POST MASTECTOMY

Hi Margie,

If AC Chemo they are normally 3 weeks apart... Some have it every 2 weeks but usually is 3 weeks.

There are different regimes for different diagnosis so just hang in there until your appointment.

Yes my chemoncould be deemed preventative as my nides had nonsign of cancer but mine is grade 3 and just under 3cm and as I am 44yo it was deemed agressive even before they found the beginings of the 2nd cancer in the margin agressive as it was 68% (apprently everything over 25% is deemed aagressive so chemo is to as they phrase it there to "mop up" anystray cells in the body as they cannot guarantee there are no such cells as even when a nide is clear it means it was clear when exytacted nonguarantee that nothing ever went through it plus with me they only took out 1 node and since many could be involved they want to be sure.

Normal treatment would be the heavy duty chemo every 3 weeks then slightly gentler version of a weekly chemo for 8 to 12 weeks but due to my preexisting conditions and allergies I get the bastardised (watered down) version of just AC for 4 sessions each approx 3 weeks apart.

Then they will do radiation for provably 6 weeks which is aimed at killing anycells left in the boob if there are any. Chemo is to treat the rest of the body...

Then because mine is hormone reactive I will be on hormone suppresants for 5 to 10 years (providing I can tollerate hormones suppresants).

Again - everyone is a bit different both in terms of treatment and how they react but do keep in mind they will reccomend the right thing for you and your circumstances and they will keep your long term health and safety in mind.

It is absolutely normal to be apprehensive and anxious so write everything down now - whatever you want to ask them on the day and remember to talk to the breast care nurse as well as if wanting to get a wig she may be able to reccomend a good place. I was last week here in Sydney directed to a place by my nurse where they are well below half price of any other store including online ones I had been able to find. These leadies are super helpfull very knowlegable so make sure to soeak with her and ask for advice and guidance as they really do have our best interests at heart and will help you navigate this process righ up to the end of your treatment. Doctors may octors based on stage of treatment but the same nurse will stay with you throughout...

Hugs

Jel