How long is the wait for Chemo after surgery?

I was so sorry to read your story so far. Having a young family adds to the challenge of this awful disease. But I just want to say, you will get through this. I had a mastectomy, 6 rounds of chemo and 25 radio sessions last year. You just take it one step at a time and eventually you get through the tunnel and life gets better again. It is hard to believe right now but this really is just a big bump in the road and you do get over it with good support from family, friends and your medical team. It is quite amazing where you will get help from. People really want to help and you just have to let go of the reins for a while and let others help. The important thing is to do what you need to to get well and be able to enjoy life with your family again. Until you can sort out the reconstruction issue, you will find that a couple of pretty mastectomy bras and a good prosthesis will make you feel amazingly better about things. You can sort this out once you have healed (about 6 weeks for most people). Robyn is right about taking control when it comes to your hair. My husband and 2 daughters helped me to shave mine when it started to fall out 2 weeks after the first chemo. I had some really nice hats (it is easier to go through this in winter) and a wig to wear when I wanted to. Organize this in advance as you won't feel so bad if you have everything you need before hand. I also tried to walk as much as possible during my treatment. As well as helping with fatigue and weight issues, it also helps your mood. Please use this network for advice and support. Sharing the journey does make it easier. Sometimes just posting about things helps you to feel better. Wishing you all the best with your treatment and I hope it goes really fast for you and your loved ones. Take care. Deanne xxxx