Here Goes

@eastmum I just got back from my 1st appointment with Oncologist. She was wonderful and explained everything and even took notes for me..

I start AC Chemo on the 3rd of July. (approx. 6 weeks after surgery). 4 rounds/3 weekly. The dose will be high due to the aggressiveness of the cancer and also my BMI. Then RADs, I think 25 sessions (we will discuss that near the end of the chemo). Then a hormone blocker for 5-10 years.

I have just booked in with GP for Thursday to get Flu shot (as recommended by Onc.) I have bone scans Wed and Heart Scan Thursday so things may change depending on those results. (another app with Onc on 18th June to check those)

HER2 results haven't come back yet but with HER1 being negative she is expecting HER2 to be negative as well.

I queried about cold caps and she said even if the Cancer Centre had them, they don't work on A/C. Will organise with my Hairdresser to give me a pixie cut or a number 3 when I start as I am guaranteed to lose it all.

Gotta stock up on supplements like Olive Leaf Extract, Calcium + Vit D, Probiotics and a good thermometer.

I was grateful that my Breast Care Nurse was able to attend with me.

What sort of side effects have you had? Are you on AC too?

Now I know I am definitely having chemo gonna get a heap of scarves etc and start learning how to tie them.

Going to use this long weekend to go visit my children and Grandson in Melbourne. It was nice to know that with the chemo I wont be toxic to them, which was a fear of mine. I am getting a Grandaughter in early Oct.