tammyp26
13 years agoMember
The next step...
Well I survived six rounds of chemo. The last round wasn't so different - lots of aches and pains which I'm still getting now - will my body ever stop aching?
I started radiotherapy on Monday - th...
Hi Tammy, I lost my path results. I did not go on Tamoxifen. I think I was Negative Her, Oestrogen neg. and progesterone neg. receptors.. I had Chemotherapy.for3 months, then Radiation 5 days a week for 6 weeks, then 3 more chemos each month, plus oral tablets at home. Going for blood tests and driving an hour each way for Radiation, I remember, even though it is some years back now.
It does take it's toll on you, and it IS a long time for treatment. I also kept on trying to " carry on as I had always done, " but in hindsight, I think it is best to STOP, and take stock. Asking for "help " is OK.
Talk to a social worker or someone, BC nurse, etc. There may be ways around things, like full time work. I also had severe flushing and achy body, plus depressive thoughts at times. The steroid can give you energy to keep going for a few days, but then you may slump. Time will pass, your life will evolve and you will bloom again hopefully. At this time looking after, and nurturing yourself and your loved ones, is paramount.
I ended up on Zoloft 50 mgs daily, and still take it. It can help with reducing severity of flushing, and also sleep disturbance, anxiety and for reducing the " perception" of pain. You will know in two weeks if it is helping. There may be other medications, or just talking to someone may help.
TC, Kathy.