well i'm still coming to terms with this!
I've had a lumpechtomy with a sentinol node biopsy, next is chemo and radio and hormone blocking therapy.....I'm 38.
do I want to connect with other peop...
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Toni.. let me be the first to welcome you to this site... like everyone you will talk to I understand where you are.. been there done that.. and yes, it is very overwhelming when you are just starting out, there is so much to take in, but..believe me it does get better.
I had a lumpectomy and sentional node biopsy in April. I finished Chemo (3 lots of FEC over 12 weeks and 9 weeks of Taxol) last Thursday and start Radium at the end of September.... like you, I'll then go onto the hormone blocking therapy when this is all over. I lost my hair.. bought a wig which I don't use ( toooo hot!!) and am now a 'Fuzz Nutt'... my hair is growing back... at the moment it is about 1 cm long and baby soft (and grey!!)
It is scary... I still cry and ask 'why me?' But most of the time I'm okay.... as you will be... Chemo is doable, rought but you can and will get through it. There are some scary stories on this site but they are real and unfortunately people are going through them... but you have to remember everyone diagnosis is different.... the positive and helpful stories are inspiring... it's a great place to ask questions and get support... sometimes just blogging helps...
take care and feel free to ask any questions...
Trina