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Rachaelb1976
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12 years ago

Last chemo

Hi everyone I don't seem to post much but feel like I have to after seeing so many of us young ones being diagnosed with breast cancer I have had my last chemo (round 6) this Wednesday 13th November, & I am certainly happy to think that I hope this was the hardest part of treatment Feeling very emotional & bit low but guess that's the steroids coming out of my system Radiotherapy starts in 4 weeks, every day for 6 weeks Still have to have herceptin infusions until July 2014 & tamoxifen tablets for 5 years Feel like all I can think of is breast cancer, breast cancer, & it's never ending does it get any easier? I still want my old life back :(

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  • Barbw's avatar
    Barbw
    Member
    12 years ago
    Hi Rachael, I don't know that we ever get our old lives back but I don't let the little stuff stress me anymore. Life will get easier, keep ticking off the treatments. I found chemo the hardest. Radiotherapy was much different & I did end up very tired and my skin broke down but still not anywhere as bad as what I found chemo. Her2 is tough, the treatment seems to go forever but thank goodness we have herceptin. Some women have no side effects but I know by the end I was incredibly tired. I don't know if it was the treatment or just the mental toll. I'm happy to report 2 months out from the end of treatment my energy levels are really coming back & I'm feeling good, positive & energetic. Give yourself time & be gentle. All the drugs do affect you but fingers crossed they're doing their job. Hugs to you. It will get better, Barbara xxx
  • Carolynvj's avatar
    Carolynvj
    Member
    12 years ago
    Hi Rachael, Best place to come & vent frustrations about this whole horrible journey. I know exactly what you mean about breast cancer taking over your mind. I had a rant about that very same thing a few weeks ago. According to a lot of women on here it will get easier, but when nobody can tell you. Just hang in there & know that even at times you feel alone on here you never will be & you can express however you feel & not be judged by anyone. I too am scheduled for my last chemo on the 29th of nov. then radiation, herceptin till sept 2014 & also tamoxifen, all at Peter Mac. All I can say is stay strong, be kind to yourself & vent when you need. Take care Carolyn x