Recurrence of breast cancer
I've just been diagnosed with a recurrence in the same breast exactly two years after my lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiation treatment in 2009. Absolutely devastated as this is a different cancer,...
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Yes, good news there, although I still may have those lymph nodes out yet! to save all the monitoring and worrying later.
Started my first of 6 rounds of chemo yesterday. Carbolplatin and Taxotere. Had AC last time and as far as side affects go, this is way better. Feel strange but not so nauseous. Just a dry mouth and metal taste and a bit spaced out. v tired too of course. This could be bearable!!!
Rang my hairdrsser today to get ready for the number 2 cut! I think I'll buy a new wig this time as Ive kept my hair short since the last loss. She can trim it up for me as I don't trust the wigmaker as much!
All the best,
Diane (Dee)