Introduction

Hi Sandi - I am yet another person that has been lurking and not posted as yet :) Everything seems so surreal at first and I think I'm feeling the same as Tania - just going along with what I'm told to do. I was diagnosed end of November 2013 with invasive DCIS and had lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy early December - just one node taken and all clear. I am 43 and due to family history have had test done for BRCA2 gene which I should get result in about 2 more weeks. I have been put on regimen of Docetaxel and Cyclophosphamide and just had 2nd lot Wednesday last week. Both cycles they have had to stop the Docetaxel because of a reaction and give me some medicine and then restart 1/2 hour later (hoping it doesn't get any worse). I've been pretty lucky so far with side effects - just feeling tired, sore mouth, diarrhea and just a little achy every now and then. I did have some pins and needles in my toes for a day or two after chemo but it seems to disappear so hoping it stays that way for remaining 2 cycles. Have definitely found can't anticipate how things are going to be each day so am just taking a day at a time and see how it goes :). Still manage to go for a little walk each day and am still working - just at reduced hours though - a little nap in the afternoon is great! Wishing you all the best - Yvonne