.  I am hoping that it won't be any worse than the FEC.  I am happy to become a contact if you wish so i can keep you informed on how I travel through the "T" regime.

I hope to have a little break to build myself up and then after that I will have to stay down in Perth as I will be having 7 weeks of radiotherapy.

I wish you strength and lots of love during your journey and I am here for you if you need me.

LOL Mich x