Aches and pains with AC chemo

Hey Naomi,

Firstly sending a big hug!!! and to let you know you are not alone, we hear you and totally get it. Im still pending my mastectomy, but unfortunately Ive had Breast Cancer twice in 4yrs even after treatment 4yrs ago. My Chemo went 4.5 months last year and even with all good intentions and plans I had on how I would be also one of those women that just manage really well. I was super unlucky, drug sensitive and incredibly ill and had to give up work, which was so difficult being a single parent. I found the minute I sat back and realised this will be how it will be, I let go of all expectations and especially of myself. I put me first and that helped so much mentally and emotionally. Im 8 months post Chemo now and my left breast still aches from 2 lumpectomies and radiation of 4yrs ago. So I do think yes its time it went, which Ive struggled with. Chemo is so hard and honestly, youre allowed with everything youre going through to have your down days! Give yourself permission! damn you have earned it! The good news is no two days are the same, and you will improve and mend. I still have side effects from chemo and Arimidex and strangely the ONLY thing that has helped in all this time is a Kinesiologist. Bizarre! Be gentle with yourself, and remember its ok to feel whatever you feel, so normal.

Step at a time, nurture you each step, you will get there!

Hugs

Melinda