The next step

Hi Peta

I had my lump out and a sentinel node biopsy on 6 Dec 2012. Same as you I had clear margins and no node involvement. I am about to have my 4th and last chemo cycle. The reason I had chemo was bc my cancer was grade 3 - agressive. Everyones experience is different, however I have had a good run. For me it was like having a bad flu. A week of staying home, sleeping and watching telly,then a week where I could go on perhaps an outing each day with an afternoon nap, and week three where I was almost back to normal. I found that week 3 was when I caught up on paying the bills and other chores. As a single person (no kids) I have had a family member stay with me for the first week and sometimes part of week 2. They have been fantastic and cooked me meals and made sure the washing was done and house in order. Nevertheless, it was also great to have my house back when they went home so I could stop feeling like a patient and lead a normal life for a week or so! My main symptoms were fatigue and the funny tasting mouth. Also a pattern of constipation and diarohea in the first week, but I have found this cna be managed with diet and coloxyl (to get things moving).

Hope you journey is as smooth as mine has been so far