Joining the conversation
Hi ladies and gents,
I've been reading everyone's posts with interest since I was diagnosed with BC last September and would like to thank everyone for the great advice and helpful hints along the way.
I thought it was time to say hi and join the conversation from time to time.
My breast cancer was found during a routine breastscreen. There was no lump for me to find so I will be eternally grateful for this screening service that has probably saved my life - who knows when I would have found something on my own!
I have had a mastectomy and axilla clearance and am now 14 weeks into chemo - EC followed by Taxol. I have been very lucky to have had few side effects although the fatigue can be a shocker. 4 weeks to go and I'm not going to complain. I will be joyous though when the Hickman's is removed and I can enjoy a proper shower. Bliss.
My hair fell out weeks ago - that is me with my wig on the day before my second EC cycle. I strangely enjoy my bald head. I have discovered hats - something I never wore before except in the garden and HeadSox - a great product made for sporting folk but perfect for bald heads with great designs. The poor old wig doesn't get much of an outing.
It's been an interesting but challenging ride so far because it is changing me as a person and I'm wondering what the end result will be. I no longer wear black and only buy clothes full of colour. I wear nail polish every week a new colour with sparkles - must have the sparkles.
I won't go and get all philosophical although that day will probably come along.
I would just like to say a big thanks for all the helpful hints and wish everyone well with their treatments and challenges.
Maureen
