Results are in...treatment has begun
Its been a roller-coaster the last few days. My lymph nodesbiopsy results on Tuesday confirmed 100% breast cancer, which also means the lungs are positive too. I was very upset to hear this news, eve...
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Hi Celeste
I am glad you are on your way with treatment and had a positive psychologist appointment. I'm so sorry you weren't in the 1% - I was so hoping that you were.
As the ladies here have said there is some good information about managing side effects so I am sure you will have a lot of into to soak up.
You are strong and brave and sadness is all part of that. I had nail issues post taxotere but while on my treatment now (vinorelbine) - they believe it was because of the taxotere though. I tried the dark polish but think I stopped too soon. I have to admit none of that ever bothered/bothers me - I'm alive and here for my family - the treatment is helping and like any other medicine for a chronic illness. I find accupuncture extremely beneficial.
Good idea about the PICC - it will easier than trying to get a vein each time. I have a powerport and have never had a problem and it makes my weekly treatments so much easier. I can also shower and swim without any cover. I had it under a twilight anaesthetic and was awake during the entire procedure. It was a little painful for about a week. I also get my blood taken from it every week and have used it for contrast when I have had CTs done. They are recommending ports more at my chemo ward now as some of the people with the PICCs have had issues with allergies to the dressings used and having to cover all of the time. I am sure either way you will be much happier than having a vein accessed.
You are a wonderful women who is going to dance in the rain again - I'll be right there with you - I always loved a great storm but I can't say I have dance moves that are worth talking about!
Sending you strength, love and light.
Amanda xx