Diagnosis

Enjoy the birthday celebration for your little boy and try to fit in some other enjoyable things before Chemo starts. I actually went and had a pamper morning 2 days before Chemo started. It helped to keep me calm and positive about what was to come. Depending on what Chemo you are having, it is not going to be all bad for 12 weeks. I have just finished Chemo, and while there were some unpleasant days, all up it was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. The biggest effect for me at the end now is lack of energy. But I'll get there and you will too! Oh, and I can't wait to get some hair back, although it is cooler with the warm weather starting! Just take it one step at a time and know that the chemo is just insurance against any stray cells that may have got away. Make the most of the good times. You will find the 12 weeks will go fast, my 18 weeks did! Soon it will all be behind you and you can get on with life with a new appreciation of how precious it is! Come and blog any questions you have about issues as you go along. You will find a lot of practical advice from those who have been through this too. Wishing you all the best. Take care. Deanne xx

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I have received the pathology, only 14mm and triple negative. I thought that was good news until I heard it could reoccur anywhere and can bypass the lympth nodes.

I now have 12 weeks of chemo starting in november then radiotgerapy or double masectomy depending on genetic results.

I am trying to stay positive and brought my wonderful little boys birthday forward a few weeks so I will still have my hair and not be sick.

 

Sorry to hear your news Leah,

If you have even the smallest question do put it out there for your pink sisters to answer.  Most have been through it or similar experience with surgery, chemo and radiation, all experiences are different and challenging.

I have found this site good to vent, as you only get support which is encouraging.

All the best to you with your forthcoming treatment, time will pass so quickly.

Viv

Awful news for someone so young. I was devastated to get it at 47, but at least my two girls are grown up. I am so glad that you have wonderful support from your Mum and husband. I have just finished my last Chemo, and though it was tough I feel so much better knowing I have done everything possible to get rid of the cancer. Once you get into the routine of the cycles, the time actually goes very quickly! It sounds like you have an excellent prognosis with catching it very early and that is terrific news to reassure yourself and family. Wishing you strength to get through treatment and hoping you are soon well again. There will be positives that come from this experience which help to get you through. I have been overwhelmed with the help and loving support I have received through my journey so far. This network helps so much too, as everyone here understands the challenges involved. Let others help you through and take really good care of yourself. You will get through this and life will be good on the other side! Deanne xxxxx

Thank you Janet. My surgeon operated on a 19 year old last week which shows just how young people are now. I didn't think I had to worry about this until I was in my 60's but I was away on a course and found a lump. I made an appointment straight away and had an ultrasound and biopsy within a few days. The first doctor was convinced it was an infection in the milk duct. I am trying to stay positive because I need to but I am a very organised planned person who has everything planned down to the last detail. The last two weeks has changed not only my life but my whole family. My two sisters have booked in for a mammogram and ultrasound to make sure they don't have anything. I do feel lucky that everything was picked up and dealt with so quickly. Some days I wake up and just wish that it was all a bad dream. My mum has taken 3 months long service to help a d I think my husband will do the same if I need chemo. I just started organising his first birthday, I hope I am not too sick to enjoy it. :)

Oh Leah, that just sucks. 33 is so young to be dealing with this crappy disease.  I thought - at first - that I was a bit young to be getting it at 46 but I am horrified to read about women of your age with young babies having to deal with it. 

Yes, there is a long tough road ahead but you will get through it. Perhaps being so young you will have a bit more surplus energy and resilience to deal with it all. I hope so. But be sure to accept all the offers of help and assitance that you receive from family and friends. With a young baby to look after as well as chemo, you will need it. 

It sounds like your prognosis is pretty good so take heart in that, be as gentle and easy on yourself as you can and let your friends and family take care of you as much as possible. And feel free to ask questions or vent your fears and anxieties here. I found this forum so supportive when I was going through my chemo last year. Best of luck Leah. Janet. 

 

Oh Leah, that just sucks. 33 is so young to be dealing with this crappy disease.  I thought - at first - that I was a bit young to be getting it at 46 but I am horrified to read about women of your age with young babies having to deal with it. 

Yes, there is a long tough road ahead but you will get through it. Perhaps being so young you will have a bit more surplus energy and resilience to deal with it all. I hope so. But be sure to accept all the offers of help and assitance that you receive from family and friends. With a young baby to look after as well as chemo, you will need it. 

It sounds like your prognosis is pretty good so take heart in that, be as gentle and easy on yourself as you can and let your friends and family take care of you as much as possible. And feel free to ask questions or vent your fears and anxieties here. I found this forum so supportive when I was going through my chemo last year. Best of luck Leah. Janet.