Over it

Hi Tanya I think I'm similar to you.....I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 28.10.2013. Things moved reasonably quickly from then on for me. On 9.11.2013, I had a left breast mastectomy and 7 left auxiliary nodes, 1 level 2 node and the left sentinel lymph node removed. Pathology shows a 30 cms, grade 2, invasive lobular carcinoma in situ, perineural invasion (1.5 mm) present, but no lymphovascular invasion. I have positive hormone receptors, too. On 12.11.2013, I had CT scans of head, chest, abdomen, pelvis and a full bone scan. All scans were clear. I'm on an enormous learning curve. I'm due to commence chemo on 22.1.2014 - 6 lots, 3 weeks apart and then daily tablets (not sure for how long). Will have a portacath fitted on 16.1.2014. I'm worried sick about the chemo and very anxious. I think it's fear of not knowing how I'm going to respond to the chemo and hearing and reading "horror" stories that is causing the anxiety. I've been told that it's "doable" and I'm clinging to that. Initially, I found the waiting the most difficult part. Feel free to message any time. All the best.