Hi,
44yrs mother of three with TNBC started January 13th found large lump then mastectomy Feb 4th started chemo (Docetaxel & Cyclophosphamide) all ready losing hair, mouth full of ulsers my wound is really hurting, feeling quiet low, still havent cried at all staying strong for the family as we do cause we are always looking after every one else, just wanted to say hello.
I, we, feel so for you. It is almost three years since I was diagnosed triple negative and I still live in fear of it coming back. The treatment was so awful. Who would have thought chemo could be so horrible? I too just tried to hold it all in for the sake of the family and still don't think I have had a really good cry about it all. I'm still in shock! But there are many good things that have happened since. One of the best is that I have joined dragon's abreast and started dragon boating. So many wonderful women, and they have all been through the same experience. It's a support group where you don't have to talk about cancer! You will get through it. Just be really kind to yourself and try to put yourself first. All the best, Jo
so that was why I was given a prescription?
In all of my chemo fuzz, I didn't quite understand why I had it.
and I NEVER thought of it as a positive....against all of the negatives that we seem to be up against.......
Thanks Cape tribber for being so informative.
I haven't introduced myself to this group but I too was diagnosed in November as Triple Negative.
I have cried a river but mostly in the shower when I am alone. I like Mandy am almost at the end of chemo (2 more Doctaxel to go). I have had some dramas along the way but that was with my PICC line which needed to be removed. Other than that the only side effects I have experienced are fatigue, bone pain and a few ulers in the mouth. Keeping my head straight is the hardest part. Everytime I notice something different I think the worst.
I have managed to walk 45 mins most mornings and have a 20 min swim in the afternoons. I make sure I go to bed and get up at the same time every day and if I can't sleep I take a sleeping tablet.
Be kind to yourself and accept all the help that is offered to you. Take pain relief and any other medication that is required to help you remain comfortable.
All the very best with your treatment.
Joy xx
I haven't introduced myself to this group but I too was diagnosed in November as Triple Negative.
I have cried a river but mostly in the shower when I am alone. I like Mandy am almost at the end of chemo (2 more Doctaxel to go). I have had some dramas along the way but that was with my PICC line which needed to be removed. Other than that the only side effects I have experienced are fatigue, bone pain and a few ulers in the mouth. Keeping my head straight is the hardest part. Everytime I notice something different I think the worst.
I have managed to walk 45 mins most mornings and have a 20 min swim in the afternoons. I make sure I go to bed and get up at the same time every day and if I can't sleep I take a sleeping tablet.
Be kind to yourself and accept all the help that is offered to you. Take pain relief and any other medication that is required to help you remain comfortable.
All the very best with your treatment.
Joy xx
Thanks soooo much Sam I was starting to think I was inhuman, cause I'm not the burden type if you know what I mean. love back to you Dianne
