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Recently diagnosed triple neg & due for masectomy
Hi
I've been reading a few posts which has been really informative and positive. Thank you.
Recently I was diagnosed with BC, which was a whirlwind on first mammogram to lumpectomy and auxillary ...
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When & where do you start chemo Heather? I shaved my head before I started chemo to a level 2, the little spikes I did have left, fell out on day 14. I bought 2 wigs, which I was able to claim back through BUPA. Winter is a shitty time to go from long hair to bald....I wore beanies to bed!
It's all so much to take in, but you'll be OK. Chemo isn't easy, but it also isn't the nightmare you imagine it to be. The meds you get at hospital & to take @ home are fantastic. I ride a motorcycle & managed to ride all the way through treatment.
Funny, I had no idea how tough I was until this happened....you'll be the same :)
Sam xoxoxoxox