Feeling overwhelmed
This is my first post - here is a summary of my story. I was first diagnosed with DCIS in my LEFT breast in 2011 and again in 2015 with removal of the affected area both times. The second time there...
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Hello again
I have had my first chemo treatment and the side effects weren't too bad at all! The worst one was a thumping headache which started straight away and lasted for well over 24 hours but some strong painkillers helped a lot. I am to have 6 treatments 3 weeks apart so if all goes well should be well finished by Christmas. The soreness is also much less now so overall I am doing ok. I do realise that subsequent treatments may be worse but so far so good. The supportive comments from my first post were very much appreciated.
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I have had my first chemo treatment and the side effects weren't too bad at all! The worst one was a thumping headache which started straight away and lasted for well over 24 hours but some strong painkillers helped a lot. I am to have 6 treatments 3 weeks apart so if all goes well should be well finished by Christmas. The soreness is also much less now so overall I am doing ok. I do realise that subsequent treatments may be worse but so far so good. The supportive comments from my first post were very much appreciated.
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